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Post by PipeSmith on Apr 24, 2017 9:09:05 GMT -7
I'm working on some additional stem options for the Taper Bore Stem Kits, specifically for use when running an exposed atomizer. These are round tapered stems, with a pocket base that houses the adapter (similar to how we used to build the wooden stems a couple of years back). This allows use of the stem across the Kayfun-style spectrum, or with any other atty that has a similar raised nipple with standard drip tip port. Fitted on Kayfun V3 Fitted on Kayfun V5 If there's sufficient interest in stems like/ similar to these, I'll get the blanks in and set up for the kits. PS
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Post by PipeSmith on Apr 21, 2017 11:54:35 GMT -7
Bumping this thread once more for interest.........
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Post by PipeSmith on Apr 15, 2017 14:26:15 GMT -7
OK... to what address should I send it? Sent you a PM with the shipping address PS
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Post by PipeSmith on Apr 15, 2017 10:00:04 GMT -7
Much appreciated, Ken! I have ordered one from Sam at Freight Train Mods. But it certainly wouldn't hurt to have a 'spare'. How far along are you on my pipe? I probably wouldn't be able to sent the top and tip until next week, and it would be nice to have all the bits and pieces at the same time. I am wondering, though.... If I get a second (different) tank with a standard fitting, perhaps I should stick with your stock kit? That way, Sam's mouthpiece and the Nautilus for one flavor, and a different tank and your mouthpiece kit for another flavor. Regards, Mark Mark - I'd like to see that batch of bodies finished up later in the coming week - depends, of course, on what the week holds in store. If you want to send your lid and drip tip over, I'll be glad to work up a stem for you to try out. You'll still have the stem kit that is included in the Huntsman Package to build and work with on another atomizer should you choose - such as when you get tired of buying pre-made coil heads, and/ or begin to seek to have greater input into your piping build. Let me know how I can help. /K
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Post by PipeSmith on Apr 12, 2017 17:06:22 GMT -7
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Post by PipeSmith on Apr 12, 2017 9:56:10 GMT -7
Or, you can send me the lid and drip tip, and we'll set a stem up for you using the proprietary drip tip as the attachment.
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Post by PipeSmith on Apr 8, 2017 11:56:56 GMT -7
I did, I received my repaired and updated pipe today (thanks Ken) and the Kayfun v5 earlier in the week. I am getting it all set up and practicing making coils and wicks now. One question though, with 28 gauge Kanthal on 25, how many loops should I be making? andrew - 28ga on a 2.5mm mandrel should take between 5 and 6 wraps to get you around 1.0 - 1.2 ohm, with some dependence on how long each coil leg is. For standard A1 Kanthal wire, I like a small space between each coil - this is mostly personal preference for flavor. ALWAYS check your new build with an ohm meter once installed on the build deck. If the coil check within acceptable limits (you'll want to be above 0.8 ohm), fire it a few times, then check again that the deck screws are tight, re-check the resistance, load the wick, saturate, and you're ready for the tank and doing some piping. /K
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Post by PipeSmith on Mar 31, 2017 20:30:44 GMT -7
Upgrade Kits now available for V3 (and other Kayfun tanks) & V5 Upgrade Kit for V3-Style Tanks 4 Stainless Steel Set Screws, 4 Washers, 2 O-rings, 1.5mm Hex Key Upgrade Kit for V5-Style Tanks 4 Stainless Steel Set Screws, 2 O-rings, 1.5mm Hex Key Both now available via the PipeSmith website PipeSmith E-Pipe SuppliesPS
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Post by PipeSmith on Mar 29, 2017 11:43:49 GMT -7
Sounds like a great idea but I'm on the wrong Continent to participate unfortunately! There's potential to float more of these around, just need more participants in the UK. Same for Canada, Australia, etc. - enough interested parties who meet the criteria, and a pipe body would be built and sent over to circulate among that Group. PS
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Post by PipeSmith on Mar 28, 2017 19:11:59 GMT -7
We're putting serious consideration into revisiting the Pathfinder Program.
For those who aren't familiar; the Pathfinder Program is a collective effort of interested participants who each contribute some element of finishing a Legend Series body, results in a very unique finished pipe.
The process would roughly work like this: The volunteer participants (Group) are determined (4 - 6) I build a Legend Series body - Group can choose whether it be a straight shank body, or bent shank. Group determines who receives the body first, as well as the sequence in which each participant works the pipe. I send the assembled/ tuned/ working pipe body to the Group member determined first work the pipe. Pipe body passes through each member of the Group and the finish is completed.
Guidelines would be as follows: Participants (Group) are completely voluntary, but must be members of this forum, and current users of a PipeSmith e-pipe. PipeSmith will build the Legend Series e-pipe body style decided upon by the Group, and will ship it to the first participant. Each member of the Group will have 10 - 14 days (to be determined) to complete their portion of the work on the pipe body, then will be responsible for shipping of the pipe to the next member of the Group (this will only be within the CONUS). The Group determines what is done with the finished pipe body - it can be gifted, it can be given to a member of the Group, but it must be a decision made by the Group, and the finished pipe cannot be sold. **Group participation is completely voluntary, and completely without compensation, either expressed or implied*** At any time during the process that pipe may need to return to PipeSmith for tuning, etc., the current Group member holding the pipe body is responsible for shipping to Colorado Springs, Co. Guidelines will be updated/ refined if the determination is made to move forward with the program/ PipeSmith retains final approval on all Group participants.
So, PipeSmith family, what are your thoughts?
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Post by PipeSmith on Mar 28, 2017 11:23:56 GMT -7
Sure, that would definitely be prudent to have a spare on hand.
The idea. if I chose to pursue it, is to have different stems that would be affixed to V5 bases, then the user could have a choice of whichever they wish to use - just as easily as unscrewing the atty lid, and screwing on another.
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Post by PipeSmith on Mar 27, 2017 20:30:47 GMT -7
I like it .. good idea but I take it a 'special' stem would be required to do this, not the standard stems? Not particularly "special", just different. I like the set up, and still considering making some for folks who may like them. If there's a downside, it's that if you break the stem, the lid wouldn't be much use, as the stem base would still be permanently adhered into the lid. PS
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Post by PipeSmith on Mar 26, 2017 19:06:47 GMT -7
Ok/ ok - I'll get back on it and sort some of these out. I have a few cool ideas I had worked on before; some rather simple, some a bit more complex. I could possibly work in different hides, from plain leather to exotics.
Is there enough interest to justify making some and having them on the website?
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Post by PipeSmith on Mar 26, 2017 18:56:27 GMT -7
Well done, my friend......well done indeed.
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Post by PipeSmith on Mar 25, 2017 11:25:05 GMT -7
I needed a current fresh build, and this Lodge Series Huntsman had some chip-out, so I claimed it as a shop pipe. Added a bit of surfacing & color around the waist, and some attention to the fire button. Still haven't set up for photos, but can grab some better photos later if anyone's interested. PS PipeSmith .. if I'm not mistaken, your stem 'shoulder' seems to go all the way over the K5 right to the top .. how did you do that? No sir, you aren't mistaken at all........ To achieve what I consider the perfect "Shop & Field" pipe, I wanted a really short, stubby set up that retained the aesthetics of the pipe, while also being completely absent of any opportunity for the stem to become knocked loose and/ or dislodged. This achieved my goal. This began as a shorty stem blank with a slightly larger base that I had around; it is affixed permanently to the V5 lid. Since the V5 tank body rotates to open the juice feed, indexing isn't an issue - when it's time to refill/ rebuild, the lid unscrews as normal, and the lid & stem remove as one assembly. I permanently seated a modified insert similar as to how the "SRS" set up worked - a set screw through the wall of the lid nipple - then permanently affixed the stem, which had been bored slightly different in order to accommodate the revised configuration. Allowed it all to cure, finished the stem with a slight bend, and I'm still using it today. PS
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