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by crichton
Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:40 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Important News About RAINER BARBI
Replies: 1
Views: 3396

Important News About RAINER BARBI

I posted this over on the Smokers Forums and then realized that I should post it here as well, so here it is... As many of you know I have had the pleasure of Rainer Barbi's time since I moved to Phoenix. He has been here off and on quite a bit due to his close relationship with Carolyn Perea (from ...
by crichton
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:47 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Metal Lathe
Replies: 9
Views: 1788

Re: Metal Lathe

I purchased the grizzly 9x19 for $975 off their site, but by the time I purchased all of the other things that I needed I ended up spending about the same as I would have on the Jet 9x19 (not to mention all the lost time). The Grizzly is nice, and I'm happy with it now, but for less headache up fron...
by crichton
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: cherrywood
Replies: 12
Views: 2224

Re: cherrywood

I'm hardly in a position to critique, but I really like it a lot. This is a very good example of what I like in "hand made" pipes - very unique, stylish and natural. You didn't try to hide the flaws or fill them. I'd buy it! :D
by crichton
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Taig Mirco Lathe
Replies: 10
Views: 1318

Re: Taig Mirco Lathe

I picked up mine for $325 and thought that I did well.....$250 sounds great!
by crichton
Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: My Latest - Feel Free to Comment
Replies: 10
Views: 2139

Re: My Latest - Feel Free to Comment

Always taking it to the next level Ernie!
by crichton
Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Ebonite Question
Replies: 3
Views: 2855

Re: Ebonite Question

Pipe Makers Emporium just (finally) received their shipment. Carolyn expects to have the rods cut to size and available for purchase by the middle of next week. You can reach her at 1-800-223-4798, or on the website: pipemakers.org.
by crichton
Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Lathe dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 2433

Re: Lathe dilemma

I'd encourage you to not buy that grizzly 4000. A buddy of mine just bought that a couple of months ago, and it was a pain to set up. He ended up placing 3 or 4 more orders with grizzly to get parts he thought were included. On top of that, the spindle (39mm x 4mm) is a very odd thread. We couldn't...