I've dropped my Vamo

[Q]

Accidentally dropped my Vamo (one of the new ones) and it has 'jumped a thread' leaving a bend in the middle

Whats the safest way to fix this? I've tried using my vape grips but cant budge it

[markm]

Where is the bend exactly?
The thread of the 18650 tube or the joint just below the control head?

[Q]

Its the joint beneath the control panel, jumped a thread on one side

[fred]

Is it actually threaded?

My v5 (fastech from a while back) is just a push fit there.

[Ripshod]

Jul 2, 2014 13:15:31 GMT fred said:

Is it actually threaded?

My v5 (fastech from a while back) is just a push fit there.

^^^^^ This. I've never been able to remove that section so that makes total sense.

[OneDay]

Remove any tubes that will unscrew. Stand it upside down on the worktop. Put a bit of wood over the end and give it a clout.

[ronaldo]

Jul 2, 2014 13:34:54 GMT OneDay said:

Remove any tubes that will unscrew. Stand it upside down on the worktop. Put a bit of wood over the end and give it a clout.

stop

info is correct but put bottom back on before clouting to protect the threads

[meeee]

Jul 2, 2014 13:34:54 GMT OneDay said:

Remove any tubes that will unscrew. Stand it upside down on the worktop. Put a bit of wood over the end and give it a clout.

I second that, I have done it to mine.

[ronaldo]

I use a vice if you have one 2 pieces in the jaws to protect the vamo then tighten away using a straight edge until right

[ronaldo]

don't overtighten atteys keep 510 connector clean and dry and vamos will last for years until buttons wear out and I can replace them when required but at focal prices at the moment they are now at a disposable price but with people throwing them away I don't get spares very often now to fix other members

[Q]

Jul 2, 2014 13:23:42 GMT Ripshod said:

Jul 2, 2014 13:15:31 GMT fred said:

Is it actually threaded?

My v5 (fastech from a while back) is just a push fit there.

^^^^^ This. I've never been able to remove that section so that makes total sense.

You could be right, in my confusion I was thinking that it was the extension tube but of course it isnt, so it may not be threaded.

I've got a woodworkers vice on the garage bench so I'll shove it in there later, once the builders have moved their van.

Thank you everyone

[Q]

Just managed to get in my garage, tucked it in the vice... and its as good as new, thank you everyone

[ronaldo]

Jul 2, 2014 19:19:14 GMT Q said:

Just managed to get in my garage, tucked it in the vice... and its as good as new, thank you everyone

it will be better than new as it will be together properly now

[ruffdog]

Glad it's sorted.

Ruff

[ronaldo]

Jul 2, 2014 19:19:14 GMT Q said:

Just managed to get in my garage, tucked it in the vice... and its as good as new, thank you everyone

if you have more than one vamo do the same to the others