How have you modified your mod or tank?

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Phil P

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Had an old Vision spinner 2 mini kicking about that I used at work. It was a bit dented and scratched so I took a bit of 1200 wet and dry paper to it and it came up quite nice, It was originally black.
 

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    I stripped all the black paint off my subtank minis. Didn't like the idea of having dried paint in my juice. I buy cheap clone rda's and rta's so alot of times I have to take a small nail file to the positive pin, where they mill put the flat head groove. There's often a burr on each side that might reduce conductivity. I hate sharp threads so I lightly sand my 510 threads on cheap attys.
     

    Carlyle Fitzgerald

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    I don't do much, but one step has become essential.

    I have arthritis, and also have dry skin. I can't hold onto anything without dropping it, and it seems as though everything has to be small nowadays. I've ruined 3 mods so far by dropping them.

    So, I buy some tactical grip strips ("tactical" because they're designed to be put on pistol grips) from Amazon. I put them on my mods, my cell phone, tablets, anything small that I might drop. It makes more difference than you'd think. I keep a supply of those grip strips handy in case I buy something that would benefit from it.

    In case anyone is interested, here's what I get:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJ7U1MM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     

    ChelsB

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    I don't do much, but one step has become essential.

    I have arthritis, and also have dry skin. I can't hold onto anything without dropping it, and it seems as though everything has to be small nowadays. I've ruined 3 mods so far by dropping them.

    So, I buy some tactical grip strips ("tactical" because they're designed to be put on pistol grips) from Amazon. I put them on my mods, my cell phone, tablets, anything small that I might drop. It makes more difference than you'd think. I keep a supply of those grip strips handy in case I buy something that would benefit from it.

    In case anyone is interested, here's what I get:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJ7U1MM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Thank you for sharing. I'm sure many people will find that helpful!
     

    Phil P

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    I like this little set up its a copper Le Petit Gros mod and a big Buddha mini tank
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    The only trouble is the 2mm gap all the way round the top of the mod where the tank sits in it
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    So using a piece of 22 mm copper pipe I made a couple of matchy rings one short one and one tall one.
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    They are held in place with an O a ring on the inside
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    And as you can see fill the gap nicely giving it a bit of more of a flush look
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    And the tall one completely covers the tank protecting the glass
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    I think the end result looks great. I used 600 grit paper to brush the copper tube then used tomato ketchup up to clean the copper (it works great really brings up the copper nicely) followed by hot soapy water and then alcohol wipes to degrees. And then both of them were clearcoated with automotive clearcoat
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    ChelsB

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    I like this little set up its a copper Le Petit Gros mod and a big Buddha mini tank
    21972329f9437a12b926d552841688bf.jpg

    The only trouble is the 2mm gap all the way round the top of the mod where the tank sits in it
    557ef918164fa6acf9f2725936dcab47.jpg

    So using a piece of 22 mm copper pipe I made a couple of matchy rings one short one and one tall one.
    098287fa6ce0f6e17ee78d4e1c6ad63c.jpg

    They are held in place with an O a ring on the inside
    fa658f1fef79cddeba2f889be0136620.jpg

    And as you can see fill the gap nicely giving it a bit of more of a flush look
    559878e435123c9fca7d995152a09622.jpg

    And the tall one completely covers the tank protecting the glass
    e5dcd07a188f2153257cd7a24366e346.jpg
    0fc6e151463820b365f49996e9ddd965.jpg

    I think the end result looks great. I used 600 grit paper to brush the copper tube then used tomato ketchup up to clean the copper (it works great really brings up the nicely) followed by hot soapy water and then alcohol wipes to degrees. And then both of them were clearcoated with automotive clearcoat
    30da0fba57daad9319facd2f7c93e78b.jpg



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    Wow, impressive! Nice job!
     

    daviedog

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    I like this little set up its a copper Le Petit Gros mod and a big Buddha mini tank
    21972329f9437a12b926d552841688bf.jpg

    The only trouble is the 2mm gap all the way round the top of the mod where the tank sits in it
    557ef918164fa6acf9f2725936dcab47.jpg

    So using a piece of 22 mm copper pipe I made a couple of matchy rings one short one and one tall one.
    098287fa6ce0f6e17ee78d4e1c6ad63c.jpg

    They are held in place with an O a ring on the inside
    fa658f1fef79cddeba2f889be0136620.jpg

    And as you can see fill the gap nicely giving it a bit of more of a flush look
    559878e435123c9fca7d995152a09622.jpg

    And the tall one completely covers the tank protecting the glass
    e5dcd07a188f2153257cd7a24366e346.jpg
    0fc6e151463820b365f49996e9ddd965.jpg

    I think the end result looks great. I used 600 grit paper to brush the copper tube then used tomato ketchup up to clean the copper (it works great really brings up the copper nicely) followed by hot soapy water and then alcohol wipes to degrees. And then both of them were clearcoated with automotive clearcoat
    30da0fba57daad9319facd2f7c93e78b.jpg



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    Very Nice..
     

    Cheallaigh

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    I don't do much, but one step has become essential.

    I have arthritis, and also have dry skin. I can't hold onto anything without dropping it, and it seems as though everything has to be small nowadays. I've ruined 3 mods so far by dropping them.

    So, I buy some tactical grip strips ("tactical" because they're designed to be put on pistol grips) from Amazon. I put them on my mods, my cell phone, tablets, anything small that I might drop. It makes more difference than you'd think. I keep a supply of those grip strips handy in case I buy something that would benefit from it.

    In case anyone is interested, here's what I get:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJ7U1MM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    because of nerve damage and a palsy in my left hand i get the dropsies a lot... the painting of my mods helps with the grip and the otterbox with it's texture is a lifesaver for my phone. i love the suggestion!
     

    minimalsaint

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    I did this....

    Originally just wanted a green LED but, the green one I got wasn't the right green. Not sure how I feel about it yet..
    To this
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    AHA! Success! Looks great, disco orca!
    Easy in, right?
    It's blinding in the dark though.... it definitely takes some creative placement in the box.
     

    EddieAdams

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    AHA! Success! Looks great, disco orca!
    Easy in, right?
    It's blinding in the dark though.... it definitely takes some creative placement in the box.
    Yes. Not much room. Used a resistor too. Great idea on your part. I'll probably order some stable green LEDs. Radioshack ones were not a good green. Also just machined some more silver discs for the positive contact tonight. They're threaded now! Which will allow for much more positive pin to connect the bottle.

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