Any one think this stem will be too short? also what do you think about the width where it meets the shank face ? do you think a flare would look better?
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- Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:59 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: too short?
- Replies: 7
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- Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:41 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: tapered bit drilling
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4972
Re: tapered bit drilling
No I have done that, lol I just feel like if I drill to ¾ then form the funnel over and inch deep that the draw would be too open , just pondering some thoughts
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:21 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: tapered bit drilling
- Replies: 21
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Re: tapered bit drilling
Working the slot, forming the funnel not sure if the funnel is deep enough..... Don't know really, someone mentioned for me to make my funnel deeper, was thinking I was possibly drilling to deep, maybe just a less sharp angle on funnel then
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:13 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: First take on a billiard (REWORKED)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 855
Re: First take on a billiard
There seems to be a buldge near the shank/stumel junction on the back k side of the bowl, like a little more material needs removed
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:01 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: tapered bit drilling
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4972
tapered bit drilling
I Think I may be drilling mystems to deep with the tapered bit I usually stop with the tapered bit about ¾ of an inch from the button and then open it up from there, any thoughts or recommendations?
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 3:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Looking for Strawberry Wood
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2241
Re: Looking for Strawberry Wood
let me take you down cause I'm going to.... Strawberry wood... ah nevermind
- Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:53 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: All Hail Tyler Beard
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4708
Re: All Hail Tyler Beard
And he is a fantastic teacher, When we were at pipe makers meet up he did a tutorial on drilling with spoon bits, and he took the time and explained the whole process very well, Thank for everything Tyler
- Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:27 am
- Forum: Raw Materials
- Topic: KC Show Pipe Making Supplies @smokershaven
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3373
Re: KC Show Pipe Making Supplies @smokershaven
What if you make a stencil/guide out of a piece of plexi glass, lay it on the sand paper and then trim it out with a razor knife? or would that still be too much work/time and not worth it?
- Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:22 am
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Anyone tried SEM's "super black" ebonite?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3823
Re: Anyone tried SEM's "super black" ebonite?
cut it up and sell it as pen blanks George!
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 4:19 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Anyone tried SEM's "super black" ebonite?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3823
- Sat May 31, 2014 2:14 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Jeff Gracik is a brave man. VERY brave.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2363
Re: Jeff Gracik is a brave man. VERY brave.
that was awesome!
Re: Egg/scoop
Thanks Wayne! That's only the third shank ring I made so these tips will help on my next one!
- Wed May 28, 2014 10:26 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: So very proud!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3454
Re: So very proud!
Congratulations! On the new grandson
- Tue May 27, 2014 6:02 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Out of the blue proposition...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3739
Re: Out of the blue proposition...
There was a German ebay seller with the name frory, I think he was selling old briar and vulcanite stems, and stummels like this in lots of 12 I think most of them were paneled
Re: Egg/scoop
Thanks to everyone for their input.
Josh the base of the stain was black, and then sanded offwith 400, then cordovan, sanded off with 600, then light tan buffed off, then shellac wiped off, and then buffed to finish
Josh the base of the stain was black, and then sanded offwith 400, then cordovan, sanded off with 600, then light tan buffed off, then shellac wiped off, and then buffed to finish
- Mon May 26, 2014 6:58 pm
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: Drill bits
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3303
Re: Drill bits
Thanks Chas! I never saw one of those , cool looking bit, unfortunately I'm still drilling with my press!
Egg/scoop
Whats an eggs scoop? any ways here is the latest http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/96/24/70/danegg10.jpg http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/96/24/70/danegg11.jpg http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/96/24/70/danegg12.jpg http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/96/24/70/danegg13.jpg http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/96/...
- Mon May 26, 2014 9:55 am
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: Drill bits
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3303
Re: Drill bits
Thanks Bruce, I don't mind extra work as long as it means perfect! ok, at least close to perfect, what upsets me is I have a shorter bit and I decided to use the longer one. Sas~ I do use soapy water to cool my tapered bit for the stem, but not drilling the shank, I have put some caraunba wax on my ...
- Mon May 26, 2014 8:52 am
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: Drill bits
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3303
Drill bits
ok I had a 5/32 drill bit for my airways that apparently became bent some how, throwing off my last drill enough to piss me off, why is it some bits bend while others would break before bending? Is there a certain kind of tool steel I should be looking for ? I would rather the damn thing break rathe...
- Sat May 24, 2014 10:39 am
- Forum: Alternative Materials
- Topic: Meer liners
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3646
Re: Meer liners
hmmm I always thought the meer liner was so that a person could enjoy the beauty and durability of the briar, but with out the ghosting due to the meer liner