Good to know, I'll try to snag it along with with the FW8.. (whenever that drop happens).. I'm also assuming that the FW8 will have (a similar / the same) wooden WPA. Would the BB9 be considered the best alternative option if I can't acquire the wooden WPA? Just doing some homework ahead of time.
The first party WPA is superior in every way. I was never a fan of the BB9 as a WPA for my FW. So I used it almost never on glass. After I got the WPA it was like a whole new device. Straight shot to the oven, better grip. Just fantastic.
I pulled out my FW7 WPA for the first time in a long time the other day and to my dismay discovered that it will not slide on to the FW7 body. I guess the wood on one or both of them has grown/shrunk otherwise changed with time.
Can u see a difference between the 2 sliding pieces? Maybe a microscopic piece of wood is getting in the way that u can sand a little? Can u put the larger piece in the cold? A new one I rcvd was stuck upon receipt. When it came off, it flew across the room. It was ok but I told Marc as a heads up.
I’ve been using the wooden WPA and it’s great. A lot less messy than using a stem as the airflow goes straight from the bowl downwards into glass. With a stem there’s the ceramic corner where a lot of gunk builds up.
Did you figure this out? Mine just did it when I press the fire button. Continuous buzzing, no pauses. Same interval. The battery is damaged. It looks like it's been robbed from another device it wasn't supposed to be, like a flashlight.
For many obvious reasons, I would try another battery.
How is the cooling vs the stock stem?I finally got around to taking photos of my Good Vibe Boro stem. This thing is beautiful but also cools way more than I expected. Really great. It has become my default stem for my FW7
And it fully retracts!
Somewhat subjective, but I find it cool enough to just hit it without thinking. Almost like on a hook. Although it does make me run through a bowl faster lol.
The BB9 has an airport/carb hole. That makes it a bit of a pain, you either have to close the carb with your finger, which makes it a two-handed operation or you have to close it up somehow. I have the original "strong-arm" Dynavap adapter from Sneaky Pete... that has no carb... but it's not available anymore. Not sure who makes anything like it.
Also btw, these stems are now in stock at Oregon Glass Blower, @Shit Snacks are you the one that said you use this with the WPA?
That’s what I was thinking! Ceramic on mine is pretty much the same colour as the firewood itself
These stems look amazing!! You mind letting us know what temperature you use to smoke through it? Has that temp changed from when using the stock stem?I finally got around to taking photos of my Good Vibe Boro stem. This thing is beautiful but also cools way more than I expected. Really great. It has become my default stem for my FW7
And it fully retracts!
I like the flavor at 370F, so I almost never change it. Sometimes I will finish a bowl going up to 390. Over that it tastes too "cooked" for me. The stock stem never seemed too hot to me, and I don't mind warm vapor. But with the beads I now have almost no sense of the vapor at all. Sometimes I do take a massive hit without realizing it.
That's from O'Connell Woodworks? Looks great!I finally got around to taking photos of my Good Vibe Boro stem. This thing is beautiful but also cools way more than I expected. Really great. It has become my default stem for my FW7
And it fully retracts!
He is selling them on O'Connell's site. This one is a custom. A bit shorter with different size bead chambers. I wanted a stem for on-the-go.
Got it. I would want it to be able to tuck away as well (wouldn't want it sticking out when not in use)
He is super responsive to DMs. Although he might be slammed with orders. May as well try. He is building me a bubbler to match.
