Author Topic: DIY spring loaded 510--- Button switch remote housing (Read 16985 times)

Suzukiv6 · « **on:** August 28, 2014, 01:08:30 PM »

Hi I am in the process of making another SX350 box mod. I have made this spring loaded 510 for the mod and thought you might like to see how it was made. It's of simple construction the photos will explain it. The idea comes from wanting something that will not take up much room inside the box which this has achieved. Any questions please ask. Edit ---- the sketch in the first photo is for the switch I have posted below.
Sorry about this.

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2014, 01:16:41 PM »

Hi here is the switch I have made for the mod. I have made a remote housing to hold a button switch. I have posted the sketch showing the details for the switch in the last post by mistake. Here are some pic of the switch. The plate that the 510 and switch are fitted into will be cut to size and polished when the wooden box
For the mod is glued together.

david4500 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2014, 03:53:44 PM »

Beautiful. Are you a machinist?

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2014, 05:05:50 PM »

Quote from: david4500 on August 28, 2014, 03:53:44 PM

Beautiful. Are you a machinist?

Hi thanks for the complement. I'm not a machinist, I just enjoy making mods as a hobby, and post a few ideas hoping to encourage other vapers to have a go at making there own mods.

Breaktru · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2014, 05:24:08 PM »

Quote from: Suzukiv6 on August 28, 2014, 05:05:50 PM

I'm not a machinist

You could have fooled me.
Excellent work. Well done mate

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2014, 06:46:20 PM »

Hi, thought I would give you an update . The SX350 box mod is almost finished. Testing it before I secure the top and bottom plates, clean it up and give it a couple of coats of French polish. The box is mahogany, the metal parts are aluminum. It's running on a 1200 mAH lipo battery. The dimensions of the mod are
65mm x 37mm x25mm. Here is a pic of it.
Edit--- here are a couple of pic showing the inside of the mod. The pic showing the red charging light in the bottom plate of the mod, this viewing hole also acts as a vent for the battery.

CraigHB · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2014, 06:54:46 PM »

Wow, perfect size. Love it.

Breaktru · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2014, 08:17:57 PM »

Excellent. Luv the metal to mahogany contrast too

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 10, 2014, 05:15:18 AM »

Hi here are some pics of the finished mod

Visus · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2014, 06:16:14 AM »

Your custom made atomizer is most impressive too
I thought it was an orchid but further inspection I knew I had never seen it before and I try to keep up with the latest atomizers
very nice

micro tolerances another edition to the books for awesome

Poppy26 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2014, 07:14:45 AM »

great work.

Jerseybob · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2014, 08:51:29 AM »

Sweet mod. I like it

macaronytony · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2014, 12:48:45 PM »

Bravo Sir stunning mod, loving the size.

How are you holding the top and bottom plates on?

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 10, 2014, 07:23:16 PM »

Hi, The plates are held on with pearl glue which is what antique furniture is glued up with. I used this because if I should have to gain access, the plates can be removed by applying a domestic iron on the plates
and the glue will soften and release the bond. I know this method is unorthodox but I didn't want any screws showing.

Mev · « **Reply #14 on:** September 10, 2014, 09:33:38 PM »

brilliant as always

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 11, 2014, 04:57:16 AM »

Quote from: Mev on September 10, 2014, 09:33:38 PM

brilliant as always

Cheers Mev, are you going to load some pic of your latest masterpiece ?

Mev · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2014, 07:51:26 AM »

I've not posted enough to start a thread on here yet mate, i've only been lurking for 18 months-ish lol

ride_bmx_mhell · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2014, 12:34:49 PM »

awsome

dravell · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2014, 03:13:17 AM »

Wow...absolutely beautiful mod. What are you using to machine the aluminum if you dont mind me asking?

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2014, 10:38:41 AM »

Hi dravell. The aluminum was cut roughly to size on the band saw, and machined on the lathe. After cutting the the raised top on the mods plate the hole for the 510 was counterbored and fitted at the same setting.
Here are a few pic taken whilst making the plate. The switch was fitted in a simular manner, then the plate was trimmed, filed to size and polished.

Breaktru · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2014, 01:22:03 PM »

Beautiful work and skills

dravell · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:08:06 AM »

Stuff like this makes me justify buying a lathe more and more...lol
I know I wont be turning out gorgeous work like that but I would sure love to give it a shot.
It really is beautiful, beautiful work.

Suzukiv6 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2014, 05:56:05 PM »

Hi, I have made a squonking mod with a home made spring loaded 510 with centre pin drilled out. It's powered with a 18650 battery and its working well. Here are a couple of pic of it.

Breaktru · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2014, 07:28:18 PM »

Another masterpiece. Bravo, it's beautiful