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So I went and checked the drill press. It’s off a little. I don’t know if I can blame all my issues on it, but it’s definitely in need of adjustment. I’ll go through everything else suggested, too.

Thanks for all the helpful responses. I’m wrapped up with a couple of knife jobs right now, but I will definitely be checking for square on the drill press and vise. I squared the press a while back, but it is a cheap Harbor Freight. The rack gear can be moved by hand with force. Works fine for thin...

I had been practicing on 2 x 4 scraps I had laying around, and was getting perfect drills, but as soon as I decided it was time to try to make some pipes, I ruined three blocks with off-centered and misaligned holes. I am using a drill press, I don’t have a lathe yet. Here is what I’ve been doing: 1...

Thanks. Been doing a lot of reading

Real name: Jason Whitman Age: 40 Location: NW Louisiana. Years a pipe smoker: Not sure. I think around five. How you got into pipe making: Hobby blocks. Other interesting facts: I am a bladesmith/blacksmith. More of the former than the latter. Looking to learn from others how to make a good pipe. I’...