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I'm having large issues with this project. I'm trying to make a Bilbo type churchwarden with a 12" oak stem but I always run into the same problem. I had to drill 4 stems to get the drilling right and then steamed it to bend. I didn't steam for long enough so I applied more pressure and it snap...

Random and Marks thanks for the tips, I tried it, abandoned it but kept the T-shirt :) not a bad learning experience... Boy talk about a hijacked thread though :D I've only driven through Ohio, never spent much time in the state itself so forgive me for not participating in the discussion. ;) Cheers...

Honestly, has anyone ever tried this? I was ordering some stuff for a pipe I've been commissioned to make and started looking for local suppliers for Delrin rod. I found a wicked plastics supplier who has Delrin/Acetal rod stock up to 3-3/4" diameters. So I was wondering if it would be possible...

Thanks for the insight, I really appreciate it!
Bryan

Thanks Random, One thing though, does the epoxy seep into the space between the shank extension and teh briar, i guess it would be the shoulder of the tenon of the extension and the face of the mortise of the briar? I mean when I look at pipes with boxwood extensions or the like it looks like there ...

I was just wondering if you guys could tell me what you prepare your shank extension and briar surface to before epoxying the extension to teh briar? Sand it down to 600 or just sand to 320 and epoxy it? any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Bryan

I should add that I have received a reply from pimo. Their computer was down for the past week, but they are now resuming online orders. Thanks for the heads up,
Keep on crafting
Cheers
Bryan

Could anyone give me a few pointers on what to watch for when working with preformed Lucite stems? This is my first time using Lucite bits and I'm a bit curious as to how different they are compared to Vulcanite. I read that they easily melt when buffing too forceful. Do they need to be buffed and i...

Hey guys,
Just wondering if anyone has any info on this. I've sent them two eMails over the past week and still have not heard anything from them regarding my newest order...
Thanks