Jah1975
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That is beautifulHere's the first prototype for the threaded Arizer stems. I couldn't help myself, I had to do some more turning tonight.
Winegums' Woodcraft
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The Beagle
Bubbles & Bags
I think that any flavor difference between a glass lined and a steel lined stem would be negligible if any. I really like boro myself but I also have no problem at all with any inert material.
scalescliffs
cashed
I am SO stoked for my body to be ready. I will let Winegums post photos of the build as he normally does. No spoilers from me. His laminate blanks are so neat.
ArthurJ
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@FlyingLow I think it shipped on the 20th and arrived yesterday.
I'm hoping nothing has happened to it, USPS has been slow for me all this week on moving mail.
I just picked up a 10 mm drill bit so I can get the stem drilled out. The stainless tubing arrived so I'm having fun experimenting with it. It's certainly sturdy stuff with a 1mm wall to it, I'll have no problems working with more fragile/difficult materials now. I'll get pics up as soon as I have it roughed out.
@Winegums I've got 10x1mm SS tube, for me, it adds a nice weight to a piece.
It's more uniform than boro glass but still has a +/- tolerance.
I love watching other people making beautiful objects especially when they are VC or as they will be very soon WS related.
Looking forward to seeing where you take these next pieces.
It's more uniform than boro glass but still has a +/- tolerance.
I love watching other people making beautiful objects especially when they are VC or as they will be very soon WS related.
Looking forward to seeing where you take these next pieces.
So much for showing a pic when it's roughed out! It's practically done. I'm so happy with the 10x1mm SS tubing. It is going to make my life so much easier.
This is the custom Omni body for @scalescliffs
This is the custom Omni body for @scalescliffs
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
So much for showing a pic when it's roughed out! It's practically done. I'm so happy with the 10x1mm SS tubing. It is going to make my life so much easier.
This is the custom Omni body for @scalescliffs
Ooo that looks dinky, me likes!
Is that a shorter body than normal or is it the pics perspective? Can I ask what the length is in mm?
Melting Pot
Sick & Twisted
How the hell did I miss this thread.
Awesome work & more inspiration.
Nice thread keep the wood porn coming.
Awesome work & more inspiration.
Nice thread keep the wood porn coming.
The previous pieces I made are Stems which are longer than the Bodies that are required for the Vapcaps with mouth pieces and the Omni.
Stems are 62mm
Bodies are 45mm
Since I'm stainless lining these pieces you don't need a condenser if you want to go without one.
Will do, Thanks!
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
Ah ha got ya, I thought it looked shorter than the 45mm body and was wondering if it was a stubby that I think was mentioned as a concept earlier in the thread.
Thanks for answering bud. Beautiful work.
How stubby are you looking for? Minimal size piece for 14mm?
If you can give me a minimum amount of wood you want sticking out of the glass joint I can make it.
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
I was just curious bud, I do have a few ideas though. I'll definitely be hitting you up for a custom stem but I'm still mulling over some ideas.
One I like but have no idea if it's feasible to make is a stainless core stem 62mm with layers of dyed cork rings of varying shades/colours. I think cork feels good in the hand. Maybe intersperse the cork rings with thin brass rings to add some durability and material contrast.
That would be interesting for sure. I'm not sure about the long term durability of the cork though, as it would eventually wear down between the brass.
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
It certainly wouldn't be as durable as the wooden stems for sure but I think it would be durable enough to last if well taken care of.
I'll see if I can get a design drawn up and come back to you for your expert opinion.
scalescliffs
cashed
I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!
Drawings are my language, I'm a certified drafting technician. But you'll usually find me scribbling on anything I can find with a cheap ball point because I need to get my thoughts into a drawing.It certainly wouldn't be as durable as the wooden stems for sure but I think it would be durable enough to last if well taken care of.
I'll see if I can get a design drawn up and come back to you for your expert opinion.
I'm thinking I could do what you're thinking. Dyeing the cork should be easy, I just need to find a source of unused wine corks. I'm aware that Flor Grade cork exists for fine fly fishing poles and can be purchased by the section with a 1/4" hole in them. If that's a route you want to go.
Edit: I just had the crazy thought of making a bamboo stem. I will report back on this tomorrow.
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ander
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HA! Oh yes it is. But I preferer it natural. @Winegums ever thought about using the cork for a stem? Durable? As wood, but lighter and more resilient. Must try.
BTW, great pieces!
Mr. Me2
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SO funny you just mentioned bamboo at the end of your post! I was just going to suggest it!
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
Love the idea of bamboo, you can Vape grass inside a grass vape
So I've made a start on the specs.
It's not quite 100% to reality but it gives me a model to work with:
The body depicted is just the standard one and I know using a material like cork will mean we will need way more than 1.25mm thickness. I just wanted to draw up what I had before drawing up the modifications.
So just for clarity, this is an Omni XL.
Stay tuned....
Here's the first of the steel core stems and bodies. They're just blanks right now and ready for shaping. If you want one of these in a custom shape let me know.
This is an 18mm steel core vong stem I will post on my Etsy soon. The fitment is perfect on this one.
This is an 18mm steel core vong stem I will post on my Etsy soon. The fitment is perfect on this one.