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Did lots of searching on ebay, and wound up spending a small fortune on some walnut and cherry. I had my eye on some *multi colored* walnut, kind of black and blond, but pricing was off the chart. In the end I settled on some highly figured walnut, and some really classic cherry. I have plenty...

I'm still not sure where batch one ends and batch two begins, and the two may overlap. Let me explain. I have about 20 orders for Walnut / Cherry / Blends / Maple. I'm waiting on some materials (buttons / wood stock, coil stock) for the Blends and Wire Boxes. Flipping the grain of the w/b...

Elite Batch One - Lots left to do!

Another stellar day in the shop. I've got 8 Elite bodies (walnut and curly maple) with another 8 (cherry) being formed. Right now I'm making quick work of the battery compartment mortise. Next it's drilling and wire box cutting, before you know it, we'll be prepping the first batch of Elites for...

Maple Mayhem, All maple units on sale at $140 Bare Bones with free first class shipping. Add $30 for tube with glass insert. I have Maple / Cherry and Maple / PH. This maple was recycled from New York Public School *blocks*, rock hard, very stable, glass like finish.

The Wire Cap looks just like a switch box from the exterior. It's the internals that are different, allowing easy access to all wiring before final assembly. It looks pretty much like the Classic s/b, but a bit larger (about 40 x 40 mm). I just roughed out some Walnut, Curly Maple (very nice...

Good morning fellow Elitists... Yesterday was a really successful day - R&D wise. We learned much about the DNA 75c. 1. It's way more durable that I thought. I can solder at a relatively high temp, several times on the same board, with no ill effect. 2. The finicky screen, which can be swapped...

Tube Cleaning My advice is to take a blow dryer and heat it. If it's a tight fit, it can get pretty stuck. I might come apart after a session, just be gentle. The inside of the wood should be pretty clean. You can scrape out the tip with a small pocket knife blade - gently. You can help prevent...

The White Screen Okay, this was the first challenge that needed to be addressed. A little research revealed that the white screen is a common issue, and it's pretty much always about the screen not being installed correctly. The screen ZIF connector is the culprit, which is basically a ribbon...

It's time to customize...

What I think is happening with battery efficiency is I can take batts down to 350 and still feel like it's a new battery. This gives me a couple more sessions. There is also an improvement with weed efficiency, and the need to stir is reduced. Don't get me wrong, one last stir can milk a load...

Just on ebay, having a hard time finding nice walnut and cherry, but I finally found what I need. Not cheap. Coupon code: MOREWOOD saves you 10 percent across the board site wide / 24 hours only.

Hey All, Not every day in the Vapwood shop is super productive. Yesterday was one of those days. The Elite may have to grow a bit, in height, to accommodate the cover plate. I may be able to shrink the mortise that houses the board by a mm or 2 (that's all I need is a couple of mm's). The lack...

Did someone say Deal of the Day? These are exquisite units, very *cherry* in fact. Function is stellar. Materials used vary, but this batch is an example of the Classic / Blend at the height of craftsmanship. SHIPS FREE THURSDAY / FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK: $150 BARE BONES add TUBE: $25 GLASS...

Good morning. I know there is lots of interest different woods. To keep my sanity, I need to work with stable woods that I'm familiar with - cherry, maple, walnut for the time being. Exotics are awesome, but usually difficult to work with in small parts. I'm building an Ambrosia Maple Classic...

What a pleasure to wake up to, works like a charm on a variety of settings. Currently testing: SS316, resistance 33, temp 550F, 33 watts, preheat 75 watts, hit limit 20 sec, literally milking every last drop.

Not to neglect my Classic Buds, while the last couple of days have been about testing the Elite, it's also been about building the Classic. I have a small batch of Cherry, Ambrosia, Walnut working. They are looking really cool, and I'm realizing the Classic happens quick. I made a couple of...

This is truly more than I expected. In the end, there are probably 100 ways to set up an Elite. Watts Temp (temp protection can be disabled as an option) Coil Material Pre Heat (and temp of pre heat) Resistance Length of hit Punch Replay Different combos work. Right now I'm on 33 watts, 550 F...

I am having a freaking blast testing out the Elite. I'm literally blown away by the software and what it can do. Like I said, lots of options, choices, and I'm trying to narrow things down. The dynamic feedback of watching your current hit happen on a graph is something I wasn't expecting. It...

Spent the day refining the cover plate, as the rest of the unit will be basic woodworking. The cover plate will really determine function and longevity, as well as the final touch on appearance. The build process, once I get it down, might be a bit simpler than the Classic was at first (now it's...