Sigelei Mechnical Mods
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The real question is though does that mean the switch is slightly lower on the tube than those that are not this way? Or are there just some extra threads cut into the inside of the tube? The first might run into problems with the fire pin getting stopped in travel by hitting the delrin piece that the brass spring cup is secured into, especially if you are using washers or something to shorten the throw. The second isn't maybe as important but does imply less metal for contact.
The switch is just a tad lower on the #8 but I haven't had any problems with it. The switch hole is in extra thread. The bottom cap has 2-3 turns and the hole is at 4 turns. The cap screws in flush the body without touching or obstructing the switch.
I had the same problem and that is how I fixed it lol.
To secure the button head to the firing pin, you can use a little blue loctite as that will allow you to take the switch apart if you have to and it won't come apart while using it. Make sure the button lock nut is all the way off/back toward the tube. That can cause problems too if it is not completely off.
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It nearly is...
The thread diameter is slightly smaller that a M3 x .5 screw but the thread pitch is .7, which doesnt match any common ISO standard. A 4-40 might be close enough to work but would probably take some persuasion.
One of my 8's came with very sloppy threads and stripped after having to tighten the button a few times. I'm still looking for a suitable replacement for the pin, but haven't been trying very hard since my other 8 is working like a champ.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... one of the big vendors of these things NEEDS to convince Sigelei into shipping them an inventory of spare parts... springs, posts, switches, thready delrin bits, etc. A vendor that can swing that will always get my first look when I go shopping... promise! 
Hey guys, I got my #13b (yeah i know...) in the mail yesterday from a rather kind fellow and shipped it to me along with the bottom cap for a #13a. So as you can imagine the only thing i'm missing is the metal switch so i can use the better built bottom cap (the one without the spring issue).
Is there any way to use something besides the original piece to put in there? Or is there some place i can get that original part?
Is there any way to use something besides the original piece to put in there? Or is there some place i can get that original part?
Not aware of any vendors that sell parts. I've heard that the EA switch fits.
My second 19 came in today. Was asked for pictures of the 510 sanded on the top cap. Pics below.
Just insert your carto into the opposite end of the top cap and insert into your drill. Then grind the top cap down on a flat surface graced with sand paper. Getting the 510 flush takes about 15 seconds with 220grit. If you want to remove the slope I would suggest 100 grit or lower.
Just insert your carto into the opposite end of the top cap and insert into your drill. Then grind the top cap down on a flat surface graced with sand paper. Getting the 510 flush takes about 15 seconds with 220grit. If you want to remove the slope I would suggest 100 grit or lower.
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My second 19 came in today. Was asked for pictures of the 510 sanded on the top cap. Pics below.
Just insert your carto into the opposite end of the top cap and insert into your drill. Then grind the top cap down on a flat surface graced with sand paper. Getting the 510 flush takes about 15 seconds with 220grit. If you want to remove the slope I would suggest 100 grit or lower.
thats quite a looker!
where are you getting your #19's from? I am still awaiting mine from vaportekusa....
Im still waiting for 1 from vaportek. I got these 2 from sun vapers.
The 19 is my favorite beater mod at the moment.
The 19 is my favorite beater mod at the moment.
Wow! Let us know how THAT goes? I'm hoping at least one vendor will stock spare parts for these things... I was thinking a cap off of a #8 would work too... maybe the same thing as the 13?
Omg, my heart skipped a beat when I saw "this is not a pre-order, this item is in stock" then I scrolled down to hit the button and get one of these beauties... out of stock
Winchell your modding and refinishing skills are... inspiring. Makes me want a #19 even more than I did already.
I will soon have a #8 with a #19 top cap for sale
Don't sell it, I want to see more Frankensigelei pics in this thread!
Not crazy about my #19 - getting a lot of misfires. When I screw down the locking ring, half the time I end up unscrewing the button.
Sometimes the button seems to even unscrew itself....? Do I need to put some loctite on there or what?
Sometimes the button seems to even unscrew itself....? Do I need to put some loctite on there or what?
Mine dont unscrew unless I want them to. I also dont use the lock ring. It wont fire standing on a table unlocked, more so with the stock spring. I guess if you carry in a pocket that may be a different matter. My lock ring is smooth opening and closing on one 19 and rougher on the other. Sigelei QC ...
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