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I made my first two pipes with a cordless drill and files as well. they were absolute garbage BTW. I think the issue you will run into is finding a bit that will fit in a brace, AND is capable of making a smooth, rounded chamber. You can drill the draught hole and cut the slot using a pin vise.

I really like this one. Billiards are tough. nice job!

my opinion. finish looks good and I like the plateau top. The bowl seems to lean back towards the shank, I would like a little more cant forward. The saddle portion of the stem should be shorter.

I agree with Ryan and Wayne. I would say the stem could be thinned out from tenon to button. It needs a steeper taper.

Charl wrote:Maybe it just went out for a cup of coffee?

just so Charl! the piperack is back online.

I bought my tickets too. Every little bit helps make this successful For everyone.

You can't be pipe Yoda AND Darth Chheda. Its just not fair.

I nominate Premal! j/k In all seriousness It would be cool if someone who had access to factory pipes, "artisan" pipes, and high grades, did a quick video explaining what you should be looking for in pipes that were in the $150 and below range, $200 to $300 range, $350 to $500 range, and s...

Sasquatch wrote:Haha that's one I hadn't thought of.

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Well Scottie, you may have to try a different approach. Maybe a switchblade beard comb that is hidden in a 3rd calabash chamber. Or maybe you could inlay the PBR logo into a premolded stem.

I had made between 50 and 75 pipes before i ever sold one to a pipe smoker, and that was at the urging of a few other pipemakers that had convinced me it was time to get them out there. I still feel like i sold a little too early and would like to have a few back. What really kills me about instagra...

Wakizashi is preferred for indoor cutting, although a plasma cutter is also an option.

I don't think it will matter too much. I let the block dry for a day or so just so it wasn't totally wet on the outside when cutting.

I've seen mold grown on lumber, drywall, books, ceiling tile, and even black coffee. It isn't necessarily the presence of sugar that triggers mold growth. I'm betting if you left unfinished briar on the floor of a damp basement it would grow mold in about a week.

I had a large lumpy block of meerschaum last year. I used the bandsaw to cut the wet block. It was super easy to cut into an ebauchon type shape and chuck into the lathe.

Worst of the year? We were 5 posts away from another stinky ebonite situation. I was really enjoying watching the lava creep toward the village.

I was thinking the same thing Huber. oh shit! *puts on helmet, grabs popcorn*

Yeah, thats never coming out. It has been absorbed by the briar and goes all the way through the Walls of the bowl.

MONEY SHOT! here we go. Lets see it Jeremiah.

JMG wrote:

Thomas Tkach wrote:Yeah, I didn't mean to knock your pipe at all. It's really nicely done. I'd love to see you do another like that.

What an butthole.

Yeah, his legs arent too bad either.