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Bad advice and overthinking
Most of the messages I get about issues would be solved if the care and usage page was read. Scarline: "I have to have the scarline at the rollover point" No you don't!! with a air or pushrod device you will limit the amount of skin under tension. Slippage: "I use dish soap and it keeps slipping" Don't use dish soap or any liquid soap as they like to leave oils behind. Oily residue: "The next day after I wash it there's a oily residue" Bad information: "it's the plasticizer
Christopher Browning
May 111 min read


CAR-1 use and care - don't overthink it
CAR-1 Please follow my direction if you are new to restoration. as you progress you can try different ways of putting it on. if you...
Christopher Browning
Feb 22, 20252 min read


Measuring yourself - don't overthink it
Pi calculated ruler for circumference to diameter with recommended sizing. use it by wrapping it around and wherever the zero line falls...
Christopher Browning
Feb 22, 20252 min read


Cleaning your silicone devices.
lye soap / bar soap You can clean your silicone device's or parts with pretty much any soap you can use on your body. Best option = Cheap...
Christopher Browning
Dec 22, 20241 min read


Recommending what product to get?
This reddit post is a good place to start Once you read through the newcomers guide you'll have a better idea on what to get. Before...
Christopher Browning
Oct 17, 20241 min read
CAR-1 use and care. (don't let it snap you!! read #2)
Device cleaning. Wash with cheap bar soap. Dish soap doesn't work it leaves something slippery behind. Rubbing alcohol (IPA) doesn't...
Christopher Browning
Aug 31, 20242 min read


Cheap calipers!!
I bulk ordered some 80mm calipers. they will be available for sale $5 with "free" shipping in the USA.
Christopher Browning
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Proper fitting of devices.. updated
If you measure the circumference(ie. all the way around) divide that by 3.14 to get diameter. so if you get 110mm (110/3.14=35.03) ...
Christopher Browning
Jun 20, 20241 min read


NEW!!!! Chris' tugger with leg strap
Chris' tugger with leg strap Based off of the CAR-1 but made with super soft silicone and a thinner outer gripper like my retainers. does...
Christopher Browning
Mar 5, 20241 min read


Measuring part 2
Digital calipers!!!!! like here: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Caliper-Adoric-Calipers-Measuring/dp/B07DFFYCXS?th=1 Digital calipers...
Christopher Browning
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Just because there's a hole......... or just the tip!
There's some confusion over how the devices are measured and how they should fit. CAR-1: The area in the inner cone is 10mm smaller then...
Christopher Browning
Jan 3, 20241 min read


Measure once! Measure twice!! Measure three times!!!
Pi calculated ruler for circumference to diameter with recommended sizing. use it by wrapping it around and wherever the zero line falls...
Christopher Browning
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Inflation bulb Update: back in stock!!
inflation bulbs are out of stock. currently waiting on supplier to ship them. Update: back in stock
Christopher Browning
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Washing your device.
Plain bar soap, Castile soap or lye soap are the best options Dish soap leaves something behind. cleaning my eyeglasses with dish soap I...
Christopher Browning
Nov 26, 20231 min read


No hole no more.
I discontinued the no hole version of my retainer. they didn't sell very often and added 8 deferent molds and inventory to keep tract of.
Christopher Browning
Nov 23, 20231 min read


Tying the tugging strap to a Hope or the CAR-1
1. Insert para cord through tugging loops. 2. Tie both ends with an overhand knot keeping the knot close to the end of the para cord. 3....
Christopher Browning
Aug 11, 20231 min read


There's no more hope! Ruffly ridges are out!
Only because I've made a new direct air device based off of my retainer. Ruffly ridges are out as they really didn't help grip much and...
Christopher Browning
Jun 25, 20231 min read
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