Has anyone figured out what to do with their older woodvils that need some rehab? I currently have 5 that are unusable and in need of some form of repair. Are these just paperweights now??? Much disappoint.
Has anyone figured out what to do with their older woodvils that need some rehab? I currently have 5 that are unusable and in need of some form of repair. Are these just paperweights now??? Much disappoint.
There has been quite a few questions on here lately (and in emails to me) about what type of repairs we can do these days. So, I thought I would just post this out there for everyone as a reference.
Spa Treatment is basically replacing everything in a mod that ever needs replacing. We remove and replace the positive contact, the button, the spring, and the bottle, cap, and tube. While here, we also check to make sure the delrin insert is holding up well, along with all of the associated screws used in the assembly. The mod is cleaned to remove minor juice residue and reassembled and tested for functionality. Price for this service is $35 + return shipping.
510 Assembly Replacement is a great way to update an older mod with the newer adjustable stainless steel 510 assembly. The older mods were built with a brass 510 assembly that was not really adjustable, so there were often leaks and poor connections with the atomizers. To replace the older 510's, we drill out the old 510, clean the opening and press fit in the new 510. Price for this service is $25 + return shipping.
LP Conversion involves us milling down the well area on a standard profile mod to make the well shallower, allowing for a wider variety of atomizers to work with the mod. The milling process ends up removing the paint and approximately 2.75mm of height on the well, leaving the top of the well a "shiny" aluminum finish. Price for this service is $20 + return shipping.
Woodvils: For 2015 Woodvils, we can do the Spa treatment. On older Woodvils, I am happy to look at them, but there is limited work that I can comfortably do on them. I can't convert them to LP or flat tops, nor can I replace the buttons, 510 assemblies or wiring on the older Woodvils. There's just too great of a chance of me messing up or breaking the mod. And that would make us both very sad.
For all repair work, just send the mod (without the juice bottle, cap and tube) to us at the new shop address:
ReosMods
Attn: Repairs (Eric)
216 E. Collins Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Please include a note indicating what problem(s) you are having and what you would like done to your mod, along with a return address, phone number, and email. We will take a look at the mod, prepare a PayPal invoice and get your mod fixed asap.
I hope this info helps!
Eric
The plus side is you had the use of them while they were working, and they helped you get to where you are today. There are so many choices today, at least for now, that there is a world of viable options in mods and atties, from bare bones inexpensive stuff, up to first rate products like the billet box or the Dicodes mods...and a whole bunch in between, such did not exist when the REOs mods were at the top of the game, times have changed, a lot! Drop in coil systems are worlds better than when the Old days of carto's or early clearomizers. Vaping moved on, some companies didn't , Rob even said it himself: Closing the forum [no longer applicable]I mean not working on the wiring is a HUGE issue, especially as one of my woodvils is an original, so far predates 2015...
@ENAUD Exactly. That's the last I've seen as well.
It's quite sad to be sitting on 5 useless woodvils. But unable to do new buttons, 510 assemblies, or wiring, means there is nothing they current REOS mods owner can do to woodvils LOL. So back to much disappoint.
I wonder if PDIB is still around? Since his mods were the closest to reos that I have seen.
Curious what are the various issues with the five woodvils? Based on the problem maybe some solutions could come from here. Plenty of handy individuals. I've helped other's repair issues in the past.
Pics! Always love seeing these beauties.
And THIS is why I stay here!Soldering the spring= easy fix
Dig em up you just might be able to get em running. Have no fear the REO forum is here.