My take on a 18650 machined mod

[caesar]

From left to right:

- 901->510 adapter
- 801->510 adapter
- my precious: slightly smaller (lenght and width) than the DSE905, a little longer than a DSE801 batt. Uses 18650 2400mAh batt, charged in place with a USB adapter. 901 connector. First take, is 1cm longer than it should be.
- 801 batt
- 18650 batt

Edit: I will post a few more pics when the smaller version is ready.
Button is a heavy duty 1 million clicks guaranteed, hidden inside.

 

[Brazilleon]

Beautiful!!! I want one!!!!!

 

[franklyspeaking]

Nice, is it painted, anodized or is that all brass? What did you use for your switch?

 

[caesar]

Beautiful!!! I want one!!!!!

Not selling anything. Yet.

Nice, is it painted, anodized or is that all brass? What did you use for your switch?

All brass. Black dot is the switch, just a plastic plunger.

 

[vendo]

Beautiful
And perfect if the switch will hold up
Please more info

 

[whiskywill]

wow very very nice want one

 

[j0ker]

That is really nice! Great job!

 

[Nforcer]

great work caesar... waiting for the smaller version

 

[caesar]

Here is a short movie just to demonstrate probably the smallest 18650 mod out there

YouTube - My precious - custom machined 2400mAh for 901 and 510 atomizers

 

[boondongle]

Nice work!

 

[crashtestjeep]

Nice! Very nice!

 

[cyberwolf]

Very nice work!

 

[nick76]

that's beautiful Tube mod Ceasar! nice work!
Nick

 

[MaxUT]

Wonderful!

I very much like the way the battery can be charged in place. This is the way to do it, it's quick and simple to do and saves wear on the head cap threads.

Have you thought about nickle plating it? You could copper-plate it first and that should give improved conductivity compared to that of the brass body.

 

[caesar]

I bring you the second version, loosing another 5mm in length!
20 grams less and smaller diameter too.

There will be another version even smaller soon!
The goal is to have a mod just a little bigger than the 18650 battery.
I think as it stands now, it's probably the smallest already but there is space for improvement

I'll try a titanium version if I get the chance, just to be the lightest too.

Enjoy the pics:

 

[Guitarslinger]

You mentioned a heavy duty switch-is that a tact switch and if so do you have a source??? Thanks-and great work!!!

 

[caesar]

It's the smallest industrial limiter switch you can find that does 3Amps, size is around 13mm width and 8 tall with a depth of 5mm.

I don't know of any USA sources but they are not hard to find. The most important things are the platinum plated contacts for reliability.

 

[richardf]

Those are very nice, good work. Are you a machinest?

 

[WillyB]

From left to right:

- 901->510 adapter
- 801->510 adapter
- my precious: slightly smaller (lenght and width) than the DSE905, a little longer than a DSE801 batt. Uses 18650 2400mAh batt, charged in place with a USB adapter. 901 connector. First take, is 1cm longer than it should be.
- 801 batt
- 18650 batt



Edit: I will post a few more pics when the smaller version is ready.
Button is a heavy duty 1 million clicks guaranteed, hidden inside.

I've seen your in-place charger in several of your vids, but how can it work without pressing the mod's button/switch?

 

[OH Tommy]

Not selling anything. Yet.

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Beautiful work, Caesar!

You really should sell me a "market test model"

Quite a bit more polished than my flashlight mods! ... lol

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