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by pipeguy
Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:34 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Some advice?
Replies: 9
Views: 4563

Re: Some advice?

Top it , It's not that deep should come right out
by pipeguy
Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: X,Y and Z adjustable custom drill press clamp
Replies: 30
Views: 9729

Re: X,Y and Z adjustable custom drill press clamp

Usually I'm made of love sorry is it really
That apearant? Very poor start to
Lobster season lot of money out of
Pocket not coming back plus making
Pipes full time Remember in my world
I'm as good as my last landing
No bugs no hugs This too will pass :thumbsup:
by pipeguy
Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: X,Y and Z adjustable custom drill press clamp
Replies: 30
Views: 9729

Re: X,Y and Z adjustable custom drill press clamp

That's a lot of time and materials to drill a pipe.Wow I don't know what to say just wow lotta time there :banghead:
by pipeguy
Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: PME?
Replies: 6
Views: 2081

Re: PME?

Jeremiah, is Steve paying you on commission? This is about
The third shameless plug I've seen from you this week :x
by pipeguy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: How about now
Replies: 2
Views: 1902

How about now

After playing and experimenting with the New blast cabinet I think I'm Dialed in Jeremiah Tyler what do you think http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjt2ooloa.jpeg http://i900.photobucket.coming/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsyi11irmm.jp...
by pipeguy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: I needed a stand for my new metal lathe, so I built one.
Replies: 12
Views: 4619

Re: I needed a stand for my new metal lathe, so I built one.

Well I never thought that there was no availability in the central part of the country Plus in RI everything is 30 min or less away there were 52 lathes Available today.As for starting out with Chinese lathe my opinion is bullshit There old steel available turn key and still. No Pipemaker needs to C...
by pipeguy
Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: I needed a stand for my new metal lathe, so I built one.
Replies: 12
Views: 4619

Re: I needed a stand for my new metal lathe, so I built one.

Great stand it troubles me that a lot of Pipemakers are this PM band wagoner Absolutely nothing beats America or German Steel or engineering. PM is made in the gear state Of China I understand price point however No Pipemaker needs a lathe to cut within 100 thousands of an inch. So there's A lot of ...
by pipeguy
Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Nascar sponcorship
Replies: 2
Views: 1969

Nascar sponcorship

I might be on to something http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsx0vmxhao.jpeg http://n.photobucket.com/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps46xrzyvs.jpeg http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac207/pipemaker02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshodngdqb.jp...
by pipeguy
Fri Jun 10, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: Restoration, Repair, and Maintenance
Topic: Another giant Italian straight grain re-stem
Replies: 9
Views: 3813

Re: Another giant Italian straight grain re-stem

George who would make those duck heads? A jeweler or a manufacturer I would love to try something like that
For a pipe.
by pipeguy
Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Pipemaking Lathe Porn
Replies: 9
Views: 3309

Re: Pipemaking Lathe Porn

Probably 2500 - 3000$ he would have a hard time making that back in New England :cry:
by pipeguy
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Pipemaking Lathe Porn
Replies: 9
Views: 3309

Re: Pipemaking Lathe Porn

An absolutely beautiful restoration from stem to stream worth whatever he thinks. Unfortunately he spent More than its worth unless he plans on keeping it he will have a great Machine.But 1954 tech. Is just that. IT's technologically obsolete and the market dictates price. Here in New England there ...
by pipeguy
Sat May 28, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Memorial Day
Replies: 0
Views: 55116

Memorial Day

On the day we officially kick off Summer I would like to thank All of you that served our country In any capacity.This day is near and dear To my heart. All that it took was One rotation in Afghanistan and a major Head injury. I was fortunate to return To my family to live again and bear witness To ...
by pipeguy
Fri May 27, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Blast cabinet makeover blast off
Replies: 8
Views: 3910

Re: Blast cabinet makeover blast off

OK will play with the higher grit and pressure will post pics and we'll
See if we can get some better results your comments about the first pics are spot on
by pipeguy
Thu May 26, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Blast cabinet makeover blast off
Replies: 8
Views: 3910

Re: Blast cabinet makeover blast off

Softer as opposed to 70 grit steel its 120-325 seive
by pipeguy
Wed May 25, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Blast cabinet makeover blast off
Replies: 8
Views: 3910

Re: Blast cabinet makeover blast off

Yeah that's what I thought too,there's no parade to rain on
by pipeguy
Tue May 24, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Blast cabinet makeover blast off
Replies: 8
Views: 3910

Blast cabinet makeover blast off

After rigging parlor nets in 400 lobster traps I have finally fired up my new blast cabinet To play for a while. These stummels came out of the bucket of shame to see what a loop System blaster can do these are by no means finished but please feel free to suggest anything You might observe http://i9...
by pipeguy
Wed May 18, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Complete blast cabinet makeover
Replies: 14
Views: 2999

Re: Complete blast cabinet makeover

Not really Chris, pressure goes to the back
Of the gun media comes in the bottom of gun
( like a siphon system) but it recirculates
In a loop not picked up from the hopper
by pipeguy
Tue May 17, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Complete blast cabinet makeover
Replies: 14
Views: 2999

Re: Complete blast cabinet makeover

Steel then glass bead
by pipeguy
Tue May 17, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Masking stummels
Replies: 7
Views: 3304

Re: Masking stummels

Thank you all :roll:
by pipeguy
Tue May 17, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: Masking stummels
Replies: 7
Views: 3304

Masking stummels

Anybody got any good suggestions for masking the stamp area for blasting are there some good square or circular
Decals that hold up better in the BLASTING process thanks :?: