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- Mon Apr 22, 2019 4:53 pm
- Forum: Pipe and tobacco Shows
- Topic: Not going to make Chicago this year
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2581
Re: Not going to make Chicago this year
We'll miss you Doc! Take care of your missus and we'll see you in Columbus!
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Etiquette for commissioning a pipe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3032
Re: Etiquette for commissioning a pipe
Not really. It's more a "pity buy" sort of situation when someone buys a pipe from you.
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:41 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Etiquette for commissioning a pipe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3032
Re: Etiquette for commissioning a pipe
What do Samsquatches know anyway?
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:37 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Etiquette for commissioning a pipe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3032
Re: Etiquette for commissioning a pipe
HAHA....Fuck off Todd
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:45 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Vauen Purism Inspired
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1874
Re: Vauen Purism Inspired
Sas got it. It really needs a consistent taper along the top and bottom lines of the shank. On the top, from the very front of the bowl to the bit. And on the bottom, from the bowl to the bit. Them you get rid of the bit of bulge in the stem and the lines will be much cleaner.
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:41 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Etiquette for commissioning a pipe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3032
Re: Etiquette for commissioning a pipe
1.I just made 6 Bings to get a smooth. The guy asked for a smooth, he got it...period. Took me about 3 minutes to sell the others I had to blast. No big deal. Ultimately I won't take a commission that I know I can't sell to someone else if A. the finish ends up different than the customer wanted or ...
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 5:03 pm
- Forum: Restoration, Repair, and Maintenance
- Topic: 80 gram super-premium pipe, .250" non-reinforced tenon...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2833
Re: 80 gram super-premium pipe, .250" non-reinforced tenon..
I am curious how you manage workholding for a tenon replacement on a tapered stem like that. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I know how he does it. But I was sworn to secrecy before he let me into his shop for the first time. It was one of those old school Masonic Lodge ritual type deals too....I'm b...
Re: Juma?
Atlas Billiard Supply sells it. I think their website is cuestick.com. It's a thermoset plastic. Works a lot like Ebonite, but it won't oxidize. The black isn't a true black, but I still like it. It's about all I've used as the white bands on "Scottie" pipes (though I did just switch to th...
Re: Egg?
Since this is something I struggle with myself:
I think the ring could be a bit smaller. It's a touch too wide (sticks off the pipe too much). Try sanding the next one down a bit more.
I think the ring could be a bit smaller. It's a touch too wide (sticks off the pipe too much). Try sanding the next one down a bit more.
Re: Egg?
No magic lines. Shape-wise, I think you nailed it. The me isn't a fan of... colored stems (except tortoise shell).....but those are more a matter of personal taste than right or wrong. Good job! ^^^^This is why I make so many colored stems. I can see George across town rolling his eyes and asking &...
- Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:48 am
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Good Briar Block Selection
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7322
Re: Good Briar Block Selection
I get most of my briar directly from Manno. They cut blocks specifically for me. However, it took me 5 years to get to that point. And doing it any sooner would have been a waste of money for me. I still get quite a few Mimmo & Makis blocks from Steve and there is an advantage in doing so. Steve...
- Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:41 am
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Just for George...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3019
Re: Just for George...
It'll look great with my weed potJMG wrote:Going to be able to smoke a lot of crack out of this one.LatakiaLover wrote:![]()
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- Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:58 am
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5836
Re: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
It just kind worked out that way. We usually don't get too many smooths that are entered in the contest every year. I had a smooth that I didn't enter as I thought the blast was a touch better.
- Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:26 am
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5836
Re: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
I'm horrible at taking pictures, but it was a great show. The winners of the North American Carvers Contest were: Jesse Jones Walt Hettinger Brandon Brooks Scottie Piersel Abe Herbaugh Micah Cryder Jeremiah Sandahl The 7 Day set of Princes was won by Micah Zeff A big thanks to everyone who made it t...
- Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:25 am
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5836
Re: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
It's showtime!!! Don't forget to purchase your Carvers Raffle tickets! The 7 winning pipes will be announced Saturday evening at the banquet. Tickets will be available through Noon CST on Sunday. The raffle drawing will be Sunday at 1pm CST. Remember, you don't have to be at the show to win and we'l...
- Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:30 pm
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5836
Re: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
Only a week left until the show!! Don't forget to purchase your Carvers Raffle Tickets for your chance to win a 7 Day Set of Princes by North America's best pipemakers. Remember, you don't have to present to win and we'll ship the set anywhere in the world!! Go to GKCPC Carvers Raffle to purchase ti...
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:26 am
- Forum: Restoration, Repair, and Maintenance
- Topic: Replacement stem making A to Z (instructional video set)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7758
Re: Replacement stem making A to Z (instructional video set
Tim West's machinist father-in-law used to make them, then he aged out. I've heard that someone obtained the design and is making them for Tim again, though. Can't recall his name---a tall, cowboy type guy from Wyoming if memory serves---but Tim can both confirm and get you in touch with him if it'...
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 4:20 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Rounded Slot Sides?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4931
Re: Rounded Slot Sides?
1/16" drill bit in my dremel. When I open the funnel the sides just end up perfectly round. I am a God so I can do it right the first time....every time. :lol: I have a round needle file that I got from ottofrei.com. It is 1/16" in diameter and is very good at keeping the height of the slo...
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:28 am
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Making a stem on a wooden lathe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2136
Re: Making a stem on a wooden lathe
The only thing I use is a wood lathe. It will take quite a bit of practice to be able to reliably turn a tenon with hand tools. I would suggest getting an Easy Wood Tools square cutter with the straight sides, not the radius. It'll make your tenon work a lot easier. As far as turning the profile, ju...
- Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:43 pm
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5836
Re: 19th Annual Kansas City Pipe Show
If you are planning to attend the show our room rate expires on Sunday. Please book your room before then! Even if you are thinking of coming book a room, you can cancel your reservation 24 hours before check-in and it won't cost you anything.
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