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Steve at VF will sometimes take returns for credit on those jaws.

I salute your ingenuity, George... but this seems like more of a pain than sandpaper, no?

You never can be sure how long a block has sat and dried. I just assume it's still too wet to work when I receive it and put it in a big plastic bag to let it slow dry for 6 months minimum.

I agree with Doc. If you look at the outer lines of your shank, you can see the bisecting line of your draught hole is too far to the right. Optical illusions abound in pipe making, in my experience.

I don't know how printable it is, but Pipedia has a fairly comprehensive one...

https://pipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_Shapes

Briar, morta and olive are the standard. Hardwoods will burn out with repeated use. Yes, Oak is an A1 carcinogen and bad for smoking pipes.

Impressive! Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum! Lots of info to find. Most questions have been asked and answered. Read all you can!

Looks really nice. The bowl looks canted forward a little too much. I personally don't like the slope from bite zone to button. A small slope looks ok, but I prefer a crisper transition. The whole pipe could do with a lot more sanding/polishing. All in all, you're on your way to making some really n...

I used it this weekend and can confirm the same results that George has gotten. It's kinda sticky shit, so I was careful when applying it to the first wheel so as not to gum the wheel up or burn it. But the sheen it provides is great. Thanks George!

Getting some now! Thanks George- I hope you're well!

Welcome, John! This is the best place to find the most comprehensive info on pipe making on the globe. I suggest reading as much as you can before asking questions, as most subjects have been discussed in great detail. Also, check out the Facebook group. Again, Welcome and happy pipe making!!!

Vermont Freehand sells them from time to time...

If you don't have a compressor, canned air (keyboard cleaner) or a good wipe down with some alcohol will work just fine.

Welcome Phil,

This forum isn't as active as the FB version, but is more of an archive of really awesome info on pipe making. Read all that you can and search past threads, as most questions you might have will have already been asked and answered. Again, Welcome!!

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I don't think I've ever heard of a "hybrid" stem. Can someone enlighten me?

Also, the first bit of tooling I would recommend is a quick change tool post. Littlemachineshop.com is the place!

When I got mine, the instructions recommended running each speed in forward and reverse for 10 minutes. Also, be sure to keep it well oiled. Just read the instructions and you should be good to go. Congrats on your new machine!

After watching it again, I fucking lost it when dude is like, "The longer the pipe, the cooler the smoke." Jess is like, "Wrong."