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Dyna-saur
That’s the launchpad by interplanetary development. Highly recommended. I bought 3.
Custom CARBLESS VapCap Ti stems
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Diggy Smalls
Notorious
I use my grinder in a similar way to the launch pad
What an awesome piece it is
It is my favorite stem out of 6 so far.Sorry @mrb yours has been holding #1 since
Thanks man, I've no issues with an SDS stem knocking me off top spot
he makes beautiful stuff! I'm glad I was ever No.1
A custom order .
Squiby
Well-Known Member
My package from Greece arrived today.
The Dendrobates Auratus RCCT stem.
It's a stunning combination of shades of black and green that captivates you with its glowing depths. The mp has an inlay to match the stem.
The resin coating is not only interesting and beautiful but it gives the stem traction. It has a grippy feel without being sticky. Perfect for twirling over a flame. It feels very durable. The mp is multifunctional. Yes, it is a stunning mp, but it also doubles as a load tamper and screen setter. Everything you need in one fantastic package!
I've been testing my new stem all day today and the vapor seems somehow cooler and the stem doesn't heat up at all It's very nice to twirl and hold. It even fits into my XL Dynastash!
The only problem is that my Bengal, Caleb, admires it too.
So my stunning new stem will live here to keep it safe and out of harms way.
The Dendrobates Auratus RCCT stem.
It's a stunning combination of shades of black and green that captivates you with its glowing depths. The mp has an inlay to match the stem.
The resin coating is not only interesting and beautiful but it gives the stem traction. It has a grippy feel without being sticky. Perfect for twirling over a flame. It feels very durable. The mp is multifunctional. Yes, it is a stunning mp, but it also doubles as a load tamper and screen setter. Everything you need in one fantastic package!
I've been testing my new stem all day today and the vapor seems somehow cooler and the stem doesn't heat up at all It's very nice to twirl and hold. It even fits into my XL Dynastash!
The only problem is that my Bengal, Caleb, admires it too.
So my stunning new stem will live here to keep it safe and out of harms way.
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Piña Delores
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
As the proud owner of the custom Ti stem pictured one post above, I'd like to momentarily stop my lurking and post a little something.
As already mentioned here, and elsewhere, ordering was a breeze. Informed SDS I'd like something similar to a design on his blog, and to have fun whilst making it. With SDS swift work, and the help of Hermes (who obviously still works for the Greek post office) that handsome stem landed on my doorstep in 13 days. Couldn't be happier. Except.......
It came with a sister!!! and she's beautifull. Not sure that any of my pictures do it justice. (or even if I'm posting them right lol). I love the spiral effect and the way it fades out, as if worn. Simply stunning.
Cheers Stardustsailor
As the proud owner of the custom Ti stem pictured one post above, I'd like to momentarily stop my lurking and post a little something.
As already mentioned here, and elsewhere, ordering was a breeze. Informed SDS I'd like something similar to a design on his blog, and to have fun whilst making it. With SDS swift work, and the help of Hermes (who obviously still works for the Greek post office) that handsome stem landed on my doorstep in 13 days. Couldn't be happier. Except.......
It came with a sister!!! and she's beautifull. Not sure that any of my pictures do it justice. (or even if I'm posting them right lol). I love the spiral effect and the way it fades out, as if worn. Simply stunning.
Cheers Stardustsailor
Diggy Smalls
Notorious
They look great! @Squiby that mouthpiece is one of my favorites just look at that! I'll bet the swirls in the body are stunning in person.
@Piña Delores nice! Both of your stems look so nice, a delight to spin in the hand. They have a kind of masculine quality to them, while @Squiby got a stem that seems more feminine to me.
What about a stem that is cigar thick, with bands of resin inlays, similar to the mouthpiece on squiby's work of art? The other end could be worked with your awesome knurling (is that the right term for the tool like texture?) Just a thought if combining the masculine and feminine features together. What I'm imagining in my head looks pretty cool lol
@Piña Delores nice! Both of your stems look so nice, a delight to spin in the hand. They have a kind of masculine quality to them, while @Squiby got a stem that seems more feminine to me.
What about a stem that is cigar thick, with bands of resin inlays, similar to the mouthpiece on squiby's work of art? The other end could be worked with your awesome knurling (is that the right term for the tool like texture?) Just a thought if combining the masculine and feminine features together. What I'm imagining in my head looks pretty cool lol
Recently I had a quite tricky order .
A forum member asked me if I can replicate this pattern :
- Especially those pictured at the top right and/or bottom pic - ,into one custom RCCT stem .
Well,as i've already stated before ,mixing two or more colors is very difficult.
The more the colors tto be mixed ,the more difficult it gets .
Nevertheless I gave it a try and got a rather controversial result.
Most of the black has mixed with white into a blurry gray ,
while some of the white has mixed with the ( cobalt ) blue ,making lighter shades of it.
Very tricky stem .
Here are some pics with the stem having a satin finish :
And few pics with a Gen.#6 Ti tip and a custom hammered mp attached :
A forum member asked me if I can replicate this pattern :
- Especially those pictured at the top right and/or bottom pic - ,into one custom RCCT stem .
Well,as i've already stated before ,mixing two or more colors is very difficult.
The more the colors tto be mixed ,the more difficult it gets .
Nevertheless I gave it a try and got a rather controversial result.
Most of the black has mixed with white into a blurry gray ,
while some of the white has mixed with the ( cobalt ) blue ,making lighter shades of it.
Very tricky stem .
Here are some pics with the stem having a satin finish :
And few pics with a Gen.#6 Ti tip and a custom hammered mp attached :
Diggy Smalls
Notorious
You did share the difficulty in getting swirls and you still gave it a shot. It looks space like. I hope the customer is happy with it!
Applied the glossy coatings ...
Straight through !
http://sdsvcstems.blogspot.com/2018/08/rcct-stem-lapis-lazuli.html
Straight through !
http://sdsvcstems.blogspot.com/2018/08/rcct-stem-lapis-lazuli.html
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Made another one for the same member.
Started like this :
To become like this :
It may look symmetrical ,but ...
A small detail is made to distinguish the mp end from the tip end .
Cheers.
Started like this :
To become like this :
It may look symmetrical ,but ...
A small detail is made to distinguish the mp end from the tip end .
Cheers.
funkyhomer
Well-Known Member
Well done @stardustsailor ! That looks awesome
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Dyna-saur
@stardustsailor wow!!! Nice work!!!
Summer
Long Island, NY
@stardustsailor, they're all stunning! What do you mean applied the glossy finish above?
The process of making a RCCT stem goes like this more or less :
1 ) Cutting the Ti tube at ~ 62 mm length
2 ) Knurling the tube at it's full length
3 ) Countersinking the tube lips (edges ) and polishing the inner surface of the tube
4 ) Chemically degrease the tube and prepare the surface ( passivation ) .
5 ) Applying the main composite (s ) and let cure
6 ) Do the stripes and apply the composite on them and let cure
7 ) Final shaping of the composite
8 ) Sandpapering and felt wheel finishing ( at this point the stem with a satin finish is done )
9 ) Optional : apply 2x clear resin coats for a glossy surface finish .
So ,the final glossy surface is done by adding 2x clear coatings of resin
(which BTW almost always have some tiny dust speckles trapped on them,
thus making small "bumps" on the surface.
But this is almost impossible to avoid,
since I lack the special dust free ,vacuum chamber ( $$$$$ ) needed for the job . )
Cheers.
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Instructions on how to get "blacklisted " :
1 ) Order me one stem ,that From the start I declare That I'm not sure for the final result .
2 ) ok,the stem does not turn out like you wished it to be ...
3 ) Say it's price is 105 € and i'm offering a discount of 25 euros ,
thus the price drops to 80 Euros.
4) IF ...Just if you want to get a full Titanium XL stem from Dynavap ,you will need these parts :
https://www.dynavap.com/dynashop/parts/titanium-spinning-mouthpiece
https://www.dynavap.com/dynashop/parts/omni-stem
https://www.dynavap.com/dynashop/parts/xl-ss-condenser-with-o-rings
+13 $ shipping .
A total of 108 USD ( ~ 93 Euros ) for a machine made stem with a mp.
While I'm offering a custom hand made stem for 80 € ,plus a hammered Ti stem as a gift ,
actually it insults me big time if you ask me to sell you the stem for 55 Euros.
Clearly you do not appreciate my work,to say the least.
The order will get cancelled for good and you will be blacklisted in no-time.
Ι'm not here to make a living ,neither I'm mass producing custom stems.
These babies are rare and unique art-Ti-facts .
And they do have a certain price ,that reflects more than
the first materials used or time needed.
cheers.
1 ) Order me one stem ,that From the start I declare That I'm not sure for the final result .
2 ) ok,the stem does not turn out like you wished it to be ...
3 ) Say it's price is 105 € and i'm offering a discount of 25 euros ,
thus the price drops to 80 Euros.
4) IF ...Just if you want to get a full Titanium XL stem from Dynavap ,you will need these parts :
https://www.dynavap.com/dynashop/parts/titanium-spinning-mouthpiece
https://www.dynavap.com/dynashop/parts/omni-stem
https://www.dynavap.com/dynashop/parts/xl-ss-condenser-with-o-rings
+13 $ shipping .
A total of 108 USD ( ~ 93 Euros ) for a machine made stem with a mp.
While I'm offering a custom hand made stem for 80 € ,plus a hammered Ti stem as a gift ,
actually it insults me big time if you ask me to sell you the stem for 55 Euros.
Clearly you do not appreciate my work,to say the least.
The order will get cancelled for good and you will be blacklisted in no-time.
Ι'm not here to make a living ,neither I'm mass producing custom stems.
These babies are rare and unique art-Ti-facts .
And they do have a certain price ,that reflects more than
the first materials used or time needed.
cheers.
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funkyhomer
Well-Known Member
I’m sorry for the bad experience buddy. Please know we appreciate all that you do. And also, you make an incredible stem.
There's already a pretty good deal on the Classifieds.I will give you 80 euros for it and I don`t even know what type of stem you are talking about, come on, let me jump the que and buy it and when I get it, it will be a surprise for me.
A new texture available : the " Wire -Wrap "
What do you think ?
Updated Pricelist:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...DemhiLA8KUIWH8RYeonZjhSLhsplHpDH4RMG1jGO7/pub
What do you think ?
Updated Pricelist:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...DemhiLA8KUIWH8RYeonZjhSLhsplHpDH4RMG1jGO7/pub
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Diggy Smalls
Notorious
That looks good, definitely a cool option. Seems like it would be good texture for spinning in the hand