Who makes these wands?

[LCCFL]

Dang’s wand seems to be everywhere. At least I think it is. JB, T-M-F, Steamaction has swivels to.

The only difference I see is the locking mechanism by the swivel head.

Devastator is a solid build. Based off my experience at Mikey’s Fest. But why are so many others similar? Are they all sharing the same patents?

What are the differences between them all?

 

[hogjowl]

They’re ALL trying to be Devistator

 

[LCCFL]

They’re ALL trying to be Devistator

Nobody seems to make a 1 1/2 inch swivel with a window. I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on his. But I really want to stand out with it being color powder coated.

 

[hogjowl]

I don’t think TOM cares
I know I don’t
Go buy a Dang

 

[LCCFL]

I don’t think TOM cares
I know I don’t
Go buy a Dang

I’m hurt

 

[hogjowl]

I’m pissy

 

[LCCFL]

I’m pissy

You are everywhere you type

 

[Matt Middleton]

Dang’s wand seems to be everywhere. At least I think it is. JB, T-M-F, Steamaction has swivels to.

The only difference I see is the locking mechanism by the swivel head.

Devastator is a solid build. Based off my experience at Mikey’s Fest. But why are so many others similar? Are they all sharing the same patents?

What are the differences between them all?

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The people you have to buy from.

 

[LCCFL]

The people you have to buy from.

 

[Old Coastie]

Eli, the Dev is expensive. But you will instantly know that it is solid quality and be glad you got it.
instead of powder coat, why not buff it to a mirror shine? Being stainless it will not dull easily and it will look very distinctive.

 

[LCCFL]

Eli, the Dev is expensive. But you will instantly know that it is solid quality and be glad you got it.
instead of powder coat, why not buff it to a mirror shine? Being stainless it will not dull easily and it will look very distinctive.

Finally an answer. I would leave it in its own state. I’m not good with buffing things haha.

 

[Willy P]

Finally an answer. I would leave it in its own state. I’m not good with buffing things haha.

Everybody's good at polishing their rocket

 

[Mikey P]

Dang junk

 

[BIG WOOD]

All those colored wands...just think about how they’ll look after about a month of splashed chemicals and other goodies that chip it off

 

[Willy P]

Dang’s wand seems to be everywhere. At least I think it is. JB, T-M-F, Steamaction has swivels to.

The only difference I see is the locking mechanism by the swivel head.

Devastator is a solid build. Based off my experience at Mikey’s Fest. But why are so many others similar? Are they all sharing the same patents?

What are the differences between them all?

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I blame it on the person who soaked the laminate and made it swell.

 

[Living The Dream]

Hey Eli, I had a real good conversation with Tom in Phoenix about this subject. He basically told me that the big difference is in the bearing. Tom puts together each bearing and makes sure there is no slop and that the tolerances are to spec. As far as Dang wands go, his are more geared towards production and not quality. Some bearings may have more slop in them than others and in the end will be the first to fail.

 

[Meter Maid]

Can one even buy a Devastator these days? Seems like they are are sold out.

 

[hogjowl]

He’s still in the game,but is in the process of upgrading his production capabilities. Be patient.

 

[Mikey P]

Can one even buy a Devastator these days? Seems like they are are sold out.

Currently I think he's out of 14's but have some 12's including mine that he's holding out on

 

[LCCFL]

Currently I think he's out of 14's but have some 12's including mine that he's holding out on

2” or 1 1/2”?

 

[Mikey P]

2” or 1 1/2”?

Tom's 12-in heads use a 1.5-in tubes although he's been doing some testing with two inch and you may see those become available at some point


But they too will be sold out all the time

PMF is always the holdup with him and he needs to get a divorce ASAP

 

[Dolly Llama]

He’s still in the game,but is in the process of upgrading his production capabilities. Be patient.

I wish him well (sincerely)
But maybe his OCD is hampering him
I get wanting to build a Cadillac, but is he hand building the things like a Rolls Royce?

..L.T.A.

 

[Dolly Llama]

PMF is always the holdup with him

Why?
they can't fill and complete orders?

I'm curious too, does PMF have their own casting facility?
or mostly a metal stamping 'n fab, tube bending and TIG welding outfit?

..L.T.A.

 

[Mikey P]

No casting or forging but everything else.

Covid has left them seriously understaffed

Shitty management prior to that

 

[hogjowl]

I don’t mind waiting on, or paying for, quality.

 

[Old Coastie]

When Tom sent The Traveling Wand around, he offered the 12” model at a reduced price.
I have come to depend on it utterly. Any of you readers who are wondering what to do will be wise to put down a deposit and get to the head of the line.