Putting a Nicostick together seems relatively easy. Here are the instructions:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/18409-how-build-nicostick.html
You just need to get a few inexpensive parts. The only trick is it requires a little soldering. I already have the parts and will try to put one together in the next week or so.
That’s pretty sweet. I’m hoping someone could figure out how to make a homemade atomizer soon. One that’ll last.