Cheap High Quality Bubbler
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bizwaxzion
Enigmatic Cannabist
I have the 18F jointed rattle can also which is quite a different experience. The swiss pillar is smooth and high diffision while the rattle can has more chug and very little diffision. I guess I can recommend both.
pxl_jockey
Just a dude
Fuck, rattle cans are noisy.I do like the look of the 18mm joint, but the flat mouthpiece is a worry(I haven't tried that style, maybe it is time I did) Maybe I need both....
GAS
You think dude has put enough water in those?! Must’ve been thirsty...
I mean that first one, the male joint, is ridiculous. WTF?!
The rattle-can definitely earns its name! Even with twice the water necessary.
nosmoking
Just so Dab HAppy!
That is how it is supposed to be. You won't get the full rattle effect if you do not fill these pieces to the neck. I have the 2nd one with the 18F and can attest to its greatness. I would like to get a heady version one day.
pxl_jockey
Just a dude
Thanks @nosmoking I had no idea that was the proper water level. That’s nuts but I’ve heard so many attest to the flavourful hits they provide so I do not doubt what you say. Thanks for the knowledge! 
Roth
Pining for the Mountains
Thanks @nosmoking I had no idea that was the proper water level. That’s nuts but I’ve heard so many attest to the flavourful hits they provide so I do not doubt what you say. Thanks for the knowledge!
They still retain the high level of flavor due to the lack of diffusion. You can see that the vapor never hits a perc, so it's never split up into tons of tiny bubbles. Large air pockets of vapor travel through the water column so it's hydrated and easy on the throat, while still keeping that flavor.
Ehh, might need to just go ahead and place my order for one!
just_the_flu
they say im crazy but i have a good time
... from my expierence, the FC-710 is better than the 'rattle can'... i got my FC-710 from Steven and rattlecan from sunshine store (looked same as pic above with 18mm female joint)... my rattle can did not function as it should have- pretty sure there was no hole where the ball sits (the 'valve')...
... i ended up getting two fc-710's from steven because it worked much better than the one from sunshine store...
... i ended up getting two fc-710's from steven because it worked much better than the one from sunshine store...
Roth
Pining for the Mountains
... from my expierence, the FC-710 is better than the 'rattle can'... i got my FC-710 from Steven and rattlecan from sunshine store (looked same as pic above with 18mm female joint)... my rattle can did not function as it should have- pretty sure there was no hole where the ball sits (the 'valve')...
... i ended up getting two fc-710's from steven because it worked much better than the one from sunshine store...
Interesting. I didn't find the FC-Rattlecan on the Sunshine Store site. Not sure if they don't have it anymore, or I just didn't look hard enough.
There's just no way I'm going to force myself to deal with a male joint on my rig, so it automatically rules out the FC-710. I've heard lots of good things about Stephen's quality with the Rattlecan, and my knock off Mobius pieces I've ordered from him have actually been better quality than I expected to get.
just_the_flu
they say im crazy but i have a good time
...i got the rattlecan from sunshine store in feb of 2016, i just looked at my history to make sure i wasn't making it up LOL!
pxl_jockey
Just a dude
All the glass blowers and buyers decided that in 2018, male joints were to no longer be deemed desirable to produce or as possession. @Hogni My dear sir, are you not registered with the Global Glass Congress? Didn’t you see the annual newsletter? They’re to be held in contempt until such time they experience a comeback and it’s determined that there’s money to be made. 
I joke but honestly saw a few IG artists post to this effect last spring: No Male Joints in 2018!
ALSO: so many great members here sharing experiences and insights here through the years, this thread is one of my faves. What a resource and document of the evolution of Cheap Reasonable Quality Glass!
@Roth & @just_the_flu you guys are everywhere around here, helping others and contributing to the vibe. Bonus Karma Points awarded!
I joke but honestly saw a few IG artists post to this effect last spring: No Male Joints in 2018!
ALSO: so many great members here sharing experiences and insights here through the years, this thread is one of my faves. What a resource and document of the evolution of Cheap Reasonable Quality Glass!
@Roth & @just_the_flu you guys are everywhere around here, helping others and contributing to the vibe. Bonus Karma Points awarded!
wildything
Well-Known Member
I have the FC-710 and use an adapter to make it female and add a drop down from thickassglass to lower the joint and get it further from my face. I do not have the newer rattle can from steven but I believe the perc functions the same as the FC-710 since they are both sold by Steven. Members here communicated with multiple sellers to ask for a rattle can but I'm not sure if anyone other than Steven was able to make the perc correctly due to the complexity of getting the ball in the bottom. I'm very happy with mine but did want to upgrade to the newer rattle can version but I can't justify it since the FC-710 is a great flavor saver!
pxl_jockey
Just a dude
@LesPlenty at one time not long ago IIRC our resident glass master @mrbonsai420 recommended both FC-710 and rattle can as great in flavour department and solid choices for those shopping dagate. That dude has so much glass and experience, that statement was enough endorsement for me. Such cool thing for him to say, most people with $$$$$ in artisan heady glass would never say a kind word about China glass. Humble. Class. Maybe because he collects out of love/appreciation and not to impress, out of ego?
When using SS or Ti nails, I thought that was one of the reasons to use adapters/drop downs? I’ve seen the M/M glass adapter recommended as great if you own female nails and protects the rig’s joint, this was from well experienced guys who only dab. Idk? Hopefully somebody smart pipes up!
When using SS or Ti nails, I thought that was one of the reasons to use adapters/drop downs? I’ve seen the M/M glass adapter recommended as great if you own female nails and protects the rig’s joint, this was from well experienced guys who only dab. Idk? Hopefully somebody smart pipes up!
Roth
Pining for the Mountains
I guess you could also ask the question, why would you want a male joint at this point in time?
It's a hold over from the early days of dabbing, when people would heat up Ti "nails". They had a use/benefit back then, but that style of dabbing has quickly (and rightly) fallen out of favor.
I could be wrong on this next point, as I've never personally owned a male jointed rig, so have never had to clean one up. But to me, it looks like a male jointed rig would be messier than a female jointed rig.
It looks like reclaim would start to eventually build up on the lip of the male joint on the rig. Whereas with a female jointed rig, the reclaim would be inside the piece itself. More likely to catch dust, other debris when outside the rig itself.
I did a quick and dirty paint drawing to illustrate. Red is vapor path, and the green is reclaim buildup.
Add in the fact that I don't want to have different adapters/drop downs for all my different glass, and the decision is easy for me.
Is anything these days, besides old style nails, really made with a female joint to fit into a male jointed rig?
Take a rip on the Flowerpot for me, I won't be back home to hit mine for a few weeks!
PS: No male joints in 2018!!! j/k People enjoy what they enjoy, but I won't be buying a male jointed rig.
ClearBlueLou
unbearably light in the being....
I made a similar decision over a year ago, when I let my favorite iHS know that I would not be purchasing any straight-tube pipes of any kind in the future, and that I was standardizing everything to 14mm female joints. I told,them that if they wanted to sell me glass , that was how.
As for how that ended up working, I got my first dab rig last month. 14mm female, twin barrel percs, curved neck. Haven’t used it yet, I expect it to freak out one of my roommates.
And since this is the place for cheap, high-quality glass, the rig I picked is pretty freakin flawless...ALL the joins are beautifully done, couldn’t see them if you didn’t know, the entire thing is massive, it looks 4-5 mm throughout, and the wide flat base must be 7mm or more. It’s from thick-ass glass, and I’m assured that they’re a domestic gateway for high-end Chinese glass. Shipping very quick, very securely packaged.
https://www.thickassglass.com/collections/oil-rigs/products/10-hammer-head-perc-side-car
The only real downside to it is, it’s a big can. I guess this is where I milk it? Just fill the can with vapor, then pull the banger and take it all at once?
As for how that ended up working, I got my first dab rig last month. 14mm female, twin barrel percs, curved neck. Haven’t used it yet, I expect it to freak out one of my roommates.
And since this is the place for cheap, high-quality glass, the rig I picked is pretty freakin flawless...ALL the joins are beautifully done, couldn’t see them if you didn’t know, the entire thing is massive, it looks 4-5 mm throughout, and the wide flat base must be 7mm or more. It’s from thick-ass glass, and I’m assured that they’re a domestic gateway for high-end Chinese glass. Shipping very quick, very securely packaged.
https://www.thickassglass.com/collections/oil-rigs/products/10-hammer-head-perc-side-car
The only real downside to it is, it’s a big can. I guess this is where I milk it? Just fill the can with vapor, then pull the banger and take it all at once?
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Hogni
Honi soit qui mal y pense
Only have bubblers/rigs with female joints for that reasons myself (but prefer 18mm mostly used with a 14mm inline adapter). The FC 710 is the only one with a male joint cause it's the only version to get at Steven. Not lucky about but not such a problem when using a f->f adapter, or better downstem, on it. That's all I wanted to say.
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Ramahs
Fucking Combustion (mostly) Since February 2017
Nice. I've had my eye on that piece for a while. I like the double mai-tai model.
Although, I'll only buy in in a no-logo model. I hate having brand-name logos predominantly displayed on my glass. Out of sight, like something small in a corner somewhere, or simply on the bottom is fine by me...but I don't like my stuff looking like a billboard advertisement.
I agree, they should give a discount for the free advertising they get from it.
bizwaxzion
Enigmatic Cannabist
nosmoking
Just so Dab HAppy!
This was my first daily driver after switching from bongs to bubblers. Its a great piece for flowers or dabbing IME. It only requires a little water (just over the perc) and it rips huge bubbles so theres not much flavor loss. I really like mine...my better half dropped it and broke the base only but its still running strong. Its a great piece! I am going to have to clean mine up and bring it back into rotation this weekend.
D32320
Noob Saibot
I finally received my piece from Steven, and used it for a few hours before I noticed it actually has a leak. Seems like the base isn’t sealed correctly with the bottom perc. Such a shame because it truly is a pretty piece.I ordered this to replace my trusty mlglass rig, finally cracked the joint since I stopped using my drop down. Been a while since I posted folks! I’m surprised this rig hasn’t been bought more, it’s one of StevenLmz79’s cheapest listings.
https://m.dhgate.com/product/19cm-t...l-rigs-good/402189116.html?invitorid=EjU7jy4a
On a more positive note, I received this as well from yingmin5.
This piece is pretty nice for the price, about $21.37.
https://dhgate.com/product/new-small-portable-glass-bong-glass-smoking/415629248.html
One thing to note is that the sizes on both of the rigs are slightly different than described. They are both 14mm, however the YingMin piece is closer to 7.5” or 20cm, not 8”. The Steven piece is closer to 21 cm, not 19cm.
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