Not sure if it was mentioned… but this guy has been around for ever!
and makes some of the best wooden mech mods…
might have to chase the mechs down… but here is a link
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Just ordered a Kennedy 21700 Vindicator, after spending hours researching because of this thread, that and being bored with the shutdowns, lol. It can be ordered with a constant contact switch or the original, I chose the original for cost and simplicity of function, can always get the other switch later. I need to quit reading these types of threads and get away from the computer, I will go broke.
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No, I wish. I have been eyeballin em for several years now. He does outstanding work and I am pretty sure that his normal work is making Custom Corvette parts.
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Because I’m not in the US it’s harder for me to get vaping stuff. I’ve had my eye on these for awhile. I can only get them here via courier right now and I’m having a problem with them doing so.
I’m moving to Atlanta in August, just in time for the Deeming Regs to kick in the next month…my timing really sucks on this.
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One of the cities that never sleeps…
I hope you find a spot, somewhere outside of the actual city.
I am exactly 2 hours from ATL… 
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We own a house in Grant Park, about as downtown as you can get. After living the past 21 years in the desert, it’s actually going to be a very nice change…I think. 
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Living and working in Atlanta is probably the best case scenario. That traffic is the thing of nightmares for those working in the city who live in the burbs.
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Amen. Been there many times, and it was always congestion city.
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Got the El Thunder in today. Put a dual 24ga, 5-1/2 wrap SS build in with 3mm ID. Clocked in at 0.135 ohm.
This mod hits like a truck. I’m amazed at the difference between this and all the crappy knockoff mech mods I’ve ever owned.
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@David5362 I don’t have many mechs, and def. don’t have any tube mechs, but man, those look nice. What exactly is the deal with the “default switch” vs. the “constant contact” switch ?
https://evcigarettes.com/the-vindicator-21700-mech-mod-by-kennedy-vapor/
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That is were I ordered from, first time so I’ll see how it goes. The difference in the switches A) the default switch make electrical circuit contact at the battery. B) constant contact switch makes contact with the battery but the closing of the circuit is within the switch body. This causes avoidance of arching at the battery. (but I bet you still get arching internal at the switch). the battery and switch arching are easy enough to clean for me. I ordered the all copper, I have always liked that metal and excellent conductivity and patina adds character.
Note: as I was typing this the vendor called to verify a shipping issue I made and is all good to go, be in the mail tomorrow.
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That was fast shipping.
Hits hard and it does look real good as well.
Glad you are happy with it so far 
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Rogue finally made it. This thing is nice - apparently very, very little voltage drop. The only issue I have is to change the battery you unscrew the button. Seems simple enough, but there’s nothing to grip although the button does have 2 little holes, so I suppose I could fashion some type of key out of a heavy duty paperclip. Seeing how often batteries need to be replaced, this could wind up being more trouble than it’s worth. We’ll see. I do know it hits hard, which is indeed a good thing.
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I’m surprised they don’t include such a tool at those kinds of prices…
Very cool about the minimal Vdrop though!
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You could always use tweezers to get the switch out of the tube.
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Thanks man. I doubt anything like that is necessary. The switch does unscrew rather easily with just the slightest pressure with my thumb. Where I may need a tool at some point will be when the threads become patina’ed or corroded. Of course with it being brand hammer new, those threads are silky smooth. But honestly I feel if I keep this thing clean it will be just fine. Or @Norseman had a great idea with tweezers…
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Well I can’t tell how “locked” it is by the pics. I replace a TON of watch batteries, and have grown to know that tool well. Once I saw your pic I immediately thought of it.
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Not locked at all. Screw down the atty first, then insert the battery. Afterward, screw in the switch till it’s snug. The tension of the spring in this switch is fairly substantial. Certainly enough to prevent the switch from backing itself out. Only one day of use and I’ve already developed a habit of checking the tightness of the switch and it’s yet to come loose.
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