The Final Count Down -- Are You Ready?

[mikepetro]

Couldn't nicotine just be sold as garden insecticide? I recall I was buying cigaret tobacco in 1lb bags because it was exempt from the extra tax, but then when the state legislature decided it would have the tax as well tobacco shops switched to selling bags of tobacco cut in slightly wider strips labeled as pipr tobacco which was still exempt.

Maybe they could start making non-vaping attachments for mods as well such as a moustache curling iron - I know I've been wanting one of those.

Nicotine has been used as an insecticide since at least the 1690s, in the form of tobacco extracts[36] (although other components of tobacco also seem to have pesticide effects).[37] Nicotine pesticides have not been commercially available in the US since 2014,[38] and homemade pesticides are banned on organic crops[39] and counterrecommended for small gardeners.[40] Nicotine pesticides have been banned in the EU since 2009.[41]

 

[Uncle]

Babies don’t come with threads so you don’t need to worry about having a tap and die for it.

True - "Babies don't come with threads" - however Ya' never know when "You" will still NEED a "Tab & Die" for when they "NEED" or want retooling anyway (Think about it ) . . . Just Sayin' . . .


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[gnees]

I'm planning on mixing by weight. Anyone have a recommendation for a scale? I have a kitchen scale that measures in whole grams only (no tenths or hundreths) so probably not good enuf for the puny amounts I'm gonna mix.

Some good info here.
Mixing By Weight: Basics 101

I have been using this one for a couple years now. Think I got my money out of it.
500g x 0.01g High Precision Digital Scale SF-400D2 Counting wit USB Wall Adapter 855011003294 | eBay

 

[rosesense]

Thanks, @JCinFLA

I will add shipping is free to most states for ejuices.com, check their shipping policy for details.

 

[FAAPOD]

Well, damn. I just started vaping a couple months ago and am trying to give up cigarettes. I’m really enjoying the vape, and had no idea about all of this. I thought at some point I might try DIY, but I’m still in the mode of trying to figure out what I really like and not anywhere near ready to try DIY. Now I’ve stumbled into this thread and I’m feeling both fawked and overwhelmed. And I want a fawkin cigarette.

 

[rosesense]

Scales - I am a member of DIY or Die. They recommend, and I have, an AWS LB-501

https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-LB-501-Digital/dp/B005UGBG20
(just one source)

I don't use the bowl, just the scale part. It goes to .01 grams and has been serving me well for years.

Same one I use and love it.

 

[Uncle]

Yes . . . Slightly . . . Just had to add this to the tread . . .

By the way, I grew up in the 60's... bomb shelters, "drop and cover", the cuban missile crisis, JFK.
Anyway, people mentioned burying stuff in the ground... don't forget to stock up on shotgun shells. I wan't making fun of this thread. Yes, might want to stock up, but I'm not the only one who went off topic.

Anyone remember this and the after math . . .

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[FranC]

Some good info here.
Mixing By Weight: Basics 101

I have been using this one for a couple years now. Think I got my money out of it.
500g x 0.01g High Precision Digital Scale SF-400D2 Counting wit USB Wall Adapter 855011003294 | eBay

That's the same scale I have.

 

[Uncle]

But I am making juice for friends now.

Well - Given "My" situation - I NEED all the fiends & help I can get . . . So I would like to know - Am I one of "Your" Friends and if not right now - can I become one . . . Just Asking . . .

 

[rosesense]

Well, damn. I just started vaping a couple months ago and am trying to give up cigarettes. I’m really enjoying the vape, and had no idea about all of this. I thought at some point I might try DIY, but I’m still in the mode of trying to figure out what I really like and not anywhere near ready to try DIY. Now I’ve stumbled into this thread and I’m feeling both fawked and overwhelmed. And I want a fawkin cigarette.

Congrats on switching to vaping and don't panic. We still have a bit of time.

 

[Rossum]

Well, damn. I just started vaping a couple months ago and am trying to give up cigarettes. I’m really enjoying the vape, and had no idea about all of this. I thought at some point I might try DIY, but I’m still in the mode of trying to figure out what I really like and not anywhere near ready to try DIY. Now I’ve stumbled into this thread and I’m feeling both fawked and overwhelmed. And I want a fawkin cigarette.

I'll repeat what I wrote on page 1 of this thread: Wait until the weather cools off, buy some nic base, and put it in your freezer. You'll sleep better at night. You don't need to learn to DIY right now.

 

[Bronze]

Well, damn. I just started vaping a couple months ago and am trying to give up cigarettes. I’m really enjoying the vape, and had no idea about all of this. I thought at some point I might try DIY, but I’m still in the mode of trying to figure out what I really like and not anywhere near ready to try DIY. Now I’ve stumbled into this thread and I’m feeling both fawked and overwhelmed. And I want a fawkin cigarette.

You have time. As Rossum said, wait till Fall and stock up on the nic solution. From there, you can experiment with DIY. What you can focus on now (without panicking) is your gear. But again, there is plenty of time, don't panic.

 

[Bronze]

Thanks for the scale recommendations guys. Both are in the bullseye.

 

[JCinFLA]

I will add shipping is free to most states for ejuices.com, check their shipping policy for details.

That's only IF it can go by First Class Mail Parcel, you live in the continental US, and your order is shipping from 1 of their US warehouses. That's why those ** are shown after "Free First Class Shipping on Qualifying US Orders**". According to 2 of their Customer Service reps...if it's a larger order, and/or depending on what warehouse(s) the items ship from...there'd possibly be a small S/H fee. Which is why mine cost $5.73 to ship to me (the size of my order did it).

 

[Letitia]

Just got a e-mail from ED
4 gal VG
$49.50 + shipping, ends at midnight
glyCUBE - 4 gallons PALM DERIVED Vegetable Glycerin - USP - Pharmaceutical Grade - SALE ITEM

Isn't shipping around 30.00?

 

[Letitia]

Nice! But a true vaper would get a scale that runs on 18650's.

Thank you! It's exactly what I was thinking...a scale capacity of 500 grams in hundredths. Perfecto!

I use this scale but skip the batteries and just plug in, it doesn't time out if plugged in. I did order the 6' adapter cord which has proven useful and worth the added few bucks.

 

[Uncle]

Sorry, please excuse that I failed to read all 10 pages up to this point.

"You're not the only one - however I may regret it in the long run, but I went back and started reading them for now . . .


Half way there - Up to page 10 (20 post per pg)- finally got through the battery discussion (I think) . . .


EDIT: Nope Not Yet . . .



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[rosesense]

That's IF it can go by First Class Mail Parcel. That's why those ** are shown after "Free First Class Shipping on Qualifying US Orders**". If it's a larger order, and/or depending on what warehouse(s) the items ship from...2 of their Customer Service people told me there'd possibly be a small S/H fee. Which is why mine cost $5.73 to ship to me.

Yes, that is why I said check the details. Mine came from both CA warehouses and shipping was free, gotta love it.

Some states don't qualify due to needing delivery signatures based on state requirements.

Can't beat less than 10 bucks for the Zlide. I paid twice that at another site.

 

[Letitia]

Well, damn. I just started vaping a couple months ago and am trying to give up cigarettes. I’m really enjoying the vape, and had no idea about all of this. I thought at some point I might try DIY, but I’m still in the mode of trying to figure out what I really like and not anywhere near ready to try DIY. Now I’ve stumbled into this thread and I’m feeling both fawked and overwhelmed. And I want a fawkin cigarette.

Wouldn't hurt to order a liter of nic this fall (black friday sales) and store for future use. I personally wouldn't bother with getting any flavors until you've dialed in what you enjoy vaping.

 

[FAAPOD]

You have time. As Rossum said, wait till Fall and stock up on the nic solution. From there, you can experiment with DIY. What you can focus on now (without panicking) is your gear. But again, there is plenty of time, don't panic.

Yes, I will wait. No sense stocking up if it’s just going to get ruined in the heat. I’m kind of in the same boat with my gear, trying to figure out what I like. I have a couple Nords and five pods, a couple Kroma-A kits with two Zenith tanks and an iSub tank, and an Aegis Legend kit on the way. I don’t have a feel for lifespan of this stuff, so determining how much is ‘enough’ is difficult.