Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
I don't think that is damage I think it just has to do with the wood when it is cut and finished as I've seen it in various pieces
Discontinued RBT Splinter (All Versions)
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I don't think that is damage I think it just has to do with the wood when it is cut and finished as I've seen it in various pieces
TiSteamo
VAPEnsiero... sull'ali dorate...
but it wasn't there before, I'm sure of it... it appeared later!
vapviking
Old & In the Way
Keep in mind, a piece of wood is not just a homogenous blob like plastic, it is very possible that there was a small pocket of "pitch" or some form of naturally present resin that, when it got hot enough, bubbled slightly.
Try not to worry about it. It is character, personality; a beauty mark?
Try not to worry about it. It is character, personality; a beauty mark?
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Madri-Gal
Child Of The Revolution
Thanks @Grass Yes .As others have said, your Splinter could need a repair or it could be the mod. My RX Gen3 Dual (running tubo) works fine with both my Splinter V2 and my ZV1. However I pretty much just use them with a DNA mod that I just like a bit better.
I have also used both of them with this:
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Mine is running AF, but I know that @GoldenBud like it with tubo as well.
Hope you can get it back into service!
I was organizing, and I found a backup Splinter, so I'm running again. The Wismec is fine, so it was the Splinter. The backup is beautiful, and I didn't have to replace my mod. It didn't seem like it would be the mod, when it worked so well before, but it seemed like a possibility.
@GoldenBud, thank you for your offer of assistance. That was generous of you, and I appreciate it greatly. I lost my grandson recently, and have been scattered in my bereavement. Apologies for not responding sooner.
Thank you, @Shit Snacks . I wouldn't have asked, but when I started the thread over I saw you recommended what I have in Post #2. Thought you might have a go to update, but your original suggestion still works.
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Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Honestly mine is a little buggy with its arctic fox p80 setup so I'm probably going to switch it over to something else next time
GoldenBud
Well-Known Member
stay strong @Madri-Gal ! we love you 
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TiSteamo
VAPEnsiero... sull'ali dorate...
I have owned the splinter for about 4 years and have always kept it impeccably, nourishing the body with wax every now and then...
I agree with you, wood is destined to wear out, I was just wondering what the grain you see in the image was and what it was due to, because it wasn't there before.
vapviking
Old & In the Way
I thought you were referring to a small raised bump near the center of the body, like a 'grain' of rice size.
Not sure what you mean by 'little grain'.
The small dark area near the bottom looks like the grain grew around something, maybe the base of a twig that didn't develop, or a small piece of foreign matter thst the tree grew around and encased?
Not sure what you mean by 'little grain'.
The small dark area near the bottom looks like the grain grew around something, maybe the base of a twig that didn't develop, or a small piece of foreign matter thst the tree grew around and encased?
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
Does a Splinter Z have a small rattle in it? The one I just bought apparently rode across the Atlantic in somebody's bag, then got into the USPS. It seems to work normally, it's my first one, but it has this little unfortunate rattle.
Rattle is normal! Mica was in loose although some worse than others take what you get
Madri-Gal
Child Of The Revolution
Thank you, @GoldenBud . Your kindness means so much.stay strong @Madri-Gal ! we love you
It was driving me crazy that I couldn't find that information. Alyson had been such a sweetheart to make sure I had the name, I hated to bother her about it. The Splinter had quit working a few years ago, back when Alyson was doing repairs, and I'd sent it to her. It worked fine for her, so she sent it back. It then worked for me, until I put it away and brought it out again.
Anyway, Alyson is doing well, and through her, and another person we both know, I connected with someone who currently fixes Splinters. They sent an invoice and address of where to send it, and asked how I broke the glass. That stopped everything. They never heard of a heater quitting. Glass repair is apparently the usual problem.
That brought it to the Wismec, which they said was fine. Sometimes the connection needs help, and they suggested a $3.49 heat sink from Humboldt Vape Tech. It's always nice to have an excuse to shop Humboldt Vape Tech, and the conversation with this person I'd been introduced to was absolutely charming. It reminded me very much of FC back in the day.
In the end, I ordered the heat sink, then got some tweezers and pulled the pin up in the center just a bit. Now the Wismec and Splinter are reconnected and both working.
Such a bother over a lose connection, but I connected with a few old friends, met a new one, found glass stems I forgot, found a backup Splinter, was reassured my Wismec was fine, and now know where to send the Splinter if the glass breaks.
The spirit of Ryan seems to be behind this one. The Splinter itself is a connector.
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TiSteamo
VAPEnsiero... sull'ali dorate...
Hi, i was referring to this:
vapviking
Old & In the Way
Yes, that little bump is what I was talking about in my first reply to you.Hi, i was referring to this:
Petetbay
Well-Known Member
I’m no expert, possibly resin or sap contained in wood expanding to the surface caused by repeated heating, usually the dried wood is resin free, but if it isn’t showing on the surface it may have been hidden and selected unknowingly, I don’t think it’s going to be a problem, just cosmetic.Hi, i was referring to this:
Shit Snacks
Milaana. Lana. LANA. LANAAAA! (TM2/TP80/BAK/FW9)
That is the mark I was responding about too
Trackrat
Well-Known Member
I call them birthmarks
canadianvapelife
Well-Known Member
Just got a wismec reuleaux with arctic fox on it and instead of searching through the thread I figured I'd just ask, what are the best tcr settings for a z? I really only use mine in wattage
FearAndLawyering
Well-Known Member
for Z I like to use -
TCR160, 380F, 55W, lock resistance to cold
TCR160, 380F, 55W, lock resistance to cold
canadianvapelife
Well-Known Member
Thanks! I'll give that a try
rvarick
Well-Known Member
Thanks for these - these settings breathed some new life into my Z!
Similarly, what are you (or other folks) using for Splinter V2 settings these days (i.e. for TCR and wattage, on AF)?
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FearAndLawyering
Well-Known Member
I haven't used a regular splinter nearly as much, so I don't know how optimal these settings are but this is what I've got set in the profiles - 42W, TCR125, 360F
the Z is just way way better unless you really value portability
BuGDaSNuff
New Member
Hello
Can someone tell me how to lock the coil of the red panda firmware plzzzz
Thanxxx
Can someone tell me how to lock the coil of the red panda firmware plzzzz
Thanxxx
EarthworldTim
Well-Known Member
I recently acquired a splinter v2 from a very generous ent on the exchange, great price and included a vigreux stem. I found this old post and used the TC settings on a P80, I like it.
CanikUser19
Trenchtown Rock
Trying to set up a DNA mod as a dedicated Splinter Z mod. Tried some old links I found but none seem to be compatible with the newest version of Escribe I'm using. Any current links for DNA setup?