Re-Introduction

ToddJohnson · Post by **ToddJohnson** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:00 pm

Hi,

I'm Todd. I've taken about a three year break from forums, but have recently been reading new threads here. I intend to pop in from time to time. I am also working on a line of pipe maker tooling, and I run a school for aspiring pipe-makers here in Nashville when I have time. I look forward to participating in this very helpful forum. The only thing I regret is that both Rad Davis and Bruce Weaver still seem to be here. It sucks, but that's our lot in life.

TJ

www.todd-m-johnson.com
www.todd-m-johnson.blogspot.com

TRS · Post by **TRS** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:03 pm

It's really nice to see you back!

sam a · Post by **sam a** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:19 pm

hey todd... it's great to see you here!

sam a · Post by **sam a** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:23 pm

BTW, any word on when you might have that tooling line launched?

d.huber · Post by **d.huber** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:13 pm

Welcome back, Todd!

SimeonTurner · Post by **SimeonTurner** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:25 pm

Todd-

Welcome to the forum. Have you made many pipes? Of all of the shapes, do you prefer classic billiards? Do you prefer Corsican, or Algerian briar? Also, how do you feel about lacquer as a sealant on pipes?

wdteipen · Post by **wdteipen** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:26 pm

Great to have you back, Todd. I blame all of my shoddy techniques and poor craftsmanship on you because of your absence.

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:40 pm

Glad yer back TJ. Bruce has been a total asshole in your stead, so things have remained very much on course.

Growley · Post by **Growley** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:03 pm

Welcome back Todd. I hope hacks like me will be able to benefit from your popping in and sharing some of your experience. I'm hopeful that we'll get to see some; "I'm currently working on" or "here's how I..." type of pics/posts from you.

It would be nice to balance the ever present and always needed "fix your shank/stem junction, take more meat off, make that bit thinner" commentary, by adding to the existing but much more limited high end perspectives.

...or more simply put, Welcome back, I hope you post often!

Brian.

Alden · Post by **Alden** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:15 pm

Todd Johnson.
I was just reading one of your posts this afternoon. I'm not happy with my off the shelf right hand cutting bit, and was studying on grinding, rake angles, different bits and such.
Your pictures in this post are pretty informative, but I wish there was more detailed info on what use each holds.

viewtopic.php?f=43&t=4240&hilit=cutting+tenons

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:12 pm

ToddJohnson wrote: I'm Todd. I've taken about a three year break from forums, but have recently been reading new threads here. I intend to pop in from time to time. I am also working on a line of pipe maker tooling, and I run a school for aspiring pipe-makers here in Nashville when I have time. I look forward to participating in this very helpful forum. The only thing I regret is that both Rad Davis and Bruce Weaver still seem to be here. It sucks, but that's our lot in life.

Oh shit, now it's a party.

Somebody break open the Phillie Blunts and a bottle of Courvoisier.

mredmond · Post by **mredmond** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:32 am

Welcome back, Todd. It's always good to have another discerning, critical eye and voice around.

baweaverpipes · Post by **baweaverpipes** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:35 am

Sasquatch wrote:Glad yer back TJ. Bruce has been a total asshole in your stead, so things have remained very much on course.

Mr. Sasquatch,
You have offended me.
I am taking a three year break from the forums.
BAW

RadDavis · Post by **RadDavis** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:50 am

baweaverpipes wrote:
Sasquatch wrote:Glad yer back TJ. Bruce has been a total asshole in your stead, so things have remained very much on course.
Mr. Sasquatch,
You have offended me.
I am taking a three year break from the forums.
BAW

I am offended in solidarity with Bruce.

Hope this helps.

Rad

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:04 am

Oh my God please tell me you're leaving for three years too?

I mean, it's a good day, but you could make it special, Rad.

Nate · Post by **Nate** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:34 am

Glad you're back Todd!

Sasquatch · Post by **Sasquatch** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:02 am

I never went anywhere Nate, what the hell are you talking about?

ToddJohnson · Post by **ToddJohnson** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:19 pm

sam a wrote:BTW, any word on when you might have that tooling line launched?

Well, calling anything I'm going to do a "launch" would probably be a misnomer, but I've got a bunch of S & D bits set up for grinding, and a new set of Ken Lamb spoon bits--that don't work--ready for re-profiling. One of the problems I see is that, outside of a few things that are pretty universal--like S & D bits--many of your tooling needs are going to be specific to your current machinery and shop capabilities. That removes any economy of scale for me, so what I'm offering is probably going to be pretty limited unless you guys can all come up with a list of things that you need and can't get. If I can make the numbers work--and by that I mean I'm not losing money--then I'll try to have that stuff made to the specs that I know work. That's pretty much my entire "business plan" as it stands.

TJ

ToddJohnson · Post by **ToddJohnson** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:23 pm

RadDavis wrote:
baweaverpipes wrote:
Sasquatch wrote:Glad yer back TJ. Bruce has been a total asshole in your stead, so things have remained very much on course.
Mr. Sasquatch,
You have offended me.
I am taking a three year break from the forums.
BAW
I am offended in solidarity with Bruce.

Hope this helps.

Rad

I am, likewise, offended in solidarity with Rad, but also in hopes that Bruce will make good on his threat to leave the forum.

TJ

Ocelot55 · Post by **Ocelot55** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:48 pm

I have a feeling that this place is about to get a lot more lively with TJ's return.

Welcome back. I can't wait to read all the great posts that will be coming.

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