Random DIY mixing and More

[PapawBrett]

An easy to use Calculator for Mac Book ?

 

[FranC]

Can you repackage into smaller bottles that do fit in your cases?

That's a good idea

 

[hittman]

I've been meaning to label 10ml bottles and fill them from my 30ml ones that don't fit in my case right.

 

[Zazie]

Talk about being confused — my first time order with My VPro for the zlide Plex 3D coils arrived today. Thought there was no mail delivery today. I did get 15% off and everything looks fine so all is good.

Maybe the package was delivered on Saturday after you already checked your mail?

 

[NotSoMini]

My shipping label has been created at BCF. Hopefully it makes it out the door today.

 

[NotSoMini]

Maybe the package was delivered on Saturday after you already checked your mail?

No, I received a shipping notice a few days before I received the package. I checked tracking and everything looked good based on what I knew.

 

[TheProphet]

My shipping label has been created at BCF. Hopefully it makes it out the door today.

I'm still waiting on shipping for mine but hopefully mine also makes it out today.

Anyone know a good guide on making NET? My brother has a pipe and was thinking about using some of his pipe tobacco to make a liquid that tastes like it.

 

[DaveP]

I've mixed juices only about twice in the last year. I mix them just under the recommended flavor recommendations and use them as adds to my unflavored mix. Usually, I only add a few drops or a small squirt to a tank and them top it off with unflavored. It's amazing how my taste buds have recovered over the years. Recommended mix suggestions are usually too strongly flavored for me.

 

[FranC]

Found a dozen capped 15ml Boston Rounds on Amazon. They will fit my cases. Not sure if I'll need more but I'll just deal with those first when I get them.

 

[Shadav]

I believe the "gravy" is custard in that.

i need a shocked/horrified react for that post...ewwww.....

Ok,I need some help,ideas,suggestions. I have several flavor bottles that will not even begin to fit in the cases I have.I need some ideas of what I can use for these.In a couple months I'm not going to have my whole house to put stuff in (another story) so I need something that's not very bulky. Ideas?

what about a travel bag, those 1 quart clear plastic zip top bags you use in the airport? it won't be well organized but you'd be able to see what's in it.... or even maybe a clear old school art supply box (pencil box)

 

[NotSoMini]

An easy to use Calculator for Mac Book ?

I use a MacBook Pro and use e-liquid recipes.com calculator. I cannot say it was designed for it however it works. I have been using it for 1 1/2+ years.

 

[FranC]

i need a shocked/horrified react for that post...ewwww.....

what about a travel bag, those 1 quart clear plastic zip top bags you use in the airport? it won't be well organized but you'd be able to see what's in it.... or even maybe a clear old school art supply box (pencil box)

Both good ideas. I think fitting them in my cases would be best. Since it have 2 extra cases I should have no problem.Might run into a problem of where to store 7-8 cases but I'll deal with that when I have to.

 

[FranC]

I ordered these bottles from Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I3OJ5CE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I may have to get more but I'll see after I deal with these.Give me something to busy myself with next week.

 

[Zazie]

IMO everyone who contributes to this thread is worthy of an ECF Guru tag.

Not me. I'm still 100% student, and at the kindergarten level at that.

 

[PapawBrett]

Anyone know a good guide on making NET? My brother has a pipe and was thinking about using some of his pipe tobacco to make a liquid that tastes like it.

Let's see if my smarter than me phone will do this....

just a few thought based on my relative (in)experience with extracting tobacco...
You will notice form my posts that I use Cold Maceration for an extraction process. Because of my busy lifestyle (career trucker) this is the easiest process for me. Also, somewhere along the line Mamaw apparently had a bad experience with a pressure cooker, and will not allow one in her kitchen. My yard, my house (repair), my autos (maintenance), HER kitchen.... (considering how well she cooks, not complaining)
But it takes about three months from start to finish. Here goes...
1) Ordering. There is such a thing as a Tobacco Beetle. It lays it's eggs (larva) inside the tobacco leaves. Cigarette tobacco is sprayed with pesticide (and preservatives) to kill the tobacco beetle larvae. Most Fine Cigars and Pipe Tobaccos are not treated this way. This is why cigars and pipe tobaccos are kept and sold in Humidors, controlled environments that keep the temperature and humidity below 70. As long as the temperature does not reach the mid-70's, the tobacco beetle larvae cannot mature and hatch.
This is why I order my tobaccos in the Dead of Winter - so the product stays cool during transportation through the mail system. Overkill ? Maybe, but I want a pure, enjoyable taste from my NETs. I tend to order 1 ounce bulk selections, because it is easier for my process.
2) Maceration. Using 1/2 pint Mason Jars, I insert 1 ounce of tobacco, and fill to the top with PG. The jars are then placed in a dark, cool place (top shelf, bedroom closet). They will remain there for eight weeks. Sometimes I might check them after two or three weeks to see if absorption by the tobacco has lowered the PG level, and top off. Some who are PG intolerant may need to use a different extraction method, such as discussed by @Str8vision in his thread ;
Tobacco extraction using heated Ethanol
3) Perhaps the most critical step in making your own NET flavors. Poor filtration can produce e-liquids that are called 'gunky', and can wreck coils almost immediately. Take care in selecting your filtration equipment, and don't be afraid to ask question around this sub-forum.
I personally use an Aero Press, designed for coffee filtering.
AeroPress Coffee Maker | AeroPress
and filter paper from the Lab Depot. I order the 12.5 cm size, as I can cut two filters to fit the Aero Press from each filter.
Quantitative : TLD™ Grade 42 Quantitative Filter Paper, Ashless
Using a typical wire mesh kitchen strainer and a 1 Pint Mason jar, I carefully pour the extracted PG through the strainer and into the pint jar. I used to worry about getting each and every drop that I could, but I have learned I can always make more. Now I just try to get a clean strain, and throw away the tobacco.
The bottom of the Aero Press fits nicely on top of a Pint Mason Jar. Using the filter paper that came with the Aero Press, I position the press on top of a clean Pint jar, pour the extract in, and SLOWLY apply pressure, checking to make sure the extract is flowing though the paper filter and not around it. This takes several minutes.
Then I carefully cut the Lab Filter Paper to match the size of the Aero Press, and filter a second time with the Quantitive paper filter. I believe this paper is rated at 2.5 macron, it will take care to slowly push the extracted liquid through the paper rather than around it. This produces my finished results.
I then mix my e-liquids to taste (usually around 10% extract) and allow four weeks steep time.
My method is simple and easy. There are probably better methods (and possibly more complicated and time consuming), but I can produce NET flavors at a fraction of what Vendors charge. My 'flavored' tobacco extractions are clean enough for RDA's, and the unflavored tobaccos are clean enough for RTAs.
CMD-Ky, it's not as complicated as this post sounds. Though we DIY'ers might never match the quality of Lab Equipment used by professionals, we can produce many enjoyable flavors (and a few clunkers along the way).
READ as much as you can in the Liquid Extraction from Tobacco sub-forum. There are people who know far more than I do. I just like 'quick and easy', and this works for me. Good Luck !

 

[NolaMel]

Maybe the package was delivered on Saturday after you already checked your mail?

Someone in another thread got a package (no mail) yesterday. Very odd

 

[hittman]

I ordered these bottles from Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I3OJ5CE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I may have to get more but I'll see after I deal with these.Give me something to busy myself with next week.

The only thing that would put me off on getting some like that is that I'd have to use a syringe to pull the flavoring out rather than just adding drops. However, I know how you like to have your stuff in glass so it's probably not a big deal for you.

 

[FranC]

I made labels for the 6 15ml too tall bottles from NR. Pretty much a sure thing I'll need more than the 12 bottles but I have a couple months to deal with that.

The only thing that would put me off on getting some like that is that I'd have to use a syringe to pull the flavoring out rather than just adding drops. However, I know how you like to have your stuff in glass so it's probably not a big deal for you.

It's just the best thing I can find in the size I need. I'll just use a dropper.

 

[FranC]

I also need to motivate myself to redo my cases. I'm sure I didn't double up all that I could have.

 

[FranC]

Always happy to feel I made some progress. Redid one case and I fit in my last 2 FLV bottles plus 2 30mls of WS-23. My list is a mess but I'll redo that another time.My half case for FLV bottles is shared with what additives I have. I will have to move the additives to another case to fit in the FLV stuff I have coming. No way to squeeze any more in.