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Nah, I spent the day at the range with my daughter. I have no real angst about the juice delivery system. A drilled 6-32 SS screw makes the juice delivery system work just fine. I know this 'cause I've been vaping one like that for more than a month. A drilled M3 screw would work too.
I agree with you but a delivery system where you don't have to drill a hole thru a screw is nice. [emoji12]
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I understand -- I don't have a drill press (or lathe) either.
But you can buy pre-drilled "vented" screws from a number of places including McMaster and Amazon; they cost $2-3 each, no biggie in the grand scheme of things. The only issue is that the holes through 'em are a bit smaller than optimal and the hole size gets smaller with a smaller screw -- the holes are spec'd around or under 1mm, when what we'd really like to have is 1/16" (about 1.6mm). It looks like one could use certain M3 screws without having to modify their heads, but they have the smallest holes. 6-32 screws (being about 3.5mm) have slightly bigger holes, but all the 6-32s I've gotten so far require some modification of the heads to provide adequate clearance in the 510. M4 screws would require even more modification, hence I think 6-32 might be the sweet spot. Modifying the heads is a bit tedious if you using nothing but a drill and sandpaper, but its not difficult and doesn't require any skill. I also have some more vented 6-32s that might not need any modification (or at least would be less tedious) on the way.
There's also someone looking at drilling out some M3 screws for us with a 1/16" bit. These wouldn't require any modification to the heads, and if this pans out, they should be available in sufficient quantities for individuals wanting to build these mods.
Anyway, no angst.
Quick dry fit - the metal is polished bronze.
Next order coming in has raw brass.
Next order coming in has raw brass.
Maybe this is a dumb question, but what's the difference between the thinner and thicker rings? Seems like it would have to change the assembly some if you used one vs the other?
Sorry if I missed something and this was discussed elsewhere.
Sorry if I missed something and this was discussed elsewhere.
With V1 the thick ring gave better stability. Either will work just fine with the current version. No seperate assemblies required. Just a matter of aestetics.
Kinda makes me want to order the body (top and bottom) in an alloy!.... I know it would be expensive and heavier but it would look the beez knees.
I wonder if shapeways would have an issue making the internal assembly in an alloy....?
I wonder if shapeways would have an issue making the internal assembly in an alloy....?
gdeal didn't open it up for metals for a reason.
I suspect that it would be extremely difficult to get a 3D printed lost wax internal that complex.
Not sure I'd want the added weight or possibility of shorting the DNA with a metal internal either.
I get that.... At least he made the internals in my requested Metallic Plastic color. ;-)
I'm just so excited to get one going. Hopefully the group buy for the internal parts will not take long as requested a set so I don't have to pay $5-10 for shipping on $1 parts.
I also just bought a NoName NoTank in green to match the green body.
I'm just so excited to get one going. Hopefully the group buy for the internal parts will not take long as requested a set so I don't have to pay $5-10 for shipping on $1 parts.
I also just bought a NoName NoTank in green to match the green body.
I'd say shorting is more than just a possibility; I'd call it a near certainty:
In addition, the internals also need to be a bit flexible for the connectors and magnets to have a decent press-fit. The tolerances on their metal parts aren't good enough for that.
In addition, the internals also need to be a bit flexible for the connectors and magnets to have a decent press-fit. The tolerances on their metal parts aren't good enough for that.
Have some ideas to finish the body and top cap I'll be working on this weekend.
This is a painful video to watch, but....
This is a painful video to watch, but....
Don't do the CA with a colored (dyed) piece.
If you don't know, ShapeWays dyes the pieces which are white to begin with.
Stay tuned...
Since I was ordering some more bodies and caps... thought I'd go ahead and be the Guinea pig.
Should be here around the 23rd of September and I'll post some pictures.
Should be here around the 23rd of September and I'll post some pictures.
2:1 acetone mixed with cyanoacrylate, brushed on - AKA whiskey tango foxtrot have I done
I can just sand off that layer of white from my 'moo cow' mod
Maybe not.... 150 > 400 > 600 and wetsanded
Phenomenally smooth feel
Crap... 'dyed' plastic... crap
Intriguing, kind of like wood
After 9 coats of oil based American Cherry
I can just sand off that layer of white from my 'moo cow' mod
Maybe not.... 150 > 400 > 600 and wetsanded
Phenomenally smooth feel
Crap... 'dyed' plastic... crap
Intriguing, kind of like wood
After 9 coats of oil based American Cherry
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