New switch for Mini Woodvil, a poll

[redeyedancer]

I saw some of these at the hobby store this weekend. More expensive but I thought they were very slick. I don't know if they make them the same material as the catch cup.

The only problem with that switch and most the switches you run into is the diameter the wider the switch the deeper I have to cut into the wood the mod is round keep in mind .Most of these on off switches would work fine in a large mod but the mini well there isn't that much room.

 

[junquedujour]

Yes it is steel, no it's not the door catch. Magnet to steel is not nearly as strong as magnet to magnet
If you look at the top of the mod you will see the magnet for the door.

yeh, i knew that was the magnet for the door - i just thought that bottom plate would slow it down a bit when that door magnet slides down and contacts that plate.

 

[silentt]

Oh I see, I forget there are a lot of variables to work in when making these decisions.

 

[redeyedancer]

yeh, i knew that was the magnet for the door - i just thought that bottom plate would slow it down a bit when that door magnet slides down and contacts that plate.

I hear what your saying but the magnet on the mini is the same size I use on the woodvil it has some grabbing power

 

[redeyedancer]

Oh I see, I forget there are a lot of variables to work in when making these decisions.

I no you would think it would be a easy task and there would be hundreds of options but in reality there are very few .

 

[silentt]

I do not think it is easy, your work is top quality and I admire it.

 

[redeyedancer]

I do not think it is easy, your work is top quality and I admire it.

Thank you Silentt

 

[cuseguy]

It does sound so simple to us, because we don't have to deal with the design limitations and the tight tolerances that the Mini creates. I'm sure Rob racked his brain for the right switch, since he is a craftsman and a perfectionist, and thats good enough for me. Now pulleeze put them in the "in stock" bin asap!


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[mrengles]

Rob, This 19mm switch is a little big but would be kinda cool. I'll PM you anything I might find that will work.

http://www.itwswitches.com/pdf/AM_SFCatalog.pdf

Using this switch, would eliminate the need for the kill switch. Because it wont activate unless skin touches it, meaning it wont just go off in the pocket...

 

[kabonk]

it would kind of bug me that the ring aroung the switch didn't match the catch cup but I would get over it.

 

[Sterno]

can the catch cup not be made of stainless steel ???

 

[Big Hitter]

can the catch cup not be made of stainless steel ???

I think Rob likes the softer brass for when he presses in the connector

 

[Sterno]

what about silver its soft aint it ?

 

[redeyedancer]

what about silver its soft aint it ?

Stainless is hard to work with if you ever tried to cut or drill it you would no why I don't want to deal with it.I have to solder to the reservoir brass is nice

 

[hubseven]

One of the big selling features of the Reo's was that it was ALL Mechanical. I have the Mini, awesome product. In this mod, the mini Woodvil I see wires why the switch from all mechanical? Can we expect these in the future mini's and grands? Just wondering.

 

[mlinky]

One of the big selling features of the Reo's was that it was ALL Mechanical. I have the Mini, awesome product. In this mod, the mini Woodvil I see wires why the switch from all mechanical? Can we expect these in the future mini's and grands? Just wondering.

The wood REO mods have always been wired (wood does not conduct current, so an all mechanical wood mod is nearly impossible) The metal REOS, have always been, and will remain, all mechanical.

 

[canoeist]

Rob - quit worrying about them there switches and make me a regular wodvil

 

[Big Daddy Harley]

I feel that function is the top priority, looks comes in a distant second. but of course Rob makes this an easy position to have as there has not ever been an ugly Reo....

 

[Sterno]

Stainless is hard to work with if you ever tried to cut or drill it you would no why I don't want to deal with it.I have to solder to the reservoir brass is nice

ok i was just wondering i like it the way it looks anyway good job Rob

 

[Amajn]

OK lol i have been looking at the pics some more....I still like the switch but i agree that the ring around it is not the best and from a looks standpoint

It would draw my attention and i would have to wonder why its not all black or brass .......

Now from a function stand point i would not care about the color of the ring it functions looks pretty good and is smaller

I understand that there is not a wealth of switches out there for this application

My final thought is i like it im sure it functions great
Does it match? No Does it draw some attention aesthetically Yes

I dont think anyone could complain....Honestly Like others have said function should be foremost then looks