Custom Glass Ideas/Designs Thread

[shark sandwich]

@weenstoned

This piece won't be quite as tall as the egg, but it will be about the same general size and heft. That's why I'll ask Jane to list it as FC-RATTLECAN. It isn't mini in size, and I don't want people to be misled.

The joint is lower than both the eggs and the FC-710, and is counter weighted by the neck and mouthpiece. So although this piece has roughly the same mass as those pieces, it will be more stable.

That said, I've never had stability issues with an egg. I keep one on my workbench with a hot e-nail on a dropdown, going all day every day.

And again, the RATTLECAN should actually have less dry volume than the FC-710.

Such a great time to be a Chinese glass blower.....all of this free R&D saves them loads of money in nonfunctional designs.

If the designs, ideas, or sentiments I shared in this thread are displeasing or uninteresting to you, I apologize. I only aim to make valuable contributions to the community here.

I understand your comment was not meant in earnest, but know that I am well aware of the demands this project has had on my time and energy. I am not doing this for the glass manufacturer, I'm doing this for myself and for glass users in general. If there is something in particular I have done to offend, please let me know.

 

[MoltenTiger]

Such a great time to be a Chinese glass blower.....all of this free R&D saves them loads of money in nonfunctional designs.

Such a great time to be a bong toking human, having foreign parties creating dreamed up pieces at a reasonable price.
I think it's awesome! Win - Win

 

[pacifica333]

I'll ask Jane to list it as FC-RATTLECAN.

I like that! A unique name for a unique piece!

 

[alittledabwilldoya']

Any update on these pieces?

 

[shark sandwich]

The Rattle Can is in production now, and will be listed for sale once 50 pieces are made.

The dp-twist will be renamed "Coil Can", and the first prototype is due to be completed October 10.

Work will begin on the dp-ufo once the Coil Can is finalized and in production.

 

[The Undecided]

@jojo monkey The DP-UFO is in the pipeline, and is the piece I'm most excited to see, but Jane said the DP-MINI and DP-TWIST must be made first. The DP-TWIST will be have 18mm female joint, but won't be available for a little while yet, so if you want a diffusion pump with that joint size ASAP, I recommend the fc-710 and a drop down adapter. Once the DP-MINI is available, you'll be able to use a drop down adapter with it as well.

Will the DP-UFO come with a mouthpiece and a whip? Because if so I will need to hold of buying the FC-UFO

 

[shark sandwich]

Will the DP-UFO come with a mouthpiece and a whip? Because if so I will need to hold of buying the FC-UFO

The dp-ufo will not be available until sometime in November at the earliest. That's just a heads up, in case you don't want to wait that long.

Accessories for the piece have not yet been discussed, but I agree a mouthpiece and whip adapter would both be good to include as a package deal.

 

[The Undecided]

The dp-ufo will not be available until sometime in November at the earliest. That's just a heads up, in case you don't want to wait that long

Alright thanks for the the heads up. I might have to wait it out because that seems like it's going to be an awesome piece! When the package deal gets discussed and it's decided only have a mouthpiece please post because then I just get the FC-UFO!

 

[EverythingsHazy]

Alright thanks for the the heads up. I might have to wait it out because that seems like it's going to be an awesome piece! When the package deal gets discussed and it's decided only have a mouthpiece please post because then I just get the FC-UFO!

You wouldn't rather just buy your own high grade silicone whip, instead of using a Chinese one?

 

[The Undecided]

You wouldn't rather just buy your own high grade silicone whip, instead of using a Chinese one?

I was already on planning on replacing the tubing but it would be nice to have the adapter and mouth piece instead of buying those on top of the price of the price.

 

[EverythingsHazy]

I was already on planning on replacing the tubing but it would be nice to have the adapter and mouth piece instead of buying those on top of the price of the price.

When the package deal gets discussed and it's decided only have a mouthpiece please post because then I just get the FC-UFO!

Mhm, just saying that as long as it comes with a mouthpiece, switching to the FC-UFO over a silicone whip that you would replace anyway, doesn't make much sense, if you like this piece better. The glass mouthpiece is probably going to be the only piece of the two that you'll use anyway.

 

[The Undecided]

Mhm, just saying that as long as it comes with a mouthpiece, switching to the FC-UFO over a silicone whip that you would replace anyway, doesn't make much sense, if you like this piece better. The glass mouthpiece is probably going to be the only piece of the two that you'll use anyway.

The only reason I want the FC-UFO is because of the the whip option. I just like to have the option to whip it like at parties and while laying in bed. Now there looks like producing more pieces with removable mouthpieces that I could add a whip too but just prefer that they come with the piece. So I just going to hold off for a while.

 

[MGG]

http://www.dhgate.com/product/2015-new-arrival-clear-nectar-collector-glass/254772709.html#s2-10-1

I wonder how big this is compared to stevenmlz's version, because that's a damn good price, lol at the first pic though, this obviously shows that dhgate glass sellers really have no idea what it is that they are selling.

EDIT :
Wow my GAS is out of control, these are so much cheaper than stevenmlz??
Were people aware of this?? http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/2015new-two-function-oil-rigs-glass-bongs/254561428.html

 

[EverythingsHazy]

http://www.dhgate.com/product/2015-new-arrival-clear-nectar-collector-glass/254772709.html#s2-10-1

I wonder how big this is compared to stevenmlz's version, because that's a damn good price, lol at the first pic though, this obviously shows that dhgate glass sellers really have no idea what it is that they are selling.

 

[jojo monkey]

@The Undecided The ssv whip mouthpiece is much nicer than what I got with the fc-ufo.

That $25 ufo looks nice. The MP stinks like the v1 ufo, but still......

Please make a 19mm female diffusion pump! Maybe this new-ufo guy can do it? (and a diffusion pump ufo would be the best!)

I really want as little diffusion as possible and love water for high temp hits.

 

[shark sandwich]

@jojo monkey
The Rattle Can, which is in production now will have a pump perc and an 18.8 female joint. The Coil Can and dp-ufo will also have 18.8 female joints, but won't be available as soon.


I don't believe a whip adapter is necessary for the dp-ufo. Silicone whip tubing could be stretched over the 18mm male mouthpiece joint, and used without an adapter. If an additional piece were to be included to facilitate whip use, a nice mouthpiece would be more useful.

I prefer "outside the lips" type mouthpieces, especially for pieces that will be used socially. A "trumpet" style whip mouthpiece would go over the lips, but would also be long enough to hold comfortably like the end of a hookah hose.

If this "trumpet" mouthpiece had an 18mm male joint on the end, then it could also be the top half of the regular (non-whip) neck/mouthpiece. The bottom half would be a glass tube with an 18mm female joint at both ends, and a 45 degree bend at one end. This design allows the shape of the neck to be changed by inverting the lower tube, so the bend can either be towards the top or the bottom of the neck. This means you could assemble the neck/mouthpiece so its entire length is at a 45 degree angle, or so that only the top 1/3 is at a 45 degrees and the botton 2/3 are vertical.

This 2 piece mouthpiece design could be used as a whip if one purchases the necessary silicone tubing. It would be an adaptable system with no unnecessary parts.

The "trumpet" mouthpiece would look like this, but made of glass and with an 18mm male joint on the end:

 

[brucee10]

@jojo monkey
The Rattle Can, which is in production now will have a pump perc and an 18.8 female joint. The Coil Can and dp-ufo will also have 18.8 female joints, but won't be available as soon.


I don't believe a whip adapter is necessary for the dp-ufo. Silicone whip tubing could be stretched over the 18mm male mouthpiece joint, and used without an adapter. If an additional piece were to be included to facilitate whip use, a nice mouthpiece would be more useful.

I prefer "outside the lips" type mouthpieces, especially for pieces that will be used socially. A "trumpet" style whip mouthpiece would go over the lips, but would also be long enough to hold comfortably like the end of a hookah hose.

If this "trumpet" mouthpiece had an 18mm male joint on the end, then it could also be the top half of the regular (non-whip) neck/mouthpiece. The bottom half would be a glass tube with an 18mm female joint at both ends, and a 45 degree bend at one end. This design allows the shape of the neck to be changed by inverting the lower tube, so the bend can either be towards the top or the bottom of the neck. This means you could assemble the neck/mouthpiece so its entire length is at a 45 degree angle, or so that only the top 1/3 is at a 45 degrees and the botton 2/3 are vertical.

This 2 piece mouthpiece design could be used as a whip if one purchases the necessary silicone tubing. It would be an adaptable system with no unnecessary parts.

The "trumpet" mouthpiece would look like this, but made of glass and with an 18mm male joint on the end:

Maybe go slightly larger in inside diameter compared to a trumpet mouthpiece. I have some pieces where the diameter is closer to trombone size and I bunch my lips up less to use it and I get better airflow.

 

[shark sandwich]

Sarry, I don't know anything about brass instruments. I was using the mouthpiece as inspiration for a rough shape, and maybe proportions, but figured the exact dimensions would be determined by the application.

This can use the same mouthpiece end as the Rattle Can. The 18mm male side will have an interior diameter of about 10.75 mm, and as a simple straight gauge piece, that will be the minimum interior diameter throughout. A 34mm diameter mouthpiece, 19mm exterior diameter tube, and 100mm length including the joint should be good.

 

[Nugg]

http://www.dhgate.com/product/2015-new-arrival-clear-nectar-collector-glass/254772709.html#s2-10-1

I wonder how big this is compared to stevenmlz's version, because that's a damn good price, lol at the first pic though, this obviously shows that dhgate glass sellers really have no idea what it is that they are selling.

EDIT :
Wow my GAS is out of control, these are so much cheaper than stevenmlz??
Were people aware of this?? http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/2015new-two-function-oil-rigs-glass-bongs/254561428.html

I emailed Steven and asked what the go was with this seller having some of his products.

This is the reply I got...

stevenlmz79 2015-09-29 00:33

My friend,

Hi,

Very thanks for your informtions.I know who is this seller. I sell my defect piece to him and he resell them to buyers.

Jane

I think I remeber someone else mention earlier in the thread that he sells on his bad pieces. I wonder how bad they are?

 

[The Undecided]

I emailed Steven and asked what the go was with this seller having some of his products.

This is the reply I got...

stevenlmz79 2015-09-29 00:33

My friend,

Hi,

Very thanks for your informtions.I know who is this seller. I sell my defect piece to him and he resell them to buyers.

Jane

I think I remember someone else mention earlier in the thread that he sells on his bad pieces. I wonder how bad they are?

Interesting Hjwufei says nothing about that in his description, I am wondering if Hjwufei trying pass of blem pieces without telling people. Or steven trying to squash a competition? Either way though Hjwufei sounds like he has an some very busy workers,"We have more than 20 workers and can produce 10,000pcs a day."

 

[MGG]

I emailed Steven and asked what the go was with this seller having some of his products.

This is the reply I got...

stevenlmz79 2015-09-29 00:33

My friend,

Hi,

Very thanks for your informtions.I know who is this seller. I sell my defect piece to him and he resell them to buyers.

Jane

I think I remeber someone else mention earlier in the thread that he sells on his bad pieces. I wonder how bad they are?

DUDE, I legit thought this was the case in my mind, that's so funny.
I was looking at all his pieces and I can definitely notice defects (I assume they vary),
now if you want to buy what a chinese glass manufacturer thinks doesn't pass their
quality control standards then best of luck xD. Could be worth the risk!

 

[weenstoned]

I am pretty skeptical that Steven considers anything to be defective having seen what Steven says passes muster. I think it is more likely that Steven is having the pieces manufactured by someone else and this other vendor went to the person manufacturing them for Steven. Not actually owning a factory would sort of explain why production for Steven's pieces is not very fast, as well as the higher prices compared to pretty much every other major vendor.

 

[EverythingsHazy]

"We have more than 20 workers and can produce 10,000pcs a day."

Those numbers don't make sense. Even if they had 50 workers working 24 hours a day (no breaks), they'd each need to complete a piece every ~8 minutes to make 10,000 a day.

 

[Nugg]

@weenstoned I also thought that could be the case.

If you were sending out pieces Steven rejected you would never have a happy customer.

 

[Nugg]

I couldn't help myself but emal the store that is selling a few of Stevens FC pieces.

Nugg 2015-10-01 11:57

Hi I notice you have some pieces that Stevenlmz79 designed (like fc-ufo, fc-1000 and fc-187) but for much cheaper. Do you buy them from the same factory as he does? Or does he sell you low quality pieces he didn't want?

hjwufei 2015-10-01 15:41

Hi We are manufacturers, wholesalers and hope to cooperate, you are a wholesaler it? We hope we can cooperate with pleasure!

Nugg 2015-10-02 08:10

So you own the factory and produce these items for Stevenlmz79?

hjwufei 2015-10-02 08:11

Yes, we have our own factory, thank you


So, I'm still not sure who to believe. Maybe they could produce some pieces that our community wants for cheaper than Steven?

EDIT: I'm also noticing a lot of sellers offering the stereo matrix too. Who ever is making the glass for Steven is sharing the love lol