mape Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 So I guess the title says it all. I'm currently trying to build myself a portable hookah for travels and festivitys. And since I have access to a metal shop I figured, why not.So the idea is that I make a small portable hookah and a container in which I can transport the coal/hookah/tobacco. And when I want to smoke, the container works as a secondary cooling chamber.This is how I imagine the hookup. [url="http://mape.the.pirate.se/vattenpipan_deluxe2.pngFirst"]http://mape.the.pirate.se/vattenpipan_deluxe2.pngFirst[/url] the smoke goes though the inital chamber and is filted once.The pipe looks like this (its 20cm high an 5cm thick).http://mape.the.pirate.se/genomsk.pngThen it's transfered over to the second chamber where I put the tube like a spiral at the bottom. I then plug the end of the tub and make lots of small holes maximizing the smokes contact with the icecold water (I plan on having on of those "plastic bricks" of ice you have in the freezer.. with me at all time for easy cooling).Like this:http://mape.the.pirate.se/roektest.pngAs of now the steel body bottom is finished. What remains to be crafted is the bowl and wires/container fixing.I've gone though this over and over again and the only flaw I can see is that the tobacco will get to hot (the hookah is made out of stainless steel). But I ofcourse want your thoughts on the project.I'll keep you updated! -mape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Very interesting concept. If it does end up working, you will have to keep us updated. Actually, it would be very cool to see some of your in progress pictures. If this is too difficult, you might just want to stick to making your own hookah and a case seperately, instead of making the case an additional cooling chamber. People, including myself have made homemade second cooling chambers, and yes they do work, but are sort of a lot of trouble to setup, and not especially worth the extra trouble setting it all up. So just making your own hookah would be a great idea, and then just somthing to store/transport it in. Just a thought though, regarldess, let us know how your project progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahCaterpillar Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Man i love this forum, didnt realize there were so many other hookah lovers out there with the same ideas I have had. Only difference is you actually put some real work into an idea i just had in my head. It seems like a good idea althought i honestly dont completely understand it but as you get further along defenitely keep us updated as yashman said. I might be willing to buy one from you once you have the idea perfected. I had this idea to have some kind of backpack that held the hookah with the hose coming out of it. Then the bowl is covered up by a regular wind cover so the coal wont fall on you or anything and you can just walk around with a hookah on your back. Good luck man I hope you succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlakos_politakos Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 sounds kool but why dont you just by a small argileh thats portable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 [quote name='pavlakos_politakos']sounds kool but why dont you just by a small argileh thats portable?[/quote] Same reason people who like to build things with their hands do so. You get a satisfaction building something great with your own hands, and then getting to use it. I commend him, but I was just offering some suggestions. I think its a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahDuck Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 definatly keep us posted =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipeSmokeMcGee Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 yeah, by all means: do it! building stuff is much more rewarding that just buying a similar product. You have truly earned your shisha privileges, not just bought them! definitely keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 great go for it- there was another guy who did something like this and did an amaaazing job and made a gorgeous hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 o and pictures ! pictures of this sucker would be greeeeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlakos_politakos Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 i guess its kool to make it yourself but still....hey wait are you saying i bought my shi sha priveleges?just 'cause i didnt make one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 [quote name='pavlakos_politakos']i guess its kool to make it yourself but still....hey wait are you saying i bought my shi sha priveleges?just 'cause i didnt make one?[/quote] Not at all, but haven't you ever built anything with your own two hands? I know when I make something it gives me a sense of accomplishment, and makes me feel more manly Sure it might be easier to just pay for a hookah, but I imagine that its a totally different experience smoking out of something you made yourself as apposed to typical, run of the mill store bought hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlakos_politakos Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 sure i have.and i guess it would be cool to make your own,maybe ill even try that,but personally id rather leave it to the pros so i can have a more enjoyable smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mape Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Took some time and now I'm back [url="http://mape.the.pirate.se/showoffindustrial.jpg"]Pictures of the hookah[/url]I've been busy with work and personal life but finally was able to take some pictures of the progress so far. It's turning out real nice and the only thing left is the top.Can't wait to test it out.Oh and stainless steel is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlakos_politakos Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 pretty cool.post reviews when you test it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsboy Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 looks great ... this is like hookah starwars style ... If you need good drawing on it, just give me a buz .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipeSmokeMcGee Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 that really is cool. nice and shiny, with real nice threads. congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikydave Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 well....what would be reallly BA is if you just connected a heating coil to say the car lighter port and there would be a more controlable heat source without the hassle of coal. but definately vshiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 [quote name='dikydave']well....what would be reallly BA is if you just connected a heating coil to say the car lighter port and there would be a more controlable heat source without the hassle of coal. but definately vshiny.[/quote]sh*t what if you could buy a portable little coil like that that charged and everything and you could just trhow it on your bowl and go- that would be amazing! no more charcoal ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uselessdreamer1 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 HAHA nice. I commend you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahDuck Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Leb- as I understand it, those already exist. However I have heard it is nearly impossible to maintain a good session with one. It is always either too hot, or not nearly hot enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 They have electric head heaters. I understand they work poorly, from a person I knew that owns one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mape Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 Yeah I asked around a little on electronic heaters but it seems they are more or less frowned upon in the hookah community.And besides the fact that they are frowned upon they apparently work really poorly. Either you get to little heat or you end up burning the tobacco..Anyone up for making one that has a thermometer you can put in the tobacco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinpa Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Hi , last week i acomplished building my own hooka . It works great , and i used an absolute raspberry and looks great . If you want plans ( in solidworks format ) or a simple picture of it , give me your mail cause i have no web page to put it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzing Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 check out [url="http://www.imageshack.us/free"]http://www.imageshack.us/free[/url] image hosting, no signup required. just upload it right on the main page there, and it'll give you a link to the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mape Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Jup, share your wealth of information, I don't have any particular use of it since the plans are more or less set in stone but It's always fun seeing how other people tackled the program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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