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ME TOO!!! I had my hand up too.
with the 11/16

Also, the stem started to pinch at the draw hole when I bent it. I may need to make a new stem.

Not at all... Heat it back up until it straightens out. Slide 1 or 2 pipe cleaners into the stem and re-bend it.

I think the sizes Tyler mentioned covers it all. We can use the conical for small bowls, just dont go as deep.

In a high production shop, it might make sense. You can pop stems into it and come back later to bend them after working on other tasks. But for onsie-twosies, an alcohol lamp or heat gun will get it done a lot quicker and for a LOT less money.

The length of the stem look okay to me. The length of the shank to bowl height is a little short, but the longer stem makes it seem okay. The couple things that stood out to me that could be better was 1) the stem/shank joint (3rd & 4th pics). 2) the bottom of the bowl is lower than the bottom o...

Seems to me, it can be done a lot easier if you are using rod stock - Disclaimer: This is coming from a rookie pipe maker with limited tooling. You learn to use what you have to do the job you need. I have a wood lathe only, but I did save up and buy a couple of chucks. Use a chuck that will accept ...

WOW! That was an expensive post, Trever!
LOL

The nice thing about using a tubing cutter is that it takes the edge off the OD so it feeds without catching on a corner. Then just kiss the ID with a countersink tool to keep a consistent airflow.

In the "About Us" section, there is a statement that you are in the US, however, there is nothing to indicate where you are, or how to contact you besides the form on the contact us page.

Silly question... do you face the shank with the forstner before you drill the mortise - or after you drill the mortise? It makes a difference!

I would add that the shank is a tad short, too. (maybe 1/8") Nicely done billiard.

Goes to show what Tyler was saying in his open letter, the tools don't make the pipe, they just help to make the pipe faster.

I just use it to get a tenon closer to finished size (very quickly) - and larger ones to get the OD of the stem cut down closer to the final size, too.

I use the One Way #1 Spigot jaws for stems... Will fit a Nova chuck, too.

That just goes to show that a new warning label must be placed on new lathes. You know, like don't use a lawnmower as a hedge trimmer.

Someone should send this link to Ralph Nader, he needs to champion a new cause.

Oh GREAT! Now I HAVE to go buy a metal lathe!

I'm in

Hope to meet some of you and put some faces to the names in Las Vegas this weekend. I will be there for Saturday only - leaving Sunday morning.

You can also cast the rods in PVC pipe.

Strikes me as on the long side. Could have made the shank a bit shorter and made the saddle half as long. Either way, nice billiard!

Maybe A2Z CNC
http://www.a2zcnc.com/machinetools.asp