You thinking mostly just faster extraction? It would be kinda nice to finish the big bowl in one huge bong hit. While it does work in the big bongs it really feels like a waste but faster extraction could make it worthwhile.
Ya exactly not that the terp cheers doesn't extract well
I don’t even see how a bowl can possibly hit better than the two included. Literally. I have to stop back to back posting like an idiot. This thing just has my other devices sitting aside like bitches. And I can milk a Sneaky Pete’s Mega Globe for a good 45 seconds and my 14” by 11” recycler for 35 seconds both right before I barf. I can clear both chambers but the full size one is honestly a challenge when I pack it tight like a Dynavap. The native hits are like what the effery…smooth and massively huge. I can only compare it to back in like 2014 when I first switched from cigarettes to mods and sub tanks before curbing nicotine. Effortless like, Elev8R bong sized hits out of the Anvil natively. WTF. I look forward to blindly buying whatever else they develop and offer. Though the Herbie V2 will be here in a week. That uses balls. This could use balls for cooling natively. Through a bong it’s just ridiculous. I can’t post my face hitting a bong. And I’m too stupid to angle my camera. Let me wait for someone to come over. The milk looks like combustion it’s so GD relentless and thick. Honestly this thing can beat my ass in 1minute flat if heated at the base. I can’t say that about even my most expensive and or hardest hitting devices. Not to infer that this tops all devices or that a person could ever be so stupid as to only have one….half dozen….different vapes at least. Because you should. Personally, I think this is worth $200. If comparing to my Omni’s dollar wise, The Anvil is worth every penny. It’s definitely a must at least try…if not add to your collection at some point. Obviously being one of the first to buy and receive is…well, it’s dumb. The price will go down, additional stuff will be added etc. But for enthusiasts who can swing a couple hundred bucks on another vaporizer I honestly can say that this will add an element to any collection, regardless of what devices or setups you already have. Maybe not better than things like the Flowerpot or Herborizer. Those are literally dabbing flower. But taking an “Estratto” from the Anvil is definitely a whole new experience added to my already embarrassingly vast collection of vaporizer devices or what have you. Thumbs up from me. I hope it gets to distributors fast, including PH because I know that was lame AF. I don’t think anybody who buys an Anvil will be disappointed, regardless of when that is.
Yeah it does but in some ways not needed the same way. With the magnet you can remove a bowl and set it aside to cool and drop in and other loaded bowl to go again instantly. Any retained heat in the battery will just make next heat cycle quicker.
Thank you for the video, it was helpful in understanding how the airflow on the device works. Initially, as there were no instructions with respect to assembly/disassembly, I took it apart after receiving it to give all of the components an ISO soak. When inserting the airflow valve post, I just assumed I should go as far as the threading would allow, so to start, I had it in all the way:
HiThank you for the video, it was helpful in understanding how the airflow on the device works. Initially, as there were no instructions with respect to assembly/disassembly, I took it apart after receiving it to give all of the components an ISO soak. When inserting the airflow valve post, I just assumed I should go as far as the threading would allow, so to start, I had it in all the way:
After watching the video, I noticed that it was recommended to screw the post into body up until the 2nd set of o-rings:
No knock on the lack of documentation, I understand other issues are more pressing during a product launch, I just wanted to illustrate what my experience and thought process with assembly was.
Just to give some feedback, I assume mine is one of the models with the airflow issue because when configured like in the second pic, even with the valve pushed all the way down and airflow completely opened up, I found it almost unusable as the amount of draw resistance began to give me a headache from having to pull so hard.
Similarly, in the first pic, I'm finding the wide open setting the most comfortable for me to use. I'm not sure if the amount of adjustment is meant to be subtle, but I usability for me quickly tapers off with what I would consider "minor" adjustment.
Similarly, I'm discovering that my Blazer might be faulty and it should probably be pointed out to any potential customers that a minimum flame length or even a recommended torch might be helpful. I used the PB207 I had for the first half dozen or so sessions I had before switching over to a cheaper honest torch that produced a larger flame. I saw a better than 25% reduction in heat up time:
There's an o-ring and the seal is friction fit in a 14mm joint using that. I don't have a 10mm piece to check the mouthpiece section. @Vestratto, do you have any guidance with respect to the safety of soaking these in ISO? Also, will replacements eventually be made available for purchase? As a suggestion, perhaps a native 14mm fit on the heat shield portion without the o-ring, and a native 10mm fit on the mouthpiece (if it isn't already) for future revisions?
Welcome to FC.
Fits 14mm perfectly hands free. That’s not the case with 10mm. It doesn’t fit 10mm properly, just 14.
I didn’t even realize those were airports. I still can’t figure out how to open them. I’m good with using it through a huge recycler with no airports at all. I thought they LOOKED like “airports”. Cool.I've been using this a little more than I really ought to be, but so far I'm already sensing that the torch you use is going to play a not insignificant role in the success you have with this device. I've had two sessions with a Blazer PB207 Micro Torch. The sessions themselves were great. Good flavour, more clouds than my baby lungs could handle and pretty thorough extraction.
After posting my video to Reddit, it got a few complaints about the slow heat up time, which admittedly with the Micro-torch took a little longer than I would have hoped for. Now I fully acknowledge that I'm a novice and need to use the device more to get a better feel and develop better technique, but heat up times for the two sessions was about 60 and 70 seconds.
With that in mind, I used a kitchen torch that I normally use with my Supreme 3.5, only with the flame turned almost all the way down. It's this one specifically:
For my 3rd session, I had the airflow 3/4 closed whereas previously with the Micro Torch, it was completely open. With this new torch and airflow setting, heat up time was about 30 seconds but the entire session tasted like burnt popcorn from start to finish. Draw restriction was also too tight I found. I'm not sure if mine is one of those that had the air restriction issues, but I found it tough to draw on at that setting.
I think I went for the 4th session too quickly. The draw was way too tight for me so I opened it up completely again and used the same kitchen torch. Another 30 second heat up to click. The session started off fine, but ended in combustion. I think the 4th session was less than 20 minutes from the 3rd, so that may have played a factor.
I think this was referred to previously in some of the videos, but there does seem to be a optimal rate for ramping up the heat, sort of similar to how varying coil depths on induction heaters have different heating curves with Vapcaps. It seems to me that this guy is just too big as I had the flame turned almost as low as you can go.
Like the fellows have been using in the demo vids, I placed an order for a Blazer Firefox. At 4.5" tall, it falls in between the pocket torch and the 6" Sondiko kitchen torch. I probably should have done this from the get-go. As it stands, I'm going back to the Micro Torch until the Firefox arrives.
Edit: As a PSA, I think part of the reason I may have combusted earlier is because I misunderstood how this device worked. It turns out, it was the opposite of what I had thought.
If you want completely open air flow, this is the position you need to set the Anvil in:
And for the most restricted air flow setting this is what it should look like:
@Whiff has he even has vidz I tried it once with a half bowl medium heat was fine. I like milking my bong.
Hi there. John here.I received my Anvil this morning. First, I was impressed by this fast shipping (4 days), it's often the opposite when i'm waiting for a vape ...
I did'nt pay any additional taxes or vat, which frankly surprised me, badass!
Let's get down to business: The Anvil is very well built, it's really new and in perfect condition, all parts fit perfectly, the quality of manufacture is exemplary. The object is ergonomic and seems very solid.
I received the terp chamber, the 1/2 chamber and the helix beta chamber (at my request despite the fact that it's not the final version, this one has more restrictions).
After an usual cleaning with Iso, I had to watch the video of Vestratto to understand the assembly and the functioning of the airflow.
Face to face with a dyna :
I made 2 bowls with the terp chamb, the airflow half open and heating with a flame. It was good and enjoyable, first native and then with a J-hook. I was able to shoot 2-3 big hits for one heating cycle. I can already say that it's very easy to use!!
On the 2nd try, I did a second heat, not very useful.
Then I tried the 1/2 chamber with a double heater (2 lighters at the same time). I wanted to save heating time, failed, I combusted...
I did a cleaning again...
Then I made a bowl with the helix chamber, airflow full open....and there friends, it was milky and thick, very intense in the mouth and in the body, a big sensation.
The extraction was very homogeneous and of nice brown color.
I finished with the learning curve, the following bowls followed the same way...
There is still some adjustment work to do but I understood how it works and I saw where it could take me, which is very far...
I don't know yet if it's possible to block the airflow once you've found your routine or if you have to readjust it every time (which is easy with the visible mark).
At first glance, it's an unbreakable vape and will always work if you have a lighter on hand. I need a new one by the way...
Thank you John @Vestratto for your work and creation, and for your participation here to help us to understand and use the Anvil, so we can help you make it even better.... all this for the future generations (wow, stop, I'm roasted!).
Edit : a video to complete (+ light brown avb!) :
A lot obviously depends on the starting moisture content of the herb, intensity of torch etc. In Design I aimed for a herb temperature of 350-375 F at snap. The canister of the herb chamber at the threaded junction is hotter than that, and then again the CopperBlock is hotter still. If the herb is bone dry anticipate a temperature closer to 375-400. That is why I say to draw on the SNAP because the herb is at temperature.
I received my Anvil this morning. First, I was impressed by this fast shipping (4 days), it's often the opposite when i'm waiting for a vape ...
I did'nt pay any additional taxes or vat, which frankly surprised me, badass!
Let's get down to business: The Anvil is very well built, it's really new and in perfect condition, all parts fit perfectly, the quality of manufacture is exemplary. The object is ergonomic and seems very solid.
I received the terp chamber, the 1/2 chamber and the helix beta chamber (at my request despite the fact that it's not the final version, this one has more restrictions).
After an usual cleaning with Iso, I had to watch the video of Vestratto to understand the assembly and the functioning of the airflow.
Face to face with a dyna :
I made 2 bowls with the terp chamb, the airflow half open and heating with a flame. It was good and enjoyable, first native and then with a J-hook. I was able to shoot 2-3 big hits for one heating cycle. I can already say that it's very easy to use!!
On the 2nd try, I did a second heat, not very useful.
Then I tried the 1/2 chamber with a double heater (2 lighters at the same time). I wanted to save heating time, failed, I combusted...
I did a cleaning again...
Then I made a bowl with the helix chamber, airflow full open....and there friends, it was milky and thick, very intense in the mouth and in the body, a big sensation.
The extraction was very homogeneous and of nice brown color.
I finished with the learning curve, the following bowls followed the same way...
There is still some adjustment work to do but I understood how it works and I saw where it could take me, which is very far...
I don't know yet if it's possible to block the airflow once you've found your routine or if you have to readjust it every time (which is easy with the visible mark).
At first glance, it's an unbreakable vape and will always work if you have a lighter on hand. I need a new one by the way...
Thank you John @Vestratto for your work and creation, and for your participation here to help us to understand and use the Anvil, so we can help you make it even better.... all this for the future generations (wow, stop, I'm roasted
I second that
