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Brand new Delta LA-200 Midi Lathe - $150 ... 205 (delivered)

Was pretty happy finding that deal (PS - They still have more at that price!)

You're right, it's only a couple days old.

New site for some drill bits, lathe chucks, misc tooling for pipe makers:

http://www.briarpipetooling.com

I'd really like to see 'em, too. Been thinking about how to put a compound slide on my wood lathe. kim.kendall@cox.net

Thank you for the pics, Rolf. Looks like it was a lot of fun.

Kim

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That is some FAN-TASTIC workmanship!

You could try either a green (320 grit) or red (420 grit) tripoli. But regardless how you do it, the depth of the stamp will determine if you will lose the markings when you try to get it to bare wood.

I think there were too many things coming together at the shank/bowl intersection. Bad design for a beginner.

It will be a while before I try another pick axe. I call this one T-Rex... I tried to make it look somewhat like a T-Rex claw. I didn't stain it, just waxed natural. http://members.cox.net/kim.kendall/pipes/4/No4-a.JPG http://members.cox.net/kim.kendall/pipes/4/No4-b.JPG http://members.cox.net/kim.k...

Great series. I thought the 3 jaw w/1 removed was a great idea, glad to see that it's a workable solution!

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I can appreciate a craftsman that knows how to use (and read) a vernier caliper!

Are his bits reworked spade bits or twist drill bits?

I've heard of people using olive oil on stems... but not the briar!

There was a nasty flaw that opened up on the bottom of the shank while I was shaping it. I wanted to salvage the pipe and just keep and smoke it myself. The flaw was big enough that it really needed the added strength of the band. Since I was taking a pipe making class from Paul (of Pipe Makers Empo...

LexKY - No, I'm not ready to make stems yet. This is a stock stem from the Pipe Makers Emporium. The only tools I have are Dermel and files. Wanted to make sure this was something I could actually do before investing in equipment, ie; motor, sanding disc, buffing wheels, etc. After I had the briar c...

These are my first 2 attempts at pipe making. I will be getting some pipe finishing training this next weekend (which I so badly need to learn!) http://members.cox.net/kim.kendall/pipes/1/No1-b.JPG http://members.cox.net/kim.kendall/pipes/1/No1-c.JPG http://members.cox.net/kim.kendall/pipes/1/No1-d....

G'day. I discovered this site about 2 weeks ago (thanks to Tyler's web site for pointing me to it). I've been lurking around here reading all the fantastic wealth of information you folks are willing to share. I'd like to extend a GREAT BIG THANK YOU from one fledgling pipe rookie. One thing - Just ...