Alternative stem inlay materials
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 9:27 am
I've made two pipes with shank extensions now using "leftovers" from failed pipes (ie cutting trim rings from a damaged vulcanite stem).
I have a couple of deer antlers, but haven't tried using them yet - but I found a nifty source for materials! Crusing ebay for pen making supplies, I found a ton of "pen making blanks". Most are 5/8" square by about 5 inches long, but that makes several inlays or extensions.
Not having any vulcanite to use for trim and godets. I picked up 4 blanks made of ebony to use instead. I also found a ton of varieties of wood to use, and they seem to be pretty reasonable in price, and picked up a collection of various woods for about $8.
Anyone else use pen blanks in their pipe making, or have any recommendations?
I have a couple of deer antlers, but haven't tried using them yet - but I found a nifty source for materials! Crusing ebay for pen making supplies, I found a ton of "pen making blanks". Most are 5/8" square by about 5 inches long, but that makes several inlays or extensions.
Not having any vulcanite to use for trim and godets. I picked up 4 blanks made of ebony to use instead. I also found a ton of varieties of wood to use, and they seem to be pretty reasonable in price, and picked up a collection of various woods for about $8.
Anyone else use pen blanks in their pipe making, or have any recommendations?