Thank you for your replies, it's awesome how nice everyone is here
In answer to your questions, yes I have tried DMT on 4 occasions each of which smoked, although I found the effects to be very strong in comparison to other psychedelics (except Salvia) I have yet to break through.
All of the experiences were given to me by friends who had performed their own extractions. The most profound experience was the most amazing feeling in my whole life to date, I was inspected by this beautiful female golden light then after it/she had checked my body all over (I'm not sure what for) she communicated to me through feelings and showed me a breathing technique to use when I meditate then proceeded to show me how no matter what the universe (or omniverse if you like) loved me unconditionally. This is the most powerful feeling of love I have ever experienced and to this day all I have to do is remember it and I feel it again.
One thing that was common in each experience was the feeling that this was so natural something I hadn't experienced with any other drug before. These experiences were around two years ago now and I have wanted to experience again ever since, but I have felt that if I do so I should be the one to do the extraction as I feel this is a big part of the ritual. So in answer to your other question no I haven't yet performed my own extraction but recently I have been considering it and reading up on all the information I can find on the matter. If I do finally decide to make that step I think I would try q21q21's tek as it seems a much more universally friendly way to go.
Thank you for your kind words and interest
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. -Albert Einsein