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by lazyMlazyK
Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Osage Orange Freehand (pictures, stories, and more)
Replies: 17
Views: 11012

Re: Osage Orange Freehand (pictures, stories, and more)

Thank you very much! I've got a few game calls to make first for my groomsmen, but then I'll get started in on this pipe and definitely post pictures. Thanks very much again PierreDeKat!
by lazyMlazyK
Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:41 pm
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Delrin Stem?
Replies: 3
Views: 2418

Re: Delrin Stem?

Thanks Sasquatch. I made up a delrin stem, but I drilled the draught hole too large and had to leave the rest of the stem fairly thick and bulky. Got the pipe pretty much finished, but it sure isn't anything pretty :oops: Sure isn't what I pictured in my head anyway. Is ebonite rod really that much ...
by lazyMlazyK
Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Osage Orange Freehand (pictures, stories, and more)
Replies: 17
Views: 11012

Re: Osage Orange Freehand (pictures, stories, and more)

I know I'm resurrecting Lazarus with this posting, but pierredekat, would you mind if I tried replicating this stummel? I love turning osage on my wood lathe, and LOVE this shape. I completely understand if you don't want me to go ahead with this. I'm pretty new to pipe making, so I think it'd be gr...
by lazyMlazyK
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Delrin Stem?
Replies: 3
Views: 2418

Delrin Stem?

Hi all! I'm new here, but I was wondering what you all think about using delrin to make stems? Would it affect the taste at all or be toxic in any way? I haven't found a US supplier for ebonite or vulcanite yet, and would like to avoid acrylic stems as this point in my pipe making hobby. Thanks for ...