Stonedbadger
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Im number 66 also in batch 2!!
The Nomad From Morwood
- Thread starter Dan Morrison
- Start date
Elfstone
Mew
I am now back from the world of the Toad and I am astounded of all that Dan Morrison has accomplished in such a short time. It a bit overwhelming to see the metamorphosis of the OG Noamds come to fruition in it’s many forms. I am just biting my time for the Nomad II to find their way to their adopted homes. Which can only bring me closer to getting my hands on one of these beauties, cheers.
MILK&_Crackerz
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How do you find out where on the waiting list you are?
BakedDiogenes
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I believe he emails you once your batch comes up.
I got on the list in May and according to his email, there were around 300 people on the list.
There is a fair amount of waiting even after your email comes up and you pay. I got the email and paid back in April 2020 for Batch 2 and if all goes well I think Batch 2 will begin getting built in the coming weeks. The waiting hasn't been so bad really because I kind of just forgot about it for a while, but now, knowing it's so near, I'm getting too excited.
Art takes time, and once your wait is over, you'll have a nice Nomad to enjoy for the rest of your life!
CL52613
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Been a long while since visiting this site, but always happy to visit Dan's page for updates, hints, and progress. Regarding the troubles experienced with the sleeved Nomads, always keep in mind, these works of art are made from organic wood material. Being such, they live and breathe, so they will react to changes in their environment. Nothing drastic, but with Dan's attention to detail and exacting manufacturing process, even very small changes could effect the fit of the outer sleeve. Wood reacts to temperature and humidity, either through expansion or contraction; and unless it is stabilized, typically by a kiln drying process, it is just the nature of the beast. Even concrete that is decades old, still holds moisture inside, which if you ever weld or use a torch on concrete you would witness. This may be one of the reasons, along with the difficulty for those with dexterity issues in having to deal with the sleeve, why the Nomad 2 evolved without the sleeve. Thanks to that evolution, I am now happily awaiting my Nomad 2 which is in the first batch. Patience is a virtue, and good things come to those that wait, so if you are on the waiting list, be assured, that some of us here have been on the wait list for a couple of years. I was on the original Nomad wait list, and when Dan modified it to the Nomad 2, I surrendered my place on the original wait list to get on the Nomad 2 list. I have dexterity issues with my hands, and was very excited by the changes he made. I have been on the list for more than 2 years, and have paid for my Nomad 2 since I was first placed on this list. For me personally, the end result of the wait is well worth it. Yes it is only a vaporizer, and has one function, but the design, the craftsmanship, the aesthetics of its build, transform it from being a tool to being a beautiful piece of art. Whether the cost and amount of time one must wait to become the owner of a Nomad is a personal decision, and for me the end justifies the means. My thanks to Dan for his integrity, dedication, and kind consideration of those supporting his endeavor, to give us the best he can offer, which is head and shoulders above the competition. Continued success my friend
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namasteIII
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Do we have to eraser clean the contacts on the battery and heater? I've never known.
The battery itself likely never needs cleaning, but I sometimes do clean the +/- terminals with a q-tip and ISO.
The brass screw at the bottom of the battery hole also shouldn't need cleaning because whenever you press the button, this screw scrapes across the surface of the battery contact. This scraping motion cleans the contact. This is a common way for electrical contacts to self-clean in a lot of commercially available buttons/relays.
The copper (or brass in the newer Nomad IIs) connector bar that connects the heater module center pin to the battery should be cleaned. You only need to clean the spots that make contact with the center pin and battery.
The heater module center pin can be cleaned, but requires more vigorous scrubbing because the oxide that forms on stainless steel is invisible...so it's hard to tell if it's clean or not...so best to just go overboard with it. I'm still not sure if this cleaning step is required, but I do it once in a blue moon just in case.
The next two spots are probably the most important two. I've included photos to show them more clearly.
I normally just clean this corner on the stainless steel shell with a q-tip and acetone/iso. Like the SS center pin, I'm unsure if this needs abrasive cleaning. What's more important in this step is to remove dust and sticky plant debri. That's why I normally just go with the solvent cleaning.
Actually, most of the time I'll just use my shirt to wipe off the heater module shell. Always works fine.
The contact ring should be kept looking nice and shiny. I would just focus my efforts on the inside edge of the ring, where it makes contact with the heater module shell.
If you ever run into an event where your Nomad feels like it's not heating up properly. I always start by removing the heater module, wiping it off with my shirt... and also doing the same with the brass contact ring. The re-install and try again. Pretty much every time this fixes it.
If you're still having issues. Break out the pencil eraser to clean the contact ring and copper/brass connector bar. And work the button in and out to scrape the terminal screw across the battery contact.
If that doesn't fix it. Clean the heater module shell and center pin with an abrasive like fine sandpaper, sanding sponge, or eraser.
If that doesn't fix it. Disassemble and clean the electrical contacts inside the button.
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With the polished all-brass contacts in the Nomad IIs, I've noted a decrease in cleaning frequency. Because I'm using mine frequently, I can go longer without cleaning (frequent use helps to self-clean the contacts). I'll clean the connector bar contacts and connector ring with an eraser every 1-3 months (I don't really notice any performance decrease, just habit). I have probably never cleaned my heater modules with an abrasive, so they have been going on a year or two with only cleaning via wiping it on my shirt or with a q-tip.
Sudden drops in performance is likely a sign that there is a tiny speck of debri somewhere. Just wiggling, spinning, and moving the parts around, then a quick wipe of the heater module and contact ring is all that's needed in my experience.
The brass screw at the bottom of the battery hole also shouldn't need cleaning because whenever you press the button, this screw scrapes across the surface of the battery contact. This scraping motion cleans the contact. This is a common way for electrical contacts to self-clean in a lot of commercially available buttons/relays.
The copper (or brass in the newer Nomad IIs) connector bar that connects the heater module center pin to the battery should be cleaned. You only need to clean the spots that make contact with the center pin and battery.
The heater module center pin can be cleaned, but requires more vigorous scrubbing because the oxide that forms on stainless steel is invisible...so it's hard to tell if it's clean or not...so best to just go overboard with it. I'm still not sure if this cleaning step is required, but I do it once in a blue moon just in case.
The next two spots are probably the most important two. I've included photos to show them more clearly.
I normally just clean this corner on the stainless steel shell with a q-tip and acetone/iso. Like the SS center pin, I'm unsure if this needs abrasive cleaning. What's more important in this step is to remove dust and sticky plant debri. That's why I normally just go with the solvent cleaning.
Actually, most of the time I'll just use my shirt to wipe off the heater module shell. Always works fine.
The contact ring should be kept looking nice and shiny. I would just focus my efforts on the inside edge of the ring, where it makes contact with the heater module shell.
If you ever run into an event where your Nomad feels like it's not heating up properly. I always start by removing the heater module, wiping it off with my shirt... and also doing the same with the brass contact ring. The re-install and try again. Pretty much every time this fixes it.
If you're still having issues. Break out the pencil eraser to clean the contact ring and copper/brass connector bar. And work the button in and out to scrape the terminal screw across the battery contact.
If that doesn't fix it. Clean the heater module shell and center pin with an abrasive like fine sandpaper, sanding sponge, or eraser.
If that doesn't fix it. Disassemble and clean the electrical contacts inside the button.
____
With the polished all-brass contacts in the Nomad IIs, I've noted a decrease in cleaning frequency. Because I'm using mine frequently, I can go longer without cleaning (frequent use helps to self-clean the contacts). I'll clean the connector bar contacts and connector ring with an eraser every 1-3 months (I don't really notice any performance decrease, just habit). I have probably never cleaned my heater modules with an abrasive, so they have been going on a year or two with only cleaning via wiping it on my shirt or with a q-tip.
Sudden drops in performance is likely a sign that there is a tiny speck of debri somewhere. Just wiggling, spinning, and moving the parts around, then a quick wipe of the heater module and contact ring is all that's needed in my experience.
namasteIII
Well-Known Member
Thanks! I'm not having any performance trouble I just didn't use the Nomad for a few days, and haven't cleaned anything in months so I thought I may as well.
Elfstone
Mew
@Jbagz, you can pm Dan Morrison on conversations and communicate directly with the creator of these wonderful pieces of working art. I just got on the waitlist a month ago, so if you do contact Dan Morrison. We may be in the same lot when a year or so goes by. Cheers
edit; Dan Morrison is very good at getting back to you. Dan will fill you in on all the details in regard to price and much more.
edit; Dan Morrison is very good at getting back to you. Dan will fill you in on all the details in regard to price and much more.
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BakedDiogenes
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I’m planning on selling off a kidney…
that should give a rough idea of price.
Canadian-made.
Gup de Fump
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The email you get sent after getting on the wait list suggests $375 usd (which can go up depending on wood/button choices etc)
letter never sent
reckoner
Are you sure? Last e-mail update from Dan re: Batch 2 was on June 29. He stated Batch 1 shipping would run into July, and then he'd start Batch 2. Haven't heard anything about it officially starting though...
Mr. Me2
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Trust me, he’s well into batch 2. I’m one of the very lucky ones who already received his batch 2 Nomad II. And I LOVE it!
@Mr. Me2 , You were in batch 1, haha. But with all the 1's and 2's flying around, it's easy to lose track!
I've started on batch 2, but have not started sending the official biweekly updates yet. And by started, I mean, cutting blocks, prepping stock, etc. So nothing excited to see quite yet. But getting the ball rolling.
I've started on batch 2, but have not started sending the official biweekly updates yet. And by started, I mean, cutting blocks, prepping stock, etc. So nothing excited to see quite yet. But getting the ball rolling.
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I can’t wait! 
Mr. Me2
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Thanks for setting me straight, @Dan Morrison ! Mea culpa. I still love my Nomad II, though.
I love to hear it! 
I've got an update going out today. Been meaning to update for a while... just had a hard time writing it out cleary. Definitely overdue on the update front.
In the update I just try to explain why the final stages are taking so long, and I go into the Toad project a bit as well, just to clear up any confusion about where my time is being spent. Spoiler: all of my work time has been and always will be focused on the Nomads till they are completed.
Thanks for speaking up, I do like to know where everyones head is at. I get pretty 'heads down' in the workshop... so these little nudges are good.
Zuhdj
Charles Mingus
I’m not sure if any of y’all have read HG Wells’ the time machine but I just started it a few days ago and I gotta say, the way the time machine itself is described seems like a similar aesthetic to all of Dan’s vapes. It’s such a neat type of design. @Dan Morrison, have you ever read any of wells’ stuff? If so, do you get any design inspiration from him?