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by BobR
Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Words to live by
Replies: 36
Views: 4730

Re: Words to live by

A few times I've been called "Tyler"on the forum. Not sure how the confusion happened. He's much more charming than I. Maybe it's because your signature says "Tyler Beard" :D Ok, here's mine. " I don't think you're really that smart, you're just an over achiever". It p...
by BobR
Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving!
Replies: 4
Views: 1618

Re: Happy Thanksgiving!

Same to you David and to everyone else here that has shared so graciously. Enjoy the day with family, friends, and some good tobacco if you can.
by BobR
Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: Playing favorites
Replies: 25
Views: 4236

Re: Playing favorites

Yak wrote: Jesse Jones is pretty good too.

I like Jesse's pipes too.
by BobR
Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: $3,5 million Dunnie :D
Replies: 11
Views: 2436

Re: $3,5 million Dunnie :D

They made it quite clear that the stem has a white dot. That's got to be worth at least $1M. :lol:
by BobR
Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Then and Now
Replies: 81
Views: 10505

Re: Then and Now

Nice pipes everyone. Now go make 20 more. :lol:

P.S. I hate that phrase. :evil:
by BobR
Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: gallery design updated
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Re: gallery design updated

That's nice. Good job!
by BobR
Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Unsafe Table Saw Etiquete
Replies: 6
Views: 1957

Re: Unsafe Table Saw Etiquete

That was unexpected and damn funny. I couldn't stop laughing ...
by BobR
Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: woods
Replies: 22
Views: 4739

Re: woods

Old treated railway ties. That's the ticket. The pipe should last 200 years.
by BobR
Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: Tools and Tooling
Topic: Drilling the airway correctly.
Replies: 14
Views: 3013

Re: Drilling the airway correctly.

Make sure the bottom of the drill bit intersects the bottom of the bowl. The centerline of the drill bit will be slightly higher than the bottom of the bowl. One way is to actually put the drill bit on the block as stated and mark the center line of the drill bit then draw that line on the block. Th...
by BobR
Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Super Duper Ultra Extreme Mega Secret
Replies: 51
Views: 6712

Re: Super Duper Ultra Extreme Mega Secret

Sandcastle Pipes. It has a nice ring to it. Forget blasting. Sell pipes with sand pits as unique/special pipes. You can say the pits in your pipes were created using sand from Scotland combined with a proprietary process that took years to develop. :lol:
by BobR
Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Interview on Pipes Magazine Radio
Replies: 27
Views: 3968

Re: Interview on Pipes Magazine Radio

David, I listened to the show. Congrats! You did a great job and it made me go back to your site and check out your pipes again. You have some very nice pipes too. The Crescent Moon, Edwin’s Egg,and Comet are my personal favorites. How in the heck did you get that Askwith collaboration white? That's...
by BobR
Fri Oct 24, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade
Topic: Anyone Interested in Doing a POY?
Replies: 0
Views: 40947

Anyone Interested in Doing a POY?

I know this is a sore spot for most but I'm a moderator on another forum and we're starting to explore makers for our 2015 POY. Deliveries would be in mid June 2015. Probably only 15-20 pipes. We're not looking for cheap pipes or a deal and know the drill. Anyone interested or just wanting more info...
by BobR
Tue Oct 21, 2014 9:07 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Rhodie...
Replies: 10
Views: 1096

Re: Rhodie...

How did you shape the part I have highlighted (whatever it's called)? By Hand? I've thought of trying it but assumed it would be too difficult to get it right at my skill level.

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by BobR
Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Speyer Pfeifen Messe 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 1967

Re: Speyer Pfeifen Messe 2014

A lot of really nice pipes there. Thanks! It was interesting.
by BobR
Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: Stem Work
Topic: Storign pipes hanging by stem
Replies: 8
Views: 5198

Re: Storign pipes hanging by stem

To minimize stem oxidation I store mine in a closed cabinet. It's really not good to leave them exposed to even ambient light. Does anyone disagree?
by BobR
Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: What makes a high grade pipe: Top five things.
Replies: 32
Views: 4536

Re: What makes a high grade pipe: Top five things.

What I think makes a high grade pipe is near perfection in execution, superior finish and materials. To me, the stem is an extremely important element when classifying a pipe as high grade.
by BobR
Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What is the most surprising...
Replies: 15
Views: 2904

Re: What is the most surprising...

That there is a limit to how "open" a pipe should be and that 1/4" tenons work extremely well.
by BobR
Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:43 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Shellacing Problems
Replies: 56
Views: 11334

Re: Shellacing Problems

I don't use pipe cleaners anymore. A cheap medium size artists brush works real well for me. It eliminates any streaking or the lines made when using a pipe cleaner. I also use the brush for bowl coatings. It works great.
by BobR
Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Long shank billiard
Replies: 8
Views: 941

Re: Long shank billiard

I like it. Cool pipe.
by BobR
Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:42 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Olive pipe
Replies: 7
Views: 984

Re: Olive pipe

The wood grain on the drivers side is pretty cool. I like it!

For those that drive on the wrong side of the road, that's the first picture. :)