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And here I was thinking that there was one tool that could be used for pipemaking that I wouldn't have to make myself :wink:. The screw-on chuck idea is good, but I need to be able to twist the handle in both directions so that may be a problem. I guess I could just turn and knurl a piece of steel r...

Hi everyone, I was recently talking with a pipe-making friend in Russia and he showed me a very nifty hand chuck that I can't find anywhere here in the states. The one I currently use is more like a pin vise and you tighten it by hand, but I can never get it tight enough, and the keyed chuck on this...

Thanks guys, The copper plumbing tube I've used in the past for things like tool handle ferrules etc. has tarnished pretty badly so I think I'll just go with some brass. Also, I usually freehand drill, have you guys tried the hole saw thing freehand or do you usually drill first and just chuck it up...

Hey everyone, I have a quick question I was hoping some of you might be able to answer. On pipes that have had a metal ring placed around the outside of the mortise (for example the ones shown in this post: http://www.pipemakersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4074&start=0 ) what type or ...

Hey Simeon, What helped me the most when I was learning to use a metal lathe was the book Machine Shop Practice v.1 by Moltrecht. It was definitely the best book I read. Also, the online forums I found most helpful were the practical machinist, the home shop machinist, the home machinist, cnczone, a...

The lathe has been sold, thanks for the interest everyone.

I really like the color of the ebonite you used, may I ask where you get sand colored ebonite?

Sorry Bob, I'm just hoping to get cash for it. If you do end up selling the colt and the taig is still available just PM me though!

Hey everyone, I used to use my taig lathe for stem work, but ever since I got a larger lathe I haven't used it enough to justify the space it is taking up in my shop. It is in absolutely perfect condition and has always been oiled, cleaned, etc.--basically just like new except I've already put it to...

Thats very interesting DMI, thanks for the statistics. I usually try to leave about 1/4" at the bottom of the tobacco chamber, but it would really make some of the drilling easier if I could make thinner walls (especially if 3.5mm is ok) without a greater risk of a burnout. What minimum thickne...

Well it looks like we are about back to where we started . Thanks for the replies guys, I really appreciate it!

M.C.--I imagine that an increase in temperature would make the tenon fit tighter since from what I can find the thermal expansion coefficient for hardened rubber is about 20 times that for a typical wood. Also, I imagine that an increase in humidity would make the tenon fit looser since the wood (in...

Hi everyone, I was wondering what your experiences have been with stem/shank junction and tenon/mortise fit changes over different temperatures and humidities and what you do to minimize these changes. Sometimes its tricky to get a good tenon fit and a flush stem/shank junction w/ no ridges over a w...

Hmm, I didn't think of that being a problem since the fit of the delrin to the stem mortise was so tight I needed a mallet to sit it. I'll give it a shot though.

Thanks guys.

Hi everyone, I've just been cutting integral tenons for the last 6 months or so, but wanted to give delrin another try on the stem I was working on today. However, when I was done I noticed a hair's width of a light gap between one edge of the stem and the shank face. The only thing that I can think...

That's interesting Love--do you still drill the stummel with a 5/32" or is that 1/8" as well?

Hi again Everyone, My usual procedure for a stem is to drill it with a 5/32" tapered bit to about 3/4" from the end and use a 1mm bit for the last 3/4". This works fine for most stems. However, I was recently working on a pipe with a longer saddle stem (about 4-5") and I noticed ...

Thanks again for all the comments guys. I took what was posted here and what I was pm'ed and made all my final changes--I'm now open for business !

Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate you taking the time to check it out. Did you build this site yourself? Yeah, I spent a weekend or so learning html and css, another weekend learning enough flash and actionscript to do the slideshow and the galleries, and I spent a little time messing aroun...

Hey guys, I'm probably going to take down this link pretty soon because I'm not sure if my website is quite ready yet, but I really wanted your guys' comments on it. edit: link removed for final website editing I have been working on it for the last couple weeks, and I am pretty excited to finally h...