Need info on differences of Grand and Woodvil . . .

[jillhumb]

Hello all, I am currently the proud owner of a reo grand and a mini . . .
I really like the look, and sure i would love the feel of the woodvil, i especially the burl stuff . . . my question is, what is the main difference of the grand and woodvil - i see a side button on the woodvil . . . does everything else work basically the same?
Many thanks . . .


Jill

 

[nerak]

The Woodvil is very nice to hold. The finish is smooth and warms with your hand. The button placement is great. Wrap your hand around it and the button is naturally under your finger. Everything else is set up the same inside with the bottle and battery. As the user you do the same things.
The Woodvils need to be waxed. Howard's Feed and Wax is recommended.
I must add that the Woodvil IMHO gives a better vape. Something about it makes it a very special REO!
For a woman, might I add, they fit well in the hand. Very comfortable. I choose a Woodvil as my favorite REO!

 

[mkp]

The Grand & the Woodvil use the same size bottle and the same batteries. Same for the Mini & the Mini Woodvil. The Woodvils are a little bigger in size than their metal counterparts.

They do not "work" the same, the metal reos have no wires, they are completely mechanical. The button you push moves a strip of metal against the battery and completes an electrical circuit which includes the aluminum of the body itself.

Wood not being conductive, the wood mods use wires to make the circuit, the button is electronic, and since the wires are made of copper, which conducts a little better than aluminum, the "hit" from the wood mods is a little stronger.

Being a chronic over-filler, I also find that the larger catch cup on the Woodvil is much less liable to spill the occasional drop.

I agree with Karen that the Mini Woodvil, even though it's bigger, feels lighter in my hand and very, very comfortable. My aluminum mini, though, is my primary pv...the mini Woodvil hasn't left the house because I simply trust the metal's sturdiness more.

 

[mlinky]

I have 3 REO Minis and 2 Mini Woodvils.

The REO Mini is an extraordinary design. It is the smallest possible practical juice feeder and a perfect elegant example of form following function. I love the size, the finish, the ease of cleaning, the simplicity of the system, and its sturdiness. One day a Mini will be in the MOMA collection.

While the REO Mini takes full advantage of the metal that it is built from; the Mini Woodvil takes full advantage of the beauty and feel of wood. It is just gorgeous to look at and hold. It is more sensual than the REO Mini. The Mini Woodvil also provides a little more voltage to the atty because the copper wire used to carry the current has less resistence than the REO Mini body. OTOH, it is a little larger, easier to damage, and harder to clean.

My left brain adores the REO Mini and my right brain loves the Mini Woodvil. I couldn't possibly choose between them. I love them both, for different reasons.

 

[Big Hitter]

Yep everyone has it covered I think.

I will add the while they don't "work" the same ....... They do "operate" the same way in that you squonk the bottle hit the button and vape away in REO bliss.

 

[hairball]

The grand can be totally submerged in water so if you mess up the inside when switching bottles, it's no problem. Just remove the battery and rinse it out. Let dry completely before using. I've taken a can of air and blown mine out when I get sloppy. With the woodvil, you have to use common sense and be more attentive when switching so you don't get juice all over. To flush a woodvil for changing flavors, I use a syring without needle and a 30ml empty bottle. I hold the mod with one hand so that the tube will go inside the bottle and then slowly squirt some water mixed with a little pga in it flush the tubing.

 

[jillhumb]

thank you all for this info - I guess the only thing i would worry about is it is not as sturdy as the metal, and that's just cuz i can be clumsy sometimes :< Im actually thinking of a grand woodville for a future purchase, mostly for battery life i guess, and of course, they are beautiful!!!!!

Jill

 

[Infernal2]

thank you all for this info - I guess the only thing i would worry about is it is not as sturdy as the metal, and that's just cuz i can be clumsy sometimes :< Im actually thinking of a grand woodville for a future purchase, mostly for battery life i guess, and of course, they are beautiful!!!!!

Jill

You can call me "Droppy Droperson." I currently own two Grandes, an original, two Woodys, and a mini but I use my oak/oak Woodville the most out of the bunch. Now, I've dropped the poor bugger numerous times (as well as my others) but to be honest with you, I've snapped a few 306 attys but have really done no impact damage to my Woodvilles. And forget trying to damage a grande or a mini....

I will say that personally, I did add a couple of layers of heavy polyurethane to the inner compartment and inside of the door to avoid any leakage stains, but all-in-all, the Woodvilles are so solid, I seriously doubt you'd be able to do any major damage during day to day usage.

 

[mlinky]

Infernal, if I could "like" your signature a million times, I would.

 

[Infernal2]

I'll cross post this picture here to give an idea. That Woodville and that Grande have been dropped more times than I can think of. Besides a very small ding in the Grande's powdercoat on the bottom left, its the only actual damage.

 

[bushmaster]

The Grand is the pick-up truck of pv's. Mine has been through hell and other than a little wear around the corners, it looks and performs like new.
As a logger, I put my Grand through a few trials that most people won't. I keep the Grand in my shirt pocket. In spite of the dust, the hydraulic oil spirting about when I blow a hose or the bumps and bruises when it falls from my pocket, It takes it all in stride. Sometimes during the work-day, I'll pull out my Grand to grab a quick vape and notice that my atty well looks like a mouse took a crap in it. Dust, muck and whatever has collected in there. I take a deep breath, blow it out and continue on my way. The Grand doesn't care. When I change batteries at night, I find twigs and all kinds of debris in there at the end of the day. Doesn't matter. Shake it out, fill the juice bottle, change the battery and its ready for tomorrow. Not everyone needs that kind of durability but if you do, there is the Grand.

 

[lordbyron77]

I have not the Grand Woodville, but I have the Reo Mini and Mini Woodvill, I noticed lower performance in the mini woodvill than aluminum one,with same atomizer and same batteries. It's confirmed by a friend of mine, "expert" vaper as I am.

Configuration tested:
AV/AW IMR 14500 @ 1,5/1,8/2 ohm, Cisco 306

 

[mlinky]

I have not the Grand Woodville, but I have the Reo Mini and Mini Woodvill, I noticed lower performance in the mini woodvill than aluminum one,with same atomizer and same batteries. It's confirmed by a friend of mine, "expert" vaper as I am.

Configuration tested:
AV/AW IMR 14500 @ 1,5/1,8/2 ohm, Cisco 306

I am puzzled by that.

 

[Infernal2]

I am puzzled by that.

I am as well, my resistance on both the Grande and Mini (Metal) are so close its not even funny.