Stem Detail Tools

Progcat · Post by **Progcat** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:10 pm

Hi Guys,

I was thinking of buying Ken Lamb's stem detail tool kit. They can be seen on his website. I was wondering if anybody has them and what their experience has been like with them.

Progcat@msn.com

Post by **Tyler** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:26 pm

That looks like a "normal" set of cutting bits. I don't think such things are unusual, and it looks overly pricey to me.

I don't see how those are special for pipe stems.

Tyler

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:10 am

I have to agree with Tyler.
As far as I can tell, you can do pretty much the same thing with a set of 5 carbide insert cutters, plus you can get the inserts with various tip radii depending on your requirements. Much more economical, and a helluva lot easier if you suck at sharpening HSS cutters, as I do.

These guys carry a big selection:
https://www.travers.com/index.asp
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRHM

They both have a very large selection of items, so I would suggest requesting their printed catalogue. A lot easier to browse at your leisure.

Regards,
Frank.

NvilleDave · Post by **NvilleDave** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:20 am

Shouldn't this be in the stem section vs the gallery?

EDIT--Shazam! Viola! Bam! etc. etc...

Progcat · Post by **Progcat** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:19 pm

Thanks guys

progcat

LexKY_Pipe · Post by **LexKY_Pipe** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:24 pm

IMHO Ken Lamb's prices are all high.

Gary_Gill · Post by **Gary_Gill** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:17 pm

Has anyone modified an electric tooth brush to sand or polish stems?

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:24 pm

Damn, thats so silly it just might work!

Neat idea. Tell us of your results

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:37 pm

Frank thinks: "Hmmmm... wonder if the old gal will notice if her toothpaste seems grittier than usual?".