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A bit convoluted, but I manage to jump hoops to post with my mini (iPad).
That’s nice.
A bit convoluted, but I manage to jump hoops to post with my mini (iPad).
It also included something I hadn't yet ordered but had been asking about, and all I can say is WOW.
Cybrguy- what did you get that was wow?
Yeah, that's kinda odd. These LE tip were apparently a bitch for them to make. I had difficulty focusing on the edge with my phone camera but you can see my first batch LE tip is much smoother.
No no no no... lets not get crazy.Could it be a shiny silver faceted mouthpiece?
Got my Omni XL and.... I'm slightly disappointed. The mouthpiece-end of the body has scuffs, scratches, and imperfections.. didn't expect something perfect, but for the high price I expected something damn close to perfect. :-(
Already tried to remove the scuffs with iso, but nah, they're definitely permanent.
I had a similar experience. The omnivap xl from the sale I received looks just about the same as yours- it doesn't have a smooth, shiny finish. It has that same almost rippled type look that yours has. Almost like a thumbprint. Any pics online Ive seen of current omnivaps they look very smooth and shiny top to bottom.
Don't get me wrong, it functions really well- and I really like the new ti tip. Im just surprised- side by side my new omnivap xl honestly looks rougher than my heavily used/abused year+ old omnivaps.
I got 2 silo's myself. They fit perfect in an old leather wallet I had that also held an iPhone 5, nice to be able to use the wallet again.Well they're definitely chipping away at the pile of orders. I got my shipping email today so it should be heading North of the Wall sometime soon! I also tripped, fell, and accidentally ordered a Interplanetary Developments Silo and Launchpad while they have a 30% off sale still. I really like the look of the Dynastash but it's not very stealthy. I'll have to get one of those later (maybe to celebrate legalization here!)
Just as well. Imgur doesn’t give you a workable link if you’re using an iPad that lets you post. I gave up some time ago.
@Sander wow that’s quite a score!
I just figured out how to make imgur work on iOS. Instead of using the “share” option to get the link in the app make a long press on the picture you want to share and choose copy link. Now use that link to insert in your post when you tap on the portrait icon above the forum text box
I'm gonna contact them with my photos, sorry you had the same experience. Thanks for the input guys.
Those are Machining marks/surface finish that you're talking about. That is normal and it's likely that they have changed cutters and tool paths for better cycle times on their parts while still maintaining an acceptable surface finish. The smoother you want the metal to be, the more passes you have to make and the more time you have to spend.I had a similar experience. The omnivap xl from the sale I received looks just about the same as yours- it doesn't have a smooth, shiny finish. It has that same almost rippled type look that yours has. Almost like a thumbprint. Any pics online Ive seen of current omnivaps they look very smooth and shiny top to bottom.
Don't get me wrong, it functions really well- and I really like the new ti tip. Im just surprised- side by side my new omnivap xl honestly looks rougher than my heavily used/abused year+ old omnivaps.
That has a much thicker top edge than mine and it looks very smooth and uniform even through the blur. This poor tip looks like it bounced around in a bin of other LE tips quite a few times with its sharp edges picking up marks.Yeah, that's kinda odd. These LE tip were apparently a bitch for them to make. I had difficulty focusing on the edge with my phone camera but you can see my first batch LE tip is much smoother.
Those are Machining marks/surface finish that you're talking about. That is normal and it's likely that they have changed cutters and tool paths for better cycle times on their parts while still maintaining an acceptable surface finish. The smoother you want the metal to be, the more passes you have to make and the more time you have to spend.
If you look very closely at his pictures there's actual divots where something with hard points or teeth have bitten into the surface. You can see where it's marred the edge in the second picture. This is not normal and shouldn't be there on a new product.
That has a much thicker top edge than mine and it looks very smooth and uniform even through the blur. This poor tip looks like it bounced around in a bin of other LE tips quite a few times with its sharp edges picking up marks.
You should play with it some more, unless your magnets are defective it should be totally possible to find a fit that will stay snug yet still come off with the magnet. I have even my LE tip which as someone said earlier is an even looser fit than a normal tip set to where it can be suspended from an upside down magnet but still slide the cap off when I pull on it. One of my magnets is over 2 years old and one is brand new I just got Saturday and they will both do itAll this magnet talk leaves me perplexed, as I have a dynastash and a couple other places that have those kinds of magnets. And, they are all absolutely useless to remove the cap any time after it's been broken-in and snugged itself up. The magnets have only been strong enough to remove the cap when it's new and still loose enough. (Like when they are brand-new, and the cap can fall off if you tip it downward)
@Sander wow that’s quite a score!
I just figured out how to make imgur work on iOS. Instead of using the “share” option to get the link in the app make a long press on the picture you want to share and choose copy link. Now use that link to insert in your post when you tap on the portrait icon above the forum text box
Yes, they are discontinuing or delisting Exotics which I totally agree with. I also avoid using exotics and never buy them, as I don't wish to contribute to the global market. I have small quantities that are drying up and most were gifted to me or salvaged.Was told they were discontinuing the exotics and wood being my business and passion I knew I'd regret passing them by.
Hopefully they don't use them again, these species will soon be listed as threatened and I'd sure feel like a smuck if I saw them on the site a year from now!
I might try posting tomorrow
@Ramahs try scrubbing your tips with plain white toothpaste or baking soda. When they shine back up your caps will slide on and off easier
You should play with it some more, unless your magnets are defective it should be totally possible to find a fit that will stay snug yet still come off with the magnet. I have even my LE tip which as someone said earlier is an even looser fit than a normal tip set to where it can be suspended from an upside down magnet but still slide the cap off when I pull on it. One of my magnets is over 2 years old and one is brand new I just got Saturday and they will both do it
Wow! is VW T2 ? i have one T4
Just as well. Imgur doesn’t give you a workable link if you’re using an iPad that lets you post. I gave up some time ago.
edit: I did not read what was in the app, I can not use the app imgur by obsolete IOS ...
....CLICK ON that tiny picture to the right of the whole ‘Direct Link” and that’ll copy the link for you. When you click on that it’ll say “Copied”. Don’t even try to copy the link yourself because you just can’t capture it, there’s no “select all” option and it’s impossible to highlight the whole link. Anyhow, come back here and choose the Image Icon just to the right of the ‘face’ icon and it’ll ask you to paste the link into it.