Hey guys,
Been a while since I checked in. Nice to see some new WW users out there. jardri, no worries about the transfer of the warranty and sending stems to Spain.
That was a great use post Vorrange and basically identical to my technique, except I take my first hit then stir - the rest is the same. One thing that can make a big difference is the load size too. The more you put in the higher the restriction and the denser the hits - but you can easily go over board that way and cough a lung out!
UPDATE ON NEW CORE DESIGN
So the more I get into this redesign the more I'm changing the design and looking at other materials. I'm teaching myself some CAD (Computer Aided Design) right now because pencil and paper were just not cutting the mustard.
My aims for the new model are:
* To improve the quality without increasing the cost of the end product.
* To increase the longevity of the product and offer a longer warranty.
* To keep the design glue/silicone free. (edit)
* To make the unit easy to disassemble for thorough cleaning and maintenance.
* To make the heating element user replaceable.
* To totally seal off the wood from contact with metal.
So, where am I at? Right now I'm about 90% set on my current design. As I'm drafting it I'm making small tweaks here and there. I'm ditching the Basics size as they are too small imo. I'll be sticking approximately with the Specials size (10-11cm tall, 4.5-5cm dia). The new core design utilises hard ceramics to comprise a large part of the core, and still some stainless steel - I didn't want to get rid of the metal totally as I believe even a little can help for a slightly longer draw for.
I went for ceramic because of it's heat resistance and easy to clean properties. My idea is to make it so that the core can be removed in parts and the heating element removed separately. This will allow for thorough cleaning as the ceramic can be boiled or ISO soaked, the metal ISO soaked and the wood body unencumbered for some care and attention.
The ceramic parts have to be designed by me, put into a CAD format (getting there slowly!) and then made. Then I'll have to prototype, test and tweak. So, realistically it's still a way to go before I'll be ready with it - but I am on it
So, I understand that some people might be on the fence about getting one of the current WW designs with the promise of a new and improved one around the corner....so, I'm going to leave a 25% discount on all Wychwood Kits till the new design is ready to go. That should motivate me a bit to get my rear in gear!!!