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by Rob
Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another new dude from Australia
Replies: 10
Views: 3121

Re: Another new dude from Australia

Canberra here mate.
If you're ever around these parts, do let me know!
by Rob
Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: Pipes
Topic: Open Letter to New Pipe Makers
Replies: 60
Views: 373363

Re: Open Letter to New Pipe Makers

An old thread, but I really enjoyed the post, Tyler, great stuff, sir. Thanks so much for posting it.
As a new enthusiast to the craft, I am trying to avoid the avoidable mistakes that you guys have have seen 100's of time before!! I found myself already making a few of them!
by Rob
Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another new dude from Australia
Replies: 10
Views: 3121

Re: Another new dude from Australia

Thankyou Gentlemen, both for taking the time to respond, and also for your thoughts and recommendations. Very much appreciated.

I will absolutely be keeping fundamental advice like this at the forefront, and looking forward to getting my hands dirty and my dustcoat dusty!
by Rob
Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another new dude from Australia
Replies: 10
Views: 3121

Re: Another new dude from Australia

There’s no such thing as wasting time when you’re making pipes. Time spent planning out your work will save frustration later when the ideas don’t pan out the way you planned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That makes sence....and I agree 100%. Measure twice....cut once! I guess rather than was...
by Rob
Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:08 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another new dude from Australia
Replies: 10
Views: 3121

Re: Another new dude from Australia

Welcome from Baltimore. I expect that your experience as a machinist will stand you in good stead for pipe making. As an almost total noob to lathes and drill presses when I started, I am sure there are still huge gaps in my knowledge of such things. You will find that you will be making tools, bit...
by Rob
Sat Dec 08, 2018 2:22 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another new dude from Australia
Replies: 10
Views: 3121

Another new dude from Australia

Hello folks! Real name: Rob Age: mid 40's Location: Australia Years a pipe smoker: 5, 20 years into cigars and tobacco How you got into pipe making: I love to make things, and fell in love with pipes and pipe culture Other interesting facts: i travel to the US and Cuba regularly with the mission of ...