Scottie pencil shank

[notow1]

Scottie You have been making some nice pencil shanked pipes so I thought I would try. I got it started but was hoping You could give Me some advice on what to do next. Here is a photo of what I have so far. Thanks for any help, Norm.

[d.huber]

Nice work, Norm, but I think your stem taper should start a little earlier for comfort.

[wdteipen]

Looking good so far, Norm.

[Ocelot55]

I don't know norm. If you were going for a pencil shank, I'd say you succeeded.

[scotties22]

Good God man..........don't you realize you have that pencil on backwards?!?!?!?!!

And next time use a brown pencil, it blends better

[sandahlpipe]

I want to see Scottie pull off a hexagonal shank that thin...

[scotties22]

Screw that....I can't even figure out how a diamond one would work. I'm going to make a "Scottie" with an oversized shank and send it to Jesse to diamond it up.

[pipedreamer]

Norm, get the lead out, its' dangerous! John LOL.

[scotties22]

Norm, get the lead out, its' dangerous! John LOL.

This is why mechanical pencils are sooooo much easier and safer to work with!

[Ocelot55]

Screw that....I can't even figure out how a diamond one would work. I'm going to make a "Scottie" with an oversized shank and send it to Jesse to diamond it up.

You wouldn't dare! .... Actually, you probably would.

[scotties22]

You know I'm gonna!