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Treat the ebonite like wood on a wood lathe. Use a wood turning tool to shape what you want.

Rad

I would just shy away from those.

Rad

For fuck's sakes, Yak! These posts are way too long. I can't read all of that shit.

Please try to be more succinct with your posts about violins.

And just for the hell of it, try posting some shit about pipes.

Rad

When I was a younger whippersnapper, I was obsessed with the Doors, wanted to be Jim Morrison when I growed up. I got as far as the alcoholic binges and personality disorders. Turns out that doesn't pay as good as I thought, so now I make pipes That's ^^^^ much more colorful and succinct than this ...

Ryan, tell us about the radio stations down in Texas. It doesn't translate well to the written word, but here goes; (BrrrrrtttRRRRRR-O A haHahaHaa) I'll tell you 'bout Texas Radio and the Big Beat Soft drivin', slow and mad, like some new language Now, listen to this, and I'll tell you 'bout the Te...

A pipe parallel would be Dunhill. The reputation they gained in their peak 50 years carried them through the next 40 years quite handily, even thought their own quality was declining at the same time other brands appeared that were better than Dunhill ever was. A fly fishing parallel to Dunhill wou...

Here's a goddam fact you can take to the bank. Peretti's make some kick ass fucking tobacco. I mean, these guys have their shit together big time. Fuckin' A, Squatch!! And Yak wants to talk about stringed instruments on pipe making forum! :lol: On second thought, I'm not sure about ass fucking toba...

I can't stand it when anyone begins a post with, "Sigh"

Very condescending and pretty fucking obnoxious.

Rad

Bruce,

You were there when we found that black bag with the STOA (Todd Johnson) pipe in it on the table. Do you remember what happened to it? I went to bed early, and Ernie is missing a bag!

Rad

The reason I even brought this up is that I've heard a few fans of Will Purdy's pipes say that they achieve a greater level of smoking quality even among artisians. Over time you will find that a few fans of any artisan's pipes will say the very same thing. It's because they are fans of that guy's ...

Once briar is dry, it doesn't get any drier.

Hope this helps.

Rad

Actually, Saturday night is usually Prom Night for at least one local high school.

Rad

LatakiaLover wrote:

RadDavis wrote: Hey George, can you show us a pic?

Unfortunately, no.

Ah well. Fuck you then.

See you at the Big Dance.

Rad

the sort that I was referring to earlier that only a few pipemakers seem to be able to do is where the width of the transition zone (meaning from full depth blast to zero) is only around 1/8" to 5/32". AND it has an almost clearly defined edge when it fades to zero. Hey George, can you sh...

I think Sasquatch is drunk again.

Rad

I like a nice domed bevel on some pipes; and I like a nice totally domed rim on others. The thing I really don't like at all is a flat bowl rim. That will make me crazy.

Rad

I'm not sure when this ruling came about... There was no declaration, it just evolved into the de facto state of affairs here on PMF. You and Bruce are the only founding member/long time carvers who still drop by regularly, and you are prettier than he is. Plus, you like to fish. See the logic? ......

Not so fast, Todd. I'm pretty sure that only Rad can declare pipemakers to be awesome. Tools, cars, movies, etc, sure... we can do those, but pipemakers? Not so much. That requires vast experience, the ability to think like a brown trout, and ancient wisdom. (extra-heavy emphasis on the word "...

sandahlpipe wrote:You're the pipe maker, wisemanpipes. That's who. And if you don't like the bevel, you're silencing your voice in the briar.


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Sometimes you have to set aside personal preference to give a customer what he wants.

Rad

Ace hardware has "Mickey Mouse Ears" for hearing protection. They're like head sets without speakers.

Rad