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    What are You Watching, 2021? Rating [*/5]

    Just watched new episode of Yellowstone.
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    First Time Making a Stem.

    Too much heat is created when the feed or speed is high. It causes the plastic material to melt, grabbing the drill, or the drill binds from too much feed.
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    First Time Making a Stem.

    Nor fine rifles from a plank of wood and metal. That is the why of material and proper tool knowledge. Most of my stocks are worked primarily with rasps and files, machines only when they are the better for the purpose. Speeds and feeds are quite important when chambering a barrel to .0001 to...
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    First Time Making a Stem.

    Again, it goes to knowledge of the material and ones tools.
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    First Time Making a Stem.

    Fully understand. My earlier comment was that I didn't see any need to get it that hot. There are good ways to work it without getting it hot. :)
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    First Time Making a Stem.

    Oh, I agree with that. Knowing what tools, and how to use them, is the key to any good work.
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    Watch City's "Rouxgaroux" In-Stock

    My pound came today. Slightly more moist than I like, but that is easy to fix. I did smoke some WCC 558 that I stoved a few weeks ago, and it was nice.
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    First Time Making a Stem.

    No reason to get it that hot.
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    Empty Space in Jar

    Maybe I misunderstand your comment. But, just as dry air in the jar could lessen tobacco moisture, damp air in the jar could increase tobacco moisture. In practical terms, neither occurs.
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    Empty Space in Jar

    If the jar was extremely large for the amount of tobacco, and the jar had super low humidity, there would be a slight loss of moisture to the air in the jar. But, with normal sizes of jars we're talking about, and normal humidity, there would be no practical difference. In fact, in many areas...
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    How Much Do You Smoke?

    I like a bowl each evening, occasionally two. On some nice days, I'll have a midday bowl while out about on the ranch. I carry a little of a few blends in baby food jars in the truck.
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    Not a Beginner... But did I Break this new Stanwell?

    It looks to me like it got a little too hot for a first smoke and the grain separated/cracked, releasing a small chip. Not at all uncommon for wood to do when not seasoned a little, when there is a fancy grain pattern present. Like others have said, smoke it a little gently for a few more times...
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    Finished my first tin

    Happy anniversary!
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    Churchwarden stem replacement ?

    A good gunsmith could do it for you possibly locally. Working with high-grade wood is common there.
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    Should I Care about this Drilling by Castello?

    Craftsmanship and artistry do not hinge on perfection. Though perfection is a lofty goal, it is not obtainable by mortals. Show me an item made by human hands and I will show you a flaw.
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    Confessions of a Coffee Drinker (And Pipe Smoker)

    Chicory is almost a necessity. French Market dark roast.
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    Churchwarden stem replacement ?

    If they fit, using a shorter or longer stem is fine. The pipe won't know any difference.
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    Hand made, high grade, pipesmith, pipe maker, pipe carver, craftsmen, or artisan?

    I much dislike the term "artisan". It is wildly overused. I'm a Gunsmith, I do repairs and build some custom rifles. Craftsman fits very well, I have a good friend that restores high five-figure and low six-figure English shotguns. He is an artist in what he does. I was once visiting him when...
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    A Sincere Thank You To All Members For Your Candid Information

    Welcome from the hills of Arkansas! This place is full of cretans, curmudgeons, and those oft opinionated. Once I found this site, I knew I had found my people.
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    Hello from Western North Carolina

    Welcome from the hills of Arkansas.
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