Its woodvil time

[Rictic]

Wondering if a wood enthusiast can give me a more-educated-than-me answer.

What type of wood do you guys think can handle Miami's above-average humidity the best?

I actually used to have an 18490 cocobolo. But I traded it due to the fact that Miami humidity was making me paranoid about taking it out too much. I would get upset when the finish of the woodvil was getting these little grain-like protrusions that felt like sparse sandpaper when you would run your finger along it. I noticed it got slightly worse one day I was sitting outside on a particularly humid day for about an hour straight; the mod got pretty damp from sitting on the table. For some reason I thought I would rather trade with a fellow reonaut than be constantly worrying about it getting damaged... it was so beautiful

 

[turbocad6]

I'm not much of a wood guy but wouldn't enough coats of polyurethane fully seal it? I'm sure stabilized would never be an issue but if I get a regular wood I'd think to urethane it till it's fully sealed in and out, but I have no idea yet how this might apply to something like tung oil already on it? are certain mods more sealable than others depending on the finish it come with?

 

[Akdare]

Birch is a naturally water resistant wood, as is teak. Both are used extensively in boatbuilding. I would think that the issue you experienced was more due to the finishing, than the wood itself. Do you remember what type of finish yours had?

It is quite common when doing the final sanding before applying a finish to take a slightly damp cloth and rub the surface of the wood. This is called "raising the grain". When the wood is sanded it can flatten almost microscopic bits of wood. This process raises those bits, and allows them to be removed with some very fine sandpaper, or other mild abrasive.

 

[rabernet]

Le sigh.......

You guys don't understand just how much restraint I've had leaving my Woodvil money in my Paypal account since November and not spending it on other things that have tempted me along the way!

While I love my Grand, I think I'm going for one of the 18490's or Mini's. That size just feels better in my hands, and what I grab on the go day in and day out. Plus, I'm one of those personalities, that I HAVE to finish a bottle of juice before I change it out, and 6 mls is a lot for me to go through before changing it out.

And yes, I have tons of spare bottles, but it's sort of for me like reading a book. Even if I don't much care for it, I feel like I've committed myself and have to finish it before starting another! I know, I'm weird like that.

 

[vapolizer]

S T I L L W A I T I N G

 

[nerak]

I should be posting some pics by the end of next week of the mods with there finish coats . All that is left is to assemble them the easy part

Robert posted the above on 1/17.

Just keeping track of when we can expect more pics!

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Le sigh.......

You guys don't understand just how much restraint I've had leaving my Woodvil money in my Paypal account since November and not spending it on other things that have tempted me along the way!

While I love my Grand, I think I'm going for one of the 18490's or Mini's. That size just feels better in my hands, and what I grab on the go day in and day out. Plus, I'm one of those personalities, that I HAVE to finish a bottle of juice before I change it out, and 6 mls is a lot for me to go through before changing it out.

And yes, I have tons of spare bottles, but it's sort of for me like reading a book. Even if I don't much care for it, I feel like I've committed myself and have to finish it before starting another! I know, I'm weird like that.

Go for it, do what makes you happy. It even makes me happy ...




since this means one less person to compete with for the full size Woodvil I want.

 

[Rictic]

Birch is a naturally water resistant wood, as is teak. Both are used extensively in boatbuilding. I would think that the issue you experienced was more due to the finishing, than the wood itself. Do you remember what type of finish yours had?

It is quite common when doing the final sanding before applying a finish to take a slightly damp cloth and rub the surface of the wood. This is called "raising the grain". When the wood is sanded it can flatten almost microscopic bits of wood. This process raises those bits, and allows them to be removed with some very fine sandpaper, or other mild abrasive.

I'm guessing my 18490 cocobolo had the standard finish Rob uses/used for all the cocobolo mods.
And I'm sorry my question wasn't specific enough, lol. I meant what type of wood being used for woodvils this batch do you guys think would fair best in Miami humidity. I know teak isn't used (if it was it would be like a $300 mod, but awesome!).


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[nerak]

I'm guessing my 18490 cocobolo had the standard finish Rob uses/used for all the cocobolo mods.
And I'm sorry my question wasn't specific enough, lol. I meant what type of wood being used for woodvils this batch do you guys think would fair best in Miami humidity. I know teak isn't used (if it was it would be like a $300 mod, but awesome!).


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Robert did sell some Teak REO's. I have a Teak door on a Woodvil. I don't know if any will be in this run.
I read that Redwood and Teak are about the best.

 

[NumberOneBatfan]

These are not sub ohm mods the switch is the same switch I have always used in wood mods 3 amp . This will be the last time I make standard wood mods the next load of wood mods will ether have a mechanical switch like the grand or a upgraded push button . If your a super sub ohm guy this is not the mod for you unless you change the push button switch .

This was the post i was referring to in my last question. Rob, do you think the next batch with the mechanical switch or upgraded push buttons will be this year? (U.S. standard calendar - 2014) I'm only budgeted one REO a year unfortunately.

 

[redeyedancer]

This was the post i was referring to in my last question. Rob, do you think the next batch with the mechanical switch or upgraded push buttons will be this year? (U.S. standard calendar - 2014) I'm only budgeted one REO a year unfortunately.

Yes it will definitely be this year

 

[redeyedancer]

I'm guessing my 18490 cocobolo had the standard finish Rob uses/used for all the cocobolo mods.
And I'm sorry my question wasn't specific enough, lol. I meant what type of wood being used for woodvils this batch do you guys think would fair best in Miami humidity. I know teak isn't used (if it was it would be like a $300 mod, but awesome!).


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What you need is a mod that is sealed on both sides . Cocobolo gets a tung oil finish only . poly doesn't work with cocobolo and it would be a shame to put poly on cocobolo even if it did work .
Florida weather is tough on wood mods if you buy one let me no before I ship it . I will make sure the inside of the mod is heavily treated on the inside .

 

[NumberOneBatfan]

Thanks Rob, crazy quick on the draw.

 

[turbocad6]

so which ones would work well with urethane and could be additionally coated after receiving it?

 

[Rictic]

What you need is a mod that is sealed on both sides . Cocobolo gets a tung oil finish only . poly doesn't work with cocobolo and it would be a shame to put poly on cocobolo even if it did work .
Florida weather is tough on wood mods if you buy one let me no before I ship it . I will make sure the inside of the mod is heavily treated on the inside .

Anyone still questioning REO customer service?... And I swear if there were awards for best ecig sub-forum, the Reoville community would have to be at least top 3 year after year.

 

[unsure]

so which ones would work well with urethane and could be additionally coated after receiving it?

I'd be reeeeeeal careful. I wondered the same and what you see in my avatar is now THIS

 

[Raynman]

Oh man that sux. Could it be steel wooled down to a better place?

 

[unsure]

Oh man that sux. Could it be steel wooled down to a better place?

No but it still beautiful just different. Just a lesson about messing with perfection.

 

[Raynman]

I want a stabilized if Rob ever makes them again. That blue is just badass.

 

[redeyedancer]

There are very few mods that are only tung oiled only cocobolo being one of them but that doesn't mean you cant have a cocobolo mod if you live were the humidity is high . I live in Maine and are summers are hot and humid and I have two cocoblolo mods . One has to take better care of his mod is all twice a year put a coat of oil on your mod inside and out and your all set . As long as the mod is treated moisture cant get in . Its not like the mods going to fall apart its one piece of wood if it swells a bit not a big deal bring it into the ac it will be fine

As for which mods have poly most of them do and a couple like ebony and rosewood have lacquer .
The mods that are not polyurethaned will be labeled oil finish . There are some people that dont like a polyurethane finish they prefer a natural oil finish. I can understand this there is nothing like a mod finished extra extra smooth with a natural finish . Its extremely soft and enjoyable to hold and I put a glass finish on a mod when I no its getting a oil finish . Actually I try and do it to all of them but you can tell on a oil finished mod you can feel the grain .
The average person is attracted to a poly finish because of the shine and it really does bring out the beauty in a wood product . But if they ever held a hard wood mod with a natural finish they would no what they were missing .