Dynavap VapCap

[thejackalsmark]

I got a Bolle Stem. In every ones opinion which tip is the best to use on it? Doc

Definitely, stainless steel.

Even the 2mmXL that takes an XL condenser and spinning mouthpiece is actually expected to be used with a stainless steel tip and not titanium tip. I believe all of the glass stems are that way.
@RogueGuy?

 

[Ramahs]

How long does it take with a torch? I was getting inconsistent results with a torch but it took about 15 seconds. The consistency of electric heating, I assume IH is similar, seals the deal for me. I get exactly the vapor I like everytime. No surprise combustion or burnt toast. It's a game changer for me. I really think electric heaters are going to be a major trend in dv. The other thing for me is I can't hear the click (guns and rock and roll blew out my hearing) so being able to just run on a timed cycle is huge for me.

Usually somewhere around 8-10 seconds on the first hit, and about 5-6 seconds on subsequent hits once it's already hot. Similar time with my IH.

 

[GoldenBud]

Usually somewhere around 8-10 seconds on the first hit, and about 5-6 seconds on subsequent hits once it's already hot. Similar time with my IH.

You pointed the torch at the closest part to the tip, right? "the 220c"?
Had m2018 and i think it took around 8-10s at the 220c

 

[seki]

I posted this over where the VapCap Torch Lighter discussion is happening, but I thought I'd post here in case there are some who don't frequent that thread:

It looks like Zippo's taking another stab at Butane jet flame lighters:

https://www.zippo.com/collections/zippo-lighter-inserts

Single flame inserts are $14.95usd and double flame inserts are $16.95usd.

They've got an Arc lighter too, but that's not relevant for our purposes here. As far as I can tell, they're compatible with regular Zippos and both single and dual flame models have a 0.9g fuel capacity according to the site. 2-year warranty.

 

[almost there]

I posted this over where the VapCap Torch Lighter discussion is happening, but I thought I'd post here in case there are some who don't frequent that thread:

It looks like Zippo's taking another stab at Butane jet flame lighters:

https://www.zippo.com/collections/zippo-lighter-inserts

Single flame inserts are $14.95usd and double flame inserts are $16.95usd.

They've got an Arc lighter too, but that's not relevant for our purposes here. As far as I can tell, they're compatible with regular Zippos and both single and dual flame models have a 0.9g fuel capacity according to the site. 2-year warranty.

You have made my day. I have a ton of zippos from my cigarette days, guess this will be the only good thing that came out of the smoking experience

 

[Papi]

actually my first power supply was defective but @Pipes took care of it right away ... no issues at all with the second power supply ... i love this thing

It turned out to be a bad power cord connector. Tried a couple of cords from an old desktop and they work fine.
Kinda long but will do for now.

 

[RogueGuy]

Even the 2mmXL that takes an XL condenser and spinning mouthpiece is actually expected to be used with a stainless steel tip and not titanium tip. I believe all of the glass stems are that way.
@RogueGuy?

@Dynalowrider any tip will work in any stem. The only one that I feel doesn't work well with the Ti tip is the 2mmXL with condenser because it is a tad too short. But @danielj said my spacers are shipping tomorrow that will allow for proper airflow with Ti & condenser.

I have used my Bolle with both tips and find I like it best as my Dynacoil setup wit Ti tip.

That guys stems look cool but I can't open his page. No comments on the comments,

 

[stark1]

I posted this over where the VapCap Torch Lighter discussion is happening, but I thought I'd post here in case there are some who don't frequent that thread:

It looks like Zippo's taking another stab at Butane jet flame lighters:

https://www.zippo.com/collections/zippo-lighter-inserts

Single flame inserts are $14.95usd and double flame inserts are $16.95usd.

They've got an Arc lighter too, but that's not relevant for our purposes here. As far as I can tell, they're compatible with regular Zippos and both single and dual flame models have a 0.9g fuel capacity according to the site. 2-year warranty.

There is also the counterpart for Bic type lighters, the Soto.
A bit pricey, for my money
one could get a dedicated butane “torch” for less.

The strong point for the converter is that Bic lighters are available most anywhere on the planet
For the thrifty/international traveler.

 

[Moses Baca]

This is a link his posts

https://www.reddup.co/u/chight420

Really nice ... check out these beauties

Nice looking stems. Lots of cool options out there but I'll stick with folks that support this forum.

 

[cybrguy]

What is the material on these stems? Is it some kind of ceramic? They are quite beautiful. A web page or even an IG stream for them would make it a lot easier than reddit but folks have their favorite venues...

 

[almost there]

What is the material on these stems? Is it some kind of ceramic? They are quite beautiful. A web page or even an IG stream for them would make it a lot easier than reddit but folks have their favorite venues...

stab wood from what I read

 

[cybrguy]

I saw that mentioned but didn't know that was an actual thing...

Oh, stabilized wood. Now I get it. This site explains it well...

https://www.stabwoodmods.co.uk/about

How very cool. While not "natural" it is a combo of nature and process. I know @phattpiggie has been working with acrylics but is some of his art also Stabwood?

 

[thejackalsmark]

I saw that mentioned but didn't know that was an actual thing...

Oh, stabilized wood. Now I get it. This site explains it well...

https://www.stabwoodmods.co.uk/about

How very cool. While not "natural" it is a combo of nature and process. I know @phattpiggie has been working with acrylics but is some of his art also Stabwood?

It's funny you mention that. As you brought up the subject of "StabWood", I was almost certain I remembered @phattpiggie making a comment about or reference to it once. I think the only other person that might have mentioned it could have been @danielj

And I agree. Very pretty stems from chight420!

Happy Vaping!

 

[almost there]

It's funny you mention that. As you brought up the subject of "StabWood", I was almost certain I remembered @phattpiggie making a comment about or reference to it once. I think the only other person that might have mentioned it could have been @danielj

And you're right. Very pretty stems from the artist in Vietnam!

Happy Vaping!

Stab wood stems are gorgeous but they definitely give off an odor. I have 2 beautiful stab wood stems, I love looking at them but I almost never reach for them to use . I'm hoping in a few months the scent would fade enough for me to throw them into the rotation.

From what I can make out,our friend in Vietnam makes those stems manually using hand tools.

 

[cybrguy]

Yeah, I'm not sure I would use one condenserless, but with a condenser there would be little direct contact with the air stream, and none if no air port.

 

[thejackalsmark]

Yeah, I'm not sure I would use one condenserless, but with a condenser there would be little direct contact with the air stream, and none if no air port.

Yeah, I never use my NonaVong XLS without its condenser for similar reasons. That particular stem from dynavap would probably be fine to use without one but I don't want to take the CHANCE of affecting the wood by using it condenserless, anyway.

It would be the same for me, no matter what type of wood was used for the stem.

I could easily Envision a scenario where I somehow accidentally combust and the taste and smell soaks into the wood and becomes a permanent resident, or extremely difficult to remove.

Happy Vaping!

 

[danielj]

Stab wood stems are gorgeous but they definitely give off an odor. I have 2 gorgeous stems made out of stab wood, I love looking at them but I almost never reach for them to use . I'm hoping in a few months the scent would fade enough for me to throw them into the rotation.

From what I can make out,our friend in Vietnam makes those stems manually using hand tools.

yes, offgassing is why I didnt pursue stabilized wood for stems. The process involves infusing resin...a sort of epoxy ish liquid. Resins can offgas untill they cure, and heating them up again can cause offgassing as well. Im not an authority on this, but did not want to take the chance.

Besides the health factor, the taste of the herb should be as unaffected as possible. There are some woods which I wont use, for these same two factors - health and taste.

Offgassing under hi heat, is aIso why I only use acetals on the mouthpiece end of things. There are hi temp plastics that dont offgas, but at over 100$ a foot!...any takers!

 

[thejackalsmark]

yes, offgassing is why I didnt pursue stabilized wood for stems. The process involves infusing resin...a sort of epoxy ish liquid. Resins can offgas untill they cure, and heating them up again can cause offgassing as well. Im not an authority on this, but did not want to take the chance.

Besides the health factor, the taste of the herb should be as unaffected as possible. There are some woods which I wont use, for these same two factors - health and taste.

Offgassing under hi heat, is aIso why I only use acetals on the mouthpiece end of things. There are hi temp plastics that dont offgas, but at over 100$ a foot!...any takers!

That's what makes accessory makers in this forum, like you, awesome!

You not only are AWARE of these factors, but CARE about them, and enough to factor them INTO your business decisions, and NOT just blow them off to make a buck!

It is of course, universally appreciated by your fans!

Happy Vaping!

 

[danielj]

That's what makes accessory makers in this forum, like you, awesome!

You not only are AWARE of these factors, but CARE about them, and enough to factor them INTO your business decisions, and NOT just blow them off to make a buck!

It is of course, universally appreciated by your fans!

Happy Vaping!

hey, thanks bro. I try.
its all about the Golden Rule...and not being a money grabbing asshat! Nobodys perfect, but I am amazed that some folks dont even try...indeed, go out of their way to screw with people to make a dollar.

A thing goin on here is scam phone calls telling people that they are the Social Security Admin - and that your SS number is being cancelled due to suspicious activity...better contact us! ......grrrrr!

 

[thejackalsmark]

hey, thanks bro. I try.
its all about the Golden Rule...and not being a money grabbing asshat! Nobodys perfect, but I am amazed that some folks dont even try...indeed, go out of their way to screw with people to make a dollar.

A thing goin on here is scam phone calls telling people that they are the Social Security Admin - and that your SS number is being cancelled due to suspicious activity...better contact us! ......grrrrr!

And we're heading into that wonderful holiday season where the scam artists come out of the woodwork to Prey Upon the unsuspecting.

For instance, a big one here in my neighborhood is people who follow the mailman at a distance and after he delivers a package, a short time later when they know no one's looking, come up on the porch, take the package, and calmly walk away, as if they own the place!

It's for that reason that I always make sure I have a tracking number for packages that I receive here.

That's an important tip if you're ordering any dynavap supplies or stems or anything else, through the mail, as well.

Get a tracking number and pay attention to it.

No one ever thinks that someone would do that to them until....

Someone does that to them.

Don't be one of the victims of such people, folks.

Happy Vaping!

 

[stark1]

While nice to look at, I value my lungs/health more than aesthetics.

So. does anyone know if naked bamboo is stable. I need to find a comparable length
Of glass to use as a liner (condenser).

A poor boy’s home made bamboo stem. Got the idea from someone here way
Back when. I think it may have been @Winegums.



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[TheThriftDrifter]

@stark1

Found these for making bamboo drinking straws. Might be relevant to what you were asking.

 

[thejackalsmark]

@stark1

Found these for making bamboo drinking straws. Might be relevant to what you were asking.

So, question for everyone...

"What's the most UNUSUAL or the COOLEST (functional) material you've seen a custom stem for a DV tip, made from?" (Pics or Video, please or it didn't happen! )

At this point, I Envision @stark1 popping a tip in the top of a Jack O'Lantern. Cool ass idea for a Halloween picture this year, but doesn't qualify for this question.


*ITEMS OF FOOD/FRUIT DON'T COUNT*

I have a sneaking suspicion, that in the end, @phattpiggie is going to probably have the example and pic of our winner.

I refer those of you, who have followed the thread for a while to the video he posted a little while back showing 3 years of stem making work. The variety was mind-boggling to me. Tough act to follow.

Happy Vaping!

 

[RogueGuy]

@cybrguy thanks for the link.

I recall a discussion on here about stab wood being no good for stems.

@almost there @danielj yah there is no reason to chance it when there are so many other good clean materials. Even with a condenser I wouldn't feel comfortable. Anything that gives off a smell is no good IMO.

Unless its pot smell of course

How about acrylics? With or without condenser?

@stark1 Bamboo Bongs seem to be ok?

 

[thejackalsmark]

about acrylics? With or without condenser?

From PlexiCraft...

https://www.plexi-craft.com/acrylic-plexiglass-lucite-clear-plastic

"While acrylic softens at higher temperatures, it does not actually melt until it reaches 320 °F (160 °C). Therefore, normal household use does not risk melting acrylic. Hot stovetop items should only be placed on an acrylic tabletop surface using a protective trivet or other padding, preferably with rubber cushions. As a safety precaution, never place acrylic directly on or next to an open flame or hot surface."

I wouldn't chance using it.