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  1. tpollock

    Sodium Silicate "Water glass"

    Is it a glossy black finish?
  2. tpollock

    Sodium Silicate "Water glass"

    Hi Alan, do you mean it takes too much Silicate for the amount of ash used? I haven't seen in person a pipe that has the waterglass coating on it.
  3. tpollock

    Sodium Silicate "Water glass"

    Thank you very much for the information and comments Ren. I hadn't thought of mixing it with cigar ash but that's a great idea! Tim
  4. tpollock

    Sodium Silicate "Water glass"

    I understand completely Roth. I hope I haven't offended anyone by my interest in this and I apologize if I have. I just like to study all aspects, but I certainly respect all opinions. I've only been a pipe smoker for 2-3 yrs. so I haven't formed an opinion on a lot of pipe matters yet. My main...
  5. tpollock

    PME Tenon Turning Tool

    Thanks for the review Greg. I had suspected that there might be accuracy problems with these. I do mine on my metal lathe for now, but can see where one of these would be handy. I will probably make my own as I know it would be far more accurate!
  6. tpollock

    George's Czech Tool

    Wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing that personal memory with us. I do believe pipe smokers are a different breed of people. Tim
  7. tpollock

    Pipe Stem Polishing By J. Alan

    I've been watching his videos for quite some time and he seems like a really nice guy. Anybody that takes the time to put tips and instruction videos up for other to learn from is pretty cool in my book! Tim
  8. tpollock

    Sodium Silicate "Water glass"

    Thanks Roth, I actually read a post last night about it. Not sure if it was by the same member you mentioned or not, but very interesting indeed! I plan to try it as well, but I guess I'm one of those guys that takes nothing for granted without seeing it myself and just like to try different...
  9. tpollock

    Getting an Even Burn

    One thing that has helped me with this is to take it easier on the lighting, especially the charring light. When I first started I was bad about sticking my 90 deg. lighter right down on top of the tobacco trying to avoid burning the rim. If you use a lighter rather than matches turn the flame...
  10. tpollock

    Biotine--Whichever Poster/Whatever Post ---Genius

    I couldn't have made it trough the learning process without it. Hardly ever use it anymore as I've learned to savor my pipe rather than attack it! Lol. But always good to have some on hand for those days when we get carried away with the hottest new blend. Tim
  11. tpollock

    Aromatic Flavor

    If you are looking for an aromatic blend that the tin note translates to the taste I would recommend these from Sutliff Private Stock who I believe is a site sponsor as well. The Molto Dolce has already been mentioned, but their Maple Street is also a very nice smelling aro that tastes sweet as...
  12. tpollock

    Pipe Stem Polishing By J. Alan

    That's what I've been using as well. Nothing fancy but it gets the job done.
  13. tpollock

    Sodium Silicate "Water glass"

    Thanks Kevin! I have read that great article a couple of times. Lengthy! Lol. Unfortunately I didn't find any comments made about where the correct type of Sodium Silicate or "Waterglass" was available to buy, or at least which kind is the right one to buy. I know it's offered in powder form or...
  14. tpollock

    Pipe Stem Polishing By J. Alan

    I think you hit the jack pot Ed!
  15. tpollock

    Sodium Silicate "Water glass"

    I don't want to reopen a big can of worms here! Lol But I would like to try using the water glass - pumice - charcoal chamber coating mix to fix some estate pipes I have that have burnouts in them. I have used pipe mud before and have nothing against it. I would just like to try this...
  16. tpollock

    Pipe Stem Polishing By J. Alan

    Time for some research. Lol
  17. tpollock

    Fixing Loose Stems

    You're very welcome Greg. I love to learn and love to share what I learn. Keep up the good work brother! Tim
  18. tpollock

    Pipe Stem Polishing By J. Alan

    Thought you might like that Ed. Let me know the price on those files I may have to order me one as well! Tim
  19. tpollock

    Show Off Your Self-Made Pipes Here!

    I'm sure I will Ed, I want a full bent BAD!
  20. tpollock

    Fixing Loose Stems

    Nice article Greg! I have used this process as well. One tip I might offer is to use a grinder or sander to put a slight radius on the blunt end of the drill bit to round those sharp edges. This helps to keep it from trying to dig into the side of the tenon as you push it in just in case it is...
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