some pipes I have made lately

MikeStanley · Post by **MikeStanley** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 5:15 pm

Hello all. I have put several new pipes I have been making on my wes page. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to post pics here. I would welcome and comments or advise. The stem shank joint is still problematic for me.
Mike Stanley

http://mikes-pipe-site.tripod.com/on_th ... .album?i=6

RadDavis · Post by **RadDavis** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:33 pm

Hi Mike,

Are you sanding the shank and stem with the two attached? Are you buffing the pipes after finishing the same way?

It looks like the edges are rounding on both the shank end and stem "shoulders". If the two are sanded and buffed while attached, this won't happen.

Hope this helps.

Rad

MikeStanley · Post by **MikeStanley** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:12 pm

I usually sererate the two when shaping and sanding. Usually together when buffing. Thanks for the tip!
Mike Stanley

RadDavis · Post by **RadDavis** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:29 am

Hi Mike,

If you keep the stem attached and lined up properly when sanding and shaping, you'll have a good flush fit.

In order to keep them nice and round, rotate the stem 180 degrees between grits.

Rad

LexKY_Pipe · Post by **LexKY_Pipe** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:55 pm

Rad

That's a great suggestion to rotate the stem to the shank 180' when you change grits. I always finished that way, but between grits is a better approach than what I've been doing.

LexKY_Pipe · Post by **LexKY_Pipe** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:55 pm

Rad

That's a great suggestion to rotate the stem to the shank 180' when you change grits. I always finished that way, but between grits is a better approach than what I've been doing.