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What does nail mean?
The heated component of a dab rig, usually titanium, ceramic, or quartz, onto which concentrate is dabbed.
"Heat the nail red-hot, then let it cool before dabbing."
Origin
Named for the nail-like shape of early dab-rig heating elements.
Frequently asked questions
What is a nail in dabbing?
It's the heated part of a dab rig, made from titanium, ceramic, or quartz, that you drop concentrate onto to vaporize it.
How do you use a nail?
You heat it until it's red-hot, let it cool briefly to the right temperature, then apply the concentrate so it vaporizes rather than combusts.
Is a nail the same as a banger?
They're related. A banger is a bucket-shaped type of quartz nail; the word nail covers the older nail-shaped elements too.
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