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Starting to Get Obsessed
Mar 8, 2013
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Lately, I have been really wanting to try my hand at making pipes. I think it would be a neat experience and I won't know if I have a talent for it or not until I try. The problem is that I have no knowledge of the subject and not much money. I have tried to look up information on making pipes, but I quickly get overwhelmed with all the tools and whatnot. I do not have the money to run out and buy expensive power tools. So, can I make a pipe without power tools? If so, what do I need, where do I get that and how much will it cost me? What will I need to do exactly? Any information is appreciated.

 

rx2man

Part of the Furniture Now
May 25, 2012
590
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I'll take a stab at this. Yes you can make a pipe without power tools. Will want to look at after its completed is a whole different thing. I made my 1st 6 pipes with a drill press. They looked like crap though. Just a guess and at least for me 8-10 pipes before you have something that looks decent. Now that is assuming you dont work with wood much. I did not and it took a little briar before I got the hang of it. If you buy a pre drilled "kit pipe" you might have a easier time.
http://www.pimopipecraft.com/prebored.html
goto youtube and you will find plenty of pipe making videos.

 

cobguy

Lifer
Oct 18, 2013
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I found this site to be very useful:
http://www.pipemakersforum.com/forum/
I did mine with ZERO power tools ... but you'll be wishing you had them! lol

 
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