Tribute to the original Thor's Hammer

[alekos557]

I had to make one, just couldn't help myself.
18650, Burmese Rosewood.
Not near as cool as the original though.

 

[dirquist]

That looks awesome to me. Not positive who you are saying makes the original but I love yours also. I have one from ePipeMods and other than the brand on the side yours looks every bit as good. Congrats on your original piece. I wish I had the skills myself.

 

[MattBott]

Well done!

Since I'm looking for a way to make a top button for a pipe mod I've been planning, would you mind showing / explaining how your button works?

 

[alekos557]

The easiest way is to just get a button from EpipeMods.(they are out of stock).
You can put the spring under battery, and use a wood button. Cut button out with 1 inch hole saw.

 

[alekos557]

Much more reasonable sized 18500, Cocobolo

 

[alekos557]

I knew there was a little bit better color hiding in there, shaved about 1/2mm.

 

[millertime660]

Im gonna revive this thread a bit. Anyone have some pictures of the innards of their switches?

 

[alekos557]

Normally, I just use a switch from EPipeMods.
But you can use a spring on the ground plate, and then get a wood plug with a steel plate. Attach a magnet so it sticks to top of battery.

Or spring inside of the plug...but thats a lot of work.

 

[alekos557]

There is a wire from plate to the brass washer.

 

[gwbruce]

Would you happen to have a more clear picture of the switch? You are really helping me in my quest to gain knowledge. Thanks a lot. Hopefully soon I'll be posting some pics of my efforts.

 

[inganeer]

Would love to do one of these type of buttons on one of m next pipe projects. This is one that I use mostly and am working on one that uses magnets instead of a return spring.