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by olewaylon
Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Drilling a hole for 9mm stem.
Replies: 3
Views: 2066

Re: Drilling a hole for 9mm stem.

Thanks for the advice, I will give it a try.
by olewaylon
Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Drilling a hole for 9mm stem.
Replies: 3
Views: 2066

Drilling a hole for 9mm stem.

Hi, I'm working on an old Casini and I'm trying to fit a universal 9mm stem into it. Ive been working with a file set but i don't think i will be able to keep the hole round if i finish with them. Would you recommend in finish the hole with a drill bit? if so what size bit would i need? thanks for y...
by olewaylon
Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:08 am
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Applying A Spray Shellac
Replies: 23
Views: 4195

Re: Applying A Spray Shellac

pardon my ignorance but a spit coat it the shellac mix right?
by olewaylon
Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:58 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Applying A Spray Shellac
Replies: 23
Views: 4195

Re: Applying A Spray Shellac

thanks for all the advice. I have one more question. before i did more research and joined this site i applies a carnauba buff straight after the stain. the pipes looked great right after the buff but eventually have all dulled out. my question is two part. 1. where did the wax go? has it absorbed i...
by olewaylon
Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Applying A Spray Shellac
Replies: 23
Views: 4195

Re: Applying A Spray Shellac

haha DNA had me a bit perplexed as well.
by olewaylon
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Applying A Spray Shellac
Replies: 23
Views: 4195

Applying A Spray Shellac

Hello everyone, i was wondering how you guys apply this type of shellac (Zinser spray shellac). ive read on here that some people spray it from a distance or apply with a pipe cleaner. Ive tried doing both with not such great results. The pipe cleaner method seemed to apply the stain more evenly but...
by olewaylon
Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:44 pm
Forum: General Tobacco Discussion
Topic: Royal Yacht
Replies: 3
Views: 2691

Re: Royal Yacht

I really enjoy this blend. I also don't consider it to be aromatic although i detect a slight casing. The flavor does not put me off at all.