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seamonster wrote:The website is working for me.
In fact I just got an order from them...

I wondered if it was on my end. I had tried clearing the cache, but was having problems on both the desktop and phone. When I turn off my VPN it seems to work. Weird. Thanks for you help. Problem solved.

Is Exotic Blanks still in business? I've been trying to go to their website http://www.exoticblanks.com/ , but it forwards me to Google. I called and left a message, but haven't heard anything. Or, does someone have a recommendation of another vendor with a large selection of pen blanks that can be ...

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calsbeek wrote:shot gun shell cap. Genius
your idea?

I thought of it, but a quick search showed I wasn't the first.

If you try it, I recommend a heat gun and pliers to separate the plastic shell case from the metal head, instead of all the other ways I tried that take forever and barely work.

Let's call it done.

Another theme idea: Shaping done without power tools. This would level the playing field for beginners without access to gear, and it would show if gear really matters in making a good pipe (other than speed, of course).

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It was interesting trying to design something that both sits and has a long straight shank. I tried to go for a rocking chair-like platform under the bowl and shank.

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I'm excited for you, and am sure you'll do great.

E.L.Cooley wrote:The only thing I would have done differently is mail it to eric

Good idea!

For mortises, I've had good luck with an end mill.

Done. If I had time, I'd make another with more of a concave side taper on the stem, and a slightly smaller bowl (for starters). http://ericpaulsonpipes.com/images/pmf/DSCN4006.JPG http://ericpaulsonpipes.com/images/pmf/DSCN4007.JPG http://ericpaulsonpipes.com/images/pmf/DSCN4008.JPG http://ericpaul...