Ready for Spoon Bits?

BDP · Post by **BDP** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:06 pm

Everyone,

I posted on the original thread that I was ready to get under way on the spoon bit project, and have had minimal responses. The price will be very close to $400 for the set plus actual shipping cost... This is the price if I get 25 or more orders... price will be higher if there are fewer orders... One conical bit with a nearly pointed bottom, 3/4, 13/16, and choice of 11/16 or 7/8 ( all of these will have a radius on the end and straight walls). I'd like to start ASAP, so please respond if this interest you...
So far, I have received confirmation from the following people, and correct me if I am wrong:
Tyler PAID
Trevor PAID
jogilli PAID
LAH PAID
wdteipen PAID
jjpipes PAID ($415.)
Ernie Markel PAID
Charlie Cole PAID
Premal PAID
mredmond PAID
Hillbilly Weaver PAID
kkendall PAID
staffwalker PAID
Scott Thile PAID
Nate PAID
morrow PAID
Dirk C. PAID IN FULL
Walle PAID IN FULL
DaBamba PAID IN FULL
Brighton PAID
GastonI (100.00)
larrysson PAID
Leus PAID (422.50)
Adam Remmington PAID (430.00)
Sam Adebayo PAID (427)

That's 25, I do believe..... now to collect the money to get this project rolling!!

Thanks,
Brad Pohlmann

jogilli · Post by **jogilli** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:14 pm

Brad

11/16 is my choice for the 3rd one...I'm hoping you reach the 25 mark.. and hope you enjoyed your 4th

James

mredmond · Post by **mredmond** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:12 pm

Brad,

You can add me to the list. I wasn't sure if the original post was being used for confirmations, so thanks for clarifying.

Micah

baweaverpipes · Post by **baweaverpipes** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:00 pm

3/4, 13/16, and of 11/16.
That's what this hillbilly wants, you ignoramus liberal curmudgeon.
I hope these are better than your fugly pipes.

LAH · Post by **LAH** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:04 pm

11/16 for me.

Abe

DaGamba · Post by **DaGamba** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:09 am

I have to drop out, unfortunately. I'm a bit, well, financially challenged at the moment.
Unless you want to trade against a bunch of pipes....?

SimeonTurner · Post by **SimeonTurner** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:18 pm

Brad, count me in. That damn Jeff Gracik taught me how to shape first, so now I feel obligated.

I'd prefer a 7/8" for that last one, but if you need to make them all the same, an 11/16" is great.

Boekweg · Post by **Boekweg** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:46 am

Are you saying you want $400.00 + shipping for 3 spoon bits?

BDP · Post by **BDP** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:52 am

No- four...

Boekweg · Post by **Boekweg** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:06 am

Can you please show a picture of what the finished "set" of spoon bits will look like.
It would be much appreciated.

BDP · Post by **BDP** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:20 pm

They haven't been made yet.... there are no pics....I am relying on my reputation as an honest person, a somewhat successful pipe maker, and having served a 4 year / 8000 hour tool and die apprenticeship to speak for what is being offered.... I think others here will vouch for me...

Brad

TreverT · Post by **TreverT** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:53 pm

When do you need the money? Also, how best to get it to you? You might want to consider making a Paypal button that people can just click and pay, for simplicity's sake, though you've probably already thought of that. Anyway, let me know and I can send a check, CC, or whatever.

About the price - Custom ground bits tend to run $100+ from anywhere, so $400 for 4 good ones is a perfectly good deal.

BDP · Post by **BDP** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 2:00 pm

Trevor,

Thanks for the note... I don't want any money until there are 25 sets... if that doesn't happen, the price will have to increase, or the project cancelled....

Thanks Again,
Brad

e Markle · Post by **e Markle** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:19 pm

BDP wrote:They haven't been made yet.... there are no pics....I am relying on my reputation as an honest person, a somewhat successful pipe maker, and having served a 4 year / 8000 hour tool and die apprenticeship to speak for what is being offered.... I think others here will vouch for me...

Brad

I'd vouch for you Brad, but that would only damage your reputation... just ask Bruce.

e Markle · Post by **e Markle** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:24 pm

Boekweg wrote:Can you please show a picture of what the finished "set" of spoon bits will look like.
It would be much appreciated.

In case you just wanted a general idea:

You'll notice that Brad is mentioned in that same article under section 6.4.1 as a "highly skilled machinist." FWIW

http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Pipe ... amber_Bits

BDP · Post by **BDP** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:26 pm

Bruce? Bruce who????

kkendall · Post by **kkendall** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:30 pm

ME TOO!!! I had my hand up too.
with the 11/16

baweaverpipes · Post by **baweaverpipes** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:45 pm

BDP wrote:Bruce? Bruce who????

Pohldancer, you ignoramus. He's that dumb hillbilly. Gracious, you liberals are such imbeciles.

BDP · Post by **BDP** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:18 pm

Pohldancer, you ignoramus. He's that dumb hillbilly. Gracious, you liberals are such imbeciles.

Ooooohhh, the part-time guy??? I thought he was rapped up in his real business?? Hhhmmmmm....

staffwalker · Post by **staffwalker** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:46 pm

Put me down for a set with 11/16. bob gilbert

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