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by pipeguy
Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Iwasaki Files
Replies: 4
Views: 3403

Re: Iwasaki Files

check these out i feel there the best Ive ever used(So does Eltang)http://www.tomefeteira.com/produtos.html
by pipeguy
Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Feature Film about pipemakers (really)
Replies: 9
Views: 4374

Re: Feature Film about pipemakers (really)

Nah, it just took a long time to make because they cast the actors ten years ago and it took them that long to learn how to actually make pipes! Sorry WTF??? This is serious shite in the world of business HOLLYWOOD wouldn't finance a film this far out. They want to know when the return comes and ho...
by pipeguy
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Feature Film about pipemakers (really)
Replies: 9
Views: 4374

Re: Feature Film about pipemakers (really)

Seriously I smell a bill of goods being sold here how can there be a return on the investment after so much time
(The law of diminishing returns) Investors in this film should be well advised to ask some tough questions to these people.
by pipeguy
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Feature Film about pipemakers (really)
Replies: 9
Views: 4374

Re: Feature Film about pipemakers (really)

Only 5+ years in the making would love to see this movie but think the ones who made it could care less
by pipeguy
Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:39 pm
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Stem mfg
Replies: 0
Views: 40869

Stem mfg

Hi All, happy summer,Does anybody know any acrylic stem fabricators
Other than macchi serafino that take bulk orders thanks
by pipeguy
Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Anyone see an arbor press like this
Replies: 7
Views: 3678

Re: Anyone see an arbor press like this

I can't be the only one who wanted to make one
It only makes sense to have controlled stamping
After putting all ones time into a pipe
by pipeguy
Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Anyone see an arbor press like this
Replies: 7
Views: 3678

Anyone see an arbor press like this

https://youtu.be/J-LC1n1S7Ik
Check out 12:34- 12:45 It seems you can't find anything like this anywhere but it's frustrating cause you know it's out there
by pipeguy
Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Dipping pipes
Replies: 3
Views: 3388

Re: Dipping pipes

Sas I must have been out fishing too long but honestly have never seen or read anything on this
But it doesn't take long to see this might be bad. Kind of like free climbing El Capitan you don't have to be
An expert climber to have concerns :roll:
by pipeguy
Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Dipping pipes
Replies: 3
Views: 3388

Dipping pipes

Saw a video from the mother ship (Saint Claude) from one of the companies. When it came time to stain
They dipped the whole stummel right up to the stem in the dye. Just an observation but won't that be a bitch
To sand out the chamber or have I overlooked something?
by pipeguy
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: Broken pipe Charles Norman Lj Peretti Co
Replies: 3
Views: 2843

Broken pipe Charles Norman Lj Peretti Co

It is with great sadness I announce the passing Of Charles Norman a friend ,mentor,and father figure. Charlie was a major player in the pipe world and beloved By all he worked for 30 years with the LJ Pretty Co. As There head blender.Charlie was instrumental in my Pipemaking career. Farewell my dear...
by pipeguy
Wed May 16, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A request from me to you PMF'ers
Replies: 22
Views: 5413

Re: A request from me to you PMF'ers

You just keep doing what you're doing George. The vast majority of us know how to
File and sand. Love your vids :D
by pipeguy
Thu May 10, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: The high end collector who are they
Replies: 11
Views: 5404

Re: The high end collector who are they

Oh, there known to someone. You don't get to spend 10 large on a pipe and stay unknown
by pipeguy
Wed May 09, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The high end collector who are they
Replies: 11
Views: 5404

Re: The high end collector who are they

Ok let's try this Does anybody know a person who purchased or smokes a $ 10,000+ pipe
Who are they what's the back ground with pipes or is it they are insanely wealthy?
by pipeguy
Wed May 09, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The high end collector who are they
Replies: 11
Views: 5404

Re: The high end collector who are they

Sas, you bring up a great point the phrase High end collector needs to be defined. And a dollar Figure has to be attached to qualify it I've would consider Low 4 to high 5 figures high end but it is relative We have been told what the "high end"collector looks for that in fact gives him a ...
by pipeguy
Wed May 09, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: New toys for the shop
Replies: 6
Views: 4089

Re: New toys for the shop

Actually the press is making a hand made stem( the double secret step that George intentionally left
Out of his video)doc you're gonna have to get one of these to be "in the know" :lol:
by pipeguy
Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: New toys for the shop
Replies: 6
Views: 4089

New toys for the shop

Just got these toys via some RI'm horse trading Behold the power of Lobster http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/IMG_20180506_112926_227_zps3pi3hskl.jpg [/url] http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/IMG_20180506_112543_057_zpsq7jr1rlu.jpg http://i900.photobucket.com/alb...
by pipeguy
Tue May 08, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: Restoration, Repair, and Maintenance
Topic: Replacement stem making A to Z (instructional video set)
Replies: 39
Views: 7694

Re: Replacement stem making A to Z (instructional video set

George if that hourly wage is true the recipient of that pipe
Got a gift.Worth far more IMHO.
by pipeguy
Tue May 08, 2018 12:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: The high end collector who are they
Replies: 11
Views: 5404

Re: The high end collector who are they

Guys, I know I wrote this tounge and cheek but I'm serious who are these e people???
We all can't say we don't know who we make for.
by pipeguy
Sun May 06, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: The high end collector who are they
Replies: 11
Views: 5404

The high end collector who are they

We've all heard about the "high end collector" He is described as a phantom or a kind of pipe smoking Boogeyman . He keeps pipemakers in business or can kill them by the thousands with fire from thereal eyes And bolts of lightning from there arse. I think people with such power and influen...
by pipeguy
Sun May 06, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Restoration, Repair, and Maintenance
Topic: Replacement stem making A to Z (instructional video set)
Replies: 39
Views: 7694

Re: Replacement stem making A to Z (instructional video set

Outstanding presentation George,My question is how
Long does the whole process take you? I think a lot of repair people who do this for money see a law of diminishing return.Time vs.what there client baservice will
Pay