~The Billet BoX~

[sahilm]

Awesome pics Ian, is it February yet?

Brutus sir , Good day to you , in 5 days Feb will be next month , so its right around the corner ..
Waiting for a pre-order for a month which will be " next month in 5 days" is nothing sir , I per-ordered a shock-wave by super -t in June , am still waiting for it

wishing you well
warm regards
Sahil .

 

[Brutus Buckeye]

Ian and Sahil, I'm 50 years old, it is nice being the one for a change saying...."Are we there yet?" LOL

 

[DPLongo22]

I so want one.

Must - be - patient.

 

[Katdarling]

Brutus you got that right!

I'm so with you. I will wear this T-shirt for the next month.

sahilm, of all the people who have, are soon getting, or have pre-ordered the BB, I'm most excited for YOU to have yours! I think we'll have to have a celebration day in your honour!

 

[theECB]

Just dropping in to say hello and congratulations. Haven't read through the thread yet but wanted to make sure to be able to come back to this thread. The Billet box looks incredible. Nice work!

 

[Doug Dino]

ok guys, here's the situation with the last of the Pre Releases, going to be Friday for shipping, BUT this should effect NOBODY as I'm going to up the shipping to the faster priority option (may work out better as they took forever to get charmed hers), so maybe this is good news? I am making a new batch of brass top screws for ALL of them right now, as I was wanted to tweak just one little thing about the last updated batch.. the ones that just popped out of Dev I am really happy with! So this is just an update for you waiting on a tracking number,, friday, friday, friday,,, but, new screw that should fit all tips fine, and upgraded shipping.... Everything else is looking great...

~thanks guys

 

[Doug Dino]

hey doug, can we get actual dimensions? width and height? i have a feeling it's smaller than i'm imagining, most things are do feel smaller once they get in my hands.... going to resist making a joke on that..
sorry if this has already been covered

and.. can anyone do a review yet!? i'm dyin here! or a time machine, time machine would be even better

please do not die, and if you find that time machine, i kinda want a make a stop at about 16 years ago (not to change anything, just to do it again) "sigh"

anyway,,,
W= 2.125" H = 3.445" D = 0.85"

thanks ian for posting the pics!!!

 

[Groundswell17]

awesome, bout the size of my reo! found out i'm gonna be outa town most of feb for work, lol crap ..thanks for the pics!

 

[Krisb]

Thanks for the update, DD! I've been silently stalking this thread waiting for news on my pre release... can't wait!! Like many have said, this is the first mod that has caught my eye in quite sometime

Kat!!!! Seems like whenever I go into stalk mode, I see you there. How've you been? Long time!

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[Katdarling]

I'm very well, my Krispy! And incredibly happy to cross paths with you again! Still have a telephone?

 

[Richie G]

I've skimmed through the thread but can't find the dimensions of the Billet Box, preferably in inches. I've got my cc in hand, ready to go...

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

 

[Brutus Buckeye]

please do not die, and if you find that time machine, i kinda want a make a stop at about 16 years ago (not to change anything, just to do it again) "sigh"

anyway,,,
W= 2.125" H = 3.445" D = 0.85"

thanks ian for posting the pics!!!

Here you go Richie

 

[Richie G]

Hi Doug. =)

Once upon a time, circa three decades ago, I worked as a machinist for a time. That said, I can truly appreciate what you have created here. It's a gorgeous piece of workmanship that shows creativity and much forethought. Congratulations to you, Sir.

I especially appreciate the internal *tank* and the thought process that went into it. However, I am primarily an atomizer user and a dripper. I'm wondering if you have tinkered with using an atty with the Billet Box? The thought here is that a 510-510 shorty adapter (or the use of a 'long barrel' 510 atty) would make up the difference in length between a standard carto and an atomizer. The Billet Box's internal tank would serve as the world's largest *catch cup*. LOL

I think there is an opportunity here for the Billet Box to capture a second market, the steadfast (and somewhat stubborn) user like me, the dripper.

Thoughts?

 

[SKYYcamel]

Howdy present and future BB-ers! One day closer to seeing this beauty in my hands! Can't wait!

 

[NorthOfAtlanta]

Pre-ordered, this one is making me breaking my vow to never buy a mod for over $100, been using box mods for 18 months, just couldn't pass this up.

 

[Krisb]

Why, yes, kat, I do! Same #, pm me if you don't remember it. Would love to catch up!

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[Doug Dino]

Thanks for the update, DD! I've been silently stalking this thread waiting for news on my pre release... can't wait!! Like many have said, this is the first mod that has caught my eye in quite sometime

Will have her in your hands shortly... I asked my wife if shes ready to do some packing tomorrow... she's geared up with the tape and them pop'py bubble thingy's ready to roll....

 

[Vapian]

I especially appreciate the internal *tank* and the thought process that went into it. However, I am primarily an atomizer user and a dripper. I'm wondering if you have tinkered with using an atty with the Billet Box? ... I think there is an opportunity here for the Billet Box to capture a second market, the steadfast (and somewhat stubborn) user like me, the dripper.

I actually sent DD a PM with a couple of ideas for alternative tank modules. PM mostly because he's probably already extended and didn't want to encourage too much of a push for new features before the first production run is even out. But since you mentioned it....

He's already stated that an RBA module is planned, but you are right -- there is great potential to extend the current market (and extend the market for back-up/secondary BB's) with tank modules for dripping atomizers that basically turns the tank into an internal drip shield (ideally with support for 510, i06 and/or 306).

And I'm betting that a "standard 510" module (that would basically be a bridge to a standard 510 connection at the top of the box for use with just about anything currently on the market) would also be popular. Even though that compromises the design intent of the BB it does add flexibility, and I have a tank or two that would look just lovely on top of this!

 

[sahilm]

Will have her in your hands shortly... I asked my wife if shes ready to do some packing tomorrow... she's geared up with the tape and them pop'py bubble thingy's ready to roll....

Awesomeeeeeeee , i have a big smile on my face and i literally want to dance ........ best regards to your wife Doug sir , and thanking her in advance for packing the Billet boxes ...

wooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Best regards
Sahil .

 

[ian74]

I actually sent DD a PM with a couple of ideas for alternative tank modules. PM mostly because he's probably already extended and didn't want to encourage too much of a push for new features before the first production run is even out. But since you mentioned it....

He's already stated that an RBA module is planned, but you are right -- there is great potential to extend the current market (and extend the market for back-up/secondary BB's) with tank modules for dripping atomizers that basically turns the tank into an internal drip shield (ideally with support for 510, i06 and/or 306).

And I'm betting that a "standard 510" module (that would basically be a bridge to a standard 510 connection at the top of the box for use with just about anything currently on the market) would also be popular. Even though that compromises the design intent of the BB it does add flexibility, and I have a tank or two that would look just lovely on top of this!

Good ideas man, I was wondering though, could you get one of those long 510-510 adapters and run it from the contact plate through the top of the box? don't know if it would fit through the brass ring though...