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The iHeat and Witcher were a great combination - a bit more narrow, shorter (without iHeat attached). I wouldn't put this bad boy in my front pocket, but cargo pants work. It does fit in a front shirt pocket as well, but just about. Lot goes into making that look so pretty. I discovered sanding...

We blew right past the prototypes. Only Alan and I got one. That doesn't mean I won't use your feedback to build better Elites. You're just gonna get a really polished unit, like the one below. I got the process pretty much down, went like clockwork. It's all about breaking it down to many...

gOOd afternoon my loyal Elitists. Batch one of 2019 is happening fast. It'll include half Classic / half Elite. I just applied beeswax to another 14 units, and damn do they look sweet. The cross grained bottom cap is a winner idea, and works well in Cherry, Walnut, and Maple. I'll assemble...

Gonna be a good day in the shop today. Been loading a bit closer, setting the screen about 1/8 inch from the tip. Whether the tip is recessed, or not, @Alan 's screens are firm enough to hold their shape, and stay put. I was experimenting (still loving surfing watts) with getting the load closer...

I love you guys putting your own spin on Lil' Bud. The simple design is a powerhouse that lends itself to a lot of customization. Very cool. I am really not used to having an LB inventory. You can sneak into the February Classic batch for $140 bare bones (add $10 priority shipping / add $20 two...

Production is in full swing. Here's a peek at five pre-assembled Elites from batch one in pre-assembly. Next step, more finishing, then beeswax. Then I take apart, assemble cover plate with board / screen / buttons and prepare for, dare I say it, final assembly.

Can't wait until you can post your Elite right next to your Classic! I have a couple of appts this morning, and then my calendar is wide open. I'm going to split my time between Elite and Classic building. Right now, I'm bringing about half dozen (maybe more) Elites to pre-assembly (cover plate...

@HerbieVonVapster great info. Stressful couple of days (not Vapwood related). Today, when I got home, I immediately reached for my Elite. Watt surfing from 27.5 (my default start) to 31, my stress levels are already dropping. The last thing I need right now is any struggle to get medicated. A...

And many future collaborations there will be. So before diving into my shiny new buttons, I need to completely nail down the process of pre and final assembly as it relates to the cover plate. Turns out, it's a seven step process. Board assembly (wires soldered, screen attached) Cover plate...

My personal circumstances has always allowed me to vape pretty much at will at home, but I never realized how important comfort, practicality and discretion were until I started playing around with a wide variety of what I'll call awkward vapes. I'm a one handed, want to be doing other stuff...

I finally love building this unit. What was once a frustration is now a creative outlet. The Elite calls for much more tight tolerance work. I even thought I'd need a CNC machine, but the x / y axis drill press vice, 3 dedicated routers and jigs, as well as a simple table saw sled, has allowed...

The Elite is unparalleled in its practicality. Complex in design, yet simple in execution, the *modulation* of the Elite, or separating the unit into modular parts that can be assembled, was the only way I could handle this very complex project. The big question then became, "How would the board...

To give you an idea of the versatility of the Elite. Woke up this AM, finally got settled down on the computer, and reached for my new best friend. I hadn't dumped the bowl last night, kinda fell asleep on the couch mid session. I took a peek at what was in there, saw some green and lazily just...

Here it is, the first Elite video. I had no outline or script, just wanted to do a session on camera and explain some stuff. Lots more to explain and talk about in future videos / pics, but at least you get a peek. I continue to hit on that same load at 28.5 watts for 5 more hits, and then 30...

I've fallen in love with simple wattage control. My favorite wattage is 27.5, which allows me to literally milk a bowl. What I'm amazed at is how cool and smooth, yet thick and tasty, each hit is. Like I've said before, with just pure watts control, you have to pay attention to the hit, but at...

Making some real progress on February's batch, just about ready for final assembly. My process has gotten quite streamlined with very little wasted effort. I'm happy to be bringing this batch to completion on time, even in the midst of developing the Elite (done and done). So whether you're a...

Always something to buy. Just about every day I order something. I needed magnets, and while both size magnets work equally well (1/4 x 1/8 on both, 3/16 x 3/16 & 3/16 x 1/8), the smaller diameter is much nicer to work with. For whatever reason, a 3/16 drill bit makes a nice tight hole while a...

I feel the most important thing I can do is to live up to that verbal conceptualization, as a true reward to you loyal pioneers. What you'll be rewarded with is the unparalleled taste, control, and performance that's never existed in an all wood hand held portable. Both heavy *recreational*, as...

I realize that @Alan and I have the only units, but that's gotta change ASAP. Let's just say there are rave reviews all around. No mystery why it came together so fast, and worked out so well - the vape guru's brain child, tweaked to the highest level possible. We blew past the prototype phase...

Good morning Lil' Buddies. I'm happy to say the Classic is still selling like hot cakes. Walnut and Cherry remain the most popular units, and I have plenty. While waiting for my Elite parts and coil material, I've made real headway on this current batch. I'm going to do my best to get these...