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Very true words, Nathan! But, well, for me making 20 billiards in a row is going to bore the living $&%@ out of me. I would loose interest. In my limited experience, I would say please, please leave the blowfish/freehand/bla-bla fancy shapes, keep with classics (a billiard, then a dublin, then ...

The Danish style is akin the ballet: lithe, graceful, flowing, feminine. Whaaaat?! Go sharpen your axe, clean your rifles, pour yourself a Scotch and maybe 'rassle a cow to the ground. They're good looking, but "ballet" and "feminine" aren't words a manly man (a man from TEXAS!)...

Nothing that hasn't been said before (though rarely so well). You're right. I certainly haven't reinvented the wheel but I can say that I haven't really seen anyone attempt it as I have just laid out. There are a lot of pipes posted that are "inspired by _____________" (insert pipemakers ...

Just because something could be said to be creative doesn't necessarily mean it is good, useful or enjoyable to look at. I don't necessarily think our community looks down on creativity I think it looks down on crappy pipes hiding behind the false facade of creativity.

I think it would be wise to take factory pipes out of the equation. I am pretty sure that no one here is looking to start a pipe factory. Stanwell is subject to the same downfalls as all pipe factories are when they emphasize quantity rather than quality (and that is not to say that a factory can't ...

So I don’t post much. I try to keep up with the discussions but rarely feel like I have something to add of any significance. I guess that is something I need to get over and realize that, while I am certainly no expert, I have grown considerably since joining and that I might be able to help those ...

They are pretty easy to sharpen and smooth out with some diamond needle files. Harbor freight has a cheap set.

Do you mean the PIMO tenon cutter? If so I have one that I will sell you.

Sasquatch wrote: I think Nate and Ernie are retards, where do I post that?

I think you just did.

Well said, Rad. This is one of the worst posts I have read here at PMF. By stumping for your candidate you are essentially trampling all over another guys reputation, a guy who happens to be a member of the forum. You owe this group, and Nate in particular, an apology.

That looks like a fun group. I see you there second from the left toning up that physique

I'm in.

I know this thread has been completely hijacked...but this is fun! Here's a link to Ernie and I "sharing " a table. Notice the empty piece of leather marking the place Ernie and his vampire pipes should be seen. http://thepipeguys.com/2013-chicago-pipe-show/# Nevermind. Picture disappeared...

RadDavis wrote: No idea about the pipes, but he guy laying down on the right with the dog is George Armstrong Custer.

Obviously, you recognize his photo from the time you spent together as boyhood friends.

I'm in for a set.

I am interested in the chuck and the bits. Looking forward to seeing them in Chicago.

If by tenon cutter you are referring to the Pimo tool I would say don't waste your money. That thing is incredibly inaccurate. Although not ideal in all situations, delrin certainly made my life a lot easier.

I doubt if the briar was bad if there was no visible flaw. If I am doing the math in my head right the walls of your shank are less than an 1/8 and if your stem is a tight fit breakage is certainly possible. In addition to the 1/4 delrin you can also use the 3/16 stainless steel tubing that is used ...

I here-by tender my apology for starting us on this hurtful path. After being fully reprimanded by the administrators, I renounce my divisive ways and ask for forgiveness. Please know that I am sorry for any slight against the likes of one Todd Bannard, aka "My Hero", and that I pledge mys...

Sasquatch wrote:Nathan's post was, I think, in jest. He knows that nothing blows harder than I do.

I have never jested in my life. (I have, however, been known to be annoying and sarcastic.)