My first mods

[Karltinsly]

I don't have the skill of an asdaq or bapgood, or any of the other very talented (and helpful) folks on here, but I've been wanting to build my own mods for awhile now. My wife was going to get me a Reo for my birthday, but instead I asked her for a dremel and some other tools. Here are my first mods!

SBS/Pipe Hybrid:
I guess this is technically a cosmetic mod. I just used some sycamore, on old ego battery connector, and an old clearo atty connector and some wire to reconfigure my K2 mechanical clone and kraken clone into something that feels more hand-friendly to me.




Bottom feeder box mod:
Basic BF box in bubinga, with an asdaq presta switch (thanks for all the help!).




I would really like to figure out a beauty/support ring for around the base of the atty:



Thanks for looking, and thanks to everyone for the inspiration and support!

P.S. How do I make my pictures bigger?

 

[DetraMental]

Congrats on your first mod! Nice work!!

 

[been there]

Nice work,and this is how it all gets started , my first mod was nothing like or as good as the ones I build now, you grow as you go and now your hooked .

 

[asdaq]

Karl, it came out great, did you do the bubinga on the drip tip too? Since you used an eGo connector you could add a dremeled finishing washer if the footprint fits on the mod, either slipped on or epoxied for added support. I don't know if I would fill with epoxy, but used sparingly on the outside of the ego and then held with clamps against the wood so that it is not actually glued to the wood, you will get support and it will be serviceable later.

If you upload to a photo site and link the URL, you get bigger pics. Uncheck 'reference locally' if the site complains. For practice, you could show some pics under the hood if you want.

 

[Karltinsly]

asdaq, the drip tip is a SS/wood combo one I had laying around.

Here's a practice try at linking from a photo site. Under the hood of the bottom feeder:

 

[Karltinsly]

And here are the two together:

 

[TS12000]

Those look a heck of a lot better than my first one did lol. Good job man they look awesome :beer:

 

[dice57]

nicely done!! Still waiting on some parts before my first diy mod assembly.

 

[Karltinsly]

Dice, it took me several weeks to gather all the parts for mine. I don't know what kind of mod you're planning, or what your skill level is, but my advice in any case is be patient. I'm not a skilled woodworker - I've done macro stuff like build a deck and remodel our kitchen, but this tiny stuff can be frustrating. So easy to make a mistake that requires a whole lot of rework. Nonetheless, both mods took me maybe 30 hours total to complete. You're going to love it! I'm already thinking about my next one.

Can't wait to see yours!

 

[cowjelly]

Very nice work you've done sir.

 

[TS12000]

If you don't mind telling, what is the mounting system for that bottom feeders' door? I was thinking magnets at first but the holes seem very small like retaining pins or something?

 

[Karltinsly]

Good catch, TS! When I took the pictures, I only had some steel pins (made from finishing nails) that kept the lid from moving side to side, and for awhile, friction kept the lid in place. Last night, I added some magnets. It was late, and I was in a hurry - but enough excuses. Here it is with the magnets:



The magnets are 1/8" round and 1/16" thick, so they are tricky to work with, but it does keep the lid on!

 

[duckie_44]

Nice job on that pipe hybrid.....Karitinsly....I really like that......

NIce job on the box, also......I was going to say "You Texas boys, are dang smart"....But I don't think I will....

duckie.........

 

[TS12000]

Pretty nifty Karl, I like creative solutions :thumbup:

 

[Karltinsly]

asdaq, good call on the finishing washer for supporting the atty! Only had to dremel out the middle to slip around the 510 connector. It's not even glued - the atty holds it in place. Thanks for the suggestion!



It might just be my imagination, but it feels like the button gets warm when chain vaping. The atty and switch are attached to the same brass plate - could that be it? Or could there be another cause?

 

[kaddigart]

It might just be my imagination, but it feels like the button gets warm when chain vaping. The atty and switch are attached to the same brass plate - could that be it? Or could there be another cause?

They are close enough to have heat transference occur, but I wouldn't worry unless you smell burning wood...by the time that happened your liquid would likely be near boiling and you'd be burning your finger on the switch. If that very unlikely scenario plays out put it down for a few minutes. If you can't bear to break your chain a second device could always provide the link you need.

 

[asdaq]

I would suggest testing with the door removed, get a chain value going, and check with your finger various places as you vape to see where the heat is coming from and where It is going.

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[Doghead]

Very nice work!


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[asdaq]

Case in point about getting all the parts from the switch, each presta tube can make 2 or 3 switches, but each switch needs two nuts, from which I had run out. After visiting two bike shops, one which I took a bike for a spring servicing to sweeten the deal, I came home with 2 tubes and 3 nuts. Damn. I hope when I pick up the bike, the guy manages to find some more nuts!

 

[bapgood]

I don't have anything against a Reo, but after seeing the mods you built the tools were a very good idea.

Great work!!!

Wood and I are still learning to get along fully, but we are making progress