IAmKrazy2
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Damn, this tutorial was so well done my brain remembered it as a video. I just read it again.
Great update Dan and great attention to detail as always.
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Damn, this tutorial was so well done my brain remembered it as a video. I just read it again.
Great update Dan and great attention to detail as always.
Well, I think I'm just going to hold off on that estimate for right now. Let me see how the next week goes, lots of stuff in flux. I believe that I can make and ship 10 Okins every three weeks, or less.. perhaps. We will see. I'll make a more accurate guess after I have my electric kiln running, it's in the shop, I just ran the 220v cable and installed the new breaker box... things are happening in the background...
Eye candy time!
Yes, that red moss is real.
I forgot to include the Lexington green in this last shot... oops.
Dan, which paint colors do you have displayed here? I originally chose the raw box, but that green is making me think otherwise. Or the yellow even! Geez, I don't think I can decide which I like best!
http://elifesciences.org/content/early/2015/10/05/eLife.09623
This was a new study posted on Reddit today, It talks about the link between carbon nanoparticles and the development of emphysema in smokers.
Just thought it was worth sharing, but Im not sure how it relates to the Okin. In this article, carbon nanoparticles are said to be the product of incomplete combustion of organic materials. Charcoal combustion characteristics are different, and in theory a more efficient combustion of carbon should limit the amount of carbon particles released into the air...
There is also a question of usage. The study talks about comparing the lung tissue of mice, to long term heavy users of tobacco. How heavy? I couldn't find that in the article.
Anyhow, just thought I would post this here, for anyone interested.
This was a new study posted on Reddit today, It talks about the link between carbon nanoparticles and the development of emphysema in smokers.
Just thought it was worth sharing, but Im not sure how it relates to the Okin. In this article, carbon nanoparticles are said to be the product of incomplete combustion of organic materials. Charcoal combustion characteristics are different, and in theory a more efficient combustion of carbon should limit the amount of carbon particles released into the air...
There is also a question of usage. The study talks about comparing the lung tissue of mice, to long term heavy users of tobacco. How heavy? I couldn't find that in the article.
Anyhow, just thought I would post this here, for anyone interested.
10 happy sailors, ready to set sail for Okin island!
Sorry for the lack of posts everyone, Canadian Thanksgiving, a busy time!
Sorry for the lack of posts everyone, Canadian Thanksgiving, a busy time!
axakal
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i know, it's a little late in the game, but is a little rest for the okin possible? something as simple as two pieces of matching wood with an incision in each allowing to form an X. it would serve for displaying purposes or just prevent the okin from rolling down off a flat surface. it could be easily folded, when not needed and would give the already perfect ensemble the final touch 
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Ha! Please, PLEASE, No more! the Okin is done, finished, hahah.
Plus, that was already a design comsideration, the prongs prop the okin up like a stand, and prevent it from rolling around. You could rest it on the wood box as well...
It's a neat idea, and I WAS thinking about offering a display stand as an accessory, but that'll have to come later I think...
Plus, that was already a design comsideration, the prongs prop the okin up like a stand, and prevent it from rolling around. You could rest it on the wood box as well...
It's a neat idea, and I WAS thinking about offering a display stand as an accessory, but that'll have to come later I think...
vapen00b
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Think a real advantage with this kinda stand would be that you can put it aside for a sec when doing a session. Like a cig on an ashtray. (Booo, who's combusting anyways..?!
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That rolling around is not that much of a reason as Dan has pointed out.
Like the idea tho
)That rolling around is not that much of a reason as Dan has pointed out.
Like the idea tho
axakal
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vapen00b
Many vapes & accessories. Always happy to help
fair enough.
Until then you could give @Ratchett 's SonG a try - or contact him before ordering to ask about fitting. This thing might work!
http://delta3dstudios.com/nearly-universal-vape-to-waterpipe-adapter-medium/
You can put the Okin down during a session, the prongs keep the ember up in the air off the surface of any table or w/e. A non-flammable surface is recommended.
vapen00b
Many vapes & accessories. Always happy to help
Hey Dan, that's even better!
Thought distance would be too little so there'd be too much heat to the underlying surface... Potentially marking your table with Okin signs.. Which could be artful too 
cawshook
Solod out.
Hey Dan. I missed my opportunity on the first batch. I'm sorry if this has been mentioned before, but does that mean I have to resubmit my info and go back to the end of the list? If so, that's fine I can wait my turn as I just got my inhalator fixed, but I just wanted to know.
Nope, If you're on the Okin mailing list, you'll have equal opportunity when new Okins become available, after I fill the first Pre-Order batch of 50 which have already been reserved.
How does one get on this mailing list? I don't seen an option on dmpipes.com.
cawshook
Solod out.
Thanks. Hopefully I don't miss the next batch. Keep up the great work.
Damn good question I never thought to ask, being in same boat.
Thank you for asking.
And, thanks Dan for answering.
(LOL. That call just couldn't come out while I'm on my first days off in over 2yrs now, eh?)
Just kidding! Carry on and get all these folks in a happy state.
Personally, cannot partake anymore due to proffession....... but have several friends I will be gifting to (of course, one in reserve for me........just in case or for tobacco). I can afford to be patient for a work of this caliber of craftsmanship.
Otherwise........Git 'er done!
I'm afraid we are going to loose Americans as illegals crossing over to the north searching for their peice! (A few of your pics did not help in this regard, either! ). So, if that occurs.....I don't want to hear any bitchin' from up north about the immigration situation. .....OK?.
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Looks like they're ready for it![...]I'm afraid we are going to loose Americans as illegals crossing over to the north searching for their peice! (A few of your pics did not help in this regard, either! ). So, if that occurs.....I don't want to hear any bitchin' from up north about the immigration situation. .....OK?.
The final step in the Okin making process has taken some time to get right... but.. the end result is pretty awesome. The past couple weeks have just been dedicated to this project.
I've decided to keep this part secret, it's taken a lot of work to develop the process. But I'll share the old way of doing it over a fire for those interested in making their own, that's for another post though...
I've setup the shop to pipe all of the maple wood exhaust outside, obviously, haha. This is what it looks like for the first couple hours...
It's mostly steam at this point, partially flammable.
As soon as it'll light, I ignite the smoke stream to cut down on smokey emissions. At this stage the flame is not self sustaining, needs a torch "pilot light".
After a while, the flame is self sustaining. Carbonization temperature is still rising.
After a couple more hours the flame dies down to almost nothing. I adjust the opening diameter of the outlet pipe as the flame subsides, which is crucial to keeping oxygen out of the system.
The carbonization temperature is monitored and the process is shut down when the perfect temperature is reached. The system is left to cool down for 12 hours before opening.
I can produce about 2500 charcoals in 3.5 hrs with this setup. And most importantly, the batch is heated evenly, not just from one side like in a traditional kiln.
When you heat wood from one side only, it bends towards the side being heated. To get perfectly straight charcoal, you want to heat from all sides.
Also, my process uses a completely sealed carbonization chamber made entirely from stainless steel. Traditional charcoal making methods often use wood combustion alongside the charcoal to produce the heat required for carbonization. This can contaminate the charcoal with PAHs and other volatiles.
I've decided to keep this part secret, it's taken a lot of work to develop the process. But I'll share the old way of doing it over a fire for those interested in making their own, that's for another post though...
I've setup the shop to pipe all of the maple wood exhaust outside, obviously, haha. This is what it looks like for the first couple hours...
It's mostly steam at this point, partially flammable.
As soon as it'll light, I ignite the smoke stream to cut down on smokey emissions. At this stage the flame is not self sustaining, needs a torch "pilot light".
After a while, the flame is self sustaining. Carbonization temperature is still rising.
After a couple more hours the flame dies down to almost nothing. I adjust the opening diameter of the outlet pipe as the flame subsides, which is crucial to keeping oxygen out of the system.
The carbonization temperature is monitored and the process is shut down when the perfect temperature is reached. The system is left to cool down for 12 hours before opening.
I can produce about 2500 charcoals in 3.5 hrs with this setup. And most importantly, the batch is heated evenly, not just from one side like in a traditional kiln.
When you heat wood from one side only, it bends towards the side being heated. To get perfectly straight charcoal, you want to heat from all sides.
Also, my process uses a completely sealed carbonization chamber made entirely from stainless steel. Traditional charcoal making methods often use wood combustion alongside the charcoal to produce the heat required for carbonization. This can contaminate the charcoal with PAHs and other volatiles.
While Okins are in the mail, I thought I would reflect on the changes since the first Okin prototype...
Proof of concept, worked OK, didn't last very long, heh.
Better. Still fairly crude and not very practical.
More prototypes, we're getting somewhere! But still a few problems.
Hmm.. maybe I'll add a box.
A better box. But still too many things inside..
A better metal tip, with two screws on each bronze prong.
New bamboo stem.
Forget the bamboo, hardwood all the way!
The production model.
Between the Beta test units, and the production units I made these minor changes:
Improved joint between steel tip and wood stem.
Steel mesh screen instead of fabric screen.
Polished inside diameter of steel tip.
Improved, darker, patina on the steel.
Hardwood stem instead of bamboo.
Improved inner airway design.
Beveled the edge on the steel tip that butts up against the charcoals for a better seal.
Improved charcoal manufacturing process, yielding more consistent charcoals, less rejects.
Improved logo design.
Added a proper charcoal drill.
It's been a wild ride! Thanks for all the input everyone!
Proof of concept, worked OK, didn't last very long, heh.
Better. Still fairly crude and not very practical.
More prototypes, we're getting somewhere! But still a few problems.
Hmm.. maybe I'll add a box.
A better box. But still too many things inside..
A better metal tip, with two screws on each bronze prong.
New bamboo stem.
Forget the bamboo, hardwood all the way!
The production model.
Between the Beta test units, and the production units I made these minor changes:
Improved joint between steel tip and wood stem.
Steel mesh screen instead of fabric screen.
Polished inside diameter of steel tip.
Improved, darker, patina on the steel.
Hardwood stem instead of bamboo.
Improved inner airway design.
Beveled the edge on the steel tip that butts up against the charcoals for a better seal.
Improved charcoal manufacturing process, yielding more consistent charcoals, less rejects.
Improved logo design.
Added a proper charcoal drill.
It's been a wild ride! Thanks for all the input everyone!
delloy
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Only one person to thank here @Dan Morrison and that would be you for bringing this wonderful piece of art, fantastic commentary and your fabulous pictures to the forums. 
Madcap79
Jack of all trades, master of none.
Exactly! One more batch and then my number is up! Woooooohoooooo!Only one person to thank here @Dan Morrison and that would be you for bringing this wonderful piece of art, fantastic commentary and your fabulous pictures to the forums.
little maggie
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What's the best way to email to get on the list? I'm not being very successful with the start a conversation section.