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I don't know what to advise about running stainless the entire length of the shank, but a reverse tenon for the stem is perfectly acceptable. I use a reverse tenon on bamboo shanks.

Rad

I posted the same question on another forum and was told that the shape was named after Lord Lovat of WWI fame and in a subsequent video link listened to multiple people pronounce it as LOVE-et. Learn something new everyday. English language pronunciations by English people shouldn't be relied upon...

Everyone I know pronounces it lo-VAT, but Merriam-Webster says it rhymes with covet.

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As I learn more about making better stems, good drilling, etc, I find some of My shop pipes I smoke more than others. I know this is because My earlier pipes that I thought were "ok" really aren't. As My skills improve My shop pipes get better and I also realize I am happy none of My earl...

It's a Bush Hog on meth.

Rad

I need to mow my trees this week. I may get one of these.

Rad

Solomon_pipes wrote:Joe left the room to get a beer. What happened?

Chris used the word "mute" when he meant "moot". This just fucks everything up in this whole thread.

Hope this helps.

Rad

Pay no attention to Bruce. He is a smartypants. You have to be careful bending acrylic, because it cools differently than vulcanite. Vulcanite will slowly get less and less flexible as it cools, while acrylic will be flexible and then suddenly, it's not. This can result in your snapping the stem if ...

Or you could blast it off.

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If it makes you feel better Tyler just remember that since I am British I look down on you all in a paternalistic and condescending manner. My favorite quote by Alan Rickman: “Why don't I like you?" "Because you think I'm an asshole, and I'm not really, I'm just British and, well, you're ...

BobR wrote:http://handmade-briar-usa.com/Pipes.htm

Gotta hand it to Mike. His prices are where he said they would be after a few years.

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Kirk Fitzgerald wrote:
What can I say Sas, thanks for taking the time to reply.

Where did the pic of your billiard go?

Rad

scotties22 wrote:OOhhhhhh....I'm not from Texas, but can I be the coach??

That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
That's right you're not from Texas
But Texas wants you anyway

Rad

Woo Hoo! Congratulations, guys!

Does anyone know who won the set?

Please don't tell me it was Bobby Owens.

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Yes, it should be perfectly symmetrical.

Rad

I once had some sort of bug go into a drilled mortise on a block that I wasn't going to use and deposit its little baby and seal the whole thing up with sawdust. I opened it up and found a little green worm living in there. I smushed it. Was that wrong!? :) I've found the worm holes you describe eve...

What if you make a stencil/guide out of a piece of plexi glass, lay it on the sand paper and then trim it out with a razor knife? or would that still be too much work/time and not worth it? I don't know what Jeff's sandpaper costs, but that looks very cool, and I'd much rather buy than make. :) Rad...

What if you make a stencil/guide out of a piece of plexi glass, lay it on the sand paper and then trim it out with a razor knife? or would that still be too much work/time and not worth it? I don't know what Jeff's sandpaper costs, but that looks very cool, and I'd much rather buy than make. :) Rad

sethile wrote: I hate prepping sandpaper for use on my wheels.

Hey Scott, how do you prep sandpaper for use on your wheels?

Rad

LatakiaLover wrote:
Anyone here dealt with the super black formulation before? Does the stuff shine? Does it even stay together???

I have no idea.

Hope this helps.

Rad