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Thanks! Will work toward that end ...

Attempting my first "author" shape, patterned after the Savinelli 320. Thoughts on where to go from here with the bowl/shank?

Great! Thanks so much for the help ...

Decorative bands for new builds. Thanks

Looking for a post or article on installing metal bands to the shank. Thanks for the help!

Thanks, guys, good advice. Sounds like a simpler approach is better ...

Very nice pipe and finish! I did notice some minor symmetry "bubbles" when comparing the two sides of the pipe, especially from the view from underneath. Light years ahead of my classic shapes! Keep carving : )

Does anyone else use sanding cord to polish out the inside of your stem? For a 5/16 bore, what diameter of cord are you using. Shopping on Amazon ...

Great, I'll look up that article ...

Thanks, guys, good stuff! My go-to dye is Fiebings Medium brown, which when I leave alone, comes out way too dark and hides the grain. I sand to overcome this, and become content with the uneven finish you see; thinking it "rustic." From counsel I've received from others, it seems that re-...

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Real name: Daniel Sanford Age: 47 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Years a pipe smoker: 1 How you got into pipe making: Experimenting and wanting to smoking something I had created. Other interesting facts: Christian, Husband of 24 years, empty-next father of two, beginner pipe carver, and admin of the Fa...