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This design differs from "the machine" slightly in that it does not consistently protect the product from open flame.
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- Prepare a plug made of metal mesh by cutting a piece of an excess of the appropriate size to fit in the bowl.
- stainless steel and copper of a coarse mesh are preferable, as they do not tend to burn at the temperatures needed for vaporization.
- a thin tube of about an inch long will facilitate the most effective use
- Using pliers to hold the cutting, use a torch to thoroughly burn off any machine oil or coatings found on the mesh.
- perform this step until no more smoke can be observed emanating from the cutting.
- Allow to cool and roll the cutting tight enough to fit in the bowl.
- if using a small thin tube of mesh, stuff the end tightly in the bowl and coil loosely around the inside, leaving about a quarter inch of space between the coil and the lip.
- the plug needs to be tight enough to suspend it in the opening but not so tight as to block air passage.
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Use of the variation pictured is often found to result in runoff down the stem of the bowl, which is only retrievable by cleaning the bowl, and it is also found difficult to prevent the burning of product due to exposure. However, many of these potential problems are avoidable by mastery of heating and calibration of airflow through the piece, and by use of the coil method noted above.
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- To load, simply place a measured dose directly on top of the plug and carefully melt into the plug by feathering with a flame or other heat source.
- Though a standard lighter will work for vaporizing if used carefully, a torch may ensure a fuller dose--though at a slightly higher risk for overheating and burning if any spice remains on the surface.
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