How do you "punch" holes in the carto for tanks?

[fjg123]

Hello all,

Im thinking about going to tanks since it seems the best way to use cartos, which i have fallen in love with. I have a large tool box full of miscellaneous tools that i could probably use to punch holes in the cartos, but i dont know how far down i should put them or how big, and what would be the best tool. I was thinking a drill with a tiny drill bit, but i think that would get metal in the carto and that would be bad no? I know you can buy them pre punched from crystal clear vaping, but they are an extra 5 dollars almost, which could be in my pocket for doing just a bit of extra work.

so how do you do it??

 

[jamentertainment]

You could use a saddle valve from home depot or lowes, nail and hammer, dremel tool...there are allot of ways. its whatever works best for you. I use a dremel tool with a small grind bit on the head of it, I find it the best way for me, I have not had luck with saddle valves or nails..I always misshape the carto...as soon as you break threw the metal casing stop and you will be fine, as for how far up, depending what kind of carto ..you could always pre measure I always go a few milli meters "sight" view from bottom of tank....good luck

 

[gtr1121]

you can try Stainless Steel Carto Punch from Cloud of Vapor. It cost about 15 dollar, but to me it is easiler than using saddle valve

 

[markfm]

I posted a "diy" carto punch thread in PIF, a $5 hub and 1/4-20 sheet metal screws, with links to the parts. About $12 total including a handful of the screws, cheaper if you can find the screws at a local auto place.

 

[Shortstuff116]

I use the exact method PBusardo shows in the link below. I cut my 5ml DCC tanks down so I can use my Boge 3.0 ohm cartos. I also use 50/50 PG/VG mix up to 90% VG which is quite thick, so two wide slots works best for me.

Link.