Cheap High Quality Bubbler

[FlyingLow]

Seriously? The rules for manufaturers and vendors are quite different and as far as I can tell, Yingmin is a vendor. He would be limited to post in a single thread that's reserved for all non-sponsoring vendors. Guess it seemed not worth the hassle to him.

http://fuckcombustion.com/rules/commercial/

I have posted this twice allready...

That sux, I figured retailers would have the same ability to have a dedicated thread like the accessory maker or manufacturers. I wrongfully assumed that Yingmin would have the same ability as a Glass Blowers Direct or a JoDa... oh well.

I envisioned something kinda along the lines of this thread:
Glassblowersdirect.com - Affordable quality glass

 

[Herr_Dampf]

GBD is a manufacturer.

Sorry, was on my cellphone and kinda missed you pointing out just that

 

[overslept]

Has any one ever purchased this rig? if so can you tell us if the ends are open (by not knowing what they were doing when blown) on the in-lines? This looks like a sweet rig, but would hate to have a simple chugger perc, basically open ends would be as chuggy as it gets. Looking at my in-line A/C from S.S. you can easily see the end is very rounded and sticks out to the eye easily, not so in this pic. Might have to take one for the team and report if no one chines in.

Things seem to be slowing down. Im waiting on the 2 recycler artists I read about here, they look MARVELOUS!! Hopefully soon both will be pumping out some nice art we can all appreciate!!


http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/big-size-glass-bubbler-glass-ash-with-bowl/184589665.html

Also the $24 inline honeycomb I got from Alina has a closed-end six slit inline perc, in case anyone was wondering

 

[cybrguy]

Lol, you do realize this is chinese glass, right? They don't DO custom orders. They pump out a million of them at a time. The sellers you see are not the people who make the piece - they are merely re-sellers.

Given how small refunds offered by some of these sellers for broken glass shipments, I suspect the price they pay for MOST of this glass we discuss is under $5 per piece.

I would be surprised if the vendors get a triple markup on this glass. If they did they would be less resistant to sending single piece orders and only interested in lots. I think double on most of the pieces is more likely. That is still plenty of profit for them with the volume of sales they must have. A piece like the D020 that sells for $18 before shipping probably costs them $9 or $10.

The big markup is at retail for vendors like your LHS, or slightly less so for Thick Quality Glass like resellers. Then someone like ioffer is somewhere in the middle.

 

[syrupy]

Knock off JOP for $60.46 from Kathy
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/new-big-size-colorful-glass-pipe-rooster/200082460.html

Is that sick or sloppy? I can't decide. Guess at that price it doesn't matter. There's a white one also.

Edit: I'm leaning towards slop.

 

[cybrguy]

Out of curiosity for one of the blowers in here, how long would it take a decently skilled glass tradesman (as opposed to artist) to blow something like the D020 in an assembly line environment?

 

[ataxian]

Kathy has that piece, I seent it with my own eyes.

Clean Clear glass has two pieces I'd be all over with a few mods. They have a Swiss perc that needs a bridge support or a cheaper price.They also have a inline straight neck that needs to be bent. The inline is on my list cause its 18mm just don't like straight necks. Good thing about the inline though I'd its 18mm female.

Straight necks are lame!
I have made a reducer bushing for the mouth piece to add a 18mm piece of my liking.

I do like the volume achieve in a straight tube. 1/2 of the pieces I own are too small and I never use them.
That's why I like ash collectors so much because they help increase the volume of a bubbler or help a large water pipe perform better!

 

[FlyingLow]

Having not had a large piece in over a decade, what is the big draw?

Can one not simply milk a smaller piece a little longer for the same effect? Or do the larger pieces cool that much better?

 

[syrupy]

Having not had a large piece in over a decade, what is the big draw?

Can one not simply milk a smaller piece a little longer for the same effect? Or do the larger pieces cool that much better?

I like the bigger pieces for brutality's sake. The Bio rig in my avatar has a huge can, and a single dab on a ti nail will get at least 3 full sheets of milk. I'm not sure how or why it could seem more efficient, but the same-sized dab in this big fucker gets me more medicated than the same amount spread over on a small rig. Could totally be placebo because it's just my perception.

The first water tool glass I got was a 1L Ehle straight ice-pinch that I love to this day. So I am biased towards larger pieces and fine German glass.

Edit: I think there might be an advantage to bigger pieces in that one can take a big dab while the ti nail is pretty stable in temps. On the smaller rigs, the nail heats and cools much quickler, which feels wasteful on both ends to me.

I'm going to go try that piece out. Be back.

 

[ataxian]

Having not had a large piece in over a decade, what is the big draw?

Can one not simply milk a smaller piece a little longer for the same effect? Or do the larger pieces cool that much better?

This is the largest I go!

Your right the D - series bubblers are smaller water paths.

They work great actually.

The small nail bubblers are a waste of money (IMHO)

The D - Series bubblers are a better choice.

I'm bitter because I have this collection of oil rigs I find lame.

So D - Series Bubblers are the smallest or a ASH CATCHER with a JHOOK.

I could be wrong?
Do I care?

 

[Snappo]

I prefer smaller can volume because I simply don't have the lung capacity to enjoy the larger cans. I also like smaller because for me they are ergonomically easier to handle, and store more easily as well. Only bent necks for me!!!

 

[Tweak]

Having not had a large piece in over a decade, what is the big draw?

Can't tell if that was intentional,

For me, a large piece makes it easier to see the glass milk up with vapor.

Can one not simply milk a smaller piece a little longer for the same effect? Or do the larger pieces cool that much better?

I think with a smaller piece, the vapor starts reaching your lungs quicker, so you start feeling it sooner. A bigger piece you don't really feel into you go to clear it. And given the size of the chamber, it forces you to do deeper inhales.

I would guess a larger chamber would be slightly cooler. It allows for a buffer for the vapor to accumulate and cool off. Plus a bigger chamber usually offers a bigger perc.

 

[Cannabis Connoisseur]

It depends on how I feel that day. When I want to feel super stoned I pull out larger tools and increase temps. When flavor chasing and wanting more of a constant hit like smoking I go for smaller ones with decreased temps, my larger pieces use tubs of water and allow for temp increase

 

[ataxian]

It depends on how I feel that day. When I want to feel super stoned I pull out larger tools and increase temps. When flavor chasing and wanting more of a constant hit like smoking I go for smaller ones with decreased temps, my larger pieces use tubs of water and allow for temp increase

This is only the DHGATE stuff.
I'm with you as far as feeling!

 

[PoisonousHydra]

I picked this piece up at a local head shop for 40$ today. I know people have given mixed reviews concerning the Cheech glass, but it was the best I could find without ordering directly from China.

My initial impressions are positive. I went through a session with my Da Buddha, and am undoubtedly very medicated as I type this. I am looking for a decent, affordable whip or mouthpiece and am considering ordering this. Can anyone recommend this, or another mouthpiece (or even whip) that would work well for this bubbler? In the meantime I have a very thick-walled length of silicone I am using but it is far from ideal.

 

[ataxian]

I picked this piece up at a local head shop for 40$ today. I know people have given mixed reviews concerning the Cheech glass, but it was the best I could find without ordering directly from China.

My initial impressions are positive. I went through a session with my Da Buddha, and am undoubtedly very medicated as I type this. I am looking for a decent, affordable whip or mouthpiece and am considering ordering this. Can anyone recommend this, or another mouthpiece (or even whip) that would work well for this bubbler? In the meantime I have a very thick-walled length of silicone I am using but it is far from ideal.

Less than $30 for every thing but the $34 GonG!
You paid $40 for that?

 

[PoisonousHydra]

Less than $30!
You paid $40 for that?

it was the best I could find without ordering directly from China.

 

[ataxian]

Where is your keyboard made for your computer?

 

[PoisonousHydra]

Cheech glass is also more than likely made in China, but you are missing the point, here. I said nothing about where it was manufactured, but where it was purchased. I chose to buy from a local head shop for the sake of convenience and having the piece in my hands instantly. I asked about advice concerning mouthpieces, not to be chastised.

 

[FUnhouse]

Ok So I need help deciding

This DO20-2-w
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/d020-2-w-glass-water-smoking-pipe-with-two/197326134.html
Or
http://www.ioffer.com/i/14mm-con-no-bong-waterpipe-grid-perc-sidecar-long-mouth-575834120
And why

Or other suggestions .
I need a sidecar or something with a similar mouthpiece because I can no longer bend my head down enough to get the best out of my straight piece .
Also
I am using a Solo and a 18mm male gong so I know I need an adapter although I would rather go without .
Any advice is appreciated

 

[ataxian]

Cheech glass is also more than likely made in China, but you are missing the point, here. I said nothing about where it was manufactured, but where it was purchased. I chose to buy from a local head shop for the sake of convenience and having the piece in my hands instantly. I asked about advice concerning mouthpieces, not to be chastised.

Relax!
I mean no harm!

I have one like the one you posted.
Go for it $40 is still cheap.
I don't like whips or tubing.
I use JHOOKS or SHERLOCKS and a KECK clip with my ASH COLLECTERS.

I'm just joking around.

The CHINA bashing I hear all the time for the last 20 years so I responded wrongly and I'm sorry if I offended you! It just the LOCAL SMOKE SHOPS in my area are going down hill concerning Quality. The glass is 3mm thick and 4x the price of the Web.
At least my pieces are 5 - 7mm.

No hard feelings!

Ok So I need help deciding

This DO20-2-w
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/d020-2-w-glass-water-smoking-pipe-with-two/197326134.html
Or
http://www.ioffer.com/i/14mm-con-no-bong-waterpipe-grid-perc-sidecar-long-mouth-575834120
And why

Or other suggestions .
I need a sidecar or something with a similar mouthpiece because I can no longer bend my head down enough to get the best out of my straight piece .
Also
I am using a Solo and a 18mm male gong so I know I need an adapter although I would rather go without .
Any advice is appreciated

I want the D020-2W and will order this one next.
I would use a 18mm female with you 18mm SOLO GonG or a 18mm x 14mm female and a 14mm GonG.
Think LEGOS?

 

[Tweak]

My initial impressions are positive. I went through a session with my Da Buddha, and am undoubtedly very medicated as I type this. I am looking for a decent, affordable whip or mouthpiece and am considering ordering this. Can anyone recommend this, or another mouthpiece (or even whip) that would work well for this bubbler? In the meantime I have a very thick-walled length of silicone I am using but it is far from ideal.

To me that looks like it is 18mm, hard to tell without something for scale. The one you linked is 14mm, but it looks nice. They do have a 18mm one though.

If you want more options, check out the j-hook thread. Plenty of them to choose from.

I bought my MP from OregonGlassBlower on iOffer, great Customer Service. If you need a bend made that you cannot find, he might be able to help. Thanks to jambandphan, here is Mike's j-hook design.

Almost bought a Lotus Glass j-hook until someone mentioned how phallic it looked, lol.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[cybrguy]

I picked this piece up at a local head shop for 40$ today. I know people have given mixed reviews concerning the Cheech glass, but it was the best I could find without ordering directly from China.

My initial impressions are positive. I went through a session with my Da Buddha, and am undoubtedly very medicated as I type this. I am looking for a decent, affordable whip or mouthpiece and am considering ordering this. Can anyone recommend this, or another mouthpiece (or even whip) that would work well for this bubbler? In the meantime I have a very thick-walled length of silicone I am using but it is far from ideal.

This one has been calling my name ever since I saw another member get it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/14MM-ASHCAT...281?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e4b2fa51

I like the idea of a J-Hook with it like you linked. May as well keep the path glass if you can. I'm not sure how Da Buddha connects to the AC...

There are a bunch of J-Hooks around. I have the Grav Labs one that Lotus sells, but DGate has a cheap 5 pack and there are many on ebay.

 

[PoisonousHydra]

@ataxian - No offense was taken. I was just trying to get my point across, like you were yourself. The purchase price isn't a question since I already bought it. Is 12.95 an absurd price for the J-Hook I linked to from the Toronto Hemp Company? It seems like a decent price to me even though I have heard some complain that HOSS glass is over-priced.

 

[cybrguy]

I paid $15 or $18 for the Grav Labs one, so you are getting a better price than I did. Go for it.