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Thanks, Deker. :D Y'know, that what ALL the bladesmiths say... :lol: That sounds like a challenge.....I'm behind on orders in the shop right now, but rest assured it'll get done eventually. I've got enough scrap 1018/nickel damascus around to make a pile of tools...It'll likely be nails to start wi...

Very nice Alan! I've been considering doing something similar myself...

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I'm a new guy here, and have never made a pipe in my life (though I hope to change that shortly.... :D), but from the knifemaking side of things I know a bit about stabilized woods. The commercial stabilizing process discussed involve vacuum, acrylic monomers, and heat curing. It's a tricky business...