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- Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:10 pm
- Forum: Tools and Tooling
- Topic: smokindawg lathe tools
- Replies: 0
- Views: 40456
smokindawg lathe tools
Hey all, my garage was recently broken into and one of the items stolen was my lathe chuck made by smokindawg. Not sure if he still makes and sells those (I did message him), but if not is there another option out there for a similar chuck?
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:36 pm
- Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade
- Topic: 4” Self centering lathe chuck with briar jaws
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1922
Re: 4” Self centering lathe chuck with briar jaws
Still available?
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: #3- Billiard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1962
Re: #3- Billiard
Charl I used multiple coats of ebony black stain from Vermont Freehand. I did a contrast stain then decided to just do all black, so stain, sand, repeat. Unfortunately, when I sanded through my stem(s) I ended up sanding down the shank trying to match them back up, now there is not enough briar left...
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:13 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: #3- Billiard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1962
#3- Billiard
Learning a lot while making these pipes, I had the joy of sanding through to the airway on not one, but two ebonite stems... :banghead: I then made a stem out of acrylic so I would have some ebonite rod leftover... I ended up cracking my shank again while fitting the second stem, I repaired it with ...
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:38 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: #2 freehand
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2096
Re: #2 freehand
Sandahl your insta post showing the various stems in order of completion was very helpful too, a nice visual for sure!
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:48 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: #2 freehand
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2096
Re: #2 freehand
Thanks Ryan, that is super helpful for me!
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 2:22 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: #2 freehand
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2096
Re: #2 freehand
Noted, thank you!
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 2:04 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: #2 freehand
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2096
Re: #2 freehand
Thanks, Sandahl. The airway thing was a complete moment of pure stupidity, it was almost perfect but I needed the airway to go a tiny bit further, so I drilled the chamber more thinking that was the smart thing to do, dumb. :banghead: live and learn... When you say the button is too big in all direc...
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: #2 freehand
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2096
#2 freehand
Originally this was going to be a bent apple, but I snapped off the shank in my lathe and had to improvise a new shape. I am really happy with this one, it, of course, has a couple of issues (again I launched it while polishing, putting some small marks on the bowl) but I am pretty pleased with it. ...
Re: #11 Lovat
Thanks, Doc!
Re: #11 Lovat
Thank you Mr. Dibos. I've already seen your video tutorial about stem (button to be exact) shaping. It's a great source of knowledge. The problem is, it's so damn hard to make a proper stem. Even when I know the rules. Would you mind sharing a link for this tutorial video please? Having difficulty ...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:08 am
- Forum: Finishing Techniques
- Topic: contrast staining
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11133
Re: contrast staining
Great post!
- Sat Apr 15, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Bent Apple template ok?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1818
Re: Bent Apple template ok?
Thanks, guys. I went for it and then had my heart broken. While turning the shank my lathe tool caught the briar and snapped the shank clear off, about 1/4" from the bowl shank junction... I was able to salvage it but now I am gonna have another nose warmer... Ahwell, another lesson learned I s...
- Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:06 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Bent Apple template ok?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1818
Bent Apple template ok?
Before I transfer this to briar I was hoping to get some feedback. Does this shape seem correct for a bent apple shape? This will be my 2nd pipe where I do the drilling and create the stem, I would like it to be as accurate as possible. The black outline is the initial shape, the green is where I tw...
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:10 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Poker #1 - first drilled and shaped pipe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1999
Poker #1 - first drilled and shaped pipe
Here is my first attempt at a pipe in which I did all of the drillings and also created the stem. I learned a ton on this pipe (did you know a pipe can reach the side of my shop in under a second, things like a briar missile when the buffer catches it...) I know there are issues that I see: The stem...
- Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:56 pm
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Poker nose warmer?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2731
Re: Poker nose warmer?
You two provide great feedback and advice, I will finish it up and post in gallery for critiques, thank you for your input!
- Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:27 pm
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Poker nose warmer?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2731
Poker nose warmer?
Hey, all. This is my first solo pipe, I did all of the drilling myself and made my own stem, I understand this is a learning process and they will get better with time, aka it's a little rough... Last night while fitting my stem I cracked the shank, it was only about a 1in. crack and I was able to t...
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Help save my pipe, critiques needed.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1848
Re: Help save my pipe, critiques needed.
lol thanks kamkiel, I plan on doing that just to practice my finishing on. May even make a custom stem for it to practice those as well.
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:12 pm
- Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade
- Topic: Jaws For Holding Briar in Your Chuck!
- Replies: 85
- Views: 30350
Re: Jaws For Holding Briar in Your Chuck!
Got my jaws from smokindawg last week and they are amazing! Thanks again for the great quality Steve!
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 12:29 pm
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Poker outline-progress shot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2343
Re: Poker outline
Thanks, guys! I was definitely confused about the tapered bit, not sure what I was thinking... I ended up making the bowl depth shorter and drilling straight in (non-tapered bit :oops: ), I actually like this design much more! That is why I asked, you guys saved me before I began :D In all honesty w...