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Here's a couple of new tampers . I was playing with some scrap birch and decided to do some capture rings.
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Looking good Arthur.
I don't have a lathe so I have to use knives and files.
I have a bad habit of making them for people then just sending them out.
I have recently turned to ebony.
It's hard as iron and won't hurt your pipes if you use the dottle digger to do some minor work on the cake.
Here are some old ones that I use every day, and I decided to make a new one for me out of ebony. Took me three days to get it right... so I'm not that talented.
Every one turns out different.
Edit: Forgot my "not so legal" racing tamper.
"Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put." Winston Churchill
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Those are very cool Lawrence!!
Edit: Thanks Arthur
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When not at work, I spend my time playing video games, board games (not like scrabble. think Arkham Horror), tabletop wargames (Warhammer 40k, Kings of War) and adding to my collection of knives. Mostly Spyderco, but I'll buy anything that strikes me as unique and useful. I also spend alot of time watching Netflix with my parrot.
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Bobdobbs I can't pass up an opportunity like this.
I also spend alot of time watching Netflix with my parrot.
Shouldn't that read: "I also spend a lot of time watching Netflix with my parrotscope."?
Otherwise, how do you watch movies using a parrot? Sorry... just poking some fun. It's been that kinda day.
What's your parrot's name?Posted 2 years ago # -
That'll be 2 bits, Lawrence. Pony up!
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ps. Nice freehand work on the tampers.I find myself sitting idly on the line dividing past and future,
as if I could kill time without injuring eternity. -- Thoreau
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@Lawrence Ah, I see how it is
His name's Beebee (the breeder called him that, and he already knew it when I bought him, lol) and he's a 2 year old Senegal Parrot.
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You'll have to post some photos of Beebee.
There are some pet strings here and there in the forum.
I'm glad you can take some ribbing.Please feel free to take a shot at me when the mood strikes.
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bump for the new members
Want to get raped? bank with Wells Fargo, the worlds biggest Criminals
Does a culture based on seperation and competition, of scientific sophistication and mideval religion, offer happiness even as it ravishes the Earth that sustains it?Posted 2 years ago # -
Dawk Here, my hobbies are Hunting-BOW Hunting , fishing, wood working, reading, Hockey, Hiking. I'd list pipe smoking but that is not a hobie, its a passion for me!
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Lawerance and Unclearthur, nice work of the tampers. Wish was that good with the wood.
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Photography
IT/web design
Skydiving (free fall/base jumping)
Rock climbing
Hiking & camping
Motorcycles
Philosophy
Cycling
Gym
Scuba diving (PADI)
Walking (mostly with the dog)
ReadingPosted 2 years ago # -
In my spare time (often while smoking a pipe):
I play online warfare games, battlefield bad company 2 is tops for me at the moment
Mountain Biking (helps to live in beautiful brittish columba)
Warhammer (not 40k)
blues guitar
acquiring new tattoo work
general laziness!In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society.
{o,o}
|)__)Posted 2 years ago # -
I guess Im the only nerd on the forums lol.I play Dungeons and Dragons,WOW, and read.Im an OTR truck driver so I dont have all that much free time but I do get home every weekend for gaming.Ive only been smoking pipes now for 2 months or so and I love it.
While Im here does anybody know a place I can buy 100% St James Parish perique as compared to the arcadian mix ?Posted 2 years ago # -
I guess Im the only nerd on the forums lol.I play Dungeons and Dragons,WOW, and read.
I used to play wow, I am 4 months clean now, but my main had over 250 days played time. I'll always miss hxc raiding, but I do other things now.
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Fast cars (muscle cars)
motor cycles
deer hunting
fishing (trout)
and yes i have a WoW account tooPosted 2 years ago # -
Fast cars (muscle cars)
motor cycles
deer hunting
fishing (trout)Pictures of any of the above?
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Shooting
fly fishing
Fly tyingLast two given away with my user name.
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Photography
IT/web design
Swimming
Rock climbing
Hiking & camping
Scouting (I am a scout leader)
Walking (to and from Uni)
Reading
Music (I go to a lot of festivals)
Video Game ProgrammingPosted 2 years ago # -
Dungeons and Dragons,WOW, and read
You sure you're not talking about me?
Haven't logged into WOW in ages. Stress from work means i don't really feel like grinding... Wish I could join a decent DnD game, but the DM's in my area are either hardcore fascists or slackers. Plus, every time I touch one of those 4th ed books I die a little inside.
To anyone who doubts my geek cred: I listen to nerdcore hiphop. Yes, it existsPosted 2 years ago # -
theotherspace wrote:
[quote]Motorcycles
Philosophy
Cycling
Gym
Scuba diving (PADI)pics of the motorcycle? I like diving in the British Virgin Islands.
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My hobbies/interests include as follows:
Model Railroads
Woodworking
Beer Brewing
Pipes
Radio Control Airplanes"The pipe draws wisdom from the lips of the philosopher, and shuts up the mouth of the foolish; it generates a style of conversation, contemplative, thoughtful, benevolent, and unaffected..."
-William Makepeace Thackeray, from The Social PipePosted 2 years ago # -
Making out with chicks.
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Hobie!
You go diving in the rain?
Aren't you afraid of getting wet?
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Hobie!
You go diving in the rain?
Aren't you afraid of getting wet?
When parts of me get "wet" it usually gets pretty exciting.
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Bump for the newbies
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Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, and more money!
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Reading, mostly SF/Fantasy.
Autocross and SCCA time trials with the Triumph in my Avatar.
Building cars for racing. The only thing Triumph in my Spitfire is the body. It's powered by a Mazda rotary engine and has a custom built suspension using Miata parts. I'm working on a Honda Civic to run a 24 hour endurance race the end of May. We finished 10th last year. Hoping for a better finish this time.
Antique engines. My oldest is a 1928 McCormick Deering.
Antique Tractors. A group of friends and I have restored three of them that we take to shows along with the engines.
And lastly, antique clocks. I have about 30 of them at the moment. I usually buy them broken and fix them myself. It drives my wife crazy when they are all wound.
Mostly I like old mechanical things. Engines and clocks being my favorite.
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Toyman, I am a huge fan of old clocks. Right now I am starting work on a 14th century all wooden clock replica. Had to wait for the apple wood to finish drying.
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Toyman, I don't know what type of music you're into, but theres a Canadian guy named Fred J Eaglesmith that writes lots of songs about old tractors, small motors and such.
His style of country music might not suit the average listener any more, and his songs are typically pretty depressing subjects. If somebody isn't dead, they're usually about to lose their farm
But, judging from your hobbies you might be interested in these songs;
John Deere B
Small Motors
Two Machines
http://tiny.cc/xh70v
Of course theres other great stuff on the album, like "Rooster Fight" and "I shot your dog"
Fred Eaglesmith and the Flathead Noodlers. Nuff Said.Posted 2 years ago # -
Uncle Arthur, I've got a 1861 Ingraham wall clock on my bench now. It just needs a little TLC. Finding the time to work on it has been a challenge. This is probably my favorite. It's a 1900 Seth Thomas Seville.
Lonestar, thanks for the link. We have a John Deere B in the works now. We just finished a 1949 Farmall Cub. I don't even have a picture of it completed. Here it's about 90%
Here is one of the 1941 John Deere H. We have done two of these.
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Great tractors, thanks for the pics
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Great clock! Love that Cub. I am a Farmall fan from way back. We always had an A around the place when I was a kid.
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Beautiful clock !
Beautiful Tractors !
Thanks for the pics, you've got some great hobbies there.
I always wondered if anybody at the tractor shows know about Fred Eaglesmith, that album is probably my all time favorite.
"John Deere B"
I watched him check the oil,
I watched him set the spark.
He pulled on that old pumpcord 'til,
He finally got it started.
Then he listened to the motor,
and then he set the time.
When he got it going,
I watched him slowly smile.
It was a John Deere B, with a row crop front end,
A handcrank and a flywheel, the original B.
But it wont work another field, it won't farm another farm.
Some restaurant up in Omaha, has got it parked out on its lawn."And as a bonus, theres a Pipe smoker on the album cover
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I used to study shotokan karate - earned my Shodan (first degree black belt). But ever since I got out of the Navy 15 years ago I haven't found a dojo that I could stick with. Too many kids, I felt like Kramer (Seinfeld reference).
A few years ago I belonged to a good gun club that had their own league; similar to IDPA competitions, but the range went out of business and since then I haven't found a similar club or league. So my Kimber 1911 remains unfired.
Lately I've been doing a lot of volunteer work for a local dog shelter. We only have the capacity to house a half dozen dogs or so, but we find homes for every dog we take in so it's very rewarding.
And when I'm not finding homes for the Secondhand Mutts (that's the name of our shelter) I'm taking care of my two dogs, both rescues and both a lot of fun.
And then the pipes. I usually go to both the Chicago and Columbus shows and have made some great friends at both.
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When I was younger, I spent summers collectin rattlesnakes for venom extraction/ antivenom production.
For awhile I worked for an exotic animal dealer.
I still keep a few reptiles;
Heres some pics, but they were all taken in the evening, just before lizard bedtime. The animals are looking pretty drab compared to the colors in the morning when they're fired up!
Heres a Haitian White-Lipped Anole
Heres a Gonocephalus Chaemeleontinus
Heres an Acanthosaura Armata
Heres a 3 foot long Chinese Waterdragon
And heres a Blue Spiny from west Texas
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I am a dad
husband
hunter
fisherman
I make handmade longbows, recurves, arrows ,quivers,broadheads ,etc
and....
I am a Master FalconerPosted 2 years ago # -
What birds are you flying?
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My interests lie in Music (Guitar), Photography, Computers, Mountain Biking (Cross Country), Hiking, Canoeing, Outdoor Activities.
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bump for the new members
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I play electric guitar in a local heavy metal band in many pubs around the island. I'm a ocean addict! I practice surfing and Scuba Diving. I love my pets, I have dogs, cats and a snake; I jump from an Airplane in 2004 only one time (skydiving) but definetly is a sport that I wanna do on a regular basis! Unfortunatly is a very expensive sport (equipment) and also the lessons have too high prices!
I also like to practice skateboard and in-line skates! My other addiction is the gym!
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Wonderful pics of your pets LoneStar!!!! I like them!
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Tattoos - Believe it or not, I've wanted tattoos since I was 3 years old. My Grandpas were WWII and Korean War Vets w/a lot of traditional sailor work. My Dad was an Air Force man with a few.
Cigars - Perdomo - Edicion de Silvio Salomon Maduro(I picked up a box of these just before they were discontinued and got Nick Perdomo to sign them as a birthday gift!)
Partagas - D4, Lusitanias
H. Upmann - No. 2
Fuente - Anejo Sharks, 55s
Joya de Nicaragua - Antano Gran ConsulBodybuilding - It's a constant struggle. I still look like shit!
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My other interests/hobbies include:
Model Railroads - HO Scale. Been toying with idea of garden railroads. Haven't gotten past the planing stage since me moved to new house last October.
Woodworking - Various types from jewlery boxes to furniture. Almost got my shop put back together since the move.
Gardening - Didn't get too big a garden in this year in new house. Only got one raised bed (12X6) in.
Computers/Electronics - Interests include interfacing computers to real word, artifical intel, automation, etc
Fishing/Hunting - Speaks for itself.
Shooting - Being former law enforcement, its in my nature to play with guns.
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An interesting thread. My bobbies include reading, hiking, camping, and fishing when I can find the time. And, while I don't really do as much of it these days as I used to, due to a lack of time, I enjoy knitting without using patterns. I just make it up as I go along.
Here are a few items I have made:
Mason
And though it is much to be a nobleman, it is more to be a gentleman. - Anthony TrollopePosted 1 year ago # -
Other than smoking a pipe, im a cartoonist and skateboard nearly constantly.
PipeTrucker: Youre a fine knitter, that sweater looks great. Have you thought of making a knit pipe design into somthing like that? That'd be great. I dont know the hours of work somthing like that takes though. So i might make it sound like its easy to do!
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PipeTrucker: Youre a fine knitter, that sweater looks great. Have you thought of making a knit pipe design into somthing like that? That'd be great. I dont know the hours of work somthing like that takes though. So i might make it sound like its easy to do!
Thanks, Johnny. It takes many hours to knit a complete sweater. The one nice thing is that I knit them "in the round" as a single, seamless piece, so when completed I don't have any pieces to seam together.
I suppose I probably could do something with a pipe design in it, but that will have to wait until I get motivated enough to do a large project again LOL.
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I will have to send you some of the yarn I spin to play with.
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I will have to send you some of the yarn I spin to play with.
Cool, I enjoy working with home spun yarn.
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Pipetrucker: I am thrilled and challenged by your skill! I'm not adept with knitting needles, so I'll have to try and work out a design for the pipe sheath-thingies for crochet. I'm also interested in how different yarns would work with the potential heat. I have a small bit of alpaca yarn that I may whip out.
Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back! Wife or no, you are no one's property to be tossed aside. You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.Posted 1 year ago # -
I will soon be washing and carding out a nice fleece that I recently got. Should spin very nicely.
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Pipetrucker: I am thrilled and challenged by your skill! I'm not adept with knitting needles, so I'll have to try and work out a design for the pipe sheath-thingies for crochet. I'm also interested in how different yarns would work with the potential heat. I have a small bit of alpaca yarn that I may whip out.
Thanks, as I said, I just make it up as I go. The pipe holsters were something I whipped up one afternoon while sitting around in a truck stop. I love working with alpaca, but I think it may be too soft for such a project. Does make a great sweater though.
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Music - heavy metal, jazz, classical, fusions, ska, various other bits and pieces. I've played trumpet for 12-13 years, and guitar badly for about 5.
I also read alot, mostly fantasy. Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman are amongst my favourite. I write poetry and the occaisional bit of prose, but nothing I've ever published or thought about selling. It mostly just goes up on deviantArt.com
Philosophy is also something of a hobby as well as being my university course.
I also paint and collect Warhammer - little plastic men that you stick together, paint and then game with.
I'm an amateur chef, and have cooked in 3 restaurants since I was 16.
Ohohoh, an as of Friday, I'll be a LARP'r too
That seems to be about it.
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Music - heavy metal, jazz, classical, fusions, ska, various other bits and pieces. I've played trumpet for 12-13 years, and guitar badly for about 5.
WE still need video of the trumpet playing
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a little more boring here.... but been collecting stamps forever (got 15 albums) and just reading without end.... I read one book after the other, sort of a therapy
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Guitars!I collect American Made Guitars And Amps.Fender,Gibson,Martins,ect.I tend to lean towards vintage gear.Tattoos,Yes I have many,maybe too many (if there is such a thing)Fishing..Catfish,Crappie,Bluegill,Bass..Family...Got to love the family!Oh yes,PIPES!
"If you can't sent money, send tobacco."
-George Washington to the Continental Congress, 1776Posted 1 year ago # -
Reading
Writing
Wood-burning
Drawing and painting (new to that)
Music-listening and playing
Cigars
Pipes (new puffer)
Hiking
Kayaking
Fishing
Hunting
PhotographyPosted 1 year ago # -
Here you go Jason, this was a good place to post them.
Cluny Abby
Mont Saint Michel (France)
Central Fire Station, OKCFD (terrible scan, should have took a photo)
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Tommy you are very talented, I like those!
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Wow, Great stuff Tommy. Those are excellent.
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Wow Tommy. Awesome detail and a steady hand. Great work !!!!
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I am a dad
husband
hunter
fisherman
I make handmade longbows, recurves, arrows ,quivers,broadheads ,etc
and....
I am a Master FalconerThat is very cool! How did you get into falconry?
A tattoo on a beautiful woman is like graffiti on a Ferrari.Posted 1 year ago # -
I can barely write my own name, Tommy, let alone draw. Impressive.
I play guitar/write music
I listen to music
I watch soccer (I'm an Everton supporter)
and of course, I smoke pipes.Posted 1 year ago # -
Reading - Everything
Watching Old Movies - 1930's-1970's
Watching Old SCARY Movies - 1930's - 1970's - I used to collect classic Horror movies and write about B movies in magazines like Eurotrash, Asian Trash Cinema, Scary Monsters and Santo Street
Listening to music - like most of it - Classical, Rock, Jazz, Blues
Pipe smoking and collecting
Drinking Great Wine
Writing - when I get my butt in gear
Traveling....uh...it's been awhile - see writing's explanationPosted 1 year ago # -
Tommy
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everyone: as the originator of this thread, one of the requests was that there be pictures attached if possible. Tommy's example is why pictures are important.
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Amongst other things, I am a writer, reader of both traditional books and comics. I play bass poorly, I enjoy video games with focus on story and adventure, I'm involved in the heavy metal and punk scene in my area, I enjoy the company of fine women who play with handcuffs, whips and chains. I appreciate art, not in a pretentious way, but enough that I know what I like. I enjoy keeping up with developments in science and technology. When possible I'm a volunteer conservation worker. I bake as well from time to time.
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Amateur Radio
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my interest are growing tobacco, Gardening, i enjoy feeding fish from shore with a surf caster, occasionally one will join me on shore and I like that too! i get into ancient history and and am developing a like for physics. Generally read anything but enjoy Fantasy. i paint and sculpt. and really enjoy Butchery so much that i am thinking of getting back into it as a job.
New Zealand
Peter Piper.
Give me the weed, the fragrant weed, My wearied brain to calm; In a wreath of smoke, while I crack my joke, I'll find a healing balm.Posted 1 year ago #
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