I was wondering why there aren't a whole host of copper body mechanicals out there? Copper is radically more conductive than stainless or brass. Polished up nicely it's actually very attractive, and not too difficult to keep from turning green. No more difficult than keeping tarnish off brass.
Why so few copper mechs?
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I don't own any mechs, but if there was an affordable copper I would try it out! My favorite zippo was copper. Just something I really like about it!
I agree on the expense, all together a SS mech is worth about $.50 by scrap yard weight, a Copper one is worth $3-5. I am big in car audio and one foot of 0G Oxygen Free Copper(almost as big around as an 18650 battery) will cost you about $5, on the flip side CCA(copper clad aluminum) will cost you anywhere from $1.50-3. Buying SS braided rope of the same thickness is probably in the neighborhood of around $.25-1 per foot.
I really dont think the cost of copper has anything to do with why so few are on the market. These little gadgets are over priced as it is. Many ,many, many people out there would lay out the cash.
I was looking around because I really like the look of copper and there's a few. Here's the list I came up with:
Copper Mod by Da Iron Mod
Copper Vanilla by Smok-E Mountain
Steampunk by Bear Brass Mods
XXIX by Bay City Vapes
El Kapitan v2 by Wu Tang House of Mods
Copper by Anatolian Mods
Copperhead Hybrid by JonBoyUSMC
Moneypenny by fsors
Not all of these are available new. The mod by Bay City is new and should be available around the first of the year. It has a hybrid type top cap. The Vanilla is available sometimes and that's the one I might think of buying. As for the threading, I think I would prefer brass or SS caps.
Copper Mod by Da Iron Mod
Copper Vanilla by Smok-E Mountain
Steampunk by Bear Brass Mods
XXIX by Bay City Vapes
El Kapitan v2 by Wu Tang House of Mods
Copper by Anatolian Mods
Copperhead Hybrid by JonBoyUSMC
Moneypenny by fsors
Not all of these are available new. The mod by Bay City is new and should be available around the first of the year. It has a hybrid type top cap. The Vanilla is available sometimes and that's the one I might think of buying. As for the threading, I think I would prefer brass or SS caps.
Corrosion and durability. You might as well ask why mods aren't made of silver for the price many go for, the answer is the same.
I have a real hard time with all three of the primary answers...
Cost: as already pointed out, some of the higher end devices are already priced orders of magnitude over the cost of sufficient copper. The base material cost is irrelevant when the market will absorb that base cost and fail to notice the increase in price.
Durability vs machinability: copper is a little gummy to cut, but it's really not -that- difficult to cut, thread, etc. it's plent durable for a mod, and the area for threads would benefit from work hardening, which would make threading much easier by making the metal less sticky in the cut, while simultaneously making the resulting threads much more durable.
Corrosion: as if anyone spends two bills or more on a high end mechanical, but then can't be bothered to wipe it down now and again, rub it with some wadding polish twice a year, and generally just take care of it like any other $200 luxury item they might buy.
All of these problems are solve able, or weren't really 'problems' to begin with. I'm going to have to look into that list above and see if any of the options appeal to me as far as build and layout.
Cost: as already pointed out, some of the higher end devices are already priced orders of magnitude over the cost of sufficient copper. The base material cost is irrelevant when the market will absorb that base cost and fail to notice the increase in price.
Durability vs machinability: copper is a little gummy to cut, but it's really not -that- difficult to cut, thread, etc. it's plent durable for a mod, and the area for threads would benefit from work hardening, which would make threading much easier by making the metal less sticky in the cut, while simultaneously making the resulting threads much more durable.
Corrosion: as if anyone spends two bills or more on a high end mechanical, but then can't be bothered to wipe it down now and again, rub it with some wadding polish twice a year, and generally just take care of it like any other $200 luxury item they might buy.
All of these problems are solve able, or weren't really 'problems' to begin with. I'm going to have to look into that list above and see if any of the options appeal to me as far as build and layout.
SS looks high end to many consumers.
Some Copper mods looks like residential piping from home depot to some consumers.
I would love a copper mod with enough style that it doesn't look like it was made from water pipe.
Some Copper mods looks like residential piping from home depot to some consumers.
I would love a copper mod with enough style that it doesn't look like it was made from water pipe.
This does kinda crack me up. A few years ago people were making copper mods out of pipe fittings and people were knocking them because they weren't SS. Now...
I want a silver drip tip. Silver kills germs. Very good for a germaphobe, maybe after getting one, and testing it under a microscope, I wouldn't have to cary around alcohol swabs for my drip tips.
As far as cleaning and polishing, some people with copper mods like the patina that develops on copper and think it gives them character. The Moneypenny is the only mod on the list that's rough looking.
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I am the proud owner of a 'Throat-hit steampunk' like this one
hits like a train, bayonette fitting on battery cap, self polishing (when used regularly)
There are some very arty copper mods out there, search 'steampunk e cigs' in google images
hits like a train, bayonette fitting on battery cap, self polishing (when used regularly)
There are some very arty copper mods out there, search 'steampunk e cigs' in google images
Just make your own! Made this with hand tools and solder and I don't think it looks tooooo plumber like I do have to agree it can be a pain to work with though and mabie that's why we don't see more. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/502900-copper-mod-tiny-steampunk-18350-mod-3rd-mod-date.html
I do have to agree it can be a pain to work with though and mabie that's why we don't see more. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/502900-copper-mod-tiny-steampunk-18350-mod-3rd-mod-date.htmlAttachments
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That's actually pretty sick looking man. I like the screwsJust make your own! Made this with hand tools and solder and I don't think it looks tooooo plumber like
Copper is a soft metal, the everyday abuse that we can inflict on a mod would show up as dinged/damaged threads, dents, nicks, etc. Altho there are some copperalloys that are quite durable ( beryllium copper for example) the machining process becomes a tad bit more tedious.
Plus the resistances between Copper and brass/SS/etc isnt that much a consideration compared to the low voltage we are dealing with. You are only talking about 1/100's of ohms in differences amoungst the different metals.
Plus the resistances between Copper and brass/SS/etc isnt that much a consideration compared to the low voltage we are dealing with. You are only talking about 1/100's of ohms in differences amoungst the different metals.
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