What dremil attachment to buy?

[Dana A]

I was hoping someone could give me a link for the best dremil attachment to buy for slotting cartos. I want to buy boges because they are cheaper and slot them myself for my tanks. I have no idea what I would use but I know my husband has a nice dremil out on the garage waiting to be loved by someone. Thanks in advance.

 

[Cicada]

probably cutoff wheels

these: Amazon.com: Dremel 409 Cut-off Wheels .025" thick, 36 Pack: Home Improvement

or these: Dremel 426 Fiberglass Reinforced Cut-Off Wheels 1- 1/4" Dia., .045" Thick, 5 Pack - Amazon.com

i havent slotted my cartos, since i bought a saddle valve; much easier/quicker and i can make the holes bigger if i need to just by screwing in the pin a bit more.

 

[Buggs5347]

See this video - about 3:40ish he mentions what he recommends http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tutorials/247537-pbusardo-tutorial-how-i-slot-my-cartos.html

 

[Scottinboca]

Why don't you just punch your cartos. It's quick and easy!http://phiniac.com/pid-832/carto-punch.html

I was hoping someone could give me a link for the best dremil attachment to buy for slotting cartos. I want to buy boges because they are cheaper and slot them myself for my tanks. I have no idea what I would use but I know my husband has a nice dremil out on the garage waiting to be loved by someone. Thanks in advance.

 

[Dana A]

I am afraid that in the process I would smash them down too far and they wouldn't fit in the tank after. Also thanks for the links you guys.

 

[Buggs5347]

Why don't you just punch your cartos. It's quick and easy!V2 Cartomizer Punch - Phiniac Rugged Pyrex Glass Tanks

I have one similar to this one. Mine was only about $6 BUT it doesn't have that nice little "jig" on the one side to line up the gizmo easier.

 

[Caridwen]

I've used everything-

used something like this for awhile
Amazon.com: Line Tap Valve by Sealed Unit Parts Co., Inc.: Everything Else

Used a dremil, even a finishing nail. I got a carto punch from one of the suppliers that was around $5.00. All will work. I use thin, mostly PG liquid so the slots with the dremil were a little big for me. Thicker VG liquid would be fine with it though. Practice on some old cartos. Sorta fun.

 

[KillTheNoise]

Watch pbusardos video, already linked in the thread OR grimgreens video "let's punch cartos" (I would link it but im on my phone).

I use the carto punch method by Grimmgreen, its easier and more foolproof, but if you absolutely WANT to slot them, use the method as described by pbusardo, it works well also.

 

[Rader2146]

I used to slot mine, then I started punching because it was easier (deck screw and a block of scrap wood). Then Boge got smart and is offering laser cut pre-punched cartos and I'm never going back to the manual labor.

 

[Absintheur]

Cut slots eat o-rings every time they slide through. A $8 saddle valve does a great job and is very easy to use. Don't buy the cheapie saddle valve, buy the heavy duty. It completely supports the carto and does not bend it out of shape.

 

[Strigoi]

I've got one of the Clouds of Vapor carto punches. They're spendy but I love it and have never had an issue when it comes to punching holes. I've tried using a dremel and this punch is much quicker, easier and safer to use. I usually do 2 holes @ 2-1/4 turns each.

COV Carto Punch v4