Smpl aesthetics/usage modifications?

[defdock]

Long story short, may be picking up a smpl mod (would rather a 4 nine due to aesthetics and button curvature but switch problems)

Wondering what kinds of modifications if any, have smpl users done? Aesthetics, saftey, any mods. All info welcome

IF I get one, I will be grinding in my own finger slots similar to the 4 nine


(In light of current trending subjects, I understand the dangers of hybrid type mods ect and understand that I myself am the safety mechanism of any mod. Please spare the "info", I just want discussion on just modifications)

 

[sonicbomb]

Top ventholes are a good idea. Drilling copper is doddle, SS is a different matter all together.

 

[93gc40]

No really much to modify. Top venting and magnet vs spring switch. If brass or copper, I'd brush it and/or patina it, not a fan of polished metals.

 

[defdock]

Any pics or info on how to switch to magnets? Just curious.

No really much to modify. Top venting and magnet vs spring switch. If brass or copper, I'd brush it and/or patina it, not a fan of polished metals.

Was either going for a SS one, or a copper one with thick black plating. I don't like polished mods either.

 

[mhertz]

The original 1:1 switch you need to sand the waves to fit nemesis magnets, theres a youtube vid of it, btw. On the clone 2-part screwed in connection, you simply add the magnets without issue...

 

[Bad Ninja]

I wouldn't add magnets.
Especially on a SMPL.

 

[Nikea Tiber]

I wouldn't add magnets.
Especially on a SMPL.

This.
Magnets don't offer any significant advantages vs a well fitted spring, which shouldn't be carrying current on a properly designed, clean mech anyways. If the spring is well fitted it will not add extra friction to the switch throw.
You'd be hard-pressed (no pun intended) to tell the difference between magnets and a good spring in the same mech.

 

[Highwayman1224]

I wouldn't do anything to a SMPL mod. They're perfect just the way they are.

 

[mhertz]

This.
Magnets don't offer any significant advantages vs a well fitted spring, which shouldn't be carrying current on a properly designed, clean mech anyways. If the spring is well fitted it will not add extra friction to the switch throw.
You'd be hard-pressed (no pun intended) to tell the difference between magnets and a good spring in the same mech.

Sorry, but with the "well-fitted" statement are you referring to being carefull when assembling the switch so there's a little ring of air/space around the springs inside before assembly? I've never known that the spring needed to not touch, at a side, the "thing" it's placed around(since it's "in-circuit" allready by touching the "top/bottom")...

Thanks!

Edit: Sorry, you're talking about the throw smothness with the friction/fitment statements I see now... Please disregard my above question However, a new one being I don't understand how the spring is not part of the closed circuit always unless insolated out? I do get of course that everything needs to be clean of course...

 

[MadVLN]

I wouldn't do anything to a SMPL mod. They're perfect just the way they are.

i agree. the beauty in the SMPL is it's SMPLicity.

 

[Kprthevapr]

I wouldn't do anything to a SMPL mod. They're perfect just the way they are.

I couldn't agree more