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Good to see you posting, Frank. I'm curious. Are you still making pipes? I always enjoyed your work. Good to see you again, Frank! :D And looking forward to more posts from you. Sorry for the delayed reply. I don't seem to be getting email notifications to the post even though I have the "Noti...

Since I haven't been on the site for a number of years, I'm not sure if this problem was ever resolved. The problem and discussion was that commercial black stains end up having a bluish tinge to the finish rather than the desired jet black finish. I was just watching a short TV documentary on cabin...

RadDavis wrote:

wdteipen wrote: The time wasted has left a bad taste in my mouth for tagua nut.

Wayne, as hard as tagua nuts are, I'm surprised you get any taste at all out of them.

Rad

You have to roast them on an open fire, around Christmas time.

RadDavis wrote:

keilwerth wrote: Plus it's natural.

It's much more natural sticking out of the sides of an elephant's mouth.

It's really not "natural" as part of a pipe.

Rad

TOUCHÉ!!

It depends on how much you're prepared to pay. This extension seems a bit pricey to me (but I'm a known cheapskate), but if you know someone with a metal lathe, they could make one for less: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/250933591723?lpid=82 The Oversized Ostrogoth used to like making lathe accessori...

andrew wrote:If only wolves had ivory... that would be nice

andrew

Now, if poachers grew tusks, I'd be all for hunting THEM!!

Sasquatch wrote:Contrast stain, see what it looks like. If you hate it, then blast it. I'd try to save it as a smooth.

I Agree. It looks like it has nice grain, try a contrast.

RadDavis wrote:The trouble with tagua nut is finding a big enough piece to work with.

Rad

True. They usually have a small, natural void in the centre, plus the germination wotsis, so you end up with a lot of waste, but it can be done.

Please be gentle. Actually, you don't want the critiques to be gentle. You want all the flaws pointed out - that's how you learn to get better at it. The critics here can be brutally honest, but never rude. The rude ones are soon told to GTFO! I will leave others better qualified to point out other...

Hiya Andrew. Yes, I pop in on the rare occasion when I get a notification on an old thread I'm still subscribed to. It's nice and white, somewhat translucent, but it would never pass for ivory. It's a good, but altogether different material. I've got some prepped on my work bench that I'll use event...

Use Tagua nut, it's relatively inexpensive. It looks, feels and works just like ivory. It even colour ages like ivory over time. http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2085406/39828/Tagua-Nuts-5-piece.aspx?keyword=&refcode=10INGOPB&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CP6l5KqujL0CFYZafg...

I saw on a woodworking program on TV awhile back how they achieved a 'faux' ebony finish - they used India Ink. In theory it should give a true black finish as opposed to the greenish/blue tinge you get from Fiebings black. I've been meaning to experiment with it on some old basket pipes, but haven'...

Hello, I am Robert. I like aromatics, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. :D Same here! I don't like aromatics because I end up with my tongue fried. How's the bite in this tobacco? I think tongue-bite has more to do with the tobacco than the aromatics. I smoke 'Butternut Burley' exclusively and it ne...

Nice! Looking really good Robert.

Just out of curiosity, what are you using to shape and grind your blades?

KurtHuhn wrote:Holy crap! You ever think about popping in more than twice a year, Frank?

Chronic depression, friend. Most everything has turned to dross for me. No matter, I'll get over it.

This tends to be my "go-to" site for starters. You'll have to take it from here, if you haven't already done so: http://www.pipedia.org/index.php?title=GBD#Dating_GBDs

The economy sticks should suit your needs: http://www.jhlowe.com/misc-items.htm

PS: This is always a good place to start when looking for pipemaking "stuff": http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Pipe ... d_Supplies

OK Robert, I tried not to be nosy, but I can't hold back any longer. Why the move to Mexico?

PS: Did you ever complete "The Great Manzanita" experiment?

Very nice work there Robert. I have to echo the sentiment, you're doing yourself a disservice by setting your prices so low even if the cost of living down there is much lower. At a bare minimum you should double that starting price. I hope you're using some sort of face mask when grinding. My lungs...