I ran across this site and found a 12 inch piece of ebonite rod for $2.79. Does anyone know if this is the same type used for stems? If so, this is an awsome deal.
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Ebonite Rod $2.79 - 12" rod
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Spence Pipes
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Not sure of the size. I'm going to try and get in touch with them to find out. I'll post with the size when I get the answer.
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Danskpibemager
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Ebonite Friction Rod
The diameter is just under .500 inches. The quality may not be what a pipemaker is looking for as I was told the porosity of the vulcanite is not as dense as what we're used to in ebonite rod. I had thought about checking it out awhile back but the shipping for a couple of 12" rods bordered on the ridiculous so I decided against it. Definately let us know about the quality if you decide to spring for a couple of rods.
Re: Ebonite Friction Rod
That's too small for anything but pencil shanks, not to mention a very narrow button at around 12mm.Danskpibemager wrote:The diameter is just under .500 inches.
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