Seeking build station

[EODPaul]

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Got this one from fasttech a year ago. Thought I was the bees knees then. Used it for a while then the switch broke. Replaced it and it works again. However there comes a stage that its not used anymore. Really not necessary IMHO. A small stand and a good mod to check the watts is adequate enough.

My CM 521 tab mini v2 melted when I fired it. The 510 turned freely when I tried to unscrew my Anarchist Riot from it, because the plastic was higher than the 510 connector. Heat killed it. Coilmaster was great though, after I sent them pics of the melted area. They sent me a replacement immediately- a 521 tab Elite!

 

[ScottP]

Oh I forgot about this thread, despite the fact that it's what inspired me to make these:
Build Stands

 

[Sickbxy]

My build/ mixing station. I have a CM tab plus aka my Roomba mod, but most of my build are done on the reulaux gen 3. And, before anybody comments, I do not care if the shelves are crooked!

 

[ScottP]

And, before anybody comments, I do not care if the shelves are crooked!

All that stuff and you couldn't get a.....

Sorry couldn't resist.

Seriously not a bad work space. Is that a scale to the left of the printer?

 

[Sickbxy]

All that stuff and you couldn't get a.....

Sorry couldn't resist.

Seriously not a bad work space. Is that a scale to the left of the printer?

I heard it all before in the shineyitis group for a WEEK!

The scale is on the other side, not clearly visible. The thing you can see is a magnetic mixer/ hot plate.

 

[ScottP]

I heard it all before in the shineyitis group for a WEEK!

The scale is on the other side, not clearly visible. The thing you can see is a magnetic mixer/ hot plate.

Honestly, I wouldn't have said anything, if you hadn't brought it up.

Ahh, thanks.

 

[Sickbxy]

Honestly, I wouldn't have said anything, if you hadn't brought it up.

Ahh, thanks.

All be cause of the endless ribbing from a certain group of people... most of it ended once they saw the finished product.

 

[stols001]

Yep @Sickbxy , I am jealous of your setup there. I believe I even compared it to one of the world's marvels the Leaning Tower of Piza. It may be crooked, but it's still cool....

And crooked.

Anna

 

[ilporcupine]

Yep @Sickbxy , I am jealous of your setup there. I believe I even compared it to one of the world's marvels the Leaning Tower of Piza. It may be crooked, but it's still cool....

And crooked.

Anna

Nah, it's just the way you're holding your phone.

 

[ilporcupine]

Tacking on a build tip for the broke/thrifty/tight.
If you have to use your kitchen table or counters for building or mixing juice,
find an old rubber 'backseat' car floormat, preferably in a light neutral color.
Has just enough of a 'well' to prevent small spills from overflowing, and protects the counter, and rolls up fairly compact.

 

[stols001]

I just mix on a stainless steel mixing tray, any spills are easily washed away after use. I'll admit I sometimes use stainless steel mixing funnels too. But, I'm not massively fearful of nicotine period (at the strengths I use, obviously) and I do just as good a job washing everything up as I would you know, after baking, so I don't see the harm.

It's a good idea though, if you want something dedicated to mixing.

Anna

 

[Celt1]

The 521 Mini V2 that came with the Coil Master DIY Kit V3:

Seems perfect for mounting coils to me, and the Ohm readout and firing features make it so convenient. I like the kit, though I added a small set of Stanley "precision screwdrivers" and these:

That little folding scissor that comes in the kit seems downright hazardous when pushing it back down to compact size, I darn near speared a finger, lol.

 

[ilporcupine]

I just mix on a stainless steel mixing tray, any spills are easily washed away after use. I'll admit I sometimes use stainless steel mixing funnels too. But, I'm not massively fearful of nicotine period (at the strengths I use, obviously) and I do just as good a job washing everything up as I would you know, after baking, so I don't see the harm.

It's a good idea though, if you want something dedicated to mixing.

Anna

I just like something anti-skid, and relatively flat. Any port in a storm, as they say. I just had it laying around. Someone said they were using a tarp or somesuch. Seemed a bother. This is easier

 

[untar]

That little folding scissor that comes in the kit seems downright hazardous when pushing it back down to compact size, I darn near speared a finger, lol.

That just looks like an accidental bris waiting to happen. Wear two pairs of undies when you work with that thing.

 

[ilporcupine]

That just looks like an accidental bris waiting to happen. Wear two pairs of undies when you work with that thing.

 

[Sickbxy]

I just mix on a stainless steel mixing tray, any spills are easily washed away after use. I'll admit I sometimes use stainless steel mixing funnels too. But, I'm not massively fearful of nicotine period (at the strengths I use, obviously) and I do just as good a job washing everything up as I would you know, after baking, so I don't see the harm.

It's a good idea though, if you want something dedicated to mixing.

Anna

I use PIG mat, it’s absorbent and prevents spills from getting away. Also, I mix inside my scales bowl on my silicone build mat.

 

[ilporcupine]

Stanley "precision screwdrivers" and these:

Are these a sewing store item? They look like a good one for wick trims! Seems like it would put my hand at a less awkward angle than scissors. I have seen the youtube gurus fumbling with scissors, and I have big hands and arthritic digits!

 

[ilporcupine]

I use PIG mat, it’s absorbent and prevents spills from getting away. Also, I mix inside my scales bowl on my silicone build mat.

Good ideas all around! Where to find PIG stuff? I used to have industrial sources when I was in purchasing, but not now. Auto parts?

 

[Eskie]

That just looks like an accidental bris waiting to happen. Wear two pairs of undies when you work with that thing.

Won't help. A steel cup is the way to go. Those are scissors I definitely wouldn't run with.

I've been lucky with my CM 521 v1 tab. Still working just fine almost two years now. It felt a bit superfluous when I first got it, but it's been a real handy item to have.

 

[dc99]

Are these a sewing store item? They look like a good one for wick trims! Seems like it would put my hand at a less awkward angle than scissors. I have seen the youtube gurus fumbling with scissors, and I have big hands and arthritic digits!

They are. They are made for trimming the little pieces of thread sticking out after sewing.