The Toad from Morwood

[Hagbard]

Thanks. Using Google Image Search I was able to find the Xikar torch, the WoodPacker spoon, and the brush (possibly boar bristle?). Even Google had challenges with the two-tone box, but since that appears a few times, I'm guessing someone knows which one it is.

it's a stash jar/flower container. it is made by an artisan in a local museum that exhibits some houses and farming from the 15th to the 18th century. he makes wooden stuff with the same tools they used in these times. all by hand and all with lots of passion. perfect match for the toad and the vapman. he also made this little brush.

 

[fangorn]

I was going to suggest Google Lens!
Well done!

As for the box, it could be a custom order, but I think Hagbard likes to collect items from flea markets...
The easiest thing, at this stage of your research, would be to ask him! Isn't that right? @Hagbard

It's indeed a nice setup!!

As for the Toad... you'll need patience if you've just signed up to the list. I don't know the current wait time, but around 3 years is a likely estimate, plus or minus 1 year.

You can start by reading the Nomad thread from the beginning... that way you can dive into the Dan Morrison universe.
Enjoy!

 

[Hagbard]

and yes. exactly. i also love to add gear from flea markets that i think could/would match with my vaping stuff

edit: these three are all made by the old man in the museum

 

[Numerous_Nothing]

I was going to suggest Google Lens!
Well done!

As for the box, it could be a custom order, but I think Hagbard likes to collect items from flea markets...
The easiest thing, at this stage of your research, would be to ask him! Isn't that right? @Hagbard

It's indeed a nice setup!!

As for the Toad... you'll need patience if you've just signed up to the list. I don't know the current wait time, but around 3 years is a likely estimate, plus or minus 1 year.

You can start by reading the Nomad thread from the beginning... that way you can dive into the Dan Morrison universe.
Enjoy!

Dan told me about 1.5 years, plus a chance for a lottery purchase in the interim.

 

[cx714]

Dan told me about 1.5 years, plus a chance for a lottery purchase in the interim.

It’s well established that Dan lives in a pocket universe (commonly known as “rural Canada”) where time moves twice as fast as ours, making 1.5 years effectively three.

Scientists have theorized that this is due to a combination of solar radiation, the obliquity of the elliptic, and Canadian lager. A perfect storm, eh?

 

[Vehmic]

Anybody have trouble using their toad after not using it for a while? I thought my batteries were dead but after picking up a new batch and charger still cannot get my little Toad working again. Already cleaned all the metal surfaces with an eraser and kinda at a loss. I reckon it must be something with the button not connecting all the way but not entirely sure.

 

[fangorn]

Anybody have trouble using their toad after not using it for a while? I thought my batteries were dead but after picking up a new batch and charger still cannot get my little Toad working again. Already cleaned all the metal surfaces with an eraser and kinda at a loss. I reckon it must be something with the button not connecting all the way but not entirely sure.

Hi !

Dan found something much better than an eraser for removing patina.
You can search for "Beadsmith Shine Rite" online.
I've been using it for 3 years with great ease and success.

Generally, it solves my problem 9 times out of 10.

Regarding the button...
You can indeed take it apart to check... for dirt.

If you clean it, you'll need a little petroleum jelly to reinstall it the way Dan originally installed it.

Also, for cleaning, have you unscrewed the metal plate that makes contact with the bottom plate of the Toad?
If so, and you tightened it too much, or not enough, the contact could be poor. I don't have this problem much on my Toads, but rather on my Nomads (which are built differently in this respect)... but it's a clue...

And on a practical level... how long do you preheat? With what heating? Maybe you can add a second or two to see if you get better results...

That's a first step...
Don't hesitate to tell us how it goes!

Have a nice day!

 

[seriousTone]

It’s well established that Dan lives in a pocket universe (commonly known as “rural Canada”) where time moves twice as fast as ours, making 1.5 years effectively three.

Scientists have theorized that this is due to a combination of solar radiation, the obliquity of the elliptic, and Canadian lager. A perfect storm, eh?

One of the best posts I've ever seen in this site.