I built an 18650 MOD!
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Totally awesome! Mine is completed as well. Same deal, but I got my flashlight from Tractor Supply for 1.99.
If you notice the clear plastic starting to degrade (which it will from the nic juice) try taking a copper/metal token (from like chuck e. cheese or cici's pizza or something) they fit perfectly in there and last a load longer. So do quarters, but you can get in trouble for defacing US money (LOL). Also if you like the plastic feel. Coca Cola (2 Liter) bottle caps work great as well!
Also if you want to have a liquid/flood catcher. using a 1dram Lorann flavoring lid drilled to your atty size will work great!
Great Job! Beautiful Finish!! I'm really liking the chrome/silver look. I opted for blue, since every PV I have is either Red, Black, or Chrome.
Where'd ya pick up ur color changing LED? and hm?
If you notice the clear plastic starting to degrade (which it will from the nic juice) try taking a copper/metal token (from like chuck e. cheese or cici's pizza or something) they fit perfectly in there and last a load longer. So do quarters, but you can get in trouble for defacing US money (LOL). Also if you like the plastic feel. Coca Cola (2 Liter) bottle caps work great as well!
Also if you want to have a liquid/flood catcher. using a 1dram Lorann flavoring lid drilled to your atty size will work great!
Great Job! Beautiful Finish!! I'm really liking the chrome/silver look. I opted for blue, since every PV I have is either Red, Black, or Chrome.
Where'd ya pick up ur color changing LED? and hm?
Thanks for the tips and comments Shan! And everyone else. The color change led was from madvapes, not sure how much, it was cheap though
That's nice. So that is a 'stock' flashlight tube that does in fact fit the 18650 + switch without the need for any kind of an extension?
As opposed to something like this?
Yes sir WillyB, I have been looking and looking and looking for a tube that was long enough to fit a switch and an 18650, and I finally found it! I have built the "trailer park" version modifying the original switch to momentary, using a "quarter sized washer" and an 18650, but i wasnt a fan of the bottom button. I have also built a few that use the 18500, but only because i couldnt find one that would fit the 18650. Check out your local Home Depot, mine has an extra large selection of flashlights this time of year for christmas, this one was $1.59.
Willy, no comments on the little switch? hehe.
18650s have fit in flashlights for a long time.
But, I did have to eliminate the bottom switch.
darn.
Nice job to the OP
18650s have fit in flashlights for a long time.
But, I did have to eliminate the bottom switch.
darn.
Nice job to the OP
Thanks rocket! I have been building your TP's since I started vaping about 8 months ago, it was actually my first mod ever, thanks to your help, it got me off those dang stock 510 crap batts. I know i know, the switch sucks for the long run, but its what i had on hand, and it works, for now anyways!
Actually wanna countersink a horn button, may still go with 18500's then (room).Willy, no comments on the little switch? hehe.
18650s have fit in flashlights for a long time.
But, I did have to eliminate the bottom switch.
darn.
Nice job to the OP
With this flashlight, you may even have enough room for that horn button and keep the 18650. Dont have any more on hand or i'd try it.
The horn button's guts are actually rather small, I want to sink it in which means about a 3/4" hole.
Like this.
Wanna knock out some easy big bat mods for some folks who've been bugging me.
Maybe try some Planishing.
Like this.
Wanna knock out some easy big bat mods for some folks who've been bugging me.
Maybe try some Planishing.
The horn button's guts are actually rather small, I want to sink it in which means about a 3/4" hole.
Like this.
Wanna knock out some easy big bat mods for some folks who've been bugging me.
Maybe try some Planishing.
Yeah, I have one of those tubes, the button fits very well in it, it's actually for sale (built) too. PM me with more details on building the big bat mods!
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