Here's my first little e-pipe

[uxmlrl]

Like it says: this is my first pipe. I carved it from a single maple block, gave it some flair, aged it with flame, finished with 5 coats poly, and antique wax. I was working on a spring-pin switch for it, but got into the magnetic switch from another post around here. So far, the mag switch has cost me two cents, and a lot less aggravation. I hope to get it wired up later today.

Gimme some feedback, if you please, that's why it's here.

http://i.imgur.com/LeUArP0.jpg

 

[studiovap]

Like it says: this is my first pipe. I carved it from a single maple block, gave it some flair, aged it with flame, finished with 5 coats poly, and antique wax. I was working on a spring-pin switch for it, but got into the magnetic switch from another post around here. So far, the mag switch has cost me two cents, and a lot less aggravation. I hope to get it wired up later today.

Gimme some feedback, if you please, that's why it's here.

http://i.imgur.com/LeUArP0.jpg

Looks good mate, The biggest drawback with the mass produced epipes I see is that they are all 18350 battery size, it would be great to see you make some 18500 or even 26500 sized, also 'epipemods' offer some, but price is too rich for my tatses, but it's the more orgnic shapes with flatted off bottoms for setting down that appeal most. You can obviously produce the goods in a traditionl sense, but why not make use of your skills and make somthing a bit different.
Keep up the good modding

 

[duckie_44]

Your off to a great start.....uxmirl...get your switch made and post us some more pictures....be sure to show us how the switch was done...

I for one am always interested in how switch's are done....

duckie,,,,,,,

 

[uxmlrl]

Yeah, this one's 18350, and I like the way it fits my hand. A bigger battery calls for a bigger housing. With a pedestal to keep it upright, I could probably fit the 18500, not sure about the 26500, that would certainly make for a fist-full of pipe!

 

[qorax]

@ uxmlrl
Fantastic, Well Done !

 

[uxmlrl]

The switch is still bulkier than I'd like. It's adding 10mm or so to the height. Eventually, I'll work out the resistance mosfet switch, and I can bury that in the housing, so it doesn't have the be adjacent to the battery.

Your off to a great start.....uxmirl...get your switch made and post us some more pictures....be sure to show us how the switch was done...

I for one am always interested in how switch's are done....

duckie,,,,,,,

 

[uxmlrl]

Alright, here's the quick and dirty switch layout.

I built the cap with some copper tubing and a penny. The cap slides in an contacts the positive lead in the side of the bowl. The battery has a magnet on top and is isolated from the cap with acrylic washers. The post is copper plated steel, with a magnet inside the cap, another penny outside. The magnets are arranged to push, thus eliminating a spring. The whole assembly is secured to the bottom with a third magnet to negative lead.

Using the magnets I have on hand (3 pound pull, 1/8 inch thick), this adds about 10mm to the height of the battery. I'll probably order some 1mm magnets to reduce the height in the future.

Blurry pic might help some. http://i.imgur.com/77iE5ML.jpg

 

[Kevin Brown]

That is toooooo cool a floating switch --awesome..