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Guys, I'm going to bow out. I think I was probably overly ambitious at this stage. Having problems and time constraints completing the replacement stem for my piece...and it doesn't really fit the PITH criteria. I've learned so much in my several attempts at a classic oval shank. I'm grateful for th...

Sure. Will give me time to try a classic again.

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pmbattles wrote:I wasn't going to post pics of mine because I am really nervous about it, but I guess that's the whole point isn't it.

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Wow! That's a nice pipe.

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I generally cut my tobacco chambers undersized and enlarge them with sandpaper wrapped around a dowel. The dowel has a piece of lag bolt shank screwed into the end, and is then shaped on the lathe with the lag bolt shank chucked in. I then slit the dowel with a saw to hold the paper. 40 grit center...

Thanks for all of the advice and tips!

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Well, after blowing through 5 blocks I'm close to finishing Pipe #3. This will be my PITH entry. It's not a traditional oval shank, but oval-ish (hope that's ok). For what it's worth, this is my first freehand shaped/drilled pipe. Completed pipes have been few and far between. Certainly learned a lo...

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Thanks Latakia. I think it's just the way I'm holding the false stem. The tenon is smaller than the mortise. But I'll certainly double-check my alignment.

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Beautiful pipe.

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One factor on the etch-a-sketch method is your lathe. If you have a 7x20, good luck. The tiny wheels make it really hard. The bigger the handwheels, the easier it is to etch-a-sketch. On my 12” it’s pretty easy to get close to what I want, then I just refine it with sand paper. Tyler, I have an Enc...

Point taken Sam.

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Thanks Chris.

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I'm better with hand tools. More instinctual. Working with two hands I'd like learning to play the guitar for me. I'm more linearly oriented. I appreciate the advice Premal and Jeremiah.

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Still trying to get that two-handed action down. Thanks.

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Could someone give a quick summary on the process of turning a Ball Saddle Stem?

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Cool.

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Thanks again Premal. Getting closer.

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Thanks Premal. Anyone use microplanes?

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Thanks so much Jeremiah and LatakiaLover!

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I'm looking to get some more files for shaping. I have some random ones, but looking for what would work best. Suggestions? Pics greatly appreciated too.

Best, Tom

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I'm in if it's still open. I'll get an oval shank made asap. (I also still have one left from Chicago so...) :twisted: Take your time and make one the best you can. This is a good exercise for the experienced to guide and the novice to learn while in the process of making. I'm not so sure of provid...