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I couldn't let just one old fart vote.

I recantly retired and took this up as a way to relax. I suspect I may never make a pipe I consider good enough to sell. That is ok I really enjoy the process. I have never done any sort of wood working and am surprised at how enjoyable it is.

this is my first stab at pipe making. I haven't got a clue on how to make it better to see.

A nice job. I really like the shape. Should be proud to smoke that one. Great work all around.

John I think that is the case. I will do a better job of buffing next time and see how it turns out.

So if you decide to cut off the shank and use a shank extension how do you get the two surfaces to match perfectly? How do you now face it off square?

Working on no.5 ran into a cracked shank at the mortise. Shaping almost done. Anyway to fix it or should I just write it off as a lost cause?

Does anyone have a link to a source for Cumberland rod?
Thanks
Miles

I am but it maybe that I am not aplying enough. I'll try a little heavier next time.

How do you get the stain to set on the pipe. I noticed that when smoking a pipe for the first few times stain is coming off on my hands. Not a good thing I would think. So I know my staining method lacks some thing? Any suggestions? I am using Fiebings Leather dye.

I don't know what the shape would be called but I like the pipe. Nice work.

Craig can you give an up date on the Lathe? How do you like it and would you recommend it?

Is there A code for the 10 per cent that we need?

Actually John when I saw this pipe in Chicago I thought it would be the first one to sell. Really a nice piece of work.

Great Pics thanks for sharing. Looks like a comfortable place to be and everyone enjoying the time.

Trever, Thanks I found what I need using the search funtion. You would think I would know enough to go that route first. Old age plays tricks on the mind LOL.

Thanks for the replies. I will see about a replacement and try to fit it.

Is there a formula for this as far as correct proportions for the mix?

Can I find a source for pre formed stems? I just started and do not have the equipment to make stems as of yet. There is the problem I managed to break off the tenon on the stem of a pipe I was making from a pre bored block. the pipe is shaping up nicely. Need to buy another stem with out buying in ...

Wow, works of art. Creative and extremly well done. Helps to have an artist eye.