http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/ en Sat, 19 May 2012 14:04:35 GMT vBulletin 120 http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/ http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2441-Tampers-Made-Recently!&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:59:53 GMT I was sent a few shell casings a while back by Txcigarcop. He wants me to make tampers from them and here is what I've come up with so far. The blue one with white swirls is something I've been toying with for a while, in my head anyway. It's got a stainless steel internal pick. It is drilled and installed just like the stem on the pipes I make. I drilled a 1/4" mortise and used delrin for the tenon. I cut off stainless steel Tig rods for the pick. Turned out pretty well.

Then of course are the others, all just regular tampers. I did however cut the casings off, as I think they look better short on tampers.

They look much better than the pictures portray. I've also polished the brass up on the ones in the picture of three and they look much better.

Let me know what you all think.......... I may even be open to make and sell a few of these in the future if anyone is interested.







]]> Pipe Racks, Furniture, Etc. smokindawg http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2441-Tampers-Made-Recently! http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2440-New-pipe-added-to-my-site&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:01:30 GMT *Hello everyone,* *I have added a new pipe to my site for sale. You can view it at this url: http://www.briarart.com/0837text.htm* *Thank... Hello everyone,

I have added a new pipe to my site for sale. You can view it at this url: http://www.briarart.com/0837text.htm

Thank you
Brian
www.briarart.com ]]> briarbrian http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2440-New-pipe-added-to-my-site http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2439-Philly-s-Morley-s-PC-Wednesday-23May-7-00pm&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:12:07 GMT It's that time of the month again! Actually, May being a long month, and giving time for the Chicago attendees to recover, instead of our usual 3rd Wednesday, the meeting will be next week. At the Pen & Pencil Club on 1522 Latimer St. Remember parking next door is $11, much less than the usual downtown rates.

Visitors are welcome too to enjoy the hot meals (best value in downtown Philly), drinks and of course the variety of blends the members bring. We have been having a goodly percentage of new members and guests, some from other states.

Weather is going to continue to be delightful - in the 70s, making the stroll to Holt's Cigars 2 blocks away will be especially pleasant. Unfortunately, LeeL who would usually greet us at Holt's, passed away a few weeks ago, so we will raise a bowl or several to his memory.

hp
les ]]> 2012 Events lestrout http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2439-Philly-s-Morley-s-PC-Wednesday-23May-7-00pm http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2438-Finally-Making-Some-Pipes-!&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 01:46:08 GMT Well, I finally got power to my shop. I couldnt wait to start using the equipment. I have another week or two of finishing out the walls, building... Well, I finally got power to my shop. I couldnt wait to start using the equipment. I have another week or two of finishing out the walls, building benches and other work to do, but I had to fire up the lathe anyway.
Now I have 3 drilled and rough shaped pipes with stems. A Cutty, a Billiard and a Cherrywood/Poker nosewarmer.

Heres a few shots of progress











]]> Pipe Making Lone Star http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2438-Finally-Making-Some-Pipes-! http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2437-Took-the-bus-home&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 18:43:23 GMT I would like to share an experience with you all about drinking and driving. As you well know some of us have been known to have had rare brushes... I would like to share an experience with you all about drinking and driving. As you well know some of us have been known to have had rare brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years.

A couple of nights ago I was out for a few drinks with some friends and had a few too many beers and some shots. Knowing full well I may have been slightly over the limit I did something I’ve never done before… I took a bus home. Sure enough, as it was a bus, they waved it through and I passed the DUI checkpoint.

I arrived home safely without incident, which was a real surprise, as I have never driven a bus before and am not sure where I got it! ]]> Bear Pit Humor Moab Man http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2437-Took-the-bus-home http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2436-WARNING-Hundreds-of-thousands-may-lose-Internet-in-July&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:03:32 GMT This has been talked about in some computer circles for a bit But now is close to happening *Hundreds of thousands may lose Internet in July* ... This has been talked about in some computer circles for a bit
But now is close to happening

Hundreds of thousands may lose Internet in July



WASHINGTON (AP) — For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.

http://is.gd/dVyGFE


FBI Site

http://is.gd/VikRJA


Test site
http://is.gd/pVfTQ0


I would recommend running more than one of the tests for more accuracy ]]> Dave http://www.pipesmokerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?2436-WARNING-Hundreds-of-thousands-may-lose-Internet-in-July