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Ocelot55 wrote:Great work. The stem on the first pipe looks just like one I just put on a pipe. Did you get it from PME?

Yes sir I did get it from PME

Here are some pipes I have made in the past week, I took Sas's advice and I am using delrin as a tenon but I still need to work on my connection from the stem. What I really need is some better tools and equipment, but I am trying to make due with what I do have. :thumbsup: http://img444.imageshack....

That thing is awesome!

Ok, all these pipes are absolutely amazing! I think I like that Canadian the best. Great work!

This pipe is gorgeous! This may be one of my favorite pipes that I have seen on the forum in quite some time. Nice work.

Sas, I bought some delrin and have been making tenons with it. I have noticed a world of difference, thanks so much for the advice.!

Very nice! I have no critique to offer but I wanted to compliment this beauty none the less.

As always, your pipes are fantastic. I may be your biggest fan of your work, you really do a great job. I am not really big on the incorporation of bamboo, but I think the rest of your pipe allows me to look past my non-preferred material.

Nice pipe Newcarver, sorry that you had to deal with that crack...

James, I really like this pipe. I have never been a huge fan of the bamboo on pipes but this really goes together well! Great work!

Ha ha, nice!

Edward, thank you for that. A metal lathe may be out of my price range for a little while so I may stick to the wood lathe. Not sure I can justify that much to the wife... Ugh... Speaking of that, I think it was Newcarver that said the pipe looked feminine, I have decided to call my pipe The Gumar w...

Newcarver, I think I am going to save the money I would spend on the tenon tool and put it towards the lathe. How much more of difference in price is it for metal lathes over wood lathes. I know this is a loaded question or answer rather...

Andrew, thanks for your comments as well!

Sas, I am making my tenons by hand by filing and sanding. It is the only way I can do it as of right now.

COOL! :thumbsup: I like the stem color...what is it? It has a nice shimmer to it. Or does it? Did you hand-cut it? If so, nice job! Newcarver, thank you for all of your advice, I know what you and Sas mean about about working on the shank and stem. Also, the stem I bought from pipe makers emporium,...

Sasquatch wrote:PS what kinda guitar is that??

Sas, that is an Eastman E10 OM model acoustic. It has an adirondack top and mahogany back and sides. I like to call this my Martin killer, it sounds as good as the high end models and is a fraction of the price. If you play you should definitely check this brand out.

Well, it has been a while and I sure do hope that there is some improvement in my work. I am really happy with this pipe, it smokes better than any I have ever made. It is smooth, and it stays lit consistantly. I really enjoy making pipes, and I hope that from watching you guys on here that some of ...

Great work, I really like this one a lot! Of course you know what you are doing so that helps!

Damn, thats a pretty bottom...

Hawky, thanks so much, that was very informative and I greatly appreciate your time to explain it. I am starting to think I need a lathe because I am doing everything by hand and I am messing up way to many stems... You can do it without a lathe but, yes, a lathe definitely helps a bunch. Todd Harr...