Thank you both so much for the compliments and interest! That stem I displayed is truly my own stem that I created for myself after liking a similar commissioned item so much I had to possess one. Since I love posting on FC in my personal life, and want to respect the device makers threads, I try to avoid anything that would seem like spamming or advertising.
I just make stuff for myself, too, and love using these devices with them. And I'm truly proud of how they come to fruition. ^_^
So thanks for checking out my thread and highlighting the link in my sig!
They are live now!
I understand the TM2 has a bit of variance in the temperature dial calibration, but it seems we have similar usage. I've stayed between 7-8.5 so far, because I like really high temp extraction and don't temp step. The TM2 rules for "pick up, press button, get clouds" operation! Many mornings I wake up and find the green light blinking happily away since the night before, awaiting my call.
To address the surface heat query; even the thinner low profile I listed in the first post does not have this issue. Since I make these for myself, and have full control over the creation process, I found and designed away from surface heat early on. Metal gets a bad rap, but it's really a materials choice.
In the original, they use glass paired with the CU, which is a good choice because glass is a good insulator. If that glass stem was changed to another material that has better heat transfer, then it will start to transfer that heat wherever possible.
On my stems my desire and goal was actually to create the lowest profile option to pair with the shape and beauty of the TM2. (The chonky stem above is my largest and is an outlier that should not be counted lolol). For this, I had to design from scratch without the very tall stock CU.
The FlipDome system as in other stems occupies a narrower and shorter space, allowing for extra thermal mass and fins, and a potentially lower design. I'm happy with it.
Thank you! It's sooooooo pretty and the TM2 has a very nice heft and balance now. Since the device lives on my desk, I spend a lot of time just holding and admiring it. These TinyMights have the kind of "modbox" design and shape that I feel begs for this accoutrement.
I wonder if the TM had been released before the modbox type devices, if I'd have thought the same. On the smaller lower stem, it reminded me of some decorative nautical device or flask, so perhaps there are still many analogues.
Certainly the Cool Fall Spy 007 flashlights were my introduction to this form and shape, and they predate the modbox scene by several years.
Anyways, I'm continually surprised that the TM2 has integrated itself fully into the rotation, passing the reach test most days, given my initial and longtime thoughts on the device. Having near instant on demand heavy hitter convection without risk of combustion in the palm of my hand is so awesome.
I just make stuff for myself, too, and love using these devices with them. And I'm truly proud of how they come to fruition. ^_^
So thanks for checking out my thread and highlighting the link in my sig!
If you mean 'share', as in, 'willing to make more and sell them to others'... I'm in line, as of this writing.
When I first saw your pics, I instantly envisioned (and virtually felt!) a blistered pair of lips on my end. However, your statement that you're 'turning down to 7' suggests that heat is no issue at all. I run at 8.5.
I plan to use mine in a mobile environment / on the go, now that I've had mine for a couple of weeks and dialed it in for my needs.
So... while I enjoy my current stems for the most part, it would be a problem if I were to drop the unit and break them. This looks perfect, at least for the stem... now, how about some 'body armor' with an internal shock cushioning system for the entire unit?
(Just kidding... I'd carry the thing in a Pelican case, if I had to worry that much about it.
They are live now!
I understand the TM2 has a bit of variance in the temperature dial calibration, but it seems we have similar usage. I've stayed between 7-8.5 so far, because I like really high temp extraction and don't temp step. The TM2 rules for "pick up, press button, get clouds" operation! Many mornings I wake up and find the green light blinking happily away since the night before, awaiting my call.
To address the surface heat query; even the thinner low profile I listed in the first post does not have this issue. Since I make these for myself, and have full control over the creation process, I found and designed away from surface heat early on. Metal gets a bad rap, but it's really a materials choice.
In the original, they use glass paired with the CU, which is a good choice because glass is a good insulator. If that glass stem was changed to another material that has better heat transfer, then it will start to transfer that heat wherever possible.
On my stems my desire and goal was actually to create the lowest profile option to pair with the shape and beauty of the TM2. (The chonky stem above is my largest and is an outlier that should not be counted lolol). For this, I had to design from scratch without the very tall stock CU.
The FlipDome system as in other stems occupies a narrower and shorter space, allowing for extra thermal mass and fins, and a potentially lower design. I'm happy with it.
Thank you! It's sooooooo pretty and the TM2 has a very nice heft and balance now. Since the device lives on my desk, I spend a lot of time just holding and admiring it. These TinyMights have the kind of "modbox" design and shape that I feel begs for this accoutrement.
I wonder if the TM had been released before the modbox type devices, if I'd have thought the same. On the smaller lower stem, it reminded me of some decorative nautical device or flask, so perhaps there are still many analogues.
Certainly the Cool Fall Spy 007 flashlights were my introduction to this form and shape, and they predate the modbox scene by several years.
Anyways, I'm continually surprised that the TM2 has integrated itself fully into the rotation, passing the reach test most days, given my initial and longtime thoughts on the device. Having near instant on demand heavy hitter convection without risk of combustion in the palm of my hand is so awesome.
