Anybody Using A Kabuki?

[Moxienator]

Nauti buddy?

Who doesn't need a new buddy? What it tiz?

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[Katdarling]

Thanks, tyleris. Yes, DPL and I got a SLEW of Zen Rings, and they did help with the BDZ tubes. Please do not mistake my love of BDZ. I just often find it a roll of the dice. And you KNOW I've been a customer for a LONG time.

 

[Katdarling]

Q.V. post [HASHTAG]#1967[/HASHTAG]

Thanks! So this is to smooth out the threads of the coil, eh? It has nothing to do with the opening of the bottom cap, if I seeing this correctly?

 

[tyleris12]

I know Kat, we all go back a long way with them, don't we?

 

[Moxienator]

Thanks! So this is to smooth out the threads of the coil, eh? It has nothing to do with the opening of the bottom cap, if I seeing this correctly?

Correct, It just smoothes the upper threads of the coil, allowing you to assemble/disassemble with ease, and when you unscrew the tank, the coil will remain in the base, and the top cap will smoothly thread on and off. Das ist alles.

 

[skotsour]

Sounds like somebody needs a nauti buddy. I had the same issue. Whenever I had to fill, I had to use the allen key to wrench the tank apart, and then would have to wrench it back together. Mike fabbed up a 'nauti buddy' for me to chase the coils with, and it made it so much easier. I believe he may begin producing them at some point. Of the few five packs I got, I'd have 4 out of 5 coils not thread properly.

That's exactly my problem. I need to use the hex key in the ol' air hole to remove the bottom cap to fill. Not horrible, but I'd rather just have it hand tight. I would definitely purchase a Nauti Buddy when/if they become available...

 

[Katdarling]

Tyleris, we do. And for the most part, QUITE happily.

 

[DPLongo22]

Nauti buddy?

Who doesn't need a new buddy? What it tiz?

C'mere, I'll show ya.

Risking redundancy...

 

[Zen~]

Having said that, Phiniac makes some beautiful designer tubes that ARE HoH tubes. (Ooooooooooo, I hope that's accurate info, Zen.)

Phiniac buys glass from us that has failed a cosmetic inspection, because we are REALLY picky about the cosmetics of the glass... So... we sell her the rejected glass, it has VERY minor issues... and they pick a pattern that will cover the cosmetic flaw perfectly, so now the glass is perfect again. By doing this, they can pay LESS for the glass than if they purchased it directly from the supplier! It's a match made in heaven, and they are WONDERFUL people to work with!

So yes, Phiniac uses HoH glass for their Kabuki Tanks. Pretty awesome actually!

 

[Moxienator]

C'mere, I'll show ya.

Risking redundancy...

^ Intended consequences

 

[Zen~]

That's exactly my problem. I need to use the hex key in the ol' air hole to remove the bottom cap to fill. Not horrible, but I'd rather just have it hand tight. I would definitely purchase a Nauti Buddy when/if they become available...

Working on the finalized design, it will be a while before they become available, if they become available. .

 

[Moxienator]

That's exactly my problem. I need to use the hex key in the ol' air hole to remove the bottom cap to fill. Not horrible, but I'd rather just have it hand tight. I would definitely purchase a Nauti Buddy when/if they become available...

This thing worked wonders for me. I can't wait till the production run. If Zen~ sees enough interest, It may speed things along....

And he answered at the same time I posted. lol. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!

 

[DPLongo22]

^ Intended consequences

Are you implying that I'm predictable?

 

[DPLongo22]

Phiniac buys glass from us that has failed a cosmetic inspection, because we are REALLY picky about the cosmetics of the glass... So... we sell her the rejected glass, it has VERY minor issues... and they pick a pattern that will cover the cosmetic flaw perfectly, so now the glass is perfect again. By doing this, they can pay LESS for the glass than if they purchased it directly from the supplier! It's a match made in heaven, and they are WONDERFUL people to work with!

So yes, Phiniac uses HoH glass for their Kabuki Tanks. Pretty awesome actually!

 

[Moxienator]

Are you implying that I'm predictable?

:Shock: Never!

 

[skotsour]

Working on the finalized design, it will be a while before they become available, if they become available. .

I'll be (not-so)patiently waiting!

 

[DPLongo22]

I'll be (not-so)patiently waiting!

I'm just wondering VDF it is.

 

[LittleBird]

I think they are perfect! [emoji173] (Sorry, not the greatest picture)

Thank you, Tyleris. It was so thoughtful of you to take a picture. They DO look perfect!

 

[Robino1]

Any tips on 'loosening' the threads of the top cap? I need to use some sort of lever every time I need to fill my Kabuki...tried chasing the threads like suggested earlier in this thread and I've tried several different coils, but no joy...

I have to use the hex key to get mine off too. I learned the hard way to always use the key. Yes, I did slice my finger a bit trying to open it without the key, after the first couple of times with the key.
Not a bad slice but one none the less. That air opening is ShArP!

 

[Moxienator]

I'm just wondering VDF it is.

If VDF means what I think it does, then here goes:

The prototype is a simple die made out of an out-of-spec kabuki top cap. It was cut lengthwise to expose sharp 'teeth' from the threads. The buddy is twisted onto the coil back and forth to clean and straighten the coil's upper threads. It makes it so the top cap can easily thread onto every coil you get.