LET'S SEE YOUR MINI MODS

[TheWestPole]

This is my smallest and stealthiest set up that is actually a mod....I call it Mini Me.

I've just got a regular LR 510 atty on it. It takes a 14250 batt and vapes like a champ.

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Love it. Cracks me up.

 

[MrScaryZ]

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With an Aerotank Mini, which I prefer.

I love that novice mod where did you get the bottom piece to make the mod like that? its very cool

 

[TheWestPole]

I love that novice mod where did you get the bottom piece to make the mod like that? its very cool

I'll quote myself from an earlier post:

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.

 

[MrScaryZ]

I'll quote myself from an earlier post:

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.

Thanks my friend I love that mod so cool Haha so inexpensive to


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[Lorem Ipsum]

Loving all of these mini mods! I've been digging this setup lately:

Don't know how you guys can take pictures with mods in your hands. I'm impressed!

 

[TheWestPole]

Thanks my friend I love that mod so cool Haha so inexpensive to


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Yeah, but I'm not to happy with that Fasttech "stand." The connectors are all press fit so you can't take it apart to repair or improve without pretty much destroying it. I'm making a better one out of polycarbonate with high quality connectors. Will post asap.

 

[TheWestPole]

Loving all of these mini mods! I've been digging this setup lately:

Don't know how you guys can take pictures with mods in your hands. I'm impressed!

Nice. If you're going for the shortest possible 18xxx mod you sure can't beat the 4Nine. Over 10mm shorter than Caravela or Paps, and they're pretty short.

BTW, how much juice does the Kayfun Nano hold? I can't find any numbers on that.

 

[Lorem Ipsum]

Nice. If you're going for the shortest possible 18xxx mod you sure can't beat the 4Nine. Over 10mm shorter than Caravela or Paps, and they're pretty short.

BTW, how much juice does the Kayfun Nano hold? I can't find any numbers on that.

I have the 18350 GP Paps brass clone, and the 4Nine is a bit smaller.

As for juice capacity of the Kayfun in Nano mode, I would have to say that it holds about 1.4 mls of juice.

 

[PirateB]

Newly aquired mini mod... Infinite 4nine in 18350 with ehpro kfl+ in nano mode.

 

[Kemosabe]

very nice! is that a kayfun with a custom top cap? care to share a link perhaps?

 

[KKen]

I purchased from Vape Unit, but two thumbs way down on that retailer. The top cap is made by Science of Vaping, if you Google that, there are plenty of more reputable stores that stock them.

 

[cactusvaper]

The Atomo mod is a nice stealth 18350 mod. It can also telescope to use an 18500 or 18650 if you choose.
http://cactusesmokes.com/Atomo-at88767.htm

 

[kh888]

 

[Tommi]

 

[Warhawk-AVG]

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.

Oh snap...I didn't notice your modifications to the gripper till I read that

The little notch is bad ass, very brilliant! Very cool mods man!

I use these in my gripper
https://www.fasttech.com/p/1325010

Gives about 1/2" of vape space...and a tank

 

[TheWestPole]

Oh snap...I didn't notice your modifications to the gripper till I read that

The little notch is bad ass, very brilliant! Very cool mods man!

I use these in my gripper
https://www.fasttech.com/p/1325010

Gives about 1/2" of vape space...and a tank

Many thanks, Warhawk. How much juice can you get in that thing?

BTW I love the Gripper, despite its limitations. It fits in the hand so comfortably. I have several set up every which way. At home I use them with a 510 extension to mount full sized tanks and an 18500 or 18650 battery extension, which does all sorts of good things besides the obvious battery life and amperage increase. For example, it allows you to set them in a mod stand, which they kinda need when a tank is attached. I want to start a Gripper thread to see what everybody's doing with them, if anything. Best piece of cheap plastic in vaping IMO.

Have to admit that I don't take the little carto version out much anymore. Though the airflow is maxed out, it's still a limitation, and I find myself tugging on it too much to get a big hit, which is a bit frustrating. I'm putting together two much better mini mods, both top firing side-by-side style, with serious tanks, etc. and nearly as small. Can't help but be heavier though. Will post when they're done.

 

[Warhawk-AVG]

About 1-2 ml...not a big tank...but can stealth vape on it quite for as long as the battery lasts (18350's don't last but a few hours of good solid vaping anyway)

Where do you get the battery extensions? Do tell

 

[TheWestPole]

http://www.madvapes.com/extension-cap-for-the-zmax-variable-volt-apv-stainless.html
http://www.ljesmokes.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1821

War, both are Smoktech Zmax Mini extensions. They are a tight fit into the Gripper, the same thread pitch (so you won't strip your threads) but a hair bigger diameter, so they won't screw in very far. Solid mount though, feel very secure and so nice in the hand. I filed the battery extension threads down a bit so there wouldn't be so much gap with the Gripper from the limited screw in depth. The 18500 one (left) still had too much gap for my liking so I just put a rubber o-ring over it. Gives it a finished look. (My OCD...)

If you try it you'll see what I mean above. Cheers!

 

[TheWestPole]

...and if you go with the 510 tank mount, you can take the slop out of the 510 extension with a set screw or two. Look hard and you can see one near the top. No slop or rattle.

In another 18650 one I have a slightly longer 510 extension so I can clear the button bezel with my 22mm Aerotank Mega, PMMA Kayfun Lite, etc. Too late and too tired to take that photo.

And so on. Like I said, love the Gripper.

 

[aikanae]

I LOVE the little Gripper and these are exactly the kind of modifications I've been looking for! Several years ago I saw on YouTube people taking dremels and modifying the carto "hole" so that wider tanks and duals could fit but I can't find them anymore. I would love to know how to mount a PT mini on one without it 'flapping in the wind'. The only extension I have is the long one sold by MadVapes. Right now I'm using iClear 16's on it and the ego skirt fits it perfectly. I'm just not an enthusiastic fan of CE4's.

Another adaptation for the Gripper is using a flexible shaft extension.

Yes, we need a thread.

 

[CaFF]

Old pic, but my copper King v2 in 18350 mode is pretty small.
(rest of the mods are in 18650 mode)

Of course, most 18350 mechs are small...all four of those would be about the same really.

 

[TheWestPole]

I LOVE the little Gripper and these are exactly the kind of modifications I've been looking for! Several years ago I saw on YouTube people taking dremels and modifying the carto "hole" so that wider tanks and duals could fit but I can't find them anymore. I would love to know how to mount a PT mini on one without it 'flapping in the wind'. The only extension I have is the long one sold by MadVapes. Right now I'm using iClear 16's on it and the ego skirt fits it perfectly. I'm just not an enthusiastic fan of CE4's.

Yes, we need a thread.

Glad you're interested. I had the same idea initially, wanting to fit an Aerotank Mini into the space for the carto, cutting away all the surrounding material, and fixing it so, like you say, the tank doesn't flap in the wind. Other people had the same idea and I saw a number of crappy results.

You've motivated me to get the thread started. I thought it would be most informative if I showed the inside of the Gripper so you can see what you can and can't do with it. Tore one apart a while back to take measurements. Will take photos of it, start the thread and put a llink here.

 

[Lorem Ipsum]

Glad you're interested. I had the same idea initially, wanting to fit an Aerotank Mini into the space for the carto, cutting away all the surrounding material, and fixing it so, like you say, the tank doesn't flap in the wind. Other people had the same idea and I saw a number of crappy results.

You've motivated me to get the thread started. I thought it would be most informative if I showed the inside of the Gripper so you can see what you can and can't do with it. Tore one apart a while back to take measurements. Will take photos of it, start the thread and put a llink here.

That would be great to start a thread! My first mech was the gripper. I was using it with the extension tube and protank, but, it was a bit top heavy. It would be fantastic to fit a small tank in the carto space.

 

[aikanae]

The Gripper is still my first and only mech. I've got another in my cart now at Mad Vapes. For that price I can afford to experiment without worry.

 

[TheWestPole]

Started a Gripper thread here: http://vapingunderground.com/threads/the-gripper-thread-modding-your-gripper-mod.17607/#post-108077

 

[Warhawk-AVG]

That extension is way cool!

Posted from NARF!!

 

[Kemosabe]

My tobeco mini nemi in hybrid 14500 mode with ft anima dripper next to chi you in 18650 mode.

Here's another photo of it but I fucked up and didn't use enough lighting. You can still kinda see it tho. It's smaller than a 650 non-twist ego with small Phoenix dripper!

 

[TheWestPole]

My tobeco mini nemi in hybrid 14500 mode with ft anima dripper next to chi you in 18650 mode.

Here's another photo of it but I fucked up and didn't use enough lighting. You can still kinda see it tho. It's smaller than a 650 non-twist ego with small Phoenix dripper!

Handsome copper mini puts big brother to shame.

 

[Hermit]

Kamry Robot 7s, Anima clones (fasttech 1691900 drip on rhs), Stringray X clone, Magma clone

 

[UncleRJ]

Lets call my entry "Theatre of the Mind".

AKA, no pics.

Imagine if you will an Evic with a short 18350 SID tube attached. With a Kanger Protank attached.

Very small, very stealthy.

 

[TheWestPole]

Not sure if this still classifies as a mini mod, but it's proving to be an easy Orchid rig to carry around.

 

[PirateB]

Just picked this beauty up

 

[TheWestPole]

Just picked this beauty up

Agreed, beautiful, simple, compact. Looks like a Kayfun, 22mm model then?

 

[PirateB]

That is the 24mm model with a kfl+. The 22mm version only fits atomizers <22mm so the kayfun wouldn't fit as far as I know. The 24mm has the exact same outside dimensions as the 22mm, so I went with the 24mm. I do plan to order a 17mm version as I believe it accepts a Penelope atomizer despite both being advertised as 17mm--at least I have seen pictures of that setup. I did have to mod mine out of the box for it to work properly. I hope the switch is improved on future versions. Other than that very satisfied!!

 

[TheWestPole]

That is the 24mm model with a kfl+. The 22mm version only fits atomizers <22mm so the kayfun wouldn't fit as far as I know. The 24mm has the exact same outside dimensions as the 22mm, so I went with the 24mm. I do plan to order a 17mm version as I believe it accepts a Penelope atomizer despite both being advertised as 17mm--at least I have seen pictures of that setup. I did have to mod mine out of the box for it to work properly. I hope the switch is improved on future versions. Other than that very satisfied!!

Please let us know about the Penelope/Gizmo 17 result. Where are you buying these?

 

[PirateB]

Please let us know about the Penelope/Gizmo 17 result. Where are you buying these?

Will do. naturevape.co.uk the 22/24mm versions seem to come and go quickly but the 17mm is generally in stock in a couple of colors. Spare parts are available and shipping from UK -> USA was 4-5 days.

There doesn't seem to be a lot of buzz around this mod outside of ukvapers--not sure why, is a nicely put together mod--anyway...

Here is a picture of gizmo/Penelope I found on ukvapers forum. Obviously its possible..but wondering if it fits as is or if this person had his Penelope turned down to fit--will report findings.

Cheers

 

[retrox]

Here's my lil' pocket rocket!

 

[TheWestPole]

Will do. naturevape.co.uk the 22/24mm versions seem to come and go quickly but the 17mm is generally in stock in a couple of colors. Spare parts are available and shipping from UK -> USA was 4-5 days.

There doesn't seem to be a lot of buzz around this mod outside of ukvapers--not sure why, is a nicely put together mod--anyway...

Here is a picture of gizmo/Penelope I found on ukvapers forum. Obviously its possible..but wondering if it fits as is or if this person had his Penelope turned down to fit--will report findings.

Cheers

I hear you, @PirateB. Obviously tight, but what a great combo. Thinking what would be involved if you had to open that bore up a bit? I looked at an exploded view of the Gizmo to see the construction and personally I would go for it, with the help of a drill press. Remove the 510 connector, chuck a 1/2" sanding drum and gently rotate it around in the bore. If you need to remove more material, drill out first then finish with the drum. 6061 aluminum is such a breeze to work with. Just gotta be careful protecting the exterior anodizing with painters tape.

Your interest in the Penelope parallels my interest in the Euforia. I really like my Kayfun mini but it's a bit tall for stealth and needs a bit more capacity. That 17mm Euforia seems like just the solution. Waiting for availability and price.

Stay tuned to this thread. I have a few custom top firing side by side mini mods coming up. One 18350 with an Orchid atty that fits inside a pack of cigarettes, drip tip included. Another 14500 that is even smaller.

Cheers to you!

 

[MKPM]

Tiny and really nice. Can you fire it up with the palm of your hand? Or do you pinky fire or what?

Flip the battery disk upside down to match the magnets polarity on the 4nine, and you can tilt fire it.

 

[MKPM]

I win. This is the "MicroNanoInvisiMod" by LolWut?Modz

 

[TheWestPole]

I win. This is the "MicroNanoInvisiMod" by LolWut?Modz

Ha! Yup, you win. Runs on these, right?

 

[MKPM]

Ha! Yup, you win. Runs on these, right?

They have to be cut in half

 

[TheWestPole]

Will do. naturevape.co.uk the 22/24mm versions seem to come and go quickly but the 17mm is generally in stock in a couple of colors. Spare parts are available and shipping from UK -> USA was 4-5 days.

There doesn't seem to be a lot of buzz around this mod outside of ukvapers--not sure why, is a nicely put together mod--anyway...

Here is a picture of gizmo/Penelope I found on ukvapers forum. Obviously its possible..but wondering if it fits as is or if this person had his Penelope turned down to fit--will report findings.

Cheers

You @PirateB are a bad influence. Seduced by the lovely Penelope, I pulled the trigger on an Ehpro Euphoria. Two hour later I requested a cancellation. The Euphoria is not based on the Penelope V3 but the earlier models using no-resistance wire and silica. Don't really want to fiddle around with that. So, back to where I was. Now, where was that?

 

[TheWestPole]

They have to be cut in half

Rim shot again.

 

[TheWestPole]

They have to be cut in half

Thought you might say something like: "No. Runs on faith."

 

[PirateB]

You @PirateB are a bad influence. Seduced by the lovely Penelope, I pulled the trigger on an Ehpro Euphoria. Two hour later I requested a cancellation. The Euphoria is not based on the Penelope V3 but the earlier models using no-resistance wire and silica. Don't really want to fiddle around with that. So, back to where I was. Now, where was that?

Just FYI
https://www.vapor-freak.de/Euforia
https://www.vapor-freak.de/Euforia-V3-Upgrade

 

[MKPM]

Thought you might say something like: "No. Runs on faith."

No, I run on faith!

 

[TheWestPole]

Just FYI
https://www.vapor-freak.de/Euforia
https://www.vapor-freak.de/Euforia-V3-Upgrade

Thanks @PirateB. V3 upgrade doubles the price!

 

[TheWestPole]

No, I run on faith!

My faith at the moment is that you will get the last word in this exchange. So I surrender.

 

[PirateB]

Thanks @PirateB. V3 upgrade doubles the price!

Yes but still half the cost of Penelope v3

I don't have either but hope to one of these days, especially since I've caught eye of the gizmo mod. I do have the tilemahos (basically a 21mm Penelope) and its awesome, but too short to use in the gizmo effectively without a 510 adapter/extender which I'm not too fond of.