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I've always used a pipe cleaner inserted through the draft hole.
Mike Stanley

They take a while to pop up.

http://www.ptfoundations.com/Users/Thumbs/mikestanley/1618845733.jpg Saw a couple of versions done to perfection by Michael parks. I've seen a few examples of this shape and have always been intrigued. I was lucky to have the drilling come out well. Overall, I'm pretty satsified. http://www.ptfound...

Sasquatch;

I wouldn't call it a top coat. The shellac is pretty thin to begin with and is mostly wiped off. Truth be told, in my case, it does more to even out stain than anything else. I use carnuba afterits dried. Doesn't take very long at all in the warmer months.
Mike Stanley

Thanks. Now, just to be clear. I sometimes use shellac, cut about 5-1 with a 91% iso something alcohol. As the last step prior to carnuba, I paint this on and wipe it off before it drys. I know many here do this for a polished finish. The reason I ask about lacquer, beside the fact that I screwed up...

Thanks Todd. I didn't think so, therefore I didn't. Anybody need a small can of lacquer? lol
Mike Stanley

I look forward to it every year. Had to miss last year as we buried my beloved grandmother that day. So, are you going?
Mike Stanley

I had to buy a new can of shellac the other day. Accidentally, I bought lacquer instead. When I opened the can, there was quite a bit of odor. Is it ok to use a lacquer (it's clear) cut with alcohol as one would use shellac?
Thanks
Mike Stanley

Wayne;

You did a very fine job in re creating that churchwarden. being a big fan of the Granada Television series, I love that pipe.
Mike Stanley

Last four tins. One tin 2006 offering Shelob's Lair. sealed,no known issues One tin 2006 offering Isengard. sealed, no known issues Two tins 2004 offering Aragorn sealed,no known issues These tins are very limited in numbers and are works of art inside and out. Tins are $30.00 each. Buy three or fou...

Hello all. Winter is ending, spring is springing and I want to make some pipes soon. I have need for a samll quantity of derlin, say, 18" or so in length. Of course, it can be in smaller pieces suitable for tenons. I need this derlin to be 5/16" and I need it to have some sort of a pilot h...

Stunning pipe Rad. Congratulations on reaching 1000! I cannot imagine. Of course, the pipe is alredy sold so you link doesn't actually take you to number 1000. Look under the "sold" section folks.
Mike Stanley

The pipe looks very nice indeed. About the only thing I would change is giving the stem an ever so slight, downward bend. It seems to me the pipe screams out for it. Ditto on the additioanl photos though. Very nice!
Mike Stanley

Tim West is a prince amomg men to be sure. I spent most of my cash (not much) at his booth at NASPC. He just doesn't bring his whole bag of tricks there. I'll have to make a mailorder order.
Mike Stanley

Thanks! I know the source, I just never put 2 and 2 together.
Muy Bien
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Hello all; I have a couple of blocls where I can have a slightly longer shank but, I can't seem to find a longer than "standard" bit for the drought hole. I can get longer bits in 1/8 and 3/16 but I really want either 5/32 or 11/64. Does anyone know of a source for such a thing. It would n...

Pretty cool! I agree, it does need a stem! (lol)

Mike Stanley
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Yes, here is a link to an eBay auction of a senior. I have no affiliation with the seller. Mike Stanley http://cgi.ebay.com/Adjustable-Pipe-Reamer-Tool-for-Briar-Pipes_W0QQitemZ200032466772QQihZ010QQcategoryZ596QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This is the brand I have. I like it on all but the most conical bowl...

A battery terminal cleaner will do a nice job on tough cake. eBay has a couple of the Pipnet and Senior type reamners up most times I look.
Mike Stanley
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I was looking into glues a while back and found an article (which I don't have) that said glues like Elmer's Carpenter Glue were the best overall in higher heat situations. It said that type of glue was good at over 500 degrees. I can't say for sure but I don't think the bowl of a pipe gets to that ...