Steampunk e-pipe

[mre777]

So I was kind of commissioned to make this after a classmate of mine saw my dna-hammer mod. He doesn't vape, he doesn't even smoke! He wanted something to go with his steampunk costume (he's into cosplay). The fact that it puts out steam is a bonus to him I'll be giving him some zero-nic VG to use in it. I really like the look of brass and wood so I have plans for a few more mods like this. I need one for myself right! It works with a mechanical switch and 18350 like most e-pipes. The brass is shiny right now but I wonder what it would look like with a nice aged patina look... Well thanks for looking, enjoy.

 

[asdaq]

Hey, real nice and square tubing!

Is that a column post top for the bowl?

 

[mre777]

The wood is all red oak, I made the bowl from 1/4" and 1/2" hobby board.

 

[alekos557]

Nice, very nice!!

 

[WillyB]

Very unique, no copycat stuff from you.

 

[mre777]

Ok so I couldn't leave it alone and added a few more cosmetic things to make it steampunky-er And I made a few smaller e-pipes for myself too.

 

[Faylool]

Oh yeah! That's really interesting! Very nice.

 

[DrApex]

What would something like that cost?

 

[mre777]

What would something like that cost?

Well if you have the tools and some skill, the materials to make it are relatively low cost. I'm not trying to sell them on here because I'm not a registered vender with the forum and I don't want to get into trouble Maybe some time in the future I will register and sell them but I literally make these at my kitchen table and I have to keep all my tools in a closet (yup there is a drill press in there) if I had a shop to work out of them yeah. I've looked and it seems that standard e-pipes sell for around $70-$100. These are a little more artsy and I think they would sell for more.

 

[Justin66]

Those are incredibly bada$$! Great pieces of art!

 

[WillyB]

Almost there.

 

[mre777]

next one will lol. I'm making another because he liked it so much he wants one for his wife.

 

[Taternutz]

Are you buying the brass square tubing locally?? What are you using for switches??

 

[mre777]

Yes I get the square tube at a hobby shop in my area. I make the switches similar to how I think most e-pipe bowl switches are made. A brass or steel piece with a spring attached like below. When pushed down it makes contact with the side plates and completes the circuit so its basically a homemade mechanical switch.

 

[Taternutz]

I dont mean to bother but, I'm lovin it. Trying to make a cube mod for my desk at work that looks classy and that switch is right up my alley. Might I ask what hobby shop you are using as well??

 

[mre777]

Your lovin bothering me? Just kidding. I see your in my area. You can get brass tubing at High Fly Hobbies on Orange Ave, or the Ace Hardware on Ridgewoood Ave. Not all Ace stores carry the brass stock but the hobby shop has a good selection. The metal piece show above is a closet door finger pull. You can sometimes find them with the door hardware at home depot or maybe Ace. Also OnlineMetals.com has a good selection of brass.

 

[asdaq]

I've used Ace, Stoneway Hardware (like Ace but about 20% cheaper) Amazon, Onlinemetals and most recently from K&S brass from omnimodels | eBay

For bigger stuff Amazon is decent, For K&S and some quantity, Omnimodels is good.

 

[coolbud01]

Doesn't look like there's any kind of regulator in there, how well does it vape? And do you have any ideas for a VV version? This has piqued my interest!

Edit: just saw your hammer mod with the DNA; nice work!

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[mre777]

Thanks, they vaped pretty good with the 1.5 novas before I gave them up to the person that asked me to make them. I have since made a new one in a little different style it works really good with the protank. You can see it here.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/420754-made-another-e-pipe-d.html
I have also been using it with an IGO-L and hemp wick to get lower ohm coils going on it and they are great for dripping. Its like packing a bowl (on the wrong end)
I am currently waiting on some parts for a 5v regulated one and see how that goes.

 

[Mart123]

Yes I get the square tube at a hobby shop in my area. I make the switches similar to how I think most e-pipe bowl switches are made. A brass or steel piece with a spring attached like below. When pushed down it makes contact with the side plates and completes the circuit so its basically a homemade mechanical switch.
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Can you tell me what the brass piece that you attach the spring to is called please, I can't seem to find one.