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For your first pipe I say you done pretty good. Did you make the stem or is this a pre-made stem?

Stem material is indeed acrylic from http://pipemakers.org/acrylic_naturals.html

Also, I made sure to tighten the jaws as tight as I could. Once I can afford it I'll get a better chuck setup.

Thanks for the responses.

-Josh

My second pipe and first poker. The briar was a seconds and had a crack but thankfully after turning the bowl down the crack didn't go to deep. No flaws in the briar. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/santanablues/100_6399_zps836791ea.jpg http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/santanablues/100_...

Thanks for sharing this. Its good to know I'm doing about the same process as you when making my stems. Lovely work.

I looked at the pic of the cutter you made and you're starting to get the idea. However, you'll note when the tool is backed out to create the shoulder the sharp point of the cutter is doing the cutting rather than a rounded edge. I cannot tell for sure due to the angle of the picture but it appear...

I sharpened my bits, turned the lathe the correct direction, and slowed down the speed. No problems now. Thanks for all the responses.

I don't have the backgear installed yet. I just got done restoring this lathe from a complete tear down. I needed an eccentric lever which just came in the mail so I will be installing that shortly.

Wayne, I'm glad I could be of some entertainment to you lol. Thanks everyone for your tips. I will post back with hopefully some better results.

Ha. I guess that could cause problems as well. Feel like such a dummy here, but I guess that's why you ask for help.

This is the exact bit I used if that helps any http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-8-Cutting-Depth-Double-Flute-Router-Round-Nose-Bit-/231089237923?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cdfdefa3 Also, this was the first time I used the bit. I went a little slower plunging the bit and the briar didn't smoke nea...

I'm drill my first pipe bowl on my SB lathe and I have it on the highest speed without changing gears. While drilling the tobacco chamber it fills the entire workshop with smoke. I pre-drilled the tobacco chamber with a 1/2" bit. Furthermore, I'm using a rounded end 7/8" router bit on a 1/...