Actually I don't. While some of us would favor this option perhaps, I think most want to have it installed. They don't even own a tiny screwdriver or sandpaper, nor the skills to confidently use them on their very own VM. Some of those venturing into the new waters of 'sand to fit' will use this as an opportunity to wreck things by sanding too much, loosing screws and all the other traditional things new guys can explore.......
As it is now the center section dimensions control placement of the filter well, I suggest you continue in that 'interchangeable parts' mode but including the 'heat shield' washer?
OF
You're quite welcome!Good to know. I ordered one of these and I'm in Canada, too.
Thank you for posting these instructions, dxer. They will come in handy!
MP
ive used acetone soak a couple of times now on middle section
it makes the wood look like its just been stripped - maybe like a reclaimed door or a hipster coffee shop
You're quite welcome!
I also could have added the easiest way to sand by far is with the sandpaper flat on a table or workbench. Work the wood on the paper instead of the usual vice-versa. Stop occasionally, and rotate the wood around in your fingers, to ensure even removal
Yes, "lapping", as opposed to sanding, is the call. If you want to take it a step further all but the cheapest grades of abrasive papers are 'wet or dry' (using waterproof backer and binder) so you can wet it and 'stick it' to a flat plate. A piece of glass or the bathroom mirror is the traditional surface for this.
While it's important to keep it flat, manually rotating it can lead to a series of flats. The traditional technique is to use 'figure 8 paths' keeping it flat the entire time, so the 'work' (the bit you're standing) sees the paper from 'all the points of the compass' without ever breaking contact.
Keeping it plumb is important, you can check your progress if you inspect the freshly sanded surface. The 'ring' of exposed wood should be uniform around the lip. You can maintain your grip, just turn it over for a quick look. Otherwise the idea is to put the work on the paper so it lays flat then grab it and start stroking. Don't grip the part and bring it to the paper to grind away, that's asking for flat again.
For sure it doesn't have to be perfect, but this is our personal Vapmen we're talking here so of course we want it to be.......
OF
so quite large amount of acetone and it is still clear/clean (..hardly used)
atm im thinking dirt is getting rinsed out by the rest of the clean jarfull - i swirl it around
im used to being able to do that with thermoplastic S&B crafty cooling unit
i just drop it in iso for 10min and rinse with cold water
(..i dont dare try the acetone - it might dissolve it!)
I have mentioned this before but my favorite grill vape is the vapman.
Sorry for my ignorance but does the bowl unscrew or something? I couldn't figure out if i could get it out for better cleaning. do i need to uncrew it from the bottom?
I cleaned the whole bowl out with iso, theres a little residue still but the airflow is still messed up, so i guess maybe the air intake rods need cleaning?
Will most certainly use this next time I'm grillin' burgers out back. I'm picturing it and it's just the perfect match.I have mentioned this before but my favorite grill vape is the vapman. I enjoy the load and hit process greatly, and i load and take a few hits after i first put on those steaks or chicken drums or whatever. If i don't have the VapMan i often lift the lid too early, but the.VM just keeps me content and happy when waiting
Ask your mother for a pin. It's also a good idea to heat it up before cleaning.I tried shining light down each tube and that confirmed they're clogged. But i'm not sure i own anything fine enough to fit down the tubes to clear out the gunk.
I tried shining light down each tube and that confirmed they're clogged. But i'm not sure i own anything fine enough to fit down the tubes to clear out the gunk.
Ask your mother for a pin. It's also a good idea to heat it up before cleaning.
On one of my vapmans the draw restriction is very difficult. feels like i am struggling to get any air thru!
i think the inside of the bowl is clean. what else can i check possibly?
@DrNick420 did you try to unscrew the screen to check if there is condensate/fragments of material behind it? I find it is good to clean it times to times.
@DrNick420 If it feels like the air restriction got bigger, it is most likely the inlets on the middle section that are clogged with condensates. Unless you have the bad habit of blowing regularly into your vapman, the nozzles normally don't get clogged at all. Besides this, there is so little air going through the nozzles, I think you would hardly notice it. In case there are particles in a nozzle, you need something smaller than 0.8mm, that is the smallest bore in the nozzle. A needle (ideally blunt, without the sharp tip) or a piece of guitar string works great for that task.
You said that you installed the new SS ring, I bet the air restriction got bigger because your vapman is airtight again.
In case you want more volume of air mixed with the vapor, you could enlarge the holes on the mid-section.
The diameters are 1.5mm, holes which are a fraction bigger make quite a difference already. It also depends a lot on the type of wood. On ebony, 1.5mm is like an open door where on a softer wood with a less smooth surface, the air has a much greater flow restriction. The difference between hard and softer woods is in that regard quite amazing and unbelievable for those who never tried it. Aerodynamics!
Vapman is an engine, it can be tuned to anyones lung capacity or preference of vapor density, there is no right or wrong, really.
The sky is the limit!
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There's some huge buzz around the vapcap, wonder how the vapman holds up against it.
My vapman hasn't been put away since the day I got it! Still probably my favorite vaporizer. Magic.I've never enjoyed my "old" vapes very much during the honeymoon phase of a new vape, but even when trying the Vapman out again after a long Milaana binge, I'm still extremely impressed.