I kinda like the look of the 801's. I might even just buy an 801 top cap for my Ipro. And the wood beautiful on those. Is the button a little more recessed on the wood BP's? If so is it uncomfortable to use?
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My Phiniacs don't slide much at all on the Boges .... sometimes I really have to give a good push to get them to slide up to refill from the top.
My only thing is that when I slide the tank up just enough to squeeze my needle in, the punch in the cartos seems to be right at the level of the lower o-ring, so it leaks a tich. I gotta be fast.
Hey - that's a mighty fine looking Tall Boy tank (I have one just like it! LOL)
I don't know what kind of tools you have at your disposal, but if you have a drill, drilling a small hole with an 1/8" drill bit might solve that problem. When you punch there it leaves a larger indent around your hole, with a tiny drill hole you can put the hole at the top of where the indent would be from the punch and pull the tank down further. Slotting with a dremel will leave less of an indent as well and allow you to go a little higher, but will be rougher on your o-rings.
Yes, your Tall Ball was used for several different photo shoots not just the noticgs ones, we only had three tall ball to choose from to start, but more are coming soon!
Nope, the button is not an issue at all I notice no difference from my woody buzz to my purple buzz when I press the button. The wheel is the tiniest bit harder to turn, but it is not an issue or hard to do. The only way you would notice the difference is if you have turned the wheel on one that is not veneered. And on the veneered ones you are less likely to have an accidental turn.
I ordered all four of my BP's with 510 caps and shortly after replaced them with 801's caps. I did not intend to get an Infinity, after the photo shoot I did for Mike I sent back all the infinities but one
it had an 510 top cap and the first thing I did was order an 801 top cap!
I bought these punched .... I am going to try doing my own once these 10 cartos are gone. The punch could be a tad lower too, so that would help. then it would be below the ring and not matter. I have tools to try all 3 of those methods, so I can play around a bit and see which is easiest/works best.
Have you tried/needed 2 holes for higher VG juice? I use 80PG/20VG right now, but have some 50/50 juice coming.
Have you tried/needed 2 holes for higher VG juice? I use 80PG/20VG right now, but have some 50/50 juice coming.
I actually tried some of chiefs 100% VG, using a fusion and VERY two very tiny drilled holes and the carto stayed moist for the entire tank and had no issues.
I am 100% certain that either using a dremel and slotting or a drill and drilling will solve your problem. The reason you are leaking is because of the large indent around the punch. You can pull the tank up right onto your drilled or dremeled holes and have no leaking.
Yeah, it's obvious it's the indent around the punch. I have been pulling the tank up above the indent, but it cuts down the amount I can fill. If I pull the tank up just enough to clear the top of the carto, and push my finger where the indent is at the bottom, I can pretty much fill it to about 80% .... but I gotta be fast. LOL
I ordered 2.0s and 3.0s, might as well experiment, moorea!!!
Fusions or Boges?
When you are ready, shoot us a PM and I will have the hubby gives you details about the Drill method and the dremel.
Will do! Thanks.
Also - how long does it take for a custom order? How far in advance should I plan for my gold fleck high boy for my B-day? LOL I already know the pattern I want also.
Also - how long does it take for a custom order? How far in advance should I plan for my gold fleck high boy for my B-day? LOL I already know the pattern I want also.
March 22nd ..... I like the "pattern" on the tall boy I have, or this - View attachment 72387
We have a tall boy that will be completed soon that should be very similiar to the smaller gold fleck you already have. I was going to PM you when it was complete and see if you wanted me to hold it for you. We only hold tanks for a week or so. So if you are not ready to purchase it, I will put it on the site for the general public. I would suggest to make sure we have supplies etc. contact me towards the end of February and I will make sure it is available to you to purchase around your birthday!
I could get one early, that's NOT a problem. LOL I like the coverage of the pattern I have on the red TB, or the other picture.
Ok, I'll plan on the end of Feb.
Ok, I'll plan on the end of Feb.
Ok .. not tryin' to start somethin' here, but (opens mouth - gets foot ready) ...
I've heard/read that there is an issue with slotting carto's.
According to several sources when you slot a carto you end up getting metal shavings/dust in your carto which you then proceed to vape (I assume the same would be true with drilling).
... this is why punching has become popular.
'Zilla go now.
I've heard/read that there is an issue with slotting carto's.
According to several sources when you slot a carto you end up getting metal shavings/dust in your carto which you then proceed to vape (I assume the same would be true with drilling).
... this is why punching has become popular.
'Zilla go now.
I can see that happening with slotting using a dremmel? I would think with a drill, the metal removed would work outward around the drill like wood does ..... like a little ribbon .... does that make sense? LOL
If there is any metal shavings they aren't turning into vapor so no worries there. I've put a lot worse things in my body besides a few metal shavings..
I dont see how that's an issue. You're safe vanZilla
Ok .. not tryin' to start somethin' here, but (opens mouth - gets foot ready) ...
I've heard/read that there is an issue with slotting carto's.
According to several sources when you slot a carto you end up getting metal shavings/dust in your carto which you then proceed to vape (I assume the same would be true with drilling).
... this is why punching has become popular.
'Zilla go now.
Not starting trouble at all. As a matter of fact I fully agree with you! I was only suggesting that either slotting or drilling will stop Blu's leaking problem. That being said we started out using a dremel to slot. Not only is there the issue of metal shavings or dust but in my opinion it is very dangerous and you can lose an eye. In addition to that, the dremel leaves a VERY rough hole that will ruin your inner o-rings fairly quickly! But people still do it. It was my plan to push Blu towards drilling when she contacted me.
We slotted about 5 cartos and that was it for us. We quickly moved to drilling. It leaves a clean small hole and with a few passes of a light sand paper is smooth and good for the o-rings. With the use of a home made jig out of a piece of scrap wood it is quick and easy.
I have seen a few pictures of slotted cartos - even ones for sale at supplier web-sites, and they looked pretty rough. I wasn't going to go that way. LOL
With the dremel you have to work it for a little while and you are removing much more surface area, not only is there the possibility of shavings in the carto but they are also flying at you while you are doing it. Finger damage is also an issue, there is really no safe way to hold the carto still while dremeling, but a wood jig solves that problem with a drill.
The drill punches through very quickly and I just don't see shavings being an issue with the drill. The hole is so tiny. And if the little pin sized piece of metal that was removed from my carto does end up in it, I agree with matadorx, it is not turning into vapor and it is the same metal the entire carto is made of that I am already vaping from!
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