Discontinued The Timber Elite by Vapwood

[YaMon]

sinus infection

I've had these issues since my teens including sinus surgery. That said a member here (apologies, I do not recall whom) recommended I add Alkalol to my nasal rinse, NeilMed. That's made a significant and measurable decrease in my allergy related sinus issues. Regardless, I hope you feel better soon and the Timber's keep coming!

 

[Bravesst]

Healing, got about 3 hours of work done today. Who knew a sinus infection could cause a severe toothache, in addition to sinus pain? Ironically, I just had a dental bone graft and tooth pulled on the opposite side, and thank God I was mostly recovered from that. Today was the first day I can say, it didn't hurt to work.

My buttons and tubes are enroute. Today I formed five LB coils (leads are different, same coil), which I realized I needed for this batch. Final assemblies will begin Friday.

I also worked a little bit on the heat dispersion disc, and think I've come up with something that may just work. I'll build an extra unit this batch and give it a go. Simple, yet functional - hopefully.

 

[nonbeliever]

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Vapwood fans and friends (even y’all North of the Border . Mike, It’s good to hear you are feeling better.

Cheers to you all. Hark.. I hear my Timber calling

 

[funkyhomer]

Happy thanksgiving Mike! Very interested to learn more about the heat dispersion disk!!

 

[Bravesst]

Hello Boys and Girls,
Assembly continues. This time around, I've added an additional step to the assembly process - a final coil tweak before completion. I'm also testing one very small tweak that may find its way into every unit. That's what Vapwood has always been about, adjusting, improving *on the fly*, applying any new changes possible to every vape possible.

I took a step back on Black Friday, not trying to push units, but rather see what it is everybody else is doing, asking for. As an on demand convection vape manufacturer / seller, I now realize I'm very much in the minority, especially as a portable.

Timber offers a regulated, on demand, all in one experience. It is easy to use, efficient, hits like a train, while being a hand made work of art. I wish I could sell for less, but it takes quite a while to craft each one. Right now, I am concentrating on quality over quantity, and will continue to do so.

With that said, the current batch was delayed, and that's what happens with hand made stuff. I am finishing up the batch this week for shipping next.

 

[beyond6strings]

Hello Boys and Girls,
Assembly continues. This time around, I've added an additional step to the assembly process - a final coil tweak before completion. I'm also testing one very small tweak that may find its way into every unit. That's what Vapwood has always been about, adjusting, improving *on the fly*, applying any new changes possible to every vape possible.

I took a step back on Black Friday, not trying to push units, but rather see what it is everybody else is doing, asking for. As an on demand convection vape manufacturer / seller, I now realize I'm very much in the minority, especially as a portable.

Timber offers a regulated, on demand, all in one experience. It is easy to use, efficient, hits like a train, while being a hand made work of art. I wish I could sell for less, but it takes quite a while to craft each one. Right now, I am concentrating on quality over quantity, and will continue to do so.

With that said, the current batch was delayed, and that's what happens with hand made stuff. I am finishing up the batch this week for shipping next.

Hey Mike-you are a custom builder, and quality is what it's all about when folks like us buy from folks like you. Quality. That's it. In fact, some of us like that these are in limited supply. That makes each vape more special, more valuable. And the cost should reflect that.

The guy that builds my guitars only builds about 6 instruments a year. About the same amount of guitars Taylor, Gibson or some of the others make before they take their first coffee break on a Monday.

Personally I'd rather wait a few weeks or a few months longer to get something special, from someone special.

Cheers brother. Happy vaping and happy assembling.

 

[Bravesst]

Hey Mike-you are a custom builder, and quality is what it's all about when folks like us buy from folks like you. Quality. That's it. In fact, some of us like that these are in limited supply. That makes each vape more special, more valuable. And the cost should reflect that.

The guy that builds my guitars only builds about 6 instruments a year. About the same amount of guitars Taylor, Gibson or some of the others make before they take their first coffee break on a Monday.

Personally I'd rather wait a few weeks or a few months longer to get something special, from someone special.

Cheers brother. Happy vaping and happy assembling.

Could not have said it better myself, but much better coming from a loyal customer. If I keep my head clear (no pressure), the work improves as well.

With that said, I've got six Timbers assembled and waiting on software. Right now I'm headed over to the escribe program to make some adjustments. Gonna be a nice batch.

 

[Bravesst]

Timber testing in full swing. The software has been streamlined and if I could streamline more I would. Keep it simple, best motto. I have to run all units through a TCR test, then a final buffing. On schedule for next week.

I'm noticing the consistency of this batch, is what stands out most. The Timber design has fallen into place. The changes aren't really worthy of a version 2, but internally and externally, it's tightened up quite a bit.

Some new software stuff, simpler screens, and two coil selections (watts and Timber). There are 8 profiles on the board, but we don't swap out coils, so all you need are two that are preprogrammed). The remaining six blank profiles are open for you to do whatever you want with (or nothing). I recommend not changing the resistance (cold ohms), unless you get consistent readings when ice cold. Remember, you're not changing your coil. There may be some changes over time, but overall, this isn't something to change often. As a potential customer watching this product, now would be the time to purchase - Timber is on top of his game.
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• Watts (power)
• Temp
• Preheat

... are what you have to work with, and all that's needed to convect nicely. I set the TCR (temp coefficient of resistance) here when testing the unit, kind of a final tweak to physically calibrate the 400 F selection in Temp mode.

All in all these changes should make a pretty simple vape even simpler to use right outta the box.

 

[beyond6strings]

All in all these changes should make a pretty simple vape even simpler to use right outta the box.

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm not afraid of tech, I like it a lot and use it frequently, but I like the idea of set it and forget as much as possible too. From everything I've gathered from reviews like Pete's and others here on the forum is that the Timber Elite works perfectly fine right outta the box with the settings you provide.

But if you want to get in and really customize your set up you can do that too. It's cool to know that it'll work right out of the box, but if I want tweak it more to my individual taste I can.

Kudos.

 

[Bravesst]

Simple, functional, loving the software changes, almost there, just some final sanding / buffing before packing up...

 

[beyond6strings]

I've been trying to contain my excitement as one of mine is in this batch. I'd been doing pretty good until I saw this picture. Luckily I have a busy week, and I'll be able to stay relatively even-keeled.

Of course all bets are off once I get shipping notice.

Damn, I really dig the combination of rustic and modern in the Timber Elite. Well done Mike.

 

[JayNLilBud]

I've been trying to contain my excitement as one of mine is in this batch. I'd been doing pretty good until I saw this picture. Luckily I have a busy week, and I'll be able to stay relatively even-keeled.

Of course all bets are off once I get shipping notice.

Damn, I really dig the combination of rustic and modern in the Timber Elite. Well done Mike.

I can relate to you. With my exitement thru the walls. And @Bravesst giving us some woodporn . Any chance you can post a pic of the LB classic that you will ship this week, just so i can droul on it Please

 

[Bravesst]

Yes, I'll take a couple more pics of both LB and Timber after final buffing on Wednesday. The Timbers and LB's went together like *butta*. Both designs have come into their own, and I enjoy building each one equally, having their own nuances and challenges so as to get things just right.

Once this batch, and my *pot luck* LB's are assembled and shipped out, I'm going to work on 2020 inventory, possibly applying a *minor* upgrade or two, if they workout. Nothing major will change on either unit. After assembling a dozen or so units, I realize this design is too tweaked to not build the shit out of it for a bit. Function will improve with sheer consistency.

 

[JayNLilBud]

Does someone here tried the LB with the Mighty dosing capsule?
Did you try concentrate with wax pad inside dosing capsule?
Which cooling stem do you prefer?
Whats your favorite way to pack the bowl?

 

[Bradymyers2]

If anyone would like to sell any extra glass liners for the timber tubes please let me know! I believe Alan is not available atm and the vape works considerably differently without the glass liners in the roasting tubes.

 

[el sargantano]

If anyone would like to sell any extra glass liners for the timber tubes please let me know! I believe Alan is not available atm and the vape works considerably differently without the glass liners in the roasting tubes.

You can try with glass straws to insert into the wooden mouhpieces.
Dremmel diamond file, gentle polish and big flame torch to finish it.
If they end becoming loose, just rolling a lil' iece of paper (i.e. a post-it) will achieve the perfect snug fit.
Keep in mind that you're narrowing your airpath, so the suction physics change
And the old one-hitters work too, but they have and extra fumbling spot, so the draw resistance increases even more.

 

[Bravesst]

I'm going to try and get a supply of glass inserts from @Alan as well. FYI, they are much easier to insert in a brand new (unused) wood tube. I can't cut glass, or I'd have a supply. In the future, I may possibly go to standard of glass insert. It's all about trying to keep costs down. It's also possible we'll be going to a narrower ID on wood tubes.

I am buffing and packing up today. I hope to make it to the post office on Friday (working in the city all day tomorrow). I've got about 10 units (Timbers and LB's) all told. It's been a roller coaster month as far as health, but my dental issues are all under control, and I'm ready to rock in the new year.

Always working on ideas, changes, I have a couple right now. Not every ideas is a winner, sometimes never even making it to the drawing table, but every once in awhile, I get a good one. Relocating the oven to the top of the Timber was a winning idea. Current battery and board placement are ideal. At this point, I believe we have the best possible *non fire triangle* for what we are trying to accomplish - a controlled rush of hot air over a floating load.

But one thing I think we can play with is the roasting tube itself. Wood, glass, glass lined, and on and on... Who knows, maybe even a change to the 19/22 connection. 2020 will be a good year for tweaks.

 

[Bravesst]

A sampling of this gorgeous batch...

 

[beyond6strings]

@Bravesst stunning. I cannot wait.

 

[Facticity]

@Bravesst stunning. I cannot wait.

Same here. Shipping out today?

 

[Bravesst]

I reposted this from the LB thread.

I'll be at the post office at 9 AM. I have to hold up one order for some batts, but the rest will fly the coupe. I can now start to assemble my pot luck buds, of which there are only a couple left for sale. Then, it's on to the 2020 prep, as I plan to pre-assemble (do all the woodwork) a decent stock of walnut, cherry, and maple Lil' Buds and Timbers. The only thing I'm really working on (conceptually at least) is playing around with roasting tube concepts. The Timber / LB heater & electronics is so pure, so simple, the only thing that can be adjusted now is how we actually present the herb to the coil. For fun, and function, I'll be trying some stuff out. I have one very cool, very simple idea that may open LB (and Timber) up to very many options. Of course, you can thank @Alan for the original *nudge* in this direction, but I'm excited to attempt to build a 14 mm LB and Timber prototype.

 

[elykpeace]

@Bravesst 14mm sounds awesome! Digging my timber elite tall boy still. That my herbalizer and a NOVA are all I own right now. My last few years in vaping have brought me to this circle of vapes(around 40 or so in all including "mighty") and I'm really happy. Vas is non existent at the end of 2019 and I'm thinking 2020 will be much easier on my wallet!

 

[Bravesst]

VAS affects us all, including me, which is a good thing for Vapwood customers.

 

[sickmanfraud]

I reposted this from the LB thread.

I'll be at the post office at 9 AM. I have to hold up one order for some batts, but the rest will fly the coupe. I can now start to assemble my pot luck buds, of which there are only a couple left for sale. Then, it's on to the 2020 prep, as I plan to pre-assemble (do all the woodwork) a decent stock of walnut, cherry, and maple Lil' Buds and Timbers. The only thing I'm really working on (conceptually at least) is playing around with roasting tube concepts. The Timber / LB heater & electronics is so pure, so simple, the only thing that can be adjusted now is how we actually present the herb to the coil. For fun, and function, I'll be trying some stuff out. I have one very cool, very simple idea that may open LB (and Timber) up to very many options. Of course, you can thank @Alan for the original *nudge* in this direction, but I'm excited to attempt to build a 14 mm LB and Timber prototype.

If you make a 14mm Lil Bud and/or Timber I suggest that you make them able to use the Solo/Air stems so many of us have already. A 14 mm wood vape that took stems shaped to fit a GONG end was the now discontinued Mistvape touch and MVT 2.

 

[Bravesst]

If you make a 14mm Lil Bud and/or Timber I suggest that you make them able to use the Solo/Air stems so many of us have already.

drill bits ordered, let the research begin...