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Yellowheart
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:12 pm
by Nate
I am using yellowheart as a shank extension on one of my latest pipes. It contains the mortise for the stem tenon and I was curious if anyone else has used it, specifically its integrity over the life of the pipe? I am considering using a delrin sleeve, if needed.
Re: Yellowheart
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:32 am
by Sasquatch
If you have the technology to do a delrin sleeve, why wouldn't you? It's better in all respects.
Re: Yellowheart
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:32 pm
by Nate
Sasquatch wrote:If you have the technology to do a delrin sleeve, why wouldn't you? It's better in all respects.
I actually don't but know someone who does. Thanks for the advice!
Re: Yellowheart
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:09 pm
by SimeonTurner
I think you want to avoid having the mortise being a wood other than briar. Jeff and I discussed that issue in Vegas this year, and he was pretty adamant that a mortise of something other than briar (or Delrin lined), would eventually crack. Im pretty sure he knows what he's talking about, so I'm avoiding it from now on.
Re: Yellowheart
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:11 am
by Nate
SimeonTurner wrote:I think you want to avoid having the mortise being a wood other than briar. Jeff and I discussed that issue in Vegas this year, and he was pretty adamant that a mortise of something other than briar (or Delrin lined), would eventually crack. Im pretty sure he knows what he's talking about, so I'm avoiding it from now on.
That sounds like a reasonable thesis, I will adapt that to my work in the future. Thanks Simeon!