grokit
well-worn member
Just be careful not to use your usb port, or power button because having been defined by b & s america as "wear and tear" parts, they specifically aren't covered by the north american warranty. Good luck.
Crafty/Crafty+ by Storz & Bickel
- Thread starter Roger D
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It's hard to say, i'm not very experienced with Crafty's but I don't think so. The unit is basically brand new, and i've been taking care with charging practices, etc. Now close to 4 hours, I think i'll time and check the warmup speed time to 180c.
Never back to back, and all bowls are full or close to it (haven't been using dome mod with crafty CU yet).
vapviking
Old & In the Way
If I may ask, how's it going with your Crafty return? Smoothly, we hope.
I'm sure your saw @Mr.Sifter 's story on Mighty thread. Purchased on Ebay and was able to get warranty service (Germany sent him a new one) without original invoicing, etc.
Mr. Me2
Well-Known Member
Thanks for asking. I had some nice email exchanges with S&B. Finally got it shipped out on Saturday, so they don't have it yet. Hopefully I'll get a replacement soon.
I explained I could not find my receipt and did not recall the retailer. They said no problem.
vapviking
Old & In the Way
A lot of returns reported, yet a lot of folks love their Crafty/Mighty. When I went for a Crafty they were only months on the market, with great reviews and not so much track record. Full retail then was $399 for Crafty. Loved it immediately. Sorry to send it in for warranty, but Pax was waiting on the bench (a back-up is a must). With second Crafty, hated to send in and really didn't like 50 bucks invoice for battery. Second one failed, hated to send it in, but got a new-in-box replacement. #3 crapped out and I upgraded to Mighty for 60 bucks. So, I'm now in for $508 US all together and I've got about 8-9 months' ride left on the 2yr warranty.
All this background is building up to say I think this Mighty thing is awesome, and now that I see some retailers are occasionally selling a Mighty for $340, I would do that and start the ride all over again. My use pattern apparently, ahem, over-works Crafty, so I probably would not get that one. Almost 7 months now on Mighty and function is great.
My experience is limited; so many I've not tried, and so many new ones coming along all the time, but the Mighty does indeed kick butt and, for me, has not been any trouble.
murf2010
Well-Known Member
If I had the same exp with the mighty that I potentially would have with the crafty I would probably own a couple craftys at this point! I really want portability though. The mighty I had was insanely awesome!
sanfranciscosadhu
Well-Known Member
Has anyone who is using the dosing capsules used them with hash, kief or concentrates?
Just curious...
Just curious...
Hotz
Well-Known Member
Good morning, I'm preparing to send my crafty, currently with 180 hours of use, overheating and with a broken case to guarantee the US.
Anyone know how much usually charge the battery saturated? even though the warranty seems they are charging ...
Anyone know if I asking for an upgrade to the might and paying the difference can avoid this extra battery cost?
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Anyone know how much usually charge the battery saturated? even though the warranty seems they are charging ...
Anyone know if I asking for an upgrade to the might and paying the difference can avoid this extra battery cost?
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So I got my magazine today with the 8 capsules. Are these meant to be one time use only? They seem very flimsy and hard to remove the cap without bending the crap out of the capsule. I thought these would be reusable but I can't see them lasting long. I guess I should have bought the 40pcs. Haven't tried them yet but will tonight.
ChooChooCharlie
Well-Known Member
Hold base, pry lid. Hold, don't squeeze.
Left forefinger curls around and cradles capsule.
Left thumb holds base of capsule from opposite side.
Right thumbnail prys lid straight up.
Right forefinger steadies lid during pry.
Think Leverage.
Left forefinger curls around and cradles capsule.
Left thumb holds base of capsule from opposite side.
Right thumbnail prys lid straight up.
Right forefinger steadies lid during pry.
Think Leverage.
cloudsosmoke
Well-Known Member
@ChooChooCharlie
ive just been trying your suggestion ..
if you do it precisely as said - the lid sort of opens like its got a hinge
as you say .. leverage
you live and learn
ive just been trying your suggestion ..
if you do it precisely as said - the lid sort of opens like its got a hinge
as you say .. leverage
you live and learn
Vapinmofo
Well-Known Member
I have both units.
they are both great but very different.
The crafty is like smoking a whole joint (a bit different with dosing capsules)
the FF2 is like having a bong hit or two.
The FF2 has GREAT effect and flavor but the ABV is a bit uneven and it requires stiring.
The crafty needs no stirring and tastes great for the first few hits.
They are both great.
they both use diffeerent techniques.
I prefer the crafty for on the go use. at the moment.
Vapinmofo
horst
horsed
capsules and holder arrived yesterday and today I threw some traditional morrocan hash in it. Since the hash is a very sticky and oily consistency I played it safe and put an old crafty heat chamber screen on the bottom of the capsule. made a thin chip from 0.10g and vaped forever on it at max temp.
Vaped and tastes exactly as without capsule but leaves the chamber shiny instead of messing it up.
For concentrates are smaller ss pads fitting the capsules available at s&b, also got them but I can't try them at the moment due to lack of concentrate.
With herb the caps are awesome, very nice to reload on the bike with one hand in seconds. Just need to order some fine screens for every capsule in bottom and top. Since my herbs are usually bone-dry and I like to vape at dust consistency I had a mouthful on the first use. Usually I place a liquid-pad ontop of the herb to prevent that so it catched me unprepared.
Crafty Vaper
Ain't easy being green
I use the capsules for 2 weeks now and I think they will last a long time! No cleaning until now, only fill-vape-empty and refill.
murf2010
Well-Known Member
It's not like a hit and quit vape like the ff2 is. It's a hybrid unit meaning it uses conduction and convection. The ff2 doesn't cook your herb unless you are engaging it. The crafty doesn't fair well for a one or two hits then turn it off kind of vape.
chillersnov8p
Well-Known Member
I know it's kind of a guess as to how much conduction vs convection is going on but I usually barely cover the bottom screen and use the liquid pad and get great clouds. Seems since the herb is not touching the walls it is mostly convection unless there is s heat transfer to the liquid pad.
Bad Ocelot
Well-Known Member
I've seen a couple posts recommending using isopropanol to clean the cooling unit, though I noticed in the instructions it specifies ethanol. I was planning on using iso, has anyone had any issues doing that?
h3rbalist
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too
Just push the cap into the basket upside down. (Lid first)
The lid will be tightly secured and stay in place when you lever the cap away. Pls see my post a couple pages back...
Also if you store used caps that way round you know which ones are spent.
Happy cappin'