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Cool, thanks Trever! I think there was a discussion about this some time ago where you described the procedure; it's nice to have a pictorial guide. I also enjoyed comicbook Trever guiding us through the process.

Does anyone have any 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" diameter acetal rod they could part with a chunk of? I need an inch or so long piece for a little project for my wife; I thought I'd check here first before having to buy a foot of it from a supplier. Thanks

Tim

RadDavis wrote:The biggest problem with it is that it's really, really annoying.

It's also a sign that something ain't right in the airway, usually at the button end.

Rad

Are you talking about whistling pipes or Todd?

taharris wrote:

caskwith wrote:I made one today, took me 5 minutes

You made one of what?

Todd

Is it bigger than a breadbox?

Well, here's my rhodesian. I'm fairly new at using a lathe and had some issues early on; this led to me trying some 'hand-facing' touch-ups which in turn led to the shank face getting slightly planed off at the edges. That's why it looks like there's a gap between the shank and stem, but it does fit...

RadDavis wrote: Bandon?? Who is this Bandon??

Rad

He's drunk Brandon. Welcome back again Craig!

smokindawg wrote:Anyone else have any progress to show?

Not to show, but I AM working on it.

caskwith wrote:320 is usually a good grit in these kinds of situations, aggressive enough to remove material but not so much that it will leave heavy scratches. In future, sand the top while still on the lathe, no headaches later on then

Good call, and thanks

Relative newbie to the lathe question; I'm working on a rhodesian for the PITH and I was able to successfully turn the top portion of the bowl. I'm working on sanding the bottom and shank after wheel shaping and noticed how smooth the turned top looks in comparison. What grit should I start with on ...

wdteipen wrote:Is it acceptable or desireable to sacrifice the ability to ream the airway in order to make a superiorly engineered bent pipe otherwise?

My vote is yes. Another fantastic pipe too.

I think you're pretty much stuck with it. The advancement charge is FedEx's fee for using their funds to pay your customs duty up front. That's why you get it so much faster.

taharris wrote:Fascinating!

Please keep doing this.

Todd

+1

Ocelot55 wrote:I got both of my shipments. Not bad for Italy.

Fixed.

RadDavis wrote:How'd you get 'em 2 hours later? The auctions say the item location's in Italy.

Rad

Remember, Todd's in Canada; their postal system is cheap, efficient, and lightning fast. Second only to Italy's.

Well done! I love your inlays, very organic. The way you incorporated the checked knot is gorgeous.

I'm guilty of number 1. 5 is my favorite, glad to see it won; fond of 8 as well. Thanks Ernie, Adam and the others!

SchmidtN wrote:Do Oom Pauls have hard rules to them or are they just any pipe with a full bend?

Can it be a bulldog with a crazy bend? Would Mr. King's Gear Punk be an Oom Paul?

An Oom Paul, traditionally, would be a full bent billiard. A bulldog would just be a full bent bulldog.

Sasquatch wrote:If you want to talk to an Art Major, I suggest the waitresses at Denny's. They have a little more time than the folks behind the counter at McDonalds.

HEY! I'll have you know I worked at a record shop whilst I was majoring in art!

Sasquatch wrote:I'm surprised we're not arguing the cruising altitude of boats.

African or European?