I can haz Clear Tank

[Para]

Finsished (except for add'l cleaning and polishing) my first clear tank. I really like the look and how it turned out.

AVS
1" OD x 1/16" Polycarb Tubing
Saw
Files
Epoxy

Not as precise as one turned on a lathe, but since I don't have a lathe I'm stuck using what I got.

........a bunch of filing and a whole lot of measuring and remeasuring. I made a mistake in my calculations and had cut down the poly tube length by 4mm after it was done. Mistakes create add'l work.

Next up will be a 302 atty mod. I really like those and have always wanted to use one in an AVS

 

[v2kjok3rz]

That looks awesome!!! wish I could do that too

 

[Poppa D]

Wow is all I can say. Imeo keeps saying he can't find quality help.

 

[basilray]

Para, you never cease to amaze me! Great work!

 

[TNTAbilene]

Awesome job! Looks factory to me!

By any chance do you work in R&D or fabrication or does this stuff just come that easily to you?

 

[silentt]

That looks awesome! I wish I had the knowledge you have, I would never be bored.

 

[imeothanasis]

Ok Para, I have to say for one more time that your job is extraordinary. Bravo!!!

 

[Moshmarr]

Truly a great looking tank, wow
Just the pic makes you want to vape it!
Really looking forward to seeing your 302 mod, as I've long enjoyed those myself

 

[blackwater]

Too cool! Wish I had the skills and wish I had that tank!

 

[zuTma]

Naah I don't know, it's not so good

KIDDING
I love it too! Go Para Go

 

[RippleInStillWater]

Cough, cough, I wish I knew where i could get one, cough, cough -- looks as good as arry's, my man!!!

How did you do the top and bottom? PM me, please, if you want!!!

 

[JonahNM]

Lookin good Para. Nice to see what has been keeping you busy.

 

[jacktan12]

Maybe Imeo can get Para to help him out with some of the production and stuff. Get the GG products made a lot faster.

 

[eastman]

Looks really nice para. Wish I could do that. I have 0 mod ability. I have tried . It beautiful though.

 

[Major]

Absolutely stunning work Para. When you add in the lack of a lathe it makes it even more impressive!

 

[JollyRogers]

Nice looking P2!!! ??? Is it really epoxied together?

 

[Para]

Thanks for all the kind words; I appreciate it..!

I'll try to answer a couple of the question:

I rarely create anything new; mainly see something I like and make one or find something I think I can improve on so modify it. Sometimes it works and sometimes it don't. lol

ANYONE with a file and saw and epoxy can make one of these; it's a lot simplier than it looks. Cut the center section out of an AVS tank and replace it with a polycarb tube. Once the fit is done, a thin application of epoxy holds it all together. Epoxy cures in 24-48 hours; if the surfaces are prepared properly the bond is stronger than the polycarb. The bottom edge of the polycarb is perfectly flat so there's no gap between it and the tank ends. The sides of the polycarb are almost perfectly round so there's no gap there. That provides a great deal of surface area for the epoxy to "grab"; no doubt in my mind the tubing would break before the bond. Another plus for making sure the pieces fit just right means there's no possibility for ejuice to migrate between the polycarb and the AVS parts. That would look like crap after a while.

The "trick" is where the edge of the avs tank meets the polycarb tubing. That needs to be really close to make it look right. I didn't have the file I need so it was a bit of a challenge to get them to line up that close. I've got one ordered so the next one will have an almost seamless fit.

PlastX is a fantastic polish for plastic and almost anything that looks/feels like plastic. Incredible stuff....
The other parts are just regular polishing. The tank was pretty old and beat up so there's a couple of dings/scratches still there, but not worth the work it would take to get them out.

 

[RippleInStillWater]

Oh!!!!! Still, doable and preferable -- thanks, Parallex!!!

 

[arry]

Looks Familar ,,, LOL

Regards

 

[RippleInStillWater]

Looks Familar ,,, LOL

Regards




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Yes they do -- wish you still made 'em!!!