Burn of the Day
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Mr.P
oud<3er
Heating up yellow kinam shavings from Ejayb. Quite nice sweet Aquilaria sinensis vibe with some subtle musky undertones I noticed less today than the last time I burned some (when I found the musky notes quite pronounced). This would make fantastic material for some Japanese-style extruded sticks. Nice stuff!
Sri Lankan Adam's Peak kodo chips from Royal Bengal Ouds. These are nice, big slithers so I'm burning a large one - I'd need a chisel for some pieces as they're too thick but will be difficult to split with a saw/scissors.
Anyway, these smell unreal. Sweet, woody, after a minute of high temperature (electric) the wood is sizzling, turned it down as the gorgeous smell is unleashed.
Added bonus - I just went back and looked at the price that I paid for these - and ...wow! oh my!
Absolute bargain for 7g
Anyway, these smell unreal. Sweet, woody, after a minute of high temperature (electric) the wood is sizzling, turned it down as the gorgeous smell is unleashed.
Added bonus - I just went back and looked at the price that I paid for these - and ...wow! oh my!
Absolute bargain for 7g
Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
Sandalwood on a DIY prototype subitism burner.
After I read KyaraZen Subitism Burner Build Guide, I wanted to build it myself. gathering all the necessary parts took me about a month. (bought all parts from AliExpress except Mica sheet which bought from Amazon)
all items (shipping included) cost me about $35.
although I have zero experience with electricity, assembling all the parts took no more than 20 minutes and it was very fun.
though it looks ugly, it works just fine. not just fine, great. compared to my usual electric burner, subitism burner's instant temperature control gives me full control.
now I understand why incense lovers praised KyaraZen's burner. it's really great and affordable.
I think I would never go back to the normal electric burner.
I encourage you to build it as well. or buy one if you don't have one.
Mr.P
oud<3er
That mica is different. Is there a reason why you choose this manufactured mica material over natural clear mica sheets?
I’m also surprised you are able to use the aluminum foil as a heating surface. I would expect that to cause a short circuit. Do you have a layer of mica between the foil and the heating wires?
I’m also surprised you are able to use the aluminum foil as a heating surface. I would expect that to cause a short circuit. Do you have a layer of mica between the foil and the heating wires?
Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
Yes. it's not a raw mica. I tested both manufactured, raw but I don't see the difference in terms of smell. I think it's okay to use manufactured one as long as it isn't treated with something bad.
on second point, yes it's okay to put aluminum because top layer is just plane mica sheet. actual heating part is bottom layer and it's connected with power supplier.
Andrew Salkin
it's aboud time!
the manufactured mica is thicker right? So you don't see the coil actually heating up? Imagine it loses some heat compared with thin glass mica or no?
Would you kindly post links for where you purchased everything?
Would you kindly post links for where you purchased everything?
Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
Yes, it's thicker. that's why I chose it. thin mica is hard to weave with the heating wire. the wire tears down thin mica. though it loses some heat. I don't find any issue because my mica is 0.2mm thick.
Links
Mica, Carving Pen, Power supplier, Nut and spacer set, Female power adaptor, Nichrome Wire
I'll remove links if it's not appropriate to forum rule.
Andrew Salkin
it's aboud time!
Thank you. I'd love to see your wire threading - just to get a sense for how it looks and also how much easier it would be to thread vs the thin panes.
I'm actually thinking that the thicker mica might be better. I almost never go full power with my current one - I max out around 20 and that's something I rarely go so high. Most of the time 16 is as high as needed for good aromatic effect. I think the thicker mica may disperse heat across it's surface more evenly as well and be less sensitive to "hot spots" for someone like me who isn't an electrical engineer. Given the power I have to spare, I may want to give this a try. I also think it looks nicer not seeing the coils. I wonder - do they make this kind of mica in other colors?
I'm actually thinking that the thicker mica might be better. I almost never go full power with my current one - I max out around 20 and that's something I rarely go so high. Most of the time 16 is as high as needed for good aromatic effect. I think the thicker mica may disperse heat across it's surface more evenly as well and be less sensitive to "hot spots" for someone like me who isn't an electrical engineer. Given the power I have to spare, I may want to give this a try. I also think it looks nicer not seeing the coils. I wonder - do they make this kind of mica in other colors?
Andrew Salkin
it's aboud time!
https://ensaroud.com/category/the-gallery/61
Most of this wood looks pretty stellar. If anyone snags any, I'll be curious to hear about the aroma! I know the ceram sinking got a lot of love at the last release. Unfortunately funds are low right now or I'd inquire about a couple grams of that particular one.
Most of this wood looks pretty stellar. If anyone snags any, I'll be curious to hear about the aroma! I know the ceram sinking got a lot of love at the last release. Unfortunately funds are low right now or I'd inquire about a couple grams of that particular one.
Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
Sandalwood is optimal on 14 and Oud is optimal on 16 with my burner. my woven pattern is a series of straight lines. this is my template.
Andrew Salkin
it's aboud time!
Depends on what kind of variable voltage device you have though I think. On mine, 16 would be the highest I'd ever really want to go for agarwood. I usually hike it to 16 for a minute then back to 10 for a few hours, depending on the wood. I'm burning ASO's underground Marauke today and it prefers a higher heat than say Olefactory's Sinking Malinau which is more delicate (it could handle it, but I feel like I'd be missing out on some of the lower temp notes)
IntheRedwoods
True Ouddict
Those woods definitely look awesome. I'm in the same boat as you though.
That's the same power adapter that I have (same appearance, at least). Does your read 12v at just under halfway on the dial? Mine does but it does seem to burn hotter when I turn it closer to full, but it always shows 12v through like a 100degree twist
Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
Yep. it's the same power adapter you can find in most commercial subitism burner. which can goes up to 12V. there are 9V ~ 24V 3A variant, but you wouldn't need that much of power.
Mr.P
oud<3er
The length of wire contributes to the power needed to reach a specific temp. So each weave pattern I’ve made needed different voltage. The nice thing about the clear mica is that radiant energy can reach the wood. It’s like a glass baking dish - it lets infrared through which heats the wood without direct contact. Might be worth trying clear mica or a glass microscope coverslip.
Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
Will try this later. thanks!
Taesik Yun
Attar Yun
when it contacted with hot charcoal, the blast of fresh, chill sweet spearmint fragrance kicks in, it takes me to the top of the tropical mountain in the summer.
the opening is awesome but the middle to end phase is on another level.
the fresh minty sweetness slowly turns into mouth-watering deep dark chocolate, cacao, bitter black coffee. hence, that's why it's named 'Bangla Cacaro Organic'.
Oudamberlove
Member
Heated some Al Hashimi Maluku Malaki
Trying to find a common ground with Cannata’s
Ambon agarwood stick.
I see some similar traits, but not an outright similarity. The trait is the effect at high heat, like a sharp oudy kick, that’s not very acrid. The effect is very nice in the stick form, but the nuances of the profile are diminished in the stick. Nonetheless, it’s one of my favorite sticks, and the Maluku Malaki is a very special wood indeed.
Trying to find a common ground with Cannata’s
Ambon agarwood stick.
I see some similar traits, but not an outright similarity. The trait is the effect at high heat, like a sharp oudy kick, that’s not very acrid. The effect is very nice in the stick form, but the nuances of the profile are diminished in the stick. Nonetheless, it’s one of my favorite sticks, and the Maluku Malaki is a very special wood indeed.
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