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by pipeguy
Sun Jul 23, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Another Billiard
Replies: 7
Views: 2346

Re: Another Billiard

It looks like you have a rather large pot shape going on there Next time taper the top 1/3 down and give it a 2 deg.
cant good attempt
by pipeguy
Tue May 30, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Boxwood price
Replies: 5
Views: 2993

Re: Boxwood price

Wayne, try these guys http://www.righteouswoods.com great to work with fair and honest
by pipeguy
Mon May 15, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Submitted to the Gallery by one of the world's...
Replies: 8
Views: 3597

Re: Submitted to the Gallery by one of the world's...

It's a Sat. Pipe Gepetto went out Friday night and it got by him on Sat morning that's all
You know how it goes ("These two Irish guys go into a bar") "It can happen" (Phyllis Diller)
by pipeguy
Wed May 10, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Chicago reports anyone,anyone???
Replies: 10
Views: 3274

Re: Chicago reports anyone,anyone???

Wow, that sucks how much did they pay for samples(definitely a downer) As far as hipster/YouTube's that is a mixed blessing.Mabry a sign that people are coming to there scences. It's been my experience that they bring everything but there wallet.at least they didn't stay at your table for hours and ...
by pipeguy
Wed May 10, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Chicago reports anyone,anyone???
Replies: 10
Views: 3274

Chicago reports anyone,anyone???

Let's hear it
by pipeguy
Sat May 06, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Slack Belt Sander
Replies: 10
Views: 3887

Re: Slack Belt Sander

both wheels should be about 2" 1/4 hp at 1700 rpms
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by pipeguy
Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: On the market for a new compressor
Replies: 20
Views: 6390

Re: On the market for a new compressor

Mine is an 80gal 5hp 2 stage like Jerimiaha's I have found that this is the minimum to blast pipes
With any consistency anything less will just aggravate the user. I just saved till I could get this size compressor.
by pipeguy
Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sasquatch sighting in Boston sort of
Replies: 1
Views: 1966

Sasquatch sighting in Boston sort of

Roaming the mean streets of Boston last night near the Garden And in the dark shadows of the alley I spot this wild hairy beast I walked right up to to it and said"You must be Todd Banard the pipe Maker."It looked at me very confused an said "Sorry I'm Greg Almond Mabry you heard of m...
by pipeguy
Fri Mar 24, 2017 5:14 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Just finished
Replies: 5
Views: 2258

Re: Just finished

Yes Hippo, I'm told these troublesome
Mammals are culled every year by some African
Governments due to there aggressive nature
On the waterways meat is utilized by locals an teeth sold
Perfectly legal as apposed to elephant
by pipeguy
Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Is this pipe worth $470?
Replies: 28
Views: 8380

Re: Is this pipe worth $470?

The pipe is worth what someone will pay.Everyone's observation are spot on.However if people will pay
There sum then yes someone thought it was worth $470 they may never get it again (shame on them)
This line hurts but we have all been victim of this at one time (caveat emptor)
by pipeguy
Sun Mar 19, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Just finished
Replies: 5
Views: 2258

Just finished

Finished this one stems OK will make another Hippo accent ring comments welcome http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/IMG_0930_zpssa9ole83.jpg URL=http://s900.photobucket.com/user/pipemaker02/media/IMG_0931_zps2miozajw.jpg.html] http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/IMG...
by pipeguy
Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: I need advice
Replies: 15
Views: 6356

Re: I need advice

Any 4jaw will work preferably a universal,steel tower jaws are almost a must
The above mentioned chucks are excellent choices and are fairly priced Its just
Not an area you want to skimp on. Also you don't want to go lower than 4" on the diameter
Of the Chuck preferably 5"
by pipeguy
Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: Stamp Modification
Replies: 14
Views: 3113

Re: Stamp Modification

George is right this to will pass it's unfortunate though that it's our passion and hobby
That is the medium. :cry:
by pipeguy
Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Jim Cooke video
Replies: 2
Views: 2003

Re: Jim Cooke video

Yeah that links no longer available
by pipeguy
Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Jim Cooke video
Replies: 2
Views: 2003

Jim Cooke video

Hi all, I was wondering if anybody had a copy of the video Jim Cooke made a few years ago
Happy to pay for. Copy and shipping expenses thanks :P
by pipeguy
Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: round glass bead vs. sharp glass bead?
Replies: 10
Views: 3083

Re: round glass bead vs. sharp glass bead?

I've used it, like Red said its more of an outside media. I could blast mabey three pipes
With 3 16oz. Cups in the hopper with fairly the same result as round bead but round bead lasts
Longer FWIW :?
by pipeguy
Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Billiard #5
Replies: 5
Views: 2031

Re: Billiard #5

Nice, you're a little low on the draft low can be fixed also watch your outside wall for symetry :) :D
by pipeguy
Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Slack sander
Replies: 35
Views: 6876

Re: Slack sander

Very nice setup :D I made mine to the specs that Rainer Barbi gave me
No step pullies 1/8 hp motor 2"belt x110"about 200ft per min.