Drilling and lathe shaping

[KurtHuhn]

I originally made this video for the SF POY mini-site for the guys that bought one, but I figured you guys might like to see it too. This is not the only way to shape a pipe on the lathe. It might not even be a good way. But it's one way, and it works for me.

[DaGamba]

Nice video, Kurt. Thanks for posting.

[Charl]

Thanks Kurt!

[hawky454]

Thanks dude, That's a great video for us beginners!

[PipesByDesign]

Thanks for posting that... always cool to see how people make their pipes.

[Archer]

I think this video along with Blakemar's is what helped nudge me further into the vortex...

[Gig]

Great video and thanks for sharing it

[KurtHuhn]

Thanks guys! Now that things have FINALLY calmed down some, and I'm not on the road for weeks at a time, the plan is to make another set of videos that takes the entire process from start to finish - with narration and explanation of the whys, hows, and wherefores of making a pipe.

[nolo]

That would be great. Thanks Kurt

[hawky454]

Kurt, That's awesome man. If you made DVD copies I'm sure people would be willing to pay you for them. I know I would.

[Hudson]

Excellent video indeed. Add a score by Randy Newman, voice-over by Nicholas Cage and I think you're ready for Sundance.

Is there such a thing as lathe-envy?

[wmolaw]

Excellent video indeed. Add a score by Randy Newman, voice-over by Nicholas Cage and I think you're ready for Sundance.

Is there such a thing as lathe-envy?

For me, it is lathe usage envy! Until a month ago I had never used a lathe, ever, not even in shop class lo those many years ago. I now use the lathe to drill my holes, ala that video and it is ever so much easier!

Now I am going to work on actual shaping to a degree, using some different woods. I have to learn how to hold the knife, what to use, etc., etc., etc.

That's what I am envious of, knowledge.

[timothy thorpe]

great video kurt!!! thanks