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Friends, A Facebook group for PMF has been created, and everyone is invited to join and check it out. The intent is not to move traffic from here to there, but the other way around. Hopefully it introduces the forum to more people, and gives them a gateway that isn't quite as intimidating as jumping...

Just use your thumb and some 220. Fast and easy.

I'm like Chris, I set the pressure at 120 psi 2 years ago and I haven't moved it since. You want a bit less? Move the gun back. Don't blast as long. But the idea that I'm every somehow better off at a lower pressure just hasn't crossed my mind. Because I blasted at lower pressures for years, and it...

I have been blasting for several year now and have never needed that kind of adjustment, in fact I rarely change the pressure much. In other news, in addition to the crankiness :lol: , this comment surprised me the most. I can't imagine not changing the pressure when blasting. I'm tweaking it const...

So, I'm a little lost. You can't actually do that shank on the lathe -- I wasn't (just) being a smart aleck -- the shank is curved and not straight. You could do maybe 1/8" or so to have a guide for making the shank circular, but you can use a compasss and draw the guide on the end for that. Wh...

I'm tempted, but I want to know the plan first.

Solution: You don't shape that shank on the lathe.

A comment on using a brad-point bit for the mortise, a brad point won't self-center as easily. The sharp point just cuts right in, and won't slide to center. For that reason I don't like them as much for the short drilling of the mortise unless your lathe is spot on and it doesn't need to pull to ce...

Revtoby wrote:My name is Toby Ryder and I live in Lafayette Louisiana. I'm a Pastor and Hospice Chaplain. I hope to save up enough funds to start my pipe making journey. Looking forward to being learnt something by you guys.

Welcome! Hope you stayed dry a few months ago.

Before you buy anything, I recommend changing your procedure. Go in this order: Face with Forster Drill mortise Re-chuck for draft hole and drill airway. Make sure the keyhole is not deflecting the bit before drilling into the floor of the mortise. This will help you, A LOT. If this change doesn't h...

Based on the pics there is essentially zero chance the keyhole is causing your issue. It's either a funky drilling of the mortise, or a bad delrin joint.

P.S. The tenon length is fine.

Pics?

I have this one: https://www.hydradynellc.com/product/52r326ra/semi-precision-dial-regulators It's great! I highly recommend it. The page linked to is confusing. The model number is the exact regulator I have, but the photo is of several different regulators. The one I have looks identical to Trevor...

Billy Klubb wrote:

JMG wrote:Sold to Tyler.

damn it. I should log in more often.

Everyone should.

Seriously though, if you want them drop me a PM.

scotties22 wrote:Is it sad that I have to get my calculator to find out how tall that is?

A little.

If it makes you feel better, I used a calculator before I posted to make sure I was getting it right.

Some how I missed the thread about fighting all together. I'm game, but I'll have you know I'm not an inch over 88".

JMG wrote:

seamonster wrote:... and can you get them to Tyler before the weekend??[FACE SAVOURING DELICIOUS FOOD]

sent from my blah-dee-blah, using hooty-hoo

I will ship tomorrow if you want to pay for the overnight shipping...?

No need. I already have some that Jeremy can drool over.

To be clear, I wasn't trying to "call you out", which to me implies I was trying to prevent you from an intent to deceive. I was just saying those look like the pressed stuff, which I was 100% sure would be news to you if it were true. The fact that they are apparently 50 years old explain...

JMG wrote:

Ocelot55 wrote:Are these block, or the pressed stuff?

Block.

Not be a Debbie-downer, but that looks like the pressed stuff.

Ok Jeremy, easy peasy. You'll do shanks extensions in your sleep by the time you leave here.