The Nomad From Morwood
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GreenHopper
20 going on 60
Another day in the shop...
Dimensioning and hand planing the surfaces of the wood body. To fit into the various jigs I'll need to put this into, all dimensions must be within' .002", around the thickness of a human hair!
These corners have to be perfectly square. This is where the cube-shaped module will be inserted. I don't want any gaps.
Countersink drilling the heater module base plate.
Tapping the 1-64 screw threads into the walnut body.
After polishing the screw heads, they lay perfectly flush with the surface of the brass plate.
Time for heat colouring the screws.
Seems like this grade of stainless doesn't take as well to heat colouring compared to the steel fasteners I did my previous tests with... hmmm. I believe I'll have to bake them at temp. for a longer period of time to get the deep blue/black colour I'm after.
After screwing the plate down onto the wood body.
This is still in its rough finish stage. The brass plate will later get some machining, and then polished on all sides, to get ready for a dark brown patina. With use, the golden edges will wear through the patina... should look sweet!
For those wondering, I am using RoHS compliant lead free brass.
Seeing these photos really messes with your sense of scale.. but this thing is tiny!
Not only expert craftsmanship in wood/metal working but photography too. Nice pics fella, they all look amazing.
Its fascinating seeing the attention to detail you are putting into this work of art.
Very much looking forward to experiencing one of these first hand someday.
Thanks @GreenHopper!
I should also note that the brass is not in contact with the airway at all.. so technically the lead content doesn't reaallly matter, as far as I am concerned, but It's an added measure of safety.
I was wondering, so thanks for that.
I should also note that the brass is not in contact with the airway at all.. so technically the lead content doesn't reaallly matter, as far as I am concerned, but It's an added measure of safety.
Just a few more from today...
Pretty much a repeat from the other mounting plate. Still in the rough with the machining marks still visible.
It's starting to get a really nice weight to er'! Bottom heavy so it's not so tippytippy.
Pretty much a repeat from the other mounting plate. Still in the rough with the machining marks still visible.
It's starting to get a really nice weight to er'! Bottom heavy so it's not so tippytippy.
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
Awesome, now you need the bar, the L shape, the Z shaped one and the cube, then you'll have the first Tetris vape ever! 
RelaxedNow
Well-Known Member
@Dan Morrison, I haven't yet seen any of your work, aside from your posted pictures, but it's obvious you love what you're doing. This being the case, I would like to see these vapes numbered and signed. Just a thought, but I hope you'll consider it, if you haven't already. I'd be proud to display one.....and use it, of course.
I'm excited about several wood vaporizers that are coming out recently. But, I don't think any will compete with this one on design or craftsmanship. Oh, and my wife says she wants an early number (really, she said #1, but, yeah, she knows you need to keep that one).
I'm excited about several wood vaporizers that are coming out recently. But, I don't think any will compete with this one on design or craftsmanship. Oh, and my wife says she wants an early number (really, she said #1, but, yeah, she knows you need to keep that one).
@GreenHopper ahah! Oh man, I used to be so into tetris.. and I only just realized that this looks like a tetris block! hmm.. perhaps there is some name inspiration in that.
I've also been kicking around the name, M1 for Module One.
@RelaxedNow , Thank you!
And I do plan on numbering them, and they'll all get some sort of signature stamp, like the Okin boxes.
And I guess I can share this now.. my apparatus for heater testing!
Rather crude, I resisted the urge to make it look too fancy. Everything is arranged much like how it will be in the final vape, but.. obviously on a flat board.
In the mysterious blurry background you can see the heaters outer shell. What's inside you ask?! That's a secret for now. But I will share it at the end of all this.
I am REALLY liking the heater. It's taken a long time to come up with, both the idea and how to actually make it. Just so excited!
I've also been kicking around the name, M1 for Module One.
@RelaxedNow , Thank you!
And I do plan on numbering them, and they'll all get some sort of signature stamp, like the Okin boxes. And I guess I can share this now.. my apparatus for heater testing!
Rather crude, I resisted the urge to make it look too fancy. Everything is arranged much like how it will be in the final vape, but.. obviously on a flat board.
In the mysterious blurry background you can see the heaters outer shell. What's inside you ask?! That's a secret for now. But I will share it at the end of all this.
I am REALLY liking the heater. It's taken a long time to come up with, both the idea and how to actually make it. Just so excited!
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
@GreenHopper ahah! Oh man, I used to be so into tetris.. and I only just realized that this looks like a tetris block! hmm.. perhaps there is some name inspiration in that.
I've also been kicking around the name, M1 for Module One.
@RelaxedNow , Thank you!
And I guess I can share this now.. my apparatus for heater testing!
Rather crude, I resisted the urge to make it look too fancy. Everything is arranged much like how it will be in the final vape, but.. obviously on a flat board.
In the mysterious blurry background you can see the heaters outer shell. What's inside you ask?! That's a secret for now. But I will share it at the end of all this.
I am REALLY liking the heater. It's taken a long time to come up with, both the idea and how to actually make it. Just so excited!
Name Suggestion: The Bokeh
"In photography, bokeh (originally /ˈboʊkɛ/, /ˈboʊkeɪ/ BOH-kay — also sometimes pronounced as /ˈboʊkə/ BOH-kə, Japanese: [boke]) is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. Bokeh has been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light"
The Bokeh will render you out of focus whilst you are riding a point of light
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
Another Name Suggestion: The Odin
Odin (Óðinn) is the supreme god of the Germanic and Norse pantheons
As this is going to be the God of all vapes
Also sounds similar to Oakin (see where I'm going with this)
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Alternative Name Suggestion: The Timbra
Timbra = Old norse term for build, timber, construct.
Odin (Óðinn) is the supreme god of the Germanic and Norse pantheons
As this is going to be the God of all vapes
Also sounds similar to Oakin (see where I'm going with this
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Alternative Name Suggestion: The Timbra
Timbra = Old norse term for build, timber, construct.
vapen00b
Many vapes & accessories. Always happy to help
Another Name Suggestion: The Odin
Odin (Óðinn) is the supreme god of the Germanic and Norse pantheons
As this is going to be the God of all vapes
Also sounds similar to Oakin (see where I'm going with this
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Alternative Name Suggestion: The Timbra
Timbra = Old norse term for build, timber, construct.
There's an Odin named vape out there already... By topbond.
Sorry for not being constructive. I thought about dropping a name too - but then I found Dan is giving birth to this and will find the perfect name... And it will reflect his thoughtful approach to creating a very personal vaporizer and mixing all kinds of arts and merge them into it. No one could imply all this in a name like the creator's self could.
Anyway, just my view. Don't want to discourage anyone from name dropping.
Edit: Farid, you beat me to it.
(Damn, I'm a slow typer type...)
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
There's an Odin named vape out there already... By topbond.
Sorry for not being constructive. I thought about dropping a name too - but then I found Dan is giving birth to this and will find the perfect name... And it will reflect his thoughtful approach to creating a very personal vaporizer and mixing all kinds of arts and merge them into it. No one could imply all this in a name like the creator's self could.
Anyway, just my view. Don't want to discourage anyone from name dropping.
Edit: Farid, you beat me to it.
Good point both of ya, I knew about the 'Odin', just having a slow start to the day
Going to keep making name suggestions though as....well it's fun
Southern Chef
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GreenHopper
20 going on 60
Gotta admit I'm liking @Southern Chef's 'Eden' suggestion too.
Asiza : african : Forest Spirit
Vedia : celtic : Sacred Spirit of the forest
Orenda : iroquois indian : Magic Power
Shen : chinese : spiritual, deep thinking
Medley : a mixture, especially of heterogeneous elements
Asiza : african : Forest Spirit
Vedia : celtic : Sacred Spirit of the forest
Orenda : iroquois indian : Magic Power
Shen : chinese : spiritual, deep thinking
Medley : a mixture, especially of heterogeneous elements
Mr. Me2
Well-Known Member
Of course, parents get to (and should) name their babies but I'm really liking a bunch of these suggestions!Hehehe. I must admit: I like that one.
@Mr. Me2 That's what this thread is all about and I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade
I do like Eden, though...
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
Of course Dan gets to name it but like all expectant parents he will have to put up with a torrent of name suggestions from all his friends first
Bob
Regie
Frank
Jane
Philippa
Sahara (because this joke is sooooo drrrryyyyy)
Bob
Regie
Frank
Jane
Philippa
Sahara (because this joke is sooooo drrrryyyyy)
duff
Well worn
Not certain what I'm looking at.. but it's awfully pretty.I am REALLY liking the heater. It's taken a long time to come up with, both the idea and how to actually make it. Just so excited!
Hahah, oh my, so many names!
I got to think things over...
I got to think things over...
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
And just to throw out another obvious one after that spot on Tetris comparison:
Tetro, since it's also so retro! TetroMod1?
Tetro, since it's also so retro! TetroMod1?
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
Ooo now I really like the sound of the word 'Tetro'.
Unfortunately according to www.wordhippo.com the meaning of the word doesn't really align to Dan's style.
Are we caring about meanings?
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Well he just said M1 for module was his latest thought, so I figured this unit might could be different. Certainly more marketable on paper me thinks, but yeah why my first suggestion was something meaning vessel...
Though Tetro does sound damn cool imo and also pretty Blade Runnery doesn't it?
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
I do like the way is sounds
EDIT:
A slight alteration to 'Tetra' as in 'tetra-hydro-cannabinol' would be cool
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