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by duckman
Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Martin Hansen - Seahorse 4
Replies: 3
Views: 763

Re: Martin Hansen - Seahorse 4

I think those who see a big chunky pipe are missing the calabash chamber part of the description. Wonderful execution and finishing. Looks to be very easy to hold.
by duckman
Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:04 am
Forum: General Tobacco Discussion
Topic: Smoking?
Replies: 276
Views: 32699

Re: Smoking?

JFH Whiskey Biscuits and Gravy in a freehand tomato
by duckman
Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: A Billiard? 12-13-11
Replies: 10
Views: 1014

Re: A Billiard? 12-13-11

Not enough pipes under my belt to critique but suggestion on the picture brightness. Use a more neutral background. Most modern digital cameras use a auto brightness, kind of like auto focus, to adjust the whiteness setting and by using a darker background, less white, objects become brighter. An al...
by duckman
Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Table Top Pipe Stem
Replies: 25
Views: 7410

Re: Table Top Pipe Stem

Again without pictures all is speculation but if it is a 3/8od hose i would assume the tubing shouldn't be the problem but the fittings would be. have you tried running a drill bit of appropriate size through the tenon and mouthpiece?
by duckman
Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: Stummels
Topic: squaring blocks
Replies: 21
Views: 4396

Re: squaring blocks

I may have a simpler explanation for what I do. I do not square the block i choose a side that is flat to lay the pipe out on this side. After doing this i keep this side flat to the jaws of the chuck as i drill, using shims as necessary to clamp against on the other. I do have a bigger combo mill/l...
by duckman
Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: finishing: I'm lost...
Replies: 44
Views: 13153

Re: finishing: I'm lost...

Hello my name is Jeff and this is my first post but i have question on this subject. Ive been looking at products to finish my rusticated test pieces and came across this at Grizzleys, anyone try it? http://www.grizzly.com/products/Crystal-Coat/H2328 Thanks.