Help With Tool List
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:30 pm
In an attempt to make myself some pipes since I can no longer afford the pipes that I like to buy, I am trying to put together a list of the equipment I will need. I am hoping to pick up some supplies at the Chicago show next week. But threw this list together. Please provide input or add to the list. About the only optional thing I'm thinking right now is the sandblaster. Not sure what I'm missing, but from my research so far, this seems to be the glaring tools.
Material:
Briar – Blocks from Mimmo. I have only heard good things about Mimmo briar, and I have heard nothing else about any others. So this seems the best bet in getting good wood blocks. 20 blocks ($470) from Romeo Wood
German Ebonite – Stem Material. Overall this material is more comfortable in the mouth, but also tends to need more upkeep than acrylic. I would need to play with this to match most of my high grades. 25mm X 20” ($65) from pipemakers.org
Lucite – Stem Material, Shank Adornment. This material is harder feeling in the mouth but easier to keep looking good. It comes in flashier colors as well. 7/8” X 18” ($16.95) from pipemakers.org
Delrin – Self lubricating material for tenons. Black Acetol CoPolymer Rod 1” X 12” ($7.55) from amazon.com
5 min clear epoxy – securing shank extensions/delrin tenons. Devcon 5min ($6.09) from amazon.com
Super Glue – securing shank extensions/delrin tenons. (2.99) from local store
Rough Shaping:
Small Bandsaw – Cutting the ebauchon into rough pipe shape. This seems the easiest way to make the initial shape of the pipe. 2 1/2 HP 9” Benchtop Band Saw ($129.99) from harbor freight
Sanding Disc - Creating rounded shapes. Seems to me I need something to spin the disc. J-Alan looks like he has a nice soft acrylic backed sanding disc. Would need the discs and 3M adhesive spray as well. Acrylic Disc ($80) from pipemakers.org, Disc Paper ($22.00) from pipemakers.org
Metal Lathe – Turning the bowl and shank, and shaping the stem. A small one should work, although I’ve never actually used one. Central Machinery 7X10 mini lathe ($509.99) from harbor freight
Calipers – For measuring diameters. 6” digital ($15.99) from harbor freight
Ruler – For measuring lengths. 12” SS Ruler ($1.99) from harbor freight
Drilling:
Spoon Bits – J Alan makes some for boring out the bowl.7/8” ($110) from pipemakers.org
4MM Drill Bit – For the draft hole
4MM tapered Bit – for the stem airway
Assorted Bit sizes - for drilling mortise.
CounterBore bit – for boring mortis/tenon end. Forstner bit?
Final Shaping:
Rasp File – wood shaping and stem shaping. File and Rasp 12pc Set ($12.99) from harbor freight
Needle Files – Button shaping and polishing. 12pc Needle File set ($3.99) from harbor freight.
Zig Zag Saw – Button Tapering. Kemper K32 ($6.11) from amazon.com
Dremel with disc – Shaping Button slot and possibly shaping bowl and stem. Heavy Duty Variable Speed ($24.99) from harbor freight
Sandpaper – Various grits 100 through 1200.
Dust Collector – 70Gal 2HP Dust Collector ($209.99) from harbor freight
Finishing:
Buffing Wheel – old dryer motor
Buffs and wax – BeAll Kit ($75.95) from pipemakers.org
Stain – Stain Kit ($59) from pipemakers.org
Rustication tool – Nails mounted in a handle
Tape – Protect logo or stem etc
Sandblaster – For sandblasting finishes. Portable Abrasive Blaster ($34.99) from harbor freight, Bench Blast Cabinet ($127.99) from harbor freight
Stamp – To make it feel complete with a personal logo. Cost (???) from Buckeye Engraving.
Heat Gun – Bending Stems and helping with stamping. 1500W Heat Gun ($14.99) from harbor freight
Material:
Briar – Blocks from Mimmo. I have only heard good things about Mimmo briar, and I have heard nothing else about any others. So this seems the best bet in getting good wood blocks. 20 blocks ($470) from Romeo Wood
German Ebonite – Stem Material. Overall this material is more comfortable in the mouth, but also tends to need more upkeep than acrylic. I would need to play with this to match most of my high grades. 25mm X 20” ($65) from pipemakers.org
Lucite – Stem Material, Shank Adornment. This material is harder feeling in the mouth but easier to keep looking good. It comes in flashier colors as well. 7/8” X 18” ($16.95) from pipemakers.org
Delrin – Self lubricating material for tenons. Black Acetol CoPolymer Rod 1” X 12” ($7.55) from amazon.com
5 min clear epoxy – securing shank extensions/delrin tenons. Devcon 5min ($6.09) from amazon.com
Super Glue – securing shank extensions/delrin tenons. (2.99) from local store
Rough Shaping:
Small Bandsaw – Cutting the ebauchon into rough pipe shape. This seems the easiest way to make the initial shape of the pipe. 2 1/2 HP 9” Benchtop Band Saw ($129.99) from harbor freight
Sanding Disc - Creating rounded shapes. Seems to me I need something to spin the disc. J-Alan looks like he has a nice soft acrylic backed sanding disc. Would need the discs and 3M adhesive spray as well. Acrylic Disc ($80) from pipemakers.org, Disc Paper ($22.00) from pipemakers.org
Metal Lathe – Turning the bowl and shank, and shaping the stem. A small one should work, although I’ve never actually used one. Central Machinery 7X10 mini lathe ($509.99) from harbor freight
Calipers – For measuring diameters. 6” digital ($15.99) from harbor freight
Ruler – For measuring lengths. 12” SS Ruler ($1.99) from harbor freight
Drilling:
Spoon Bits – J Alan makes some for boring out the bowl.7/8” ($110) from pipemakers.org
4MM Drill Bit – For the draft hole
4MM tapered Bit – for the stem airway
Assorted Bit sizes - for drilling mortise.
CounterBore bit – for boring mortis/tenon end. Forstner bit?
Final Shaping:
Rasp File – wood shaping and stem shaping. File and Rasp 12pc Set ($12.99) from harbor freight
Needle Files – Button shaping and polishing. 12pc Needle File set ($3.99) from harbor freight.
Zig Zag Saw – Button Tapering. Kemper K32 ($6.11) from amazon.com
Dremel with disc – Shaping Button slot and possibly shaping bowl and stem. Heavy Duty Variable Speed ($24.99) from harbor freight
Sandpaper – Various grits 100 through 1200.
Dust Collector – 70Gal 2HP Dust Collector ($209.99) from harbor freight
Finishing:
Buffing Wheel – old dryer motor
Buffs and wax – BeAll Kit ($75.95) from pipemakers.org
Stain – Stain Kit ($59) from pipemakers.org
Rustication tool – Nails mounted in a handle
Tape – Protect logo or stem etc
Sandblaster – For sandblasting finishes. Portable Abrasive Blaster ($34.99) from harbor freight, Bench Blast Cabinet ($127.99) from harbor freight
Stamp – To make it feel complete with a personal logo. Cost (???) from Buckeye Engraving.
Heat Gun – Bending Stems and helping with stamping. 1500W Heat Gun ($14.99) from harbor freight