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by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: pipe in the hat trade?
Replies: 168
Views: 11852

Re: pipe in the hat trade?

I would love to get in on this, but boy would I feel sorry for the poor sap who received my pipe.
by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Any takers on a commission
Replies: 1
Views: 461

Any takers on a commission

As I contemplated my pipe collection, I decided that I needed a small lovat. I love the Dunhill 3111 shape but since I'm a bit strapped for cash I was seriously considering a wessex lovat. As all this ran through my mind I thought: "hey, why spend my good money on a pipe from a big company when...
by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: First post. Any constructive citicism welcome
Replies: 3
Views: 692

Re: First post. Any constructive citicism welcome

Brian,

Thanks a lot for the comments. To tell you the truth I was pretty nervous about posting. I totally know what you're talking about when you say it has a chin. It really juts out there. It reminds me of some castellos I've seen. Definitely not up to that quality, but same basic shape.
by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: squaring blocks
Replies: 21
Views: 4557

Re: squaring blocks

Thanks Todd. I've thought about picking up a band saw since they are not expensive. My current problem is that all my pipe making paraphernalia is set up in the back of my local tobacconist's shop. They are extremely generous to let me keep it all there. I live in a dormitory so I have no room of my...
by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: First post. Any constructive citicism welcome
Replies: 3
Views: 692

First post. Any constructive citicism welcome

Hello all. I'm rather new to all of this so this is the first pipe I've actually felt was worth posting here. If you have any constructive criticism for a total noob I would love to hear it. http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/Ocelot55/14-11_3.jpg http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/Ocel...
by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 13-11 'Gear-Punk'
Replies: 40
Views: 2775

Re: 13-11 'Gear-Punk'

That could possibly be the coolest friggin pipe I've ever seen. My girlfriend called it pipe porn. I would agree.
by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:07 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 11-22 Canablin
Replies: 4
Views: 743

Re: 11-22 Canablin

That's a gorgeous hybrid. I love the birdseye on the bottom and the smooth fluid shape. For me though, its a little thick and tubular for my taste. Very well done.
by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: Stummels
Topic: squaring blocks
Replies: 21
Views: 4557

squaring blocks

First of all, I'm new to this forum, and think its the greatest thing since sliced bread. I never thought I'd be able to get tips from some of the greats in this business. Here is my question: How do you guys square your blocks before you drill them? I know there are a lot of different ways to do it...
by Ocelot55
Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Stabilizing Mortise and tenon for nice fit
Replies: 19
Views: 5984

Re: Stabilizing Mortise and tenon for nice fit

Great tips. It would take me years to figure all that out.