Modding the Gripper Mod

[BacsiBob]

I bought Gripper because it's small and I can stealth vape at Little League and soccer games (grandsons). An xl carto will fit down inside and make it very stealthy but the capacity is too limited.

I discovered Crystal Clear Vaping has the SmokTech 1.7 single coil jumbo Resurrector and they hold almost 2.5 ml of juice. Mounted to the Gripper 510 extension, not very stealthy.

I noticed the lip of the well on the Gripper was a smaller diameter than the well itself, so I started drilling. After a 27/64" drill bit was slowly passed down the well until it just touched the 510 connector, I was able to "hide" the jumbo Resurrector. I did use a shorty 510/510 extension to keep the carto up in the drilled portion.

Now I'm good for a double header

 

[MikeE3]

I bought Gripper because it's small and I can stealth vape at Little League and soccer games (grandsons). An xl carto will fit down inside and make it very stealthy but the capacity is too limited.

I discovered Crystal Clear Vaping has the SmokTech 1.7 single coil jumbo Resurrector and they hold almost 2.5 ml of juice. Mounted to the Gripper 510 extension, not very stealthy.

I noticed the lip of the well on the Gripper was a smaller diameter than the well itself, so I started drilling. After a 27/64" drill bit was slowly passed down the well until it just touched the 510 connector, I was able to "hide" the jumbo Resurrector. I did use a shorty 510/510 extension to keep the carto up in the drilled portion.
Now I'm good for a double header

Nice work! Did you drill free hand or use a press?

 

[BacsiBob]

Well, to get technical, I used a 12 volt cordless dril set on low and probably running at 100 rpm. It first, I hit it with a 5/8" countersink, which helps the bits to not grab. Then I started from 3/8" and went up in 1/64" steps until the carto fit.

 

[ThinkPink]

This is great!! Did you have to widen it all the way down to the connection or just at the top?

 

[BacsiBob]

All the way. That's why I'm using the shorty extension; the drill bit won't widen just above the connector. I discovered the battery vent hole provides air when inhaling.

 

[HoppinS10]

I know this thread is really old but after buying and drilling out the carto hole to hold the bigger car to I figured why stop there. I have always been a fan of the ego mega cartomizers and figured I'd see if I could get one to fit. I ended up using a 9/16 drill bit which pretty much removed all of the exterior wall. A little work with a file to smooth out the jagged edges and this is my result. Oh I also needed to add a 510 to ego adapter. Now i can bring it out with me without carrying around a bottle of juice.

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[defdock]

really liking this idea, rather than the 510 extention....

this will definatly be my first mod

 

[RPM_Redline]

I know this thread is really old but after buying and drilling out the carto hole to hold the bigger car to I figured why stop there. I have always been a fan of the ego mega cartomizers and figured I'd see if I could get one to fit. I ended up using a 9/16 drill bit which pretty much removed all of the exterior wall. A little work with a file to smooth out the jagged edges and this is my result. Oh I also needed to add a 510 to ego adapter. Now i can bring it out with me without carrying around a bottle of juice.

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Nice !

Anyone know the OD of the ego mega?