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As much as it pains me to say this, I must respectfully bow out this year. I was really hoping to get some time last weekend but a lot of things came up. This is especially disappointing to me as this would have been my 5th consecutive year in the PITH. Sorry to let you guys down.

Does anyone have contact info for heri? He hasn't signed in since February, so I doubt he's still in the PITH, but I'm just trying to verify. I've tried PMing him with no success.

I am on my way to be finished by tomorrow. Just have to finish up the bowl finish, and ugh.. The Stem

I'm actually finishing up tonight. I'll have pictures up tomorrow.

I am finishing the stem on mine tonight. I should have pics to post tomorrow

Alright everyone, today is the last day to cram and get your pipes done! When you finish, either post that you're done, or pm me so I can finalize the list. You don't have to post pictures right away, but at some point it would be nice to see what everyone came up with. I'll generate and post a random list early tomorrow morning, since midnight is at different times for some of us, and I need my beauty sleep. I will be going off of what I have at that point as far as who's finished, so make sure to communicate when you're done. Good luck everyone!

Buffing tonight, hope to get pictures up tomorrow.

I think I can get the stem done in a couple hours.

Here's where I am as of now. Still have to blast, stain, finish, and bend stem. I should get there.

Here's mine.


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Very nice 2combs and mightysmurf. I'd be glad to get either of those.

Jthompson1995 wrote:Very nice 2combs and mightysmurf. I'd be glad to get either of those.

Thanks man! It was definitely challenging. My first bamboo, first saddle stem, and first Oom Paul all at once. It was fun though. I learned that drilling an Oom Paul isn't easy. In fact my airway ended up centered, but sitting not quite at the bottom of the bowl, but still close enough that think it will smoke fine. Blending the little channel on the bamboo into the shank and stem were a major pain in the arse! I think I have it figured out so next time will be a smoother process. All in all, I think I did better than I expected to, and I learned a great deal.

2combs wrote:Here's where I am as of now. Still have to blast, stain, finish, and bend stem. I should get there.

I'm not sure that a bend in the stem is entirely necessary here. If anything, it should be only very slight. Any other thoughts on this?

mightysmurf8201 wrote:

2combs wrote:Here's where I am as of now. Still have to blast, stain, finish, and bend stem. I should get there.

I'm not sure that a bend in the stem is entirely necessary here. If anything, it should be only very slight. Any other thoughts on this?

I agree it's not necessary, just think a very slight bend would make it flow a little better. Looks a little too rigid with the straight stem. That's my opinion of course. I'm open to others opinions as well though. Thanks

Besides the bend in the stem I'm finished, so i believe I'm close enough to safely put me on the finished list. I'll post pics tomorrow.

Sounds good 2combs. I'll mark you down as being done.

Anyone heard from Walt? Haven't gotten a reply from him, and I'd hate for him to miss out.

All finished with mine. I'll snap some pictures some time today....hopefully

Sorry I haven't posted the randomized list yet. Today was the first day in several months that I've had the opportunity to sleep in, so I'm not actually sorry . I'll have it up shortly.

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Results are in! Follow the instructions below!

1.Oakbear
2.Taharris
3.PremalChheda
4.impish1
5.eric
6.2combs
7.N. Burnsworth
8.seamonster
9.finster
10.notow1
11.Josh B.
12.scotties22
13.mightysmurf8201
14.Jthompson1995

To quote Scottie, who quoted Kurt:

As with previous trades, you send your pipe to the person below you, and the last person on the list sends theirs to the first. Send each other a PM to arrange for shipment.

Most of all, use this as an opportunity to get and give honest and constructive feedback regarding your pipes. Nothing is quite as helpful and detailed as hands-on feedback.

Please try to give feedback in a reasonable amount of time. I understand we are all busy, but please try.