piperdave Connoisseur

I appears with the new changes to TPL forum I am now considered a newcomer :D HA HA HA or at least that is what my new title is. After being on here over a year I am starting over again I guess, it d… (View Post)

@rumrum4me and @johnlawitzke thank you both. I also appreciate the info about using vise grips. (View Post)

Is there standard drill bit draft hole diameters that pipe makers use? I have heard of people increasing the draft hole in the shank of their pipe for better draw or personal preference. I am sure th… (View Post)

Thanks for the info @birdandbear and @briarboy I would say that 5/32" is the preferred size for a standard draft hole. Do either one of you notice any difference in a pipe made overseas or from … (View Post)

@ghostsofpompeii Both are very nice looking pipes, the wax drip has a really good color in my opinion. I have also used a larger drill bit in order to open up the airway of some of my estate pipes th… (View Post)