Need help punching holes in cartos !

[ripcon]

Can anybody tell me how to make a bigger hole in my cartos? All the pre-punched cart holes are way too small and my carto punch isn't doing the job either. I need bigger holes !!! Help please !!!

 

[NancyR]

I haven't tried this as I don't use carto tanks, however I have read where some people use a metal screw to make them bigger.

 

[freekshow]

another thing you can try is using a nail,awl,icepick,etc.if you do use a nail it would be best to grind or sand the galvanizing off of the point before using it

 

[player30]

What is the pg/vg make-up of your juice?

 

[ripcon]

100% vg ,,, can't use pg, i'm allergic.

 

[Jixchel]

When I was using a DCT I would take the carto, a hammer, and a nail, put the carto on top of a moccasin type slipper that I have (without my foot in it) to keep the carto still, put the nail in the hole and lightly tap with the hammer until the hole was bigger. At that time I wasn't using 100%VG though, so I don't know how well that would work for 100% VG.

 

[pita1028]

use a dremel

 

[ripcon]

Was thinking about the dremel but somebody told me not to because metal shavings would get into the filler. Thanks for all the ideas though, guess i will start experimenting !!!

 

[pita1028]

pull out the filler dremel then blow out and replace filler

 

[player30]

Try two holes and see if that helps.

 

[ripcon]

I purchased a punch from Clouds Of Vapor, i actually punched 3 holes and it still is not working correctly. I need to make them bigger and the punch isn't doing it. I tried turning it more revolutions trying to make the holes bigger but it just ruined the cart, i'm guessing it pierced or ripped the internal coil.

 

[jnnfrlsw]

I have been slotting with my dremel on 2 sides. I just blow off any shavings if I see any. I have never had any problems with shavings. I have been slotting cartos for sevarl months now. Holes just wouldnt do it for me with high VG juices.

 

[Dusty_D]

Dremel is the way to go. It has let me finally experience and enjoy vaping with a tank. I was so frustrated with punching holes and them not working as they should.

 

[ziadaze]

Try looking in the hardware store in the plumming section. They should have a tool for punching holes in tubing. Hope this helps.

 

[ripcon]

Thanks again, Dremel i will try. I can't wait to get these tanks to work correctly. So frustrating filling and emptying tanks because the holes aren't right.

 

[evilferret]

If you got the carto punching tool, have you tried making more holes (instead of trying to make the hole bigger).

I usually need 2 nicely sized slots if I use my dremel or like 4-6 holes in the carto (if I use a carto punch).

Also think your draw affects how many holes/slots you need.

 

[Motoman101]

Phiniac tanks dot com sells a carto punch. Great device. Works great.