Ed's TnT Wooden Vapor Tubes & Vapor Stems

ProudVaporTowerOwner

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1. Highly recommend a screen Change if having airflow issues
2. (Ed) I really think your going at it wrong, the airflow as is, is pretty damn good, very smooth, I'm only looking to slightly increase that....a "channel" would be to much...if u etched 4 lines up the side with a jewlers engraver that would be plenty deep..4 lines might even be to much start with 2
 
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Snappo

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Just received my new Ed's Bog Oak shortie stem! Ultra sweet!!!:tup::rockon:It even arrived with an official carbon dating certificate...over 5ooo year old Bog Oak!
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Ed's TnT

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Right on Snappo! Really glad to see you like the piece and hope you have enjoyed using it! I hope it brings you many good times.

Been in the shop the last couple of days turning blackwood solo stems trying to get caught up. So much to do here at Ed's TnT. I have been giving some thought to the Firewood, trying to figure out what type of stem may work best for it. I have a couple of ideas I am throwing around just gotta get a little time to try each of them. I hope to be able to get something done in the next week or two with it and look forward to posting what I come up with. Pls hang in there with me!


I hope all is well out there!
 

Grange Goreman

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. I have been giving some thought to the Firewood, trying to figure out what type of stem may work best for it. I have a couple of ideas I am throwing around just gotta get a little time to try each of them. I hope to be able to get something done in the next week or two with it and look forward to posting what I come up with. Pls hang in there with me!


I hope all is well out there!


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Of course you'll be able to do something !!.......FW tube is really close to MFLB one but needs a screen.

IMO an important thing is to avoid clogging because it's really restricting airflow too much and too quickly.

will you only work on the tube part or on the complete mouthpiece?

can't wait to see your work.

thanks for interesting on FW .....
 
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ProudVaporTowerOwner

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Hey bud, have you got around to turning my two tone jewel yet? If not, no pressure, Im having a blast reviewing this one..In case you viewers don't know, ive been reviewing this stem for a little over a year now.and I must say, its been worth every penny..I'm currently writing a review that I will post here in a few days, so all I'm going to say till then is DON'T WAIT ON MY REVIEW, BUY YOURS NOW!!!!! Ed's gonna be slammed from now till Christmas..
 

spoutti

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Hi Ed, nice work. A wood stem seems to give the solo much more class. Before buying one I have a special request: Is it possible to have stock stem fit and not snug no need for the oring addon? I know its probably just in my head, but Im afraid It will widen the retainer ring and change the way my pvhes fits and feels inside my solo right now.

Anyways, keep up the good work. It has been interesting seeing your buisness grow through the thread.
 

Ed's TnT

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Good morning, thanks for all the kind words! I do appreciate em. I look forward to your review bro, you have been using the stem for a long time, I am sure you put it through its paces. And you are right, its that time of year, I am gonna be slammed the rest of the year. I have been buying up a bunch of wood here and there and have gotten my hands on some really nice species. I gotta get some solo stems turned, then start on dugouts as soon as they are done. I have not turned your piece yet but will do so this week, thanks for hanging in there with me.

Spoutti I appreciate your interest in my work! Hm, thing is I made all the stems to fit and fit snug. Alota folks didnt like how loose the stock stems fit. I do not have any pvhes stems and do not know how they fit. I know other users out there have them and could give us a better answer than I can. I do hope someone here will let us know their experience! Thanks for stopping by and the post, if you decide to pick one up mention our conversation and I will fix you up with the best of the bunch!
 

Snappo

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Good morning, thanks for all the kind words! I do appreciate em. I look forward to your review bro, you have been using the stem for a long time, I am sure you put it through its paces. And you are right, its that time of year, I am gonna be slammed the rest of the year. I have been buying up a bunch of wood here and there and have gotten my hands on some really nice species. I gotta get some solo stems turned, then start on dugouts as soon as they are done. I have not turned your piece yet but will do so this week, thanks for hanging in there with me.

Spoutti I appreciate your interest in my work! Hm, thing is I made all the stems to fit and fit snug. Alota folks didnt like how loose the stock stems fit. I do not have any pvhes stems and do not know how they fit. I know other users out there have them and could give us a better answer than I can. I do hope someone here will let us know their experience! Thanks for stopping by and the post, if you decide to pick one up mention our conversation and I will fix you up with the best of the bunch!
I understand Spoutti's concern for expanding the Solo's retainer ring and loosening the PVHES stem fit. That said, I have been using Ed's metal ringed wood stems regularly for some time now and have not found that to be the case. I've noted in past reviews that the top screw cap does get much warmer than with glass stems (something I consider a harmless fact) during prolonged sessions, but no heat damage is evident anywhere the metal ring makes contact with. I love the very snug fit, cool PVHES-type draws, sensational looks & craftsmanship, unbreakability and great personal customer service.
 

Ed's TnT

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I understand Spoutti's concern for expanding the Solo's retainer ring and loosening the PVHES stem fit. That said, I have been using Ed's metal ringed wood stems regularly for some time now and have not found that to be the case. I've noted in past reviews that the top screw cap does get much warmer than with glass stems (something I consider a harmless fact) during prolonged sessions, but no heat damage is evident anywhere the metal ring makes contact with. I love the very snug fit, cool PVHES-type draws, sensational looks & craftsmanship, unbreakability and great personal customer service.

Thanks for the post Snappo, you are the man!
 

Ed's TnT

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Ok so I took a little time this evening and spun a couple of FW stems, a maple stem and a purpleheart stem. They fit really nicely. I havent tried em yet in the FW just tried them for a fit is all. I was wondering what you thought about putting a little cotton in the end for a filter? I made these stems to fit and not need the lid. Pls have a look and let me know what ya think.

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spoutti

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Tx for sharing your experience snappo. Your contribution made feel safe about the airflow and the retainer ring. I guess I will just take out the oring addonn when using my solo.

Cant wait to suck on 5400 years of history!
 

Ed's TnT

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Thanks for the biz Spoutti, I hope to get this piece in your hands soon bro! I am glad Snappo was able to help you make your decision. I hope you enjoy it!

Thanks for your feedback Jam, I had fun making these couplea stems. Looking forward to taking a minute with them this evening and seeing how they perform. I will let ya know for sure!
 

2 Paces

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I was wondering what you thought about putting a little cotton in the end for a filter? I made these stems to fit and not need the lid. Pls have a look and let me know what ya think.

Looks very cool. I was hoping you would come up with something that didn't require the lid, and I like the longer length too.

I've never tossed cotton into a stem before, but I like the idea more than the coil that came with the original FW stem.

Let us know how the test runs go :tup:
 
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Wow, had a couple of great sessions with the FW this afternoon. Using the stem no cotton or screen, I had an ok grind, my herb was kinda dry, twisted it between my fingers, loaded the chamber and pushed the spring down, pushed the stem down and let it warm for 20 seconds or so. Like the directions say the first hit was not cloudy but I did have a taste for the vapor, by the third I was getting significant hits and really enjoyed the FW. I think I may have this figured out! I dont think you need a screen with the spring over the herb. I dint get any trash in either of the two loads. The stem itself is 2 1/4" or so with a 3/16" draw hole. It may be possible to lengthen the stem a little but will have to see what size bits are offered.

I appreciate you getting this unit to me 2paces! I look forward to getting it back to you with a stem for your cooperation. I am gonna have to get one of my own.

And check out these couplea small pieces of Afzelia Burl

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Ed's TnT

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Ok so I turned a few more stems for the FW, these are maple and walnut. They are a little longer at almost 3" in legnth with a slightly larger draw hole for adequate airflow.

I need a few beta testers, pls pm me and let me know if you are interested.

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Grange Goreman

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WOW! walnut are cute ....!!

nice work Ed

you really think there is no need for a screen ? IME the spring lets particles going into the MP but the worst thing about it is clogging .
 
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Good day GG, thanks for stopping by and having a look! I wouldnt say you dont need a screen, in my two sessions with it I did not. My grind was not that fine. I had thought of maybe using cotton as a filter in the mouth piece. Once it is oily you could vape the cotton. I know alota folks use this method and works well for them. The screen may in fact be used if one wanted to am sure. To each his own bro! I hope to get you one soon my man. I wish you well and thanks again for the post.
 

delta 9

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hey ed , nice looking stems . I think a 3/8 inch stainless tube attached to the wood like your solo stems would work well , i have been using a nylon log vape stem and i think it makes the vape way better just pure convection flavor and easy to load and unload, just draw the herb up into the tube and blow it out when done.
 

Ed's TnT

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hey ed , nice looking stems . I think a 3/8 inch stainless tube attached to the wood like your solo stems would work well , i have been using a nylon log vape stem and i think it makes the vape way better just pure convection flavor and easy to load and unload, just draw the herb up into the tube and blow it out when done.

I had given that idea some thought also. Wanna try em this way and who knows. Thanks for the idea!
 

Receptor

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Ok so I took a little time this evening and spun a couple of FW stems, a maple stem and a purpleheart stem. They fit really nicely. I havent tried em yet in the FW just tried them for a fit is all. I was wondering what you thought about putting a little cotton in the end for a filter? I made these stems to fit and not need the lid. Pls have a look and let me know what ya think.

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Perhaps I could chime in....
Recently posted under FW thread a new friction fit screen setup, if one desires to use one.
I find, using the FW with a 3"glass draw stem more favorable due to the visual vapor effect
you see when using this type of log vape, my thoughts and humble opinion(s);

a) Use the original stem for portability and sight glass window.
Customize wooden stem with inner glass tube
to mate approx 1/2 > 3/4 from end with original stem.
b) Customize wooden stem with build-in sight glass ( like a "level"type window)
using a glass sleeve somewhere in the wood stem
c) Customize wood stem only and use original stem as sight glass window or with-out

Would be interested in beta testing your creations. (new to PMs on this site??)
Many Thanks....hope this helps.
 
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Hello and good morning all, hope all is well. Been in the shop trying to finish up some solo stems. I look forward to getting these FW Beta stems out this Monday. Only have a few beta testers could sure use a couple more! Pls if you are interested PM me so I can get them out to ya with the rest. I got your PM Receptor, just waiting on ya to get back to me with your address. Thanks for your input above bro!
 
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