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- Thu Mar 12, 2015 3:44 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: We've been making video's about pipemaking.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2996
Re: We've been making video's about pipemaking.
Thanks for the feedback everybody! I really appreciate it. It seems like we'll just keep on keeping on, since everybody likes them the way they are. We won't be making them any longer, since they would definitely start to drag. And as David said, it's better to keep people interested week to week th...
- Fri Mar 06, 2015 7:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: We've been making video's about pipemaking.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2996
We've been making video's about pipemaking.
Hey all,
I haven't really been active on the forum in a while (been lurking though).
I don't know if any of you have seen our weekly videos, but they might be of interest to you.
I'd love to hear any thoughts you might have about them (criticism included).
I haven't really been active on the forum in a while (been lurking though).
I don't know if any of you have seen our weekly videos, but they might be of interest to you.
I'd love to hear any thoughts you might have about them (criticism included).
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:15 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Art or Craft?
- Replies: 137
- Views: 11924
Re: Art or Craft?
@d.huber: I think this exposes a lot of weakness in the general attitude about pipes. Good thread. I think this whole debate counterproductive to moving the pipe carving community forward though. Yes, making properly engineered pipes is a "craft." Many people can make holes connect, and ve...
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Art or Craft?
- Replies: 137
- Views: 11924
Re: Art or Craft?
Can a thing be art if its creator had no awareness or intention of making art at the time it was made? I don't believe true artists sit there thinking "I'm making ART!" as they do so. Art is NOT fueled by a desire to create art. Real/meaningful art is the expression of something greater a...
- Wed Dec 03, 2014 11:01 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Symmetry vs. Asymmetry
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3344
Re: Symmetry vs. Asymmetry
Before I start, I just want to say that I am not an expert on this and am simply relating my own observations and thoughts. Well, I AM an expert, and I agree with you. :D Talking about asymmetry is quite difficult, since there are basically two kinds, like george said: some bad, some good. When usi...
- Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:56 am
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Delrin sleeves
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6836
Re: Delrin sleeves
Ernie is wrong.e Markle wrote:Rad,
What kind of epoxy do you use on your tenons?
Re: Mr Chheda
Indeed, Premal is perhaps the most generous and gracious host of all. As Neal Yarm says, he is a "mensch."
- Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:47 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Craggy Apple
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2673
Re: Craggy Apple
Don't listen to anyone about the flare being wrong. It's a great call. Don't do it often, but it's a good look to pull out of the hat every once in a while. The button is too small. Well executed, but far too small for someone to comfortably clench. Keep the same proportions and thickness behind the...
- Sun May 11, 2014 2:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: An observation about the 2014 Chicago show
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2103
Re: An observation about the 2014 Chicago show
That's fantastic. We (j&j) were at the show, and it was hard to find a new pipemakers work who WASN'T fantastic.
- Mon May 05, 2014 10:50 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: How important is the Chicago show?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1640
Re: How important is the Chicago show?
Truth.baweaverpipes wrote:Is the Super Bowl important to the players?
The face to face contact with collectors and dealers is invaluable. For pipemakers looking to hit the big time, learning how to interact with customers at a pipe show is must, and there is no better place to have your work looked at.
- Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:48 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: If you are a pipemaker & plan to attend the KC show...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2803
Re: If you are a pipemaker & plan to attend the KC show...
I plan on being there, but I haven't booked anything yet.
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:00 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Yeti Pipe #60- Simba
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2071
Re: Yeti Pipe #60- Simba
Sweet, I think you'll do well.The Smoking Yeti wrote:YES!bregolad wrote:Are you going to be in chicago this year, yeti?
Also, it's much easier to give good and thoughtful critique in person, so that will be fun.
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:53 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Yeti Pipe #60- Simba
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2071
Re: Yeti Pipe #60- Simba
Are you going to be in chicago this year, yeti?
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:25 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Artisan pipe cases
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1072
Re: Artisan pipe cases
I think you should do it.
Make a few and see how long it takes, what the material costs are, and come up with an acceptable dollar per hour figure for yourself.
I think if you could make them from $75-$∞ you could do well for yourself.
Make a few and see how long it takes, what the material costs are, and come up with an acceptable dollar per hour figure for yourself.
I think if you could make them from $75-$∞ you could do well for yourself.
- Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:45 pm
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: Files Help Needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3540
Re: Files Help Needed
Harbor freight ftw!
- Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:49 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Ivory Juma poll
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3994
Re: Ivory Juma poll
Thanks for the input fellas.
I've had good luck with the durability, and I'm a clencher. I think the black juma is a dud (except for shop pipes, which its perfect for)
I'll keep toying with the ivory though, til I can get that shine.
I've had good luck with the durability, and I'm a clencher. I think the black juma is a dud (except for shop pipes, which its perfect for)
I'll keep toying with the ivory though, til I can get that shine.
- Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:31 pm
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: let me help you, help me
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6285
Re: let me help you, help me
I am going to brag now. I made this pipe on a 6x18 atlas from the 50's. I used S&D drill bits and some modified screw extractors for the military mount. Get the machine that will let you make pipes, and if that means you'll have to buy another, better lathe in 5 years, so be it. If you have the ...
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:29 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Ivory Juma poll
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3994
Re: Ivory Juma poll
Mr. Dibos! I was hoping you'd chime in. I guess I should just work on my finish in process.
So the trick is higher grits of sandpaper as opposed to working up through the buffing wheels.
What's your opinion of the stuff as a stem material? Longevity And comfort?
So the trick is higher grits of sandpaper as opposed to working up through the buffing wheels.
What's your opinion of the stuff as a stem material? Longevity And comfort?
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 4:25 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Ivory Juma poll
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3994
Ivory Juma poll
So I'm not sure if any of you have experimented with Juma (available here http://www.cuestik.com/store/?DEPARTMENT_ID=197 ) but we (J&J) have been playing with it for a year and really enjoy it. Especially the ivory stuff. Juma feels about the same in the teeth as ebonite but doesn't oxidize, wh...
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:47 am
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: I bought the lathe, at last! ! !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2579
Re: I bought the lathe, at last! ! !
Congratulations!