Low Budget Shinyitis
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I posted this in the Shiny thread. This fits the theme of the Low Budget Shiny too.
Roadside Vapes is offering the Snubnose RDA for $22.95 (reg $64.95).
Link: Snubnose RDA by VPRS (Authentic)
Roadside Vapes is offering the Snubnose RDA for $22.95 (reg $64.95).
Link: Snubnose RDA by VPRS (Authentic)
Tobeco Vulcan Clone ($4.95 at Vapor Range!) Tobeco Vulcan Clone 22mm RDA Rebuildable Atty
HCigar Caravela clone. $13 on eBay.
Killer setup for under $20! The Vulcan holds a lot of ejuice for an RDA.
I bought a Comp Lyfe Takeover Mini Mod. Chrome. $13.19 at Ali Express.
When I got it, I noticed that they left the engraving very rough. If I sanded it out, then I'd still have scratches on the chrome. So I put it on a spindle, and sanded it to 2000 grit. Wax and polishing last.
I was thinking about going down to the copper, but I really like the rainbow effect the way it is.
The engraving is smooth now. The mod is one of a kind!
When I got it, I noticed that they left the engraving very rough. If I sanded it out, then I'd still have scratches on the chrome. So I put it on a spindle, and sanded it to 2000 grit. Wax and polishing last.
I was thinking about going down to the copper, but I really like the rainbow effect the way it is.
The engraving is smooth now. The mod is one of a kind!
Hybrid connection. Now there's something that really is for advanced users only. Seriously. How many people would know how to tell whether an atty is hybrid safe or not? Before they did it, that is. "Why is this thing getting so hot all of a sudden?"
Hmmm.... I've seen different terms used for the different styles of 510.
A spring loaded pin is standard.
Adjustable center pin has been called hybrid, as has direct to battery...
It's all so confusing, and depends on context I guess
Can well remember way back in the tube mod days years ago when folks were complaining about the cost of commercial and custom plastic, wood, Corian, etc mod stands. Some of the fancier ones were even up to hundreds of dollars. They came down to ego or pride of ownership I guess, but they all did basically the same thing... held the mods up vertically so they wouldn't fall over. So I posted this picture for the whiners, a do it yourself cheaper than dirt mod stand that everyone one already has around the house and that anyone can afford. 
I posted this in another thread where the OP is looking for other single 18650 mods. I thought it's worth posting here because of price.
Best Single 18650 box Mod for MTL / Eleaf pico 75w alternatives.
Several (fixed) people have them here and really like them. I have one on the way. Decent price too.
Venvii Baby Ness Single – VapeZone
Price = $28.20 regularly $62.40 .
Review: Venvii Baby Ness Temp Control Box Mod Review - The Vape Snob
Best Single 18650 box Mod for MTL / Eleaf pico 75w alternatives.
Several (fixed) people have them here and really like them. I have one on the way. Decent price too.
Venvii Baby Ness Single – VapeZone
Price = $28.20 regularly $62.40 .
Review: Venvii Baby Ness Temp Control Box Mod Review - The Vape Snob
With hybrid mods and atty's it is all about the center pin on the atty's 510 and if it is long enough for a proper connection.
Hybrid has no center pin on the mod. A lot of mechs have an adjustable fixed pin. I don't see a whole lot of spring loaded pins on mechs. They used to be quite common.
I like hybrids because they're easier to set up. By using a heat sink, I can change attys without any further adjustments. They also tend to be smaller and lighter.
I like hybrids because they're easier to set up. By using a heat sink, I can change attys without any further adjustments. They also tend to be smaller and lighter.
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I sanded it to 300 grit and polished it with Wright's copper cream. In the foreground you'll see what I used for a spindle/arbor. A carto.
Then, I accidentally bid on and won a "Purge Slam Piece" for $13 at an eBay auction:
For $13 (about 1/2 the regular price), it's a really cool mod. It has a nice feel, and if you hold it right, you can squeeze fire it. The PEI on the firing lever was really rough, so I sanded it smooth, sanding off the "Purge" logo on the lever. No loss there. As it happens, PEI takes to sanding really well. It's really smooth now. Light and short, it's also big enough to take a 20700 battery--with an upgraded end cap that I can't seem to find anywhere (and no, an authentic won't fit).
All around excellent piece of cheap shiny!
Can well remember way back in the tube mod days years ago when folks were complaining about the cost of commercial and custom plastic, wood, Corian, etc mod stands. Some of the fancier ones were even up to hundreds of dollars. They came down to ego or pride of ownership I guess, but they all did basically the same thing... held the mods up vertically so they wouldn't fall over. So I posted this picture for the whiners, a do it yourself cheaper than dirt mod stand that everyone one already has around the house and that anyone can afford.
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But if you live alone, it'll take a long time to build one of those. Something can be delivered faster from FT.
I'm glad they like the Baby Ness, but is sharing their choice of permanent birth control pertinent to their preference?
I made a mistake earlier. My mod here is a Slim Piece, not a Slam Piece. I need to learn to read. 25mm instead of 30mm is nice for me, and I don't care if it takes 20701s or not.
I had long ago ordered a Joyetech Procore Air in gold ($20 from some place in China--I don't remember who...) a couple of months ago. When I took it out of the box, I decided that it was the perfect mate for the Slim Piece. Garish, loud, and makes huge clouds with my 98VG juice.
Behind it is a Kamry K-200. In 2012, Kamry came out with a beginner kit (K-100) that consisted of a very well designed mech mod paired with a cartomizer. In 2014, they released this "updated" kit, which consisted of a mech with a matching tank. The locking mechanism isn't nearly as easy to use, and the tank is...dated. I like my other 3 Kamry's better.
Both were discontinued earlier this year, when Kamry decided to produce regulated mods only. So there's a bunch of them out there on AliExpress for cheap. $12!
Sorry for the late reply but I've not been on forum.
No I got the one I purchased from Roadside Vapes.. They had a special sale, limit of 1 type deal, but awesome price drop at the time so I grabbed it.
I especially liked it being USA vendor for that price, sometimes I dislike the slowboat waiting.. lol.
But yeah, I saw the Efun sale.. cool!
I'm shopping at Fasttech and low-discount stores
I'm dropping my standards so that I can buy more
I think this is a super cool setup, for around $30
HStone Vader mod clone, $21 in eBay auction. asMODus Galatek RDA (authentic--for professional use only) $8.95 at VaporRange. I gave out the link earlier, but he still has them, and it's an amazing deal on a very nice RDA. asMODus Galatek RDA Sqounk Pin | Vapor Range Retail
I'm dropping my standards so that I can buy more
I think this is a super cool setup, for around $30
HStone Vader mod clone, $21 in eBay auction. asMODus Galatek RDA (authentic--for professional use only) $8.95 at VaporRange. I gave out the link earlier, but he still has them, and it's an amazing deal on a very nice RDA. asMODus Galatek RDA Sqounk Pin | Vapor Range Retail
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