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Great to see you MommaBird -- I think there are still some Pinnacle tips available at Discount Vapers from the last batch, too.
I received a Wildflower 1 1/4" Comfort Style and couldn't be happier. It is simply lovely and very well named.
Cheryl -- great choices.
I received a Wildflower 1 1/4" Comfort Style and couldn't be happier. It is simply lovely and very well named.
Cheryl -- great choices.
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There are so many blanks out there. I lost track how many hours I have spent looking at them over the years and still haven't seen them all. They also keep coming out with new ones.
Thanks for the post
I will take custom orders again in about 3 weeks. I will be adding tools to the lathe to make 1.5 inch tips, programming and doing some much needed maintenance on my truck. I will post here when I can take custom orders. I take up to 5 people and each person can order 1 - 5 tips. If you don't like how they come out you are not required to purchase them. The lathe can not make them out of wood, stabilized wood, horn, antler or a material that requires a finish, Most all of the blanks in the links posted can be turned on the lathe.
Here are Ponchik's requested tips
From the left: 1" in blue & red mokume, 1.25" in lapis & gold mokume, 1.25" in chilean lapis, 1" in banded malachite, 1" in dark blue lapis
Here are Tearose's requested tips
From the left: 1.25" in ocean tempest, 1" in ocean tempest, 1.25 in firey blueberry
Thanks for the post
I will take custom orders again in about 3 weeks. I will be adding tools to the lathe to make 1.5 inch tips, programming and doing some much needed maintenance on my truck. I will post here when I can take custom orders. I take up to 5 people and each person can order 1 - 5 tips. If you don't like how they come out you are not required to purchase them. The lathe can not make them out of wood, stabilized wood, horn, antler or a material that requires a finish, Most all of the blanks in the links posted can be turned on the lathe.
Here are Ponchik's requested tips
From the left: 1" in blue & red mokume, 1.25" in lapis & gold mokume, 1.25" in chilean lapis, 1" in banded malachite, 1" in dark blue lapis
Here are Tearose's requested tips
From the left: 1.25" in ocean tempest, 1" in ocean tempest, 1.25 in firey blueberry
Just beautiful! I will hang back this round to let some of the new folks get their orders in...
If there is still space then I will put in for the other ones I will want...because it is always more! Lol
Plus I want to see how the wider girth spheroid tip works!
If there is still space then I will put in for the other ones I will want...because it is always more! Lol
Plus I want to see how the wider girth spheroid tip works!
Think I need to look at more blanks. I need something in that hourglass shape. And i have room for 2 more in this round.
And i have room for 2 more in this round.
Haven't looked again. Yet.
Dentist today. Temporary crown placed. Feeling swollen and painful. Hoping to feel up to it tomorrow.
Oh, also have the flu. Haven't been able to keep up properly here in a couple days.
Ya know. I think I'll try to take a peek. I could use a pick me up.
Dentist today. Temporary crown placed. Feeling swollen and painful. Hoping to feel up to it tomorrow.
Oh, also have the flu. Haven't been able to keep up properly here in a couple days.
Ya know. I think I'll try to take a peek. I could use a pick me up.
emmsma Oh no that sucks... get some rest!!!!
maybe a hot toddy will help on both fronts!
maybe a hot toddy will help on both fronts!
This is wonderful.
Love to have one of these in 1" hourglass shape.
Sorry the CNC lathe can't make tips out of stabilized wood. Wood, stabilized wood, horn, antler and some materials that are a mix of acrylic and stabilized wood require a finish to seal these materials, which can't be done on this lathe. When these materials are not sealed they can stain from e-liquid, may stain your lips (dyed stabilized wood) and may cause allergic reactions. They materials can be turned and sealed on a wood lathe, but currently all of my spare time is spent on the CNC lathe. The lathe also can't use pen blanks that already have the pen tube installed in the blank like the circuit board blanks. ArtistiBlank - Circuit Board (sized for Cigar Pen Kit) - WoodTurningz
Materials that will work for tips. These materials are also found on other sites that sell pen blanks
Acrylic Acetate Acrylic Acetate Blanks - Woodturningz
Inlace Acrylester Inlace Acrylester Blanks - Woodtujavascript:%20void(0);rningz
Genesis Genesis Blanks - Woodturningz
Glow Stonez Glow Stonez - Woodturningz
Resin Poly Resin Pen Blanks - Woodturningz
Superstrata Shorts Inlace Acrylester: Superstrata Shorts - WoodTurningz
Tru-Stone r and b crafts - tru-stone blanks
M3 r and b crafts - m3 metal blanks
Ebonite r and b crafts - ebonite
Bowling Ball r and b crafts - bowling ball
Color Explosion Bear Tooth Woods - Color Explosion Pen Blanks
Color Swirl Bear Tooth Woods - Color Swirl Pen Blanks
Lava Explosion Bear Tooth Woods - Lava Explosion Acrylic Pen Blanks
Lava Lamp Bear Tooth Woods - Lava Lamp Acrylic Pen Blanks
Mono Swirl Bear Tooth Woods - Mono Swirl Acrylic Pen Blanks
Rhino Plastic Bear Tooth Woods - RhinoPlastic Acrylic Blanks
Amalgam-Mutt blanks will be hit and miss. Most of these I have not tried. These blanks may contain materials that have been sealed in the process of making the blank or may not have been sealed. Bear Tooth Woods - Amalgam-Mutt Blanks
Amalgam-Mutt blanks that should work
Stripes in Ivory Acrylic or other acrylic
Citrus Neon Acrylic
Copper Mine
Crushed Marbles
Eugene's Ivory
Louisiana Nights Amalgam-Mutt Pen Blank
Mosaic
Opal Pearl
Shells and Pearl
Amalgam-Mutt blanks that might work and might not
Acorn hull
Banksia *Burl*
Coffee Bean
Monet
Pinecone
Stained Glass without cross
Fossil
Amalgam-Mutt blanks that I doubt will work because they didn't get sealed enough
Banksia Nut Pod
Stripes in Box Elder Burl or other wood
Burl Bits and Pieces
Crushed Burl
Burl JigSaw Puzzle
Stained Glass with cross
I am sure more blanks are out there that will work that I have not listed. If you are interested in a blank that is not listed feel free to post up a link and I should be able to tell you if it will work or not.
Currently the lathe and programming is still in beta and is constantly changing. Once I finish setting up the lathe and it is running like I want I will add all of this information on the website. I will also add pictures of all the tips I have made and the pictures everyone has posted with tips on their devices.
I use CA glue to seal the outside of tips that require a finish to seal the material when I turn by hand. This process comes from turning and finishing pens.
When they cast the blanks the acrylic may soak into the material enough to seal it to the center and it may not. I know when they stabilize wood with acrylic it still requires a finish to seal the outside. I don't know how hulls, sead pods or pine cones absord acrylic or if they will need a finish if they don't absorb the acrylic.
When they cast the blanks the acrylic may soak into the material enough to seal it to the center and it may not. I know when they stabilize wood with acrylic it still requires a finish to seal the outside. I don't know how hulls, sead pods or pine cones absord acrylic or if they will need a finish if they don't absorb the acrylic.
I just assumed they were using some sort of vaccum pressure to get the acrylic into all the nooks and crannies (stabilized). I also assumed since you used a steel / brass core that would protect it?
I hope you don't mind these questions. I am very curious about the process.
I hope you don't mind these questions. I am very curious about the process.
I don't mind at all. I am also curious about how they make blanks. I assumed it was poured and flowed into the nooks and crannies. Vacuum would make more sence though.
The core protects the wood / acryic from the e-liquid and vapor on the inside. The out side may be vulnerable to e-liquid staining.
When applying CA to the outside of dyed stabilize wood I noticed the paper towel I applied the glue with would turn the color of the blank. I never tested it to see if it would stain my lips, but it would be a concern. It would sure be a embarrassing PM if it did.
I would also have a concern with a alergic reaction that can happen with wood even when it is stabilized. I am not even sure if this can happen with hulls, pods and cones, but it may. There could also be a taste issue if not sealed enough.
When I am buying blanks again I will try one and test it. I will just have to figure out which color I can live with on my lips
The core protects the wood / acryic from the e-liquid and vapor on the inside. The out side may be vulnerable to e-liquid staining.
When applying CA to the outside of dyed stabilize wood I noticed the paper towel I applied the glue with would turn the color of the blank. I never tested it to see if it would stain my lips, but it would be a concern. It would sure be a embarrassing PM if it did.
I would also have a concern with a alergic reaction that can happen with wood even when it is stabilized. I am not even sure if this can happen with hulls, pods and cones, but it may. There could also be a taste issue if not sealed enough.
When I am buying blanks again I will try one and test it. I will just have to figure out which color I can live with on my lips
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I don't mind at all. I am also curious about how they make blanks. I assumed it was poured and flowed into the nooks and crannies. Vacuum would make more sence though.
The core protects the wood / acryic from the e-liquid and vapor on the inside. The out side may be vulnerable to e-liquid staining.
When applying CA to the outside of dyed stabilize wood I noticed the paper towel I applied the glue with would turn the color of the blank. I never tested it to see if it would stain my lips, but it would be a concern. It would sure be a embarrassing PM if it did.
I would also have a concern with a alergic reaction that can happen with wood even when it is stabilized. I am not even sure if this can happen with hulls, pods and cones, but it may. There could also be a taste issue if not sealed enough.
When I am buying blanks again I will try one and test it. I will just have to figure out which color I can live with on my lips
Or find a hapless guinea pig, er ... buyer.
How long was the Subtank sold before a revision came out?
I'm jking, of course.
There's quite a few videos on making blanks. I don't think all the videos result in the same quality of blanks that you use. From what I've gathered, commercial blanks do use vaccum to remove as many air pockets as possible. Just like turning, I can see where it could be a skilled craft.
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Great info Whorkz! Will keep in mind as I select blanks for tips!
Yes, Thanks for the clarification. Page saved and will use it as a guide when searching for more blanks.
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