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I have a couple things I've been struggling with lately and hope someone can give me some advise. I have a really hard time making the slot in the end of the stem. My procedure goes like this. I drill with a tapered bit and stop about 3/4" shy of the end. Then I use a 1/16" to drill the re...

Sasquatch,

Your last sentence almost made me choke on my coffee. Very funny. Nothing like a good cup of coffee with your favorite tobacco and a good laugh. Thank you.

Is it too dangerous to try with the milling vise also? I was planning on using that instead of my hand.

Hello,

I'm interested in shaping before drilling. Unfortunately I can't afford spoon bits. I do have a drill press, milling vise, and ground spade bits. Does anyone have any experience with this setup that could give me some advice? Thank you very much.

Thank you very much. I didn't know that about morta. That is a very handsome pipe.

I see, could you expain why one would use a delrin mortise inside a stainless tube. Originally I thought it might be because the tenon expanded when you use the counter sink. If you haven't sent that pipe out yet could you please post a pic of the mortise. Thank you for answering my question.

Just wondering why you took a little bit of material off at the end of the stem before using the coutnersink.

could you post some pics?

I'm very,very sorry but I'm gonna have to withdraw from the trade. Ive been sick and working like crazy. I apologize.

Wow, I really like your style. Does your pipe intentionally look like your llogo? Is it just me?

Maybe, but how long would I have to let it dry after I did that.

Im sorry I should have been more clear. I am talking about the stem with a conical shape that looks like a top with sharp edges.

I am lathe carving. I think I see where your going with this.

I want to keep the rough top of the block, but cant get all the bark(?) off. Was wondering if I could stain it and seal it some how as to where the bark wont fall off. I tried using a wire and a nylon brush but the nylon brush did nothing and the wire brush started leaving marks which I want to avoid.

For the PITH this year I want to try to put some sharp crisp edges on the pipe. A good example would be a ring around a cylinder. Any tips or tricks?

I dont know what the shape is called but it looks like a top with sharper edges. How would I go about doing something like that? I think someone wrote use your lathe like an etch a sketch.

Has anyone used trustone to create a stem inlay. I want to put the inlay a little farther from the tenon so I dont think making a tenon that long would be practical. So, I was wondering what type of adhesive to use. Also does anyone think a trustone inlay would create any problems while trying to fi...

Very cool!

I agree that the stem and shank look a little too long,also that stem/shank transition looks off. Very nice effort though. Wish I could make one like that.

I think the stain on the rim compliments the band well. Beautiful pipe.