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- Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Martin Hansen - Seahorse 4
- Replies: 3
- Views: 867
Re: Martin Hansen - Seahorse 4
I think those who see a big chunky pipe are missing the calabash chamber part of the description. Wonderful execution and finishing. Looks to be very easy to hold.
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:04 am
- Forum: General Tobacco Discussion
- Topic: Smoking?
- Replies: 276
- Views: 46133
Re: Smoking?
JFH Whiskey Biscuits and Gravy in a freehand tomato
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:41 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: A Billiard? 12-13-11
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1258
Re: A Billiard? 12-13-11
Not enough pipes under my belt to critique but suggestion on the picture brightness. Use a more neutral background. Most modern digital cameras use a auto brightness, kind of like auto focus, to adjust the whiteness setting and by using a darker background, less white, objects become brighter. An al...
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:31 pm
- Forum: Stem Work
- Topic: Table Top Pipe Stem
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9807
Re: Table Top Pipe Stem
Again without pictures all is speculation but if it is a 3/8od hose i would assume the tubing shouldn't be the problem but the fittings would be. have you tried running a drill bit of appropriate size through the tenon and mouthpiece?
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:08 am
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: squaring blocks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6819
Re: squaring blocks
I may have a simpler explanation for what I do. I do not square the block i choose a side that is flat to lay the pipe out on this side. After doing this i keep this side flat to the jaws of the chuck as i drill, using shims as necessary to clamp against on the other. I do have a bigger combo mill/l...
- Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:36 am
- Forum: Finishing Techniques
- Topic: finishing: I'm lost...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 18845
Re: finishing: I'm lost...
Hello my name is Jeff and this is my first post but i have question on this subject. Ive been looking at products to finish my rusticated test pieces and came across this at Grizzleys, anyone try it? http://www.grizzly.com/products/Crystal-Coat/H2328 Thanks.