So...anyone here have the tools and skills to convert a Cyclone?

[Tony Spectacular]

I recently acquired a new Cyclone. I was just trading for an AFC, but the kind fellow included the deck as well. Of course, the deck is a TF model. I'd love to just find someone to trade it for a BF, but we all know that isn't going to happen and I certainly don't have the ability to convert it myself, so I'm wondering if any of you handy folk have had success in doing so? I have a sneaking suspicion that if you are able and willing to fix it for me that the package I ship it in just might have a bunch of goodies in it to make it worth your time.

 

[Chowderhead1972]

I have 2 that could use conversion as well. I wonder if there is a place that sells center bored screws in various sizes and types. I will check McMaster-Carr later.

 

[B2L]

I've got a top feed I'm going to try to convert, I have a wood shop with a drill press. I will let you know if it goes well and if so am willing to give it a shot for you (no goodies would be necessary)

 

[Izan]

I pressed the center post out, removed the insulator, dremeled a slit in the insulator and pushed it all back together. Works a treat. juice flows up from around the center post well and drains completely the same way.

Hot water will soften the insulator for removal and insertion, but I also relied on a small table top vise for leverage. I had ordered multiple insulators when I got my cyclone just for this reason. HERE


Cheers
I

 

[Chowderhead1972]

Look what I found....McMaster-Carr

Probably metric but it's a start.

 

[Chowderhead1972]

Does anyone have the dimensions on the bf version center screw (510 center post bottom)?

 

[Izan]

Does anyone have the dimensions on the bf version center screw (510 center post bottom)?

They are the same as the TF? No?
Don't you have two there you could measure?

cheers
I

 

[Chowderhead1972]

Took it apart, the post/510+ is all one piece! there is no screw, pressed in with a nylon bushing. Looks like you would have to drill through the post from the top with a tiny drill bit or cut Channels in the bushing to make BF.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

The Cyclone center pin is threaded or at least mine were.

 

[Chowderhead1972]

Only threads on my BF are for the grub screws. I really don't want to take the TFs apart unless I know that they have a screw. I found metric screws with a head that will work and a hole through the middle.

These are made in 3mm and 4mm with a few different head choices
http://www.barnhillbolt.com/iframe.asp?rel=page/VENTED.htm

 

[Izan]

Only threads on my BF are for the grub screws. I really don't want to take the TFs apart unless I know that they have a screw. I found metric screws with a head that will work and a hole through the middle.

These are made in 3mm and 4mm with a few different head choices
http://www.barnhillbolt.com/iframe.asp?rel=page/VENTED.htm

The center post is one piece. Solid from bottom to interior threaded top.
Do you think it is like a R91?


Be careful.
I

 

[Chowderhead1972]

I know.. Now.. See posts #8 and #10. Yes I was hoping it was similar to the kayfun/r91 but not so much.

 

[Cliven]

I pressed the center post out, removed the insulator, dremeled a slit in the insulator and pushed it all back together. Works a treat. Juice flows up from around the center post well and drains completely the same way.

Hot water will soften the insulator for removal and insertion, but I also relied on a small table top vise for leverage. I had ordered multiple insulators when I got my cyclone just for this reason. HERE


Cheers
I

Do you mind posting some pics?

 

[Izan]

Do you mind posting some pics?

HTH


Cheers
I

 

[Bimini Twist]

Hmm. Mine appears to be a different pin. The slotted head is much shallower and narrower than that one. I've tried unscrewing, pressing, heating (in water). All I've succeeded in doing is mauling the 510 threads and positive post.

I may try again later, but I'll probably just wait and see what Vicious Ant is doing next.

 

[Cliven]

I've got a top feed I'm going to try to convert, I have a wood shop with a drill press. I will let you know if it goes well and if so am willing to give it a shot for you (no goodies would be necessary)

Inquiring minds want to know.....

 

[Tony Spectacular]

Likewise. I really don't want to abandon this base, but I know myself and I will fail miserably if I try to do the conversion myself. Sure seems like a grand idea after a few chats with my friend Wild Turkey though...

 

[Cliven]

Likewise. I really don't want to abandon this base, but I know myself and I will fail miserably if I try to do the conversion myself. Sure seems like a grand idea after a few chats with my friend Wild Turkey though...

Assuming your referring to modifying the Cyclone to become a BF? I am tempted myself to do my own. I saw the 'insulator' slit method but I want to drill the post from the bottom. It seems so intimidating but when you look at it, it is really just a very small short drill into the post. I figure all I'd need is a good clamp or vice to hold the post to drill. Last night I even entertained the thought...Is there are any hand drills that would work? Something where I could just hold the post in one hand and drill twist with the other to 'drill' out? I'm going to check this out. Again, it sounds simple and I don't think it should be as hard as I'm making it out to be. Also, I found a place that has the Cyclone for $36 which actually isn't bad so I'd order a few more and do this to all of them.

....or am I dreaming?

Edit: Something like this....


Or smaller. What I'm looking for.....they're called Archimedean Drills. (not pictured)

 

[Cyrus Vap]

Would you mind sharing who has the cyclone at the price? TIA!

 

[Cliven]

Would you mind sharing who has the cyclone at the price? TIA!

I ordered one this week and get delivery tomorrow. I'm hoping it is authentic. it should be. I got it at Vapers Vault.