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muzichead

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Greetings Reonauts!

I want to revive my poor neglected REO Grand. It's been sitting for a while since i changed my vaping habits.
I want to treat it a new switch, negative contact, stainless steel 510 pin... the works.

I can order these parts from Rob and do these fixes myself, np.
But ideally i would also want the catchcup milled, but sending it in to Rob is kind of prohibitively expensive from Denmark. Any idea how i can get this done?

Alternatively can you recommend me an atty that fits the Reo (unmilled) and can be used for a restrictive lung hit?

Hope i'm not out of line with these questions in this thread... since it's the lounge :)
Most everything you have mentioned is doable, but I would caution you on the new 510 and milling the catch cup. You need and arbor press to seat the 510 properly and though a lot of people have milled the catch cup, getting it to the right height and level has been challenging to most. Nothing I hate more than an atty that doesn't sit flush on my Reo!!!

You live in the land of the machinist in Denmark and shouldn't be too hard to find shop with the right tools and knowledge needed to do it though. All you would need to know is how much of the catch cup to mill off and you can get that info from Rob when you are ordering parts...

If you can't find anyone to do it locally, sending it in to the spa would be the best bet. I know it might not be cost effective, but at least you would have peace of mind that it be done properly... Best of luck to you in your decision.
 

gotch23

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Most everything you have mentioned is doable, but I would caution you on the new 510 and milling the catch cup. You need and arbor press to seat the 510 properly and though a lot of people have milled the catch cup, getting it to the right height and level has been challenging to most. Nothing I hate more than an atty that doesn't sit flush on my Reo!!!

You live in the land of the machinist in Denmark and shouldn't be too hard to find shop with the right tools and knowledge needed to do it though. All you would need to know is how much of the catch cup to mill off and you can get that info from Rob when you are ordering parts...

If you can't find anyone to do it locally, sending it in to the spa would be the best bet. I know it might not be cost effective, but at least you would have peace of mind that it be done properly... Best of luck to you in your decision.

Thank you muzichead, that was just the kind of info i was looking for.:toast:
Didn't know about the need to pressfit the 510. Huh.

Yes, i would want a professional to do it. It would annoy me very much, if i did
a botched job myself.

Shops that can do such a job? What are we talking about? Smiths? Machine shops? Body shops? Would they even bother to take a job that small? Unfortunately i don't got connections and am quite clueless when
these trades are concerned.

Seems like the best option is to bite in the sour apple and send it across the pond. At least then i can
be assured that i get the best possible quality to the upgrades. Yeah... i think, i'll do that.
 
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Debadoo

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Seems like the best option is to bite in the sour apple and send it across the pond. At least then i can
be assured that i get the best possible quality to the upgrades. Yeah... i think, i'll do that.
I know that shipping sucks, but Jup, that's likely the best idea. Glad you decided on this one. Not only will it be done right, specially if you request Rob do it himself, but it'll come back with extra porky dust!!
 

TwistedThrottle

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Greetings Reonauts!

I want to revive my poor neglected REO Grand. It's been sitting for a while since i changed my vaping habits.
I want to treat it a new switch, negative contact, stainless steel 510 pin... the works.

I can order these parts from Rob and do these fixes myself, np.
But ideally i would also want the catchcup milled, but sending it in to Rob is kind of prohibitively expensive from Denmark. Any idea how i can get this done?

Alternatively can you recommend me an atty that fits the Reo (unmilled) and can be used for a restrictive lung hit?

Hope i'm not out of line with these questions in this thread... since it's the lounge :)

Another possibility would be to upgrade the positive bar and the spring (parts you can easily replace yourself) to gold then get a smaller atty to use in the un modified catch cup. The Chalice, no name no fear unlimited, the Divo and the cyclone work well as small atties with the existing catch cup. The chalice and no name no fear unlimited has adjustable air from tight to restricted lung hits. Th divo and cyclone can be drilled out to desired hole size. Any 14mm atty will work but these are some I have used this way. By the time you ship it off for all those upgrades and pay return shipping, you might as well pick a new one that's got all the features you're looking for. Fwiw, a milled catch cup removes the paint too.
 

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Good Morning Reonauts (hello Scott). Getting into my second cup of coffee while Mamaw cooks the Sunday Breakfast. Life is Good.

Have a Safe and Blessed Day :)
awwwww glad you're having a peaceful restful day. Howdy y'all!!
 

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gotch23

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Another possibility would be to upgrade the positive bar and the spring (parts you can easily replace yourself) to gold then get a smaller atty to use in the un modified catch cup. The Chalice, no name no fear unlimited, the Divo and the cyclone work well as small atties with the existing catch cup. The chalice and no name no fear unlimited has adjustable air from tight to restricted lung hits. Th divo and cyclone can be drilled out to desired hole size. Any 14mm atty will work but these are some I have used this way. By the time you ship it off for all those upgrades and pay return shipping, you might as well pick a new one that's got all the features you're looking for. Fwiw, a milled catch cup removes the paint too.

Thank you for your input on this, TwistedThrottle.:thumb:

These are some cool atties you suggested there. Unfortunately they are tough to find around here or just plain out of my price range. Shame that 14-16 mm RDAs aren't that popular anymore. Everybody and their mom say they are "flavorchasers", so it kind of surprises me, that these went out of fashion. People are not even using tube mods that much anymore, so the flushy-flush thingy also wouldn't hold them back from the (imo) superior flavor you get out of these small chambered atties. Just for me... you know... make one with offset velocity posts, a 3mm airhole and Reomizer-style ceramic bottom.... cheap! That'd be sweet.:rolleyes:

Anyway, im going to send it to the Spa for the complete makeover. That way it'll turn out optimal. I really want to get rid of the brass 510 (corroded as well now).
Probably going to put one of these Hadalys on there.
No biggie with the paint missing from the milled catchcup. That way you'll see that your REO has been chopped, which i think is kind of cool.:2cool:

Also.. i'm going to be pretty jelly of my REO. When it is all done, she will have crossed the Atlantic three times.
Me... zero times yet.
 
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Good Morning Reonauts. Crossing the Atlantic all depends on how you do so. I've crossed the Atlantic eight times. The first seven times I was in the boiler of a US Navy ammunition ship. Not fun. The eighth time was on a MAC flight back to the States to be discharged from active duty. Much better. But now that seems like a lifetime ago.....

Have a Safe and Blessed Day :)
 

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elencius - Kellie
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Esteveo - Steve
fatherdano - Dan
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FeistyAlice - Alice
FisherPal - Penny
Free2BMe - Carol
freedogg - Sam
FreshSafari - Josh
Gigdujour - Mike
Gioajack - Jack
Harley - Harley
harley05 - Ed
herdfan - Matt
hisfattness - Josh
HolaAmigos - Terry
HoMeGrOwN - Kevin
Honkey Kong - Rich
Hoppyy - Ted
house mouse - Valerie
IanW - Ian
Infernia - Samantha
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Katdarling - Kat
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Keekers - Kristin
klee6150 - Karen
kyk7 - Kyoko
Ladycats - Gwen
lawnman3 - Scott
Lazerrred - Joe
Lil lulu - Debbie
Liscab - Alex
Lissa5168 - Lissa
lizardnipples - Lee
Loki - John
loli - Maggie
Lorax -Lisa
lostknitter - Jeni
lrd3 - Lenny
ltrainer -Laurin
Ma'am - Tammy
Mackman - Mack
Malkuth - Sam
MamaD - Debbie
MamaTried - Dennis
marcalbar - Marc
Matthee - Andre
Matthis1 - Robin
mattrhdr - Matt
mayday_ - Brett
Michele - Michele
MidnighToker - Chris
MikeMills - Mike
misplacedsooner - Mike
mkp - Melissa
mlinky - Margie
moondragon - Lorna
MrPicC - Craig
Mrtrucker40108 - Brandon
MTV...Todd

Mudflap - Tripp
Mvgratz - Mike
mvroman - Mike
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mwdenko - Matthew
MXBNW - Wayne
NatGasMan - James
nerak - Karen
nervewreckincali - Fred
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Okienurse - Julie
oldbroad - Kay
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Ozzie - Dave
PapawBrett - Brett
par292 - Kathy
Parmacrafter - Jamie
PattyR - Patty
PayleRyder - Mike
pchela -Melisa
peacewillow - Lauren
PerfectELu - Huston
pianoguy - Brad
pixiechick - Terry
PKZap27 - Paul
pmoraldo - Pietro
pnc81498 - Paul
Pneathery - Preston
Porphy – Ben & Christy
prettybull - Claudia
prophetz - Michael
pwheeler - Paul
QusieQ - Susie
rabernet - Robin
Racehorse - Laura
raeberac - Kim
Rasci2 - Ray
Rat2chat2 - Torey
Ratman - Rob
RattlerX - Darrell
Raynman - Ray
Recycled - Stan
redeyedancer - Rob
REET_AZ - Rita
ReflectedLight - Dan
Retriever - Robert
Rhapsodies Fire - Lisa
Ric23 - Reggie
Rimp - Pat
Robfisher - Rob
RocketRod - Rodney
rstreet55 - Ryan
rudy4653 - Rudy
rustybikes - Ken
SammyT - Sammy
santo19586 - Santo
Satin - Shari
SeaVapor - Kat
Sedge - Brad
SharonLM – Sharon or Sam
SheRyder - Sandy
silentt - Brady
SingedVapor - Joseph

Slot-Tech - Matt
solace.discord - Joss
Statistic - Ben
Sterno - Scott
Stillbroke - Levi
stravaigin – Alisanne
Streetvapor - Arnie
super_x_drifter - Russ
swedishfish - Carol
Technonut - Lee
TennDave - Dave
TheBikeGuy - Rory
TheSneakerHoarder - Taylor
tmcase - Terry
tnt56 - Tim
torquejunky - Robert
TraceyS - Tracey
twinmommyaandb - Cynthia
tybin - Tiff
ufo - Diego
Uno mas - Mike
unsure - Gil
Up1tree - Michele
vanZilla - Van
Vegastar - Luke
vicsan - Vickie
ViewAskewVapar - Mike
viktorialee - Vikki
vintage6767 - Victor
vsummer1 - Valerie
Waho - Jesse
want to quit - Ben
WhatAClumsyGirl - Pamela
whatitstrue - Richard
Whiskey - Tina
wickd6 - Pete
wigglr - Richard
willowize - Tammy
Wingapo - Seamus
Wongster360 - Dave
Worf - Rob
Xanalog - David
xxbodkinxx - Shane
Yellowman1972 - Stew

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