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I have noticed that there are just not many pipes offered for sale on this forum. Or at the very least, with little frequency. Is there a reason for that? Is it poor form or are most of these pipes sold in a private retail setting? Don't pay attention to Ryan and his smart ass remarks. :D This foru...

George, It's no secret that you can post some goofy stuff!

Felix, gimme two dozen!

the rev wrote:Get it from Vermont freehand

rev

Ditto!

SmokeyBert wrote:

oklahoma red wrote:At least they have someone that was not afraid to shoot first and ask questions later inre to the terrorist SOB. Sorry Obama but I'm calling it what it was. GO ROYALS!!!!!!!!

I missed a news item somehow, what happened?

Canada is going to invade the US and require all to speak French.

Is the draft hole in the bottom of the bowl a little larger on this style of pipe? Or I wonder if it's a trick of the shiny spot making it seem so large. Yes, the newest fad in pipe making is to have an expanded hole near the bowl. It allows a greater amount of tobacco to be sucked into the mouth. ...

You could use standard drilling with just a little ramp like so http://i.imgur.com/NovYijWl.jpg Or you could really make it complicated and drill it like this http://i.imgur.com/HdNiifel.jpg I'd guess the second method is what we're all suggesting. Huber, WTF?!?!?! What's with the first drawing? Th...

W.Pastuch wrote:I guess Todd and George aren't really friends?

Todd's response in this thread makes a good point. I wonder why George didn't care enough to write an actual reply.

George loves Todd, otherwise he wouldn't mention his dick!

As far as I can see, to join this bowl and stem will require a 3rd passage as I'm thinking of it in my head. One passage drilled through the bowl, one drilled in to the shank and a third to branch between the two. Nope. There is a wealth of knowledge here. Just do a search and you find the answer r...

Looks to me, sorry George, that it's not from a power tool. It appears to have been due to a torch lighter, as evidenced by the half moon burn marks. I've seen this numerous times and it's due to improper lighting or the guy is smoking in a convertible!

When my shop was built, I spoiled myself with HVAC!
Scottie is correct, the oil filled radiant heaters are terrific. I had one in my old shop and it did a super job. They're inexpensive and efficient.

Sasquatch wrote:Hexagons have eight sides, dummy.

Poor Sas! Bless your heart, but an octagon has eight sides.

Hexagonal billiard I just completed:

Todd may correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Neptune are milled Ebonite rod stock. The Icarus are Lucite.

Thanks for the links!

Considering I have a cheap band saw, used for cutting Delrin and Ebonite, I wouldn't use the band saw!

The easiest way I've found is to shape a billiard, then cut the panels, that is if you're going for standard shaped classic.............say a Dunhill.

If you know Todd Johnson, you can be assured these are extremely well crafted, from the bit to finish. Pete Prevost oversees production. Pete is a gifted pipe maker and finicky about detail. Rest assured, these pipes are spot on. I was blown away when I first saw their line of pipes. Yes, they are f...

I know this will bring different views, but I've found that cross cuts smoke cooler than straight grains. I realize most love straight grains and they are beautiful, but cross cuts are so interesting with grain and birds eye. I love cross cuts, but make a lot of straight grains that I bastardize by ...

Apologies Tyler, but what a silly question. If you feel confident in your abilities, why every worry about the repairman? Crafting a pipe with the repairman in mind, means you make a poorly executed pipe. I've NEVER given it a thought. Well hey you old grumpus, why don't you start a better, more in...