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Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:19 am
by mightysmurf8201
seamonster wrote:... but, I'm not sure I'll even know the right questions to ask.... I say this as I'm rushing off to begin an exhaustive search for 'bamboo shank how to's' in the back catalog....
I have a bunch of threads on bamboo shanks bookmarked. I'll post the links once the voting is officially done.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:11 am
by PremalChheda
seamonster wrote:mightysmurf8201 wrote:PremalChheda wrote:Just a note on "Bamboo sitter" The people that are experienced will not have any issues with making and equipment, but those that are new may run into some serious limitations if they do not have the equipment or experience on the equipment and processes. What do you all think?
I think that is a valid concern. That being said, and this might sound a little harsh but it's meant in the best possible way, my personal philosophy is that success usually only comes through trial, error, and experiencing/overcoming failure and difficulties. If we end up doing a bamboo shank, some of us, including myself, will probably ruin some bamboo before this thing is done, but some good lessons will probably be learned, and that is what I see as one of the purposes that the PITH serves.
One of the main functions of this forum will also be served in that the less experienced will for sure be calling on the more experienced for guidance and help. I believe that one of the main reasons this forum exists is so that we can help each other grow. Regardless of what shape is chosen, I have no doubt that these things will, and should, happen. My $.02 Not saying I'm right, just saying that's my perspective.
I agree with this, whole-heartedly, and while I fall into the latter category (green, clueless, but eager) I'm willing to give it a go. The resources here are massive, and everyone is so helpful... but, I'm not sure I'll even know the right questions to ask.... I say this as I'm rushing off to begin an exhaustive search for 'bamboo shank how to's' in the back catalog....
Good points, and I like the attitude. I will be happy to lend some guidance in the process as well.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:43 am
by seamonster
PremalChheda wrote:
Good points, and I like the attitude. I will be happy to lend some guidance in the process as well.
Awesome, both of you, mightysmurf, included! That's why we're all here, eh? Thanks fellas.
cheers,
Jeremy.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:01 pm
by oklahoma red
Last night I attended the first meeting of the year for the OKC Pipe Club. Tyler graciously hosted it at his home in Edmond, OK.
I was able to pick his brain for tips on working with bamboo and he gave me a nice piece from his stock. THANKS TYLER!
I would encourage those that have not utilized this material before to check out his bamboo blurb on Pipedia
http://pipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_Shanks.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:07 pm
by Josh B.
I'd like to join in, I'm not super experienced but if it's ok if I join in then i'll do my best
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:18 pm
by mightysmurf8201
Josh B. wrote:I'd like to join in, I'm not super experienced but if it's ok if I join in then i'll do my best
Sure thing Josh! You've been added. Welcome.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:24 pm
by Josh B.
thanks, glad to be a part of the pith
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:51 am
by heri
im also in!
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:25 pm
by mightysmurf8201
heri wrote:im also in!
You've been added.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:09 pm
by mightysmurf8201
It's official. Sitter with a bamboo shank, and it can't be a poker. This should be interesting!
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:26 am
by sandahlpipe
Ok. I've finally come around. Count me in.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:16 pm
by mightysmurf8201
You've been added, Jeremiah.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:35 pm
by seamonster
Okay, pacing the bedroom floor at 3am with the baby last night, I thought of a question: I've been reading Tyler's bit on pipedia, and it's super helpful but I wonder about one thing. How does one shape the transition from briar to vulcanite sliver to bamboo once it's all drilled and glued up? I seem to remember reading that you shouldn't sand the bamboo. But it seems to me to fit everything flush you would need to file and sand them together... (unless you're George, who's ninja skills allow him to flush shape without touching...). So, glue everything up and file and sand together? or DON'T TOUCH THE BAMBOO?
thanks fellas, Jeremy.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:46 pm
by mightysmurf8201
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:35 pm
by Literaryworkshop
Question about the definition of "sitter." Does it have to sit on the bottom of the bowl only (i.e. without the stem/button touching the table), or can it just balance upright when you set it down, no matter how?
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:56 pm
by mightysmurf8201
My assumption was that it would have to sit on it's own, just the bowl/stummel. Mainly one point of contact, although there are some sitters with more than one point of contact, but those are rare, but do exist. If you think about it, there are plenty of pipes that would be called sitters that are actually not, if you broaden the definition. I've pretty much settled on doing a cutty.
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:04 pm
by mightysmurf8201
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 2:24 am
by 2combs
I would like to participate, looking forward to it!
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:15 am
by Vermont Freehand
I'm in !!
I have some bamboo seconds if anyone wants some, they are half price of the regular bamboo.
For those of you who have not delved into bamboo shanks, there is a good explanation on pipedia;
http://pipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_Shanks
Re: PITH 2015
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:24 am
by impish1
I'd love to take part. I'm a newbie but I'm here to learn.