What kind of Saddle Valve do I buy to punch holes in cartos for Tank Mods?

[orachel]

I'm looking on amazon, and see a Standard Saddle Valve, a Self Piercing Saddle Valve, and a few different sizes listed. Does anyone who's purchased one of these things to punch holes in cartos for tanks and who's getting a good result have the name/info of product they purchased? I do my buying online, for most part, so can't just run out to store if I get the wrong thing. Thanks for your help! Oh, and I've heard there's youtube videos that show the hole punching, so hoping I'm good there. BTW, looking to punch both black and stainless Boge and Resurrectors, if that matters. Thanks!

 

[studio52]

When I went to Lowes and asked for one, the only one they had was 7/16 and it was the right size...it was only like 3.95 not the $8 or $9 some folks paid...it worked like a charm.

 

[mortios]

I found mine at Ace hardware. It said 1/4" to 1" OD if I remember correctly. $5.99

 

[Iffy]

Does anyone who's purchased one of these things to punch holes in cartos for tanks and who's getting a good result have the name/info of product they purchased? I do my buying online...

Great device! I have two styles and this one works the best...

Photo credit to MikeE3. INSTRUCTIONS Post #1814


Got mine on eBay, cheap!

 

[orachel]

Thank you! I'll definitely check out that thread! And noone knows off hand if its important that the saddle valve says 'self piercing' or not? I've no no earthly idea what that means, but it sounds rather descriptive.

 

[Harley]

I have had 3 saddle valves and have found that the piercing point dulls very quickly... I was on VapeTv last week and Bruce from Clouds of Vapor said he would have an adjustable Carto punch on his site in the next 10 days that someone is making for him...It also uses a screw, NOT a hammer....

 

[orachel]

Oh, that's interesting, Harley! Wonder how much this marvel will cost? If anyone happens to notice when that product becomes available, i'd love a shout out. I'm gonna do my best to keep a watch for it, though. Sounds like just the thing!

 

[Harley]

He said on the show that it would be around $40.00 less his 10% discount code " BigBuyer" so we will see......

 

[orachel]

Ok, scratch that. I'll happily pay $5 each for a few punches when they dull. rofl Its only me I'm doing the punching for, so even if I get 5 punches out of each valve, I'll still save money over buying them prepunched. Not that the invention doesn't sound awesome, just a little more than I wanna spend right around the holidays. But that's an 'asap' purchase, definitely! Thanks, Harley!

 

[k3vin]

I can't say this enough. Get a deck screw. They are very sharp and a small box of them will last you a lifetime. You will need to tape the carto down or put it in the crack between deck boards. It works great.

 

[Harley]

I can't say this enough. Get a deck screw. They are very sharp and a small box of them will last you a lifetime. You will need to tape the carto down or put it in the crack between deck boards. It works great.

hahaha, "Point" taken......... how many fingers have you mashed with the hammer out on the deck ???? lol

 

[tyleris12]

I'm using a deck screw for right now too and haven't smashed a single finger yet!

 

[kabonk]

I score them with a dremel then use a 18 guage syringe needle to pop the hole

 

[Jerry B]

LOL just walked in the door from home depot. its a 1/4" saddle valve.

 

[IraSurefire]

I just went to the local home depot and picked up a self-piercing saddle valve. I was tired of spending .50 extra on pre-punched cartos. It works really well. I've only punched one carto thus far so I can't speak to its longetivity, but it didn't deform the trueness of the carto and fit perfectly in my BDV tank. Since I'm currently vaping a 100% VG juice I gave it two punches. So far it is feeding well and vaping great. Winning!

 

[PsychOfMSE]

I've been using Jig & Punch for Cartos

It works great, is dead simple to use, and you get consistent holes every time. I sat down and punched 100 boge cartos in about 10-15 minutes the other day with it.

A+ and worth the extra $20.

 

[Harley]

Just an update here... Looks like Clouds of vapor just posted their new adjustable carto punch on the site... Looks good and you don't even need a allen wrench, It is built into the thing and the piece that punches the hole looks very nice.. " SHARP"
i mean...lol

Just ordered 2, One for home and one for the Work Truck.....

 

[donnah]

I punched my first one today with the help of my husband. I used a marker to mark where I wanted the hole, laid it on a towel and held it while my husband used a deck screw and a hammer. It was easy and cheap. (don't know if it works yet LOL I haven't used it yet) There is a video over at the atomizer-carto-tank forum where a woman does it with a screw and hammer and if looks easy.. if figured if she could do it I could too

 

[Harley]

I punched my first one today with the help of my husband. I used a marker to mark where I wanted the hole, laid it on a towel and held it while my husband used a deck screw and a hammer. It was easy and cheap. (don't know if it works yet LOL I haven't used it yet) There is a video over at the atomizer-carto-tank forum where a woman does it with a screw and hammer and if looks easy.. if figured if she could do it I could too

hahaha.. Glad to hear you had success. I am on the move alot,On the road,Hotels and such, So a hammer is not always available, So when i heard Bruce was going to carry these i was sitting on ready, This will make it very easy for me no matter where i am at.....

 

[Tersur]

Pics and a walkthrough please.

I can't say this enough. Get a deck screw. They are very sharp and a small box of them will last you a lifetime. You will need to tape the carto down or put it in the crack between deck boards. It works great.