Hello everyone, hadnt realized how long it has been since my last post, been alot going on round here and is good to see. Time has been flying by, school has started and boys are growing and life has been busy busy. My baby boy is doing pretty good, hes putting on some weight and getting longer lol, sounds kinda weird as I cant say taller as hes not yet standing but hey growing for sure. Just scored tickets to Michael Franti in October woot woot, shoul,d be a blast. Got Marcus King coming up very soon which I am very excited to see again. Ohhhh I just got that super huge piece of Buckeye in that I posted several months back. My guy had it sit in his warehouse to dry for a while before sending it. This thing is big, he had to cut it in two to get FedEx to ship it. Is 5'x4'x3" and weighs 90lbs. I got a not so happy look form the guy when he showed up to deliver it lol.
Check out Lotty giving it a sniff, the large piece is so big if it fell on her could kill her. I havent had time to cut into it yet but have been looking it over here and there to find which and what way be best to attack it. I have never spent as much nor gotten a piece this freaking large. There are so many colors in it and will be a lot of fun blanking it up. I gotta get
@phattpiggie some and will be fun for him and exciting to see what he makes of it also. Have an idea what he will do for a larger piece but keeping that to myself.
Had a great month last and dang happy to be back doing what I do and giving it all I got. I have just about caught up on all my backorders, custom and wholesale, what a relief. I gotta button up and tape down a few packages this weekend to get out first of the week. Will be several WS available in Canada from HerbCafe is anyone wants to grab one locally.
@ChocolateMonk Wow thats a great post and thank you very much for sharing your experience and also spreading the word, am most grateful, thank you.
@Ramahs You as well.
Ahhh you all it has been brought to my attention that the conical screens arent SS as they are said to be when purchasing them.
@LesPlenty discovered this and he and I wanted to let you all know that its be best if you all give them a good flame treat before using them. I got some looking around to do before getting more.
@-dab8- or
@LesPlenty I cant say anything about concentrate use as I have no experience with it.
@Squiby Hey hey so good to see you and you are right, lets see pics.
@anda1anda2 I am very glad to hear this and happy as well knowing you are enjoying it as much as you are, very good and thank you for letting us all know.
I am aware and have been told by a few users that there are battery powered devices that will power the WS away from an electrical outlet. There are a several posts here pages back.
@LesPlenty &
@KidFated. thanks for the posts guys on the above.
@sixstringsmash Yes sir, I learned a bit since the first run, began making changes on the second and kept the placement the same since. What voltage or setting on the dial do you run yours at? Never the less you have noticed a difference and am glad you are enjoying it if just a little more. Sucks to hear about the power, was so hoping it wasnt anything else as I was reading.
@HughJundys Lol thats a beautiful stem bro and thanks for sharing your experience and your advice bro. I did make and offer a really neat poker/stir/tamp tool with Ti pointed blade with a brass feral at the opposite end for such a purpose. A great multi functional tool it just took quite a bit of time and didnt seem to sell that well. There maybe pics of them in the stem thread I have in vapor accessories. I made a few beautiful pieces with turquoise inlay as well.
@-dab8- I will run mine bout 8 when using the aromacup. Cant help ya with a case either sorry. The glass isnt going to work like the wood stem with tip. Like
@sixstringsmash mentioned a fine grind is best. I place the screen in the glass stem about 1/2" load it and tamp slightly, then use it as I would the wood stem but stir when needed. A solid grind is a must and does sound like you have it performing better since that.
@arb haha you know you right.
@szai Me too, no pun intended.
@Slagzord Give me a shout and lets talk about an upgrade when you are ready. A vvps is a good idea to dial in exact voltage. Thats is something I want to be able to offer down the road.
I gotta say it again, I have a redwood burl WS that I have been using from the first batch. It is a species that not sure why but isnt very desirable to customers. I just plug it up, give it a few minutes load my stem the same way I always have and then just a I always do give it a long slow steady draw. Ive been using log vapes since the MZ and have always used this same technique. I must admit, I too were like many of you when I first got the MZ after having known nothing but combustion for my entire use. I got mine and loaded a stem tried it a time or two and was like hmmm, gave it a few more go's before settling in. I am a go big or go home type of guy and like to hit and quit and get on to my tasks but found I had to slow down and hit these things slow and steady and thats what wins every time.
@Aezhenn Wow thats a beautiful piece my friend, the inlay looks beautiful and can only guess how much time you have in it. What size is the larger hole you bored? If not large enough to hold a WS surely a great spot for a jar or grinder. Well done my man!
@KidFated. Hey hey hope all is well.
Sorry for such the absence yall, between watching lane, helping the wife and turning, it doesnt leave much time for much else. Have been trying to make this post for a couple days now. I will get up bout 3:30 with my son, get a bottle in him, hold him for an hour or so, lay him down in his swing, try to get some PC work done only to have him wake up after 30 minutes. Put the laptop down, try to give him some more bottle, hes back to sleep in my arms, lay him down again after a short while only to have him back awake again. Hes in the LR crying his head off, I am in the bedroom in total darkness while the wife is sleeping typing away doing my best to get this done. For some reason I dont remember it being this tough to get anything done with my other sons. I hope I have been somewhat helpful and if I can do anything pls let me know you all. Wish everyone the best.
