Has someone found a ligher that would fit into the dynastash? Or would someone be able to make one themselves?
Another way to dress your Vapcap in style. This is the @Ratchett Leather Vapcap Pouch. It holds a Vapcap, regular or XLS length, a doob tube for your herb and a slim cylindrical jet lighter.
The clasp is also a magnet.
Here is a link to the lighter.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111926427780?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Sooooo I'm thinking of going for a Zippo style lighter.
I miss using my Zippo from days gone and I've found a way of making it work.
£14 for the Black Zippo From Amazon
£22 for the ThunderBird Dual Flame insert (YTube Vid)
Thought I would share a reliable EU Ebay store in Poland for well priced torches. seller name: top2009top
I got a few Atomic brand twin jet ones real cheap that don't seem to be in stock now (maybe ask?), like this:
Nice size and the base is clear to check gas level.
Most of their stock looks of the same acceptable quality with good prices and non-stupid postage prices.
When I added three lighters the postage is the same as for one.
They also sell watches and such so you might have to scroll through a page or two, or if you search any Ebay for "Gas Turbo Lighter Jet Flame", you'll probably see some of their stock.
They have some single jet, dual, triple and quad too!
http://stores.ebay.com/top2009top/
That is a great idea! I have a few Zippos lying around too that don't get used now.
There was one of these inserts on Ebay from US but the price with ship and duties was a bit much, and it's gone now anyway!
It doesn't look like there are enough sellers of this anywhere.
And that video you posted advises against the Z-plus brand so I'm kinda set on the KGM Vector!
I should check Amazon, or email KGM for a well priced solution.
Hi @Squiby, nice post, do you know if that lighter would fit in the material section of a DynaStash XL?
Not unless you had the stash custom drilled.
I haven't measured it myself but the eBay page lists the lighter dimensions at 82mm*17mm*10mm. It is shorter than a regular sized Vapcap by a good 1/4 inch and the oval stash opening is longer than 17mm. Maybe they can drill it out for you...
I haven't measured it myself but the eBay page lists the lighter dimensions at 82mm*17mm*10mm. It is shorter than a regular sized Vapcap by a good 1/4 inch and the oval stash opening is longer than 17mm. Maybe they can drill it out for you...
Thanks @Squiby, good suggestion on drilling out the DynaStash, I could probably do it myself with 'Extra Long Reach Double Cut Carbide Rotary Burr Set'. I do think there is wasted depth on the Dynastash XL stash section and I'm sure I could get an extra mm circumference space.
Would require steady hand though . I'm going to procrastinate on it for a little bit
Figured this would be a good post to jump on the back of and give a quick usage review of the Thunderbird insert.
CONTEXT:
I'm using mine with an Blackwood Omni VonG XL (4th Gen Ti tip, I think)
WHY I WENT THUNDERBIRD:
Like @blackstone said the, the YT review stated the Thunderbird was a better unit than the Z-Plus so thats the one I went for. It is a bit pricey but I love and miss using a Zippo so that makes me a nostalgic sucker.
I actually ended up buying a new basic black Zippo as the Zippo I currently have has too much sentimental value to risk losing...and I will at some point lose this thing. Also it goes nicely with my blackwood stem. Guess that makes me a sentimental sucker with more money than sense. Although it is cool being able to customise your lighter you VapCap if you are into your customisations.
FUELING THUNDERBIRD (H&S Version):
It came with a bit of fuel in it that didn't last an evening so make sure you have some decent butane lying around (well not just lying around but safely stashed somewhere aware from hot fire type stuff). I struggled to fill the Thunderbird until I bled all the air out of the unit by holding the inlet valve down until the hissing stopped. Do this outside incase there is any residual gas and try to avoid ignition sources while you are doing it. Also here is a guide on how to suck eggs (not really).
USAGE WITH OMNI:
Once filled up properly I have found this to be great with the VapCap.
The dual jets seem to work well giving me a couple of click in around 6-10 seconds (indoors, not tried outside yet). For me that's actually as quick as I need or want it.
It's easy enough to twist the VapCap over the flames, they provide a nice even spread of heat to the cap and I've only combusted by accident once. I haven't tested with other lighters with differing numbers of jets but the two jet system seems to be working well for me.
Now that I know how to fill the unit properly I'm onto testing how long I can use the lighter between fillings.
I'm sure this Zippo + Inset choice is by no means the cheapest, smallest, fastest heating choice but what it lacks in everything is.... I dunno I just like it.
OK, I've measured and eyeballed it. It does appear to have enough space to drill or carve out a bit for the lighter to fit. In fact the oval stash diameter measurements are within a mm or so. I think I'm going to drill out the stash of my Paduak stash....
Yeah, have the same thoughts about Zippo + Vector Thunderbird!
Most of Zippos are trash but there are some precious but more expensive ones too.
There are some real beauties - especially those from Japan!
Zippo delivers customzing in another way. Could be a 2nd battlefield for legoing ;-)
If you like there are some pretty ones out of wood too. Here and here for example.
Something like this would be nice in its own way but unfortunately sold.
Guess I will enter the same train.
Yeah, there are some really nice dragons. If you dont use it price for that will rise
100-200 $ for a lighter sleeve is a lot of money - better 2-3 new bodies/stems?
Up to now I've spent so much money for all of my VC things - but all I already have is a damaged VC - its actually my most expensive device..fucking splurge - so what
I guess DV has to create their own Zippo sleeves!
They would sell some hundreds of them for sure - Dyna Vap Zippo collectables in small series.
With their logo?
With a picture or engraving of a VC tip?
Or with wood inlays (blackwood, cocobolo, burl, bw ebony)?
With two inlayed magnets, one to hold the lighter, one to hold the cap?
I guess DV has to create their own Zippo sleeves!
With a picture or engraving of a VC tip?
Yeah, have the same thoughts about Zippo + Vector Thunderbird!
Most of Zippos are trash but there are some precious but more expensive ones too.
There are some real beauties - especially those from Japan!
Zippo delivers customzing in another way. Could be a 2nd battlefield for legoing ;-)
If you like there are some pretty ones out of wood too. Here and here for example.
Something like this would be nice in its own way but unfortunately sold.
Guess I will enter the same train.
Thunderbird insert is a 2flame for 14/15 $. What do you expect?
I believe there is not 'the best' Zippo torch insert, just the 'less worst' like all lighters in this range of price - and more expensive ones.
You could get the z plus extreme 2.0 zippo insert. It has a clear tank so you can see how much fuel is in the tank. PLUS it has an angled dual flame which seems like it'd be perfect for the vapcap. Admittedly I dont own one but it looks nice. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400753109510I'm using the dual flame Thunderbird and its working great. No real world complaints.
Could do with double the fuel tank but physics keeps getting in the way.
Edit: actually I do have a real world complaint, it's hard to tell how full the fuel tank is, could do with a transparent tank or view window.