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I,too,would be very interested in a group buy on both rods.
Best to all,
Steven Magruder Morrisette

I'll be there and look forward to seeing everyone.
Steve Morrisette

Very nice pipes.
I especially like the blue one.
It reminds me of Cornelius' work.
Great job
Steve Morrisette

Go get'em Todd!

Perhaps it would be timely to remind folks that these bits are the only way to shape first and drill second. I'll be getting a set for sure Brad.
Thanx,
Steve Morrisette

Hi Josh,
Those mistakes will happen. I think you just have to push on. I like the first pipe and I like the "idea" of the second.
Keep going Man.
Best,
Steve Morrisette

Your skill is quite advanced for a beginner pipemaker.
Very nice pipes.
I, too, really like number two.
Congratulations on some very nice pipes.
Steve Morrisette

thanx Love.
it'sa very nice finish.
Steve

BTW LOVE,
how did you do the finish on the cutty?
Thanx,
Steve Morrisette

Beautiful pipes and tampers. I especially like the cutty and tamper. Very clever indeed.
My congratulations.
Steve Morrisette

Nick,
The dulling down has more to do w/sanding than the type of stains used, I believe.
Too much sanding will make it grey instead of black in the soft areas. HTH

Thanx. Yes,Becker is my favorite Italian pipemaker.
The first stain is oil black followed by sanding and then light tan stain.

Very nice shape Mark. Good rustication too.
Steve Morrisette

Thanx, the shank cap is Cocobolo. Bowl is in shadow, not stained.
I really like the stem where it is though it could've worked OK centered too.
Steve Morrisette

Just finished this one. Sorry for quick and dirty photos. All comments invited folks. Thanx, Steve Morrisette http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/9789/2000186232970153172_rs.jpg http://aycu36.webshots.com/image/7955/2000189969369245284_rs.jpg http://aycu01.webshots.com/image/10440/2000192453426261942_r...

Welcome Walle. I like your shapes quite a bit.
Is your name laser etched on the pipes/ It looks very nice.
Thanx,
Steve Morrisette

Thanks for all the nice comments guys. I get hungry for feedback sometimes.
Best to all,
Steve Morrisette

Hi Wilbur, Most serious pipemakers start shaping a block with 36 grit discs. As for a lathe, a metal lathe is most often reccommended. Jet 9x12 metal lathes are in common use. Be aware you'll spend as much on accessories for the lathe as the lathe itself. You can do w/out one as Kurt does, but if yo...

Thanx Ben.
I'm still alive and plugging away.
I hope you are well.
Best
Steve Morrisette

Brad Pohlmann help on the top one.
All comments are welcome folks.
Steve Morrisette