@spincut I don't have the easy valve currently so I can't say for sure, but I assume the Herbalizer will only pair up with the solid valve based on the easy valve's design. Regarding bowl size, have you loaded a Volcano bowl and then dumped the contents into the Herbalizer bowl? That'll be the easiest way to see the difference in volume. And the directions say to pack the bowl loosely, but, as I said, I pack mine tightly and it still works well. The only difference is a tight pack requires a stir whereas a smaller load doesn't. I've fit upwards of a half gram on a number of occasions without issue.
I mean, the bowl on the Herbie is DEFINITELY a lot smaller, I don't really require a precise measurement for that. I can toke out the contents of an herbie bowl (filled generously but within spec and and not too tightly packed( easily in an evening, whereas the Volcano bowl lasts me days still comparatively (and just clearly holds a lot more). I was starting to have doubts that the Herbie just wasn't as ideal for dry stuff, but more on that in a sec.
Hi all!
Pardon my intrusion - I normally don't post on vape threads which I don't personally own. However, I have had a few requests for a special adapter to add an 18mm male joint on top of the magnetic bowl (for HT's)
Initially I was hesitant to attempt this as I was unsure of which materials would be safe with vaping at these temperatures. However, ShapeWays now offers ceramic printing which is food-safe. This object is printed in a powdered ceramic with a binding agent, then glazed and fired in a kiln. It is heat-proof up to 500C (932F).
I understand there might be a few of you interested in this adapter. However, since I do not have access to either the Herbalizer nor a full size HT (my 14mm PNWT obviously doesn't count), I would like to ask for someone's assistance in testing the prototypes. I'm looking for someone within the CONUS with access to a pair of calipers or digital calipers to help provide several measurements and pictures.
Here's a screenshot of what I've already made (Note the wide part is hollow and intended to rest over/around the magnetic bowl)
PM me if you're interested in helping!
Ok, I want to hear more about this! Which actually brings up one of the larger problems I have within this thread
. I keep hearing mentions of ingenenuitive people making adapters and accessories that would exceptionally enhance this things performance (as it is while I do agree the Herbie is pretty nice, it needs some tweaking, and thankfully a lot of that can be done on our end without the actual unit being revised....still wish we could get a stronger fan though..), but then they get buried and it's impossible to keep track, especially for me given I understand very little about all this, except that I want to attach better things than my rather unwherlming bowl and whip that came supplied.
Anyway, while I knew very little bout hydrotubes, I think I want one! I also just would like a redesigned better bowl/whip, among other things. I haven't tried to give shapeways my business since they cancelled my order for those nifty sandstones FF7 figurines that caught the attention of Squaresoft legal
. Anyway, this is a very impressive use of their facility, and again, when it comes to this or any other legitimately cool accessory that I lack the skill to make myself, well, I'd like to be kept in the loop!
I've replaced two of mine with oven bags so far, they work and you can make them big or small. But there's something about that buttery soft herbie bag that I really don't wan't to go without.
Just opened my third bag and I'm already anxious about the crinkly future that may lie ahead of me...
Does anyone know of a safe way to clean the bag? I may have to try something soon. I really can't justify the price of new bags when oven bags are about a dollar a piece. maybe I'll try turning one inside out and boiling it? I feel ISO could be bad for the bag but if the boiling doesn't work ill try that.
On a side note the tape from the old bags does make for a tight fit around the bowl. I can't remember who pointed this out but thanks! Two fit perfectly and I haven't had a bag budge since.
I will admit that I was struck at the quiet-ness of the herbie bags. I always tolerated the crispy crunchy settling noises of the volcano because I liked it so much (and was too lazy to do solid valve and just find my own bags, although it seems like the ones people get are still kind of noisy?). They're just too darn small is the problem :/ .
Does anyone know where to find bags of similar material but are larger for the more ravenous smokers? I suppose I could use them for either my Herbie or volcano in such a case, although it sounds like for the Herbie I still need this special tape? Or at least, people seem to not be re-using this orange tape on the inside that it already has in there?
P.S. I FINALLY got a hold of some oil, and I've already tried it a bit and i'm really impressed, so much so that I'm starting to think that the Herbies place, for me anyway, is with oil moreso than dry stuff. It seems that the floor level of 400F is a bit low even to really get it going (I can taste it but little vapor or effect). I find that 430F was the sweet spot (and I was amazed to confirm how cleanly it melts in and unsullies the innards of the bowl). I want to try it out more though, but damn, finally learning to enjoy this thing while hitting a wall with dry herb.
Any further tips on dabbing with the herbie as I feel it out would be much appreciated.
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