I came across the tennons idea when searching how to attach stems. I found a few pipe repair guides showing how to install a tennons replacement. Apparently delrin tennons are a newer thing in pipe making but are becoming used widely in even high quality pipes. Unfortunately there’s no pre made or drilled delrin tennons. I have to buy some rods and drill them myself. Shouldnt be too difficult. There are Teflon screw in ones but they don’t seem to fit my needs and honestly look more of a hassle.
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If it’s a wood stem pipe, I make the stem first.Usually I make several stems at a time.
Usually I cut green wood, debark, drill, bend and taper.
They dry very fast, some crack. I make “artyfacts” so they need to look weathered.
I’ll get a picture.
This one split and I filled it as I mentioned. When done, stained, burned, whatever. I spray with a good aerosol clear.
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“I haven’t finished a project in years” ha ha ha.
I understand that BeardedMech, none of these are done.
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Those tomahawk ones are really cool. Did you texture that one to look like snake skin or is it wrapped in something?
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Those Tomahawks puff, they work, hehh hehh hehh.
No it’s a real copperhead skin.
I use alot of different skins, furs, and things.I live in the forest, all ethically harvested.
Thanks for the kind words.
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Yo those are sick. Do you sell them?
That looks good! Welcome to Overgrow. @Bostontebbs. Hope your enjoying yourself. You might want to stop by the introduction thread Introduce Yourself @OG (Part 3) That way we can get to know you a little better. There’s fun stuff going on around here regularly. Welcome to the community.
I’ve just traded them actually, I’ve made right at 200 stone pieces and given most away.
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Sorry for the delay in answering, everything is hit’n miss over here.
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Have you tried CA glue to dense up the stem?
That’s really nice! I love the look of it. How does it hold up to use? Unfortunately my project is still at a halt. The company I ordered the blank from took my money and ran. After talking with the guy personally several times and getting two new shipping labels created, I still never received my stuff. I’m broke as a joke right now. I’m putting all my time and energy into starting my business. I will return to this project at a later date. I have some new stalks drying out as we speak.
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It holds up and smokes surprisingly well! I’ve made 3 so far and all of them function well and are sturdy.
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