It's impressive for sure. I've dipped into the desktop waters. It's different!
PS does the CH stand fit good? I dont much care for thr stock stand.
BTW, the heat shield is an add-on item, not included in bundle. It's "secured" via friction fit with two tiny set screws, which are visible in pic above. If you bump it, it will nudge shield off center, so don't do that. And don't try to hand straighten it when hot. As Brian demo'd in vid, it's a safety shield from coil -- you can accidently touch, but you can't hold it
Not sure if this train would fit in CH bitchin new "Hangar" heat shield. Certainly not with OldHeat heat shield on. Brian from OldHead said he was working on a better solution in his SneakyPete interview
Those new to these "PID" controllers should be warned how much they go above your chosen set temp initially. Freaked me years ago with first FP, temp display zooming up way beyond set. Just the way they work, you have to be patient for 15 minutes for stabilization
Brian has cooked up a great recipe for "one-and-done" 10 second convection rips, no char