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RickB wrote:

mightysmurf8201 wrote:The suggestion offered was Sixten, so that's what will go with.

We'd be including the shapes he designed for Stanwell too, or not so much?

I don't see why not. They were his designs, so I would say yes.

Complete with built in saddle!

I've got some questions before voting: Ivarsson tribute: which Ivarsson? Lars, Sixten, Nanna? I feel Lars has a very distinct style, Nanna as well, while Sixten was pretty much a master of all styles. When we say briar calabash, I'm assuming not only shapewise but also functionally? As in: it has t...

The polls are open! Each person gets 1 vote, so choose carefully. I have it set to close in 7 days, at which point, we will have our theme for this year. May the odds be ever in your favor!

Welcome!

I'll be there Thursday sometime, through Monday morning. Feel free to find me amidst the craziness.

I went through a brief period where I was using a small needle gun. It wasn't bad, but I was never truly happy with the results. Might be worth some R&D if you don't mind the strain it puts on your hands from all the vibration.

seamonster wrote:
... or an author.

Do I sense that you might want to do an author?

Any more ideas for shape or theme? I'll create a poll in the next couple days.

Rshey wrote:Is it too late to join in?

It's never too late! You've been added.

I'm actually toying with the idea of casting in the future, however I don't think it would add much benefit to this exercise, as it is an entirely different discipline, and the vast majority of pipe makers don't cast their own stem stock. I'm not opposed to making acrylic a requirement though.

Got to say, I really like the #21 billiard. I think the proportions are very attractive, at least to my eye. I like the very slight forward cant of the bowl. I'd be proud to have made it. Yeah as far as being your 21st pipe, that's not too bad at all. I would recommend shorting the shank just a hai...

Keep the ideas coming!

Massis wrote: But it's a due reminder because shipping can be a PITA instead of a PITH.

I see what you did there

Welcome John!

So I just want to throw something out there. In the past we've pretty much kept the PITH limited to North America due to the higher costs of shipping internationally. We have a number of international people wanting to participate this year. I have no problem with this, but just be aware that by par...

PeskyPrussian wrote: my initial nomination for theme will be "Ivarsson Tribute". Pick an original Sixten shape and attempt to recreate it either faithfully or with your own twist.

I really like where you're going with this. Keep the ideas coming everyone!

Yup, you guessed it, it is that time of year again! It's time for this year's PITH!!!! The pipe in the hat(PITH) trade is something we do here once a year. We choose a shape or feature that participants have to make or incorporate into a pipe, and set a deadline. Once the deadline hits, we randomly ...

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Has everyone at least made contact with their respective people?