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Thanks for the info. I'm eager to set it all up and give it a whirl.

I definitely held it to close to the gun then. I was about two inches and not moving much. Good to know. I may try the other method some time as well. Thanks.

So I was bending a lucite stem over my heat gun and let it sit just a little too long. It melted a little and bubbled. I sanded it down a bit but the bubbles are still there. If I am more aggressive can I get through them or is the material already toast? What's the trick for not melting the stem in...

Thanks for the replies and Fred for the link. Yes it's a very nice gift, I'm quite thankful. I've wanted for a very long time to try turning out some pipes but could never justify the plunge. This helps justify whatever money it will take to go the rest of the way. The three that I have carved from ...

Has anyone ever used a Shopsmith for making pipes? A friend has just given me a Mark V. I have only ever carved kit pipes but would like to try the whole process. Anyone have any experience with one of these multi-tools?

Joel