I've been trying to make the tank-friendly rig on the right as small as the Gripper with cartomizer, which means shrinking down the length of the Novice mod (14500 battery) as much as possible. Pretty close at this point.
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I've been trying to make the tank-friendly rig on the right as small as the Gripper with cartomizer, which means shrinking down the length of the Novice mod (14500 battery) as much as possible. Pretty close at this point.
With an Aerotank Mini, which I prefer.
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Novice on sale right now for $19.95
http://cactusesmokes.com/Novice-n88423.htm
http://cactusesmokes.com/Novice-n88423.htm
Links to where we can find out more about those mods please... along with the best prices, of course!
The one on the left is a Gripper with an 18350 battery. http://www.madvapes.com/gripper.html I modified it a bit, grinding off the knurl on the battery cap and rounding the edge so it feels good in the hand, and cutting a slot into the side at the base of the cartomizer connection to get maximum air flow. The picture shows a dual coil stainless steel Smoktech XL cartomizer with a stainless steel & brass drip tip. http://www.fasttech.com/product/1686100
The one on the right is a mixture of parts. The Novice is a mechanical mod for a 14500 battery. http://www.fasttech.com/product/1476405 I have shortened it and rounded all the edges. It attaches to this "stand." http://www.fasttech.com/product/1650600 I modified the stand so the Novice mounts more or less flush. I also chamfered the bottom edge so it feels good in the hand. Below the tank are either one or two (depending on the length of the tank I'm using) stainless steel ego-to-ego adapters. https://www.myvaporstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=EGO-EGO. Any ego or 510 threaded tank will fit as long as it is 16mm or smaller in diameter.
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How do you make it look like the one up top? Which battery goes with it, and how much is shipping?
@TheWestPole - thanks! You responded while I was writing and looking at @cactusvaper's link
So, either one of those up top actually require some doing then - which of the two do you like best?
So, either one of those up top actually require some doing then - which of the two do you like best?
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The Novice is a 14500 mini mechanical that comes with its own little RDA. since the atty is small it does require some skill but like the pick above it has a mini aerotank attached. some people use the atty others dont.
has standard 510 threading you would need a 510 to ego adapter to run ego style clearos on it.
saw the fasttech link up there for 17bux. mine are KSD Novice's and are pretty nice units, shipping is probably about 3 bux I'm in AZ so depending on where you are anywhere from 2 to 3 days shipping time. I do post office runs twice a day.
If you want one email me for a digital 10% off coupon.
Also if interested I had some 4NINE clones sold all but 1 that I have on my special/advanced order page I can let you have for 23.00 but you have to make a special request for items on that page
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Ugh. That's quite a tempting offer, @cactusvaper.
Thing is, if I do get one of those, that means I would need to get a battery too. And a charger. Aren't there any mechs that you can charge via USB? Then again I guess it won't be a mech then - right? LOL
Tell me more about this 4NINE clone offer. Might be a bit over my head at this time, but I'm eager to learn.
Thing is, if I do get one of those, that means I would need to get a battery too. And a charger. Aren't there any mechs that you can charge via USB? Then again I guess it won't be a mech then - right? LOL
Tell me more about this 4NINE clone offer. Might be a bit over my head at this time, but I'm eager to learn.
@TheWestPole - thanks! You responded while I was writing and looking at @cactusvaper's link
So, either one of those up top actually require some doing then - which of the two do you like best?
I love how small and light the Gripper/cartomizer is to carry and pocket. But it's a cartomizer, holds only about 1ml and has a fairly tight draw, even with my modification.
I much prefer a good bottom coil tank, my favorite being the Kanger Aerotanks. That's why I bothered to assemble the mod on the right. The Aerotank Mini here vapes as good as the bigger models, holds a good bit more juice than the Gripper/cartomizer, draws super easy and airy, and on this mod fits in the palm of your hand. Best of both worlds.
Here is a tiny one:
Cosmic Innovations Quasar and Tarsius Customs 4Nine in 18350 mode. 1ohm single coil build for shits and giggles
Tiny and really nice. Can you fire it up with the palm of your hand? Or do you pinky fire or what?
I just use the knuckle on my middle finger while holding the mod with my thumb and index finger.
@bystander, don't have links where I got them b/c they were trade items. I put the mod and atty name so you can just cut and paste into Google to search.
BTW, a buddy recently purchased the Novice hybrid, its an awesome mod, amazing how small it really is when you see it in person. Was pretty impressed how nice the switch was.
@bystander, don't have links where I got them b/c they were trade items. I put the mod and atty name so you can just cut and paste into Google to search.
BTW, a buddy recently purchased the Novice hybrid, its an awesome mod, amazing how small it really is when you see it in person. Was pretty impressed how nice the switch was.
The little one is a bOd MECHA byLeo in 18350 mode. On top is a KFL+ with a nano kit.
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Here is a tiny one:
Cosmic Innovations Quasar and Tarsius Customs 4Nine in 18350 mode. 1ohm single coil build for shits and giggles
That Quasar looks really nice on the 4NINE
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Ugh. That's quite a tempting offer, @cactusvaper.
Thing is, if I do get one of those, that means I would need to get a battery too. And a charger. Aren't there any mechs that you can charge via USB? Then again I guess it won't be a mech then - right? LOL
Tell me more about this 4NINE clone offer. Might be a bit over my head at this time, but I'm eager to learn.
The 4NINE is another mechanical Mod. It has only the parts needed to work a top a body and a fire button. the top is just a 510 threaded piece of metal. If you have not had exp. w/mech's then I would not recommend it.
you would also need a battery and charger.
the Novice are cool for stealth vape as they are one of the smallest Mechs out there.
4NINE Pics Below
The little one is a bOd MECHA byLeo in 18350 mode. On top is a KFL+ with a nano kit.
Cool. That BOD MECHA (new to me) is such a unique design, with its buttonless switch activated by downward movement of the head. I wonder what it's like to use. Unlike any other mod I suppose.
Fakirs FX16 hybrid dripper (14500)
Gus G16 (14500, 14650) with Aiolos Tank (aqua style atomizer)
Temon 14500 genesis hybrid
That Fakirs FX16 Hybrid is a gorgeous piece!
I have nothing to compare it to. The only other mechanical I have or have tried is the Reo. It's very simple to use though.
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For the price it is a very versatile piece, dripper or poly tank mode (spheroid style) 510 and hybrid connections, etc
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4nine copper and a kayfun lite
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4nine stainless and Kayfun lite
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Patina Nemesis
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4nine stainless and Kayfun lite
Beautiful simplicity here. I'm working on putting these two (Kayfun Lite and 4Nine) side by side in a top firing rig. Looking to get it under 90mm total height.
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The 4nine with Kayfun lite looks to be right at 90 mm or 3 5/8 inches
And a total lenght with drip tip 123mm
And a total lenght with drip tip 123mm
I'm shooting for 60mm from base to top of the tank and mod button. It's intended to fit Kayfun Lite and Aerotank Mega, which are very close in tank height. Add the drip tip etc. and you're looking at total height of ~85mm for Aerotank and ~90mm for Kayfun.
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Oh, and thanks for putting a ruler on it.
Heres on of mine.
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Your welcome
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Very very nice. I don't recognize the mod. What is it? Did you do the patina yourself?
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It's a Clone Copper Vanilla with a IGO-W on it. Did the patina myself. Thanks, I think it came out nice as well.
Two others I worked on as well came out just as nice.
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The MOD is nice but,, I really like the tip. that's sharp.
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It's a Clone Copper Vanilla with a IGO-W on it. Did the patina myself. Thanks, I think it came out nice as well.
View attachment 4397 .
Really, a Vanilla? Fooled me. Patina as disguise!
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Zippo insert...
Ikarus...
MicroStick...
Ikarus...
MicroStick...
Zippo insert...
Ikarus...
MicroStick...
Nice. What powers the Zippo carto?
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built in battery..
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I have one of these zippo called an eciggo that looks the same,,,,,can you buy empty cartos for them,,if so what kind are they,,,,,,,sorry not trying to sound stupid,,just don't want to get the wrong oneZippo insert...
Ikarus...
MicroStick...
