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Basically bought from the Old Albert-John Briars, Ltd. in Milwaukee.

Forgetting the machine because I can most likely figure that out my questions would be:

1. Do you pre drill before using a spoon bit with something more aggressive and
2. How does one sharpen spoon style bits.

Thanks!

No to little instruction. The last time they were used successfully was the 1960's.
I have pieced together all that I was able to document after several meetings.

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Anyone have a lead on precast Vulcanite Stems, or Acrylic Stems?
I was used to ordering by shape and color number from The Pipe Makers Emporium, but I see they are closing / closed their doors.

Curious what's out there. I generally buy in bulk.
Thanks!

Wondering what is recommended for doing stem work. Mainly repairs. I have a 1937 craftsman 101 12" lathe. I'm wondering what bits people recommend for turning Delin. I have some extra machine steel and a grinder, I just don't know what I need to grind. Also, for holding a stem blank, what turni...