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Are these brand names of reamers?

Thanks CKR! That's exactly what I was picturing in my mind. I did do a search on the internet but, nothing came out.

Does anyone have any sources for buying a good adjustale type pipe reaming tool? I've seen one that can be expanded as the pipe cake is reamed out. I've been repairing pipes fro a local pipe shop and I thought it might be useful to have one.

Gary did you bore yours out to 13/16"? If so how did you do it?

I wanted to use my lathe for turning the tennons on pre-made bits but, all of the one I have are too wide to fit comfortably in my chuck. I need to go well past the jaws in order to hold the bit tightly in order to turn it.

CTMachinist
I just got my Cummins lathe. I noticed that the hole in the center of the chuck is NOT 3/4" dia. Is it possible to open it uo to 3/4". I didn't measure it but, I did try to put a 3/4" rod thru it and that's how I noticed it was small.

Nice pipe! How did you put the picture onto the this site? I wanted to post a couple of mine.

Thanks for the advice. Have you made any pipes yet? I'm working on #7 right now, I should be done next week if the 'Honey Do' lists gets smaller.

I'm in the Bridgeport area and I think there's a CTM Machine shop down the street form work I thought maybe it was you. I've had limited experience with metal lathe's from my model making days. I'm anxious to see how the Cummins mini-lathe works for me.

CTMachinist...Are you modifying your Cummins lathe for any particular reason? I just ordered one for myself. Are you in Connecticut?

What's the preferred method for doing stem extensions or inlays. I started doing stem/stummel extensions by gluing the contrsating wood or acrylic to the stummel. The reason I've been doing this is because I don't have a lathe yet in order to extend the tennon on a stem to allow for the extra materi...

Do you have any pictures of this process?

LexKY
Let me know how you like it. I was thinking of getting the Grizzly version but, after checking out the links you provided I may get one of the other ones that were compared.

Did you get one? If so how do you like it? Does it make a good imprint?

That's the guy I spoke with. Did he make one for you Kurt? What sort of price range do think it would be?

The one source I've found so far is in Long Island, New York. I spoke with him earlier today and he said if I gave him a design he could quote on a stamp for me. He makes a metal stamp with a handle. The handle can be removed and the stamp portion can be used on a drill press to literally press your...

Thanks Kurt.
I actually just sent you an email about this subject.

Can anyone supply me information on how to put my name on the pipes I make? Michael Lindner gave me the name of a place that makes stamps.

Does anyone else do something different?

Hi hazmat I plan to use the lathe primarily to help partially turn the bowl and stummwel. I was thinking of getting a metal lathe so that when I was ready to start making my own stems I would already have the tool. I've made six pipes so far all of which are hand carved and I bought stems. I want to...

Kurt - Do you use the Pimo tool? I did purchase it and have had success with it after I learned that its a little sloppy. I have plenty of wood working tools except for a lathe. I did think of getting a wood lathe but, then thought I would get more use from the metal lathe. Do you or anyone else out...

Thanks Craig!
What do you think of the Grizzley metal lathe? They have a 9"x19" for around $800.00.