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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 5, 2018 12:35:34 GMT -5
I've been getting my ebonite rod from Vermont Freehand, and I've been happy with it, but I'm wondering if there are any other good sources, or alternative stem materials (besides acrylic). I've Googled it, but all I really come up with are Vermont Freehand and True North Briar. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2018 12:49:11 GMT -5
Good thread topic!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2018 13:08:27 GMT -5
Take a look here.....this is where I’ve purchased Cumberland & Horn. They also had a good supply of Bamboo last time I placed an order. Have fun👌👍👍 www.parkspipes.com/method-materials/ |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 6, 2018 1:55:00 GMT -5
I looked to on UK sites to see what's available. It appears that pen blanks work well as a stem, but I've no idea of the material.
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Post by stilllernin on Oct 6, 2018 1:59:26 GMT -5
I always thought quartz would make a nice looking stem, ebony would be nice too.
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 6, 2018 2:05:05 GMT -5
I always thought quartz would make a nice looking stem, ebony would be nice too. quartz? As in the crystal? It would look great, but good luck shaping it on a lathe.  |
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Post by stilllernin on Oct 6, 2018 2:19:58 GMT -5
I always thought quartz would make a nice looking stem, ebony would be nice too. quartz? As in the crystal? It would look great, but good luck shaping it on a lathe. The same with ebony, its hard as rock. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Oct 6, 2018 11:48:26 GMT -5
I looked to on UK sites to see what's available. It appears that pen blanks work well as a stem, but I've no idea of the material. Fountain pens were once commonly made of Vulcanite, so pen collectors practice the cleaning-up of oxidation like pipe collectors. It wouldn't surprise me if blanks sold to hobbyist pen makers today were also Vulcanite. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 12:16:48 GMT -5
I looked to on UK sites to see what's available. It appears that pen blanks work well as a stem, but I've no idea of the material. Fountain pens were once commonly made of Vulcanite, so pen collectors practice the cleaning-up of oxidation like pipe collectors. It wouldn't surprise me if blanks sold to hobbyist pen makers today were also Vulcanite. Some pen blanks are made from acrylic. Check with a Woodcraft store or shops that deal with wood working supplies. Most pen blanks are in the 6" length range and I think 3/4" square. They might be able to direct you to longer material. And possibly Valcanite |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 12:47:12 GMT -5
Now here is an off the wall thought for you to consider. Why, can't epoxy resin be cast with another material to make a pipe stem? I have seen many pictures of pens made doing this
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Post by kxg on Oct 6, 2018 13:30:11 GMT -5
So I contacted Jonathon Brooks at The Carolina Pen Co. www.carolinapencompany.com/ to see if he sells rod stock. I know that he makes much of his own stock and sells it to select pen makers. His pens are beautiful and I'm assuming the material would make good pipe stems. Below is his response to me. I encourage you to check out his site and contact him. He responded to me very quickly. Yes. I do sell rod stock. It can be a material I'm already known for (excluding any Kanilea or Franklin Christoph materials), or be a custom color.
The rods measure 3/4" x 5" or 3/4" x 8"
Pricing starts at $10 per rod for 5" blanks and $15 for 8" blanks. That price can increase depending on the type of pigments used, or complexity of the material.
Thanks!
Jonathon
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 13:35:24 GMT -5
So I contacted Jonathon Brooks at The Carolina Pen Co. www.carolinapencompany.com/ to see if he sells rod stock. I know that he makes much of his own stock and sells it to select pen makers. His pens are beautiful and I'm assuming the material would make good pipe stems. Below is his response to me. I encourage you to check out his site and contact him. He responded to me very quickly. Yes. I do sell rod stock. It can be a material I'm already known for (excluding any Kanilea or Franklin Christoph materials), or be a custom color.
The rods measure 3/4" x 5" or 3/4" x 8"
Pricing starts at $10 per rod for 5" blanks and $15 for 8" blanks. That price can increase depending on the type of pigments used, or complexity of the material.
Thanks!
Jonathon
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Oct 6, 2018 14:02:08 GMT -5
So I contacted Jonathon Brooks at The Carolina Pen Co. www.carolinapencompany.com/ to see if he sells rod stock. I know that he makes much of his own stock and sells it to select pen makers. His pens are beautiful and I'm assuming the material would make good pipe stems. Below is his response to me. I encourage you to check out his site and contact him. He responded to me very quickly. Yes. I do sell rod stock. It can be a material I'm already known for (excluding any Kanilea or Franklin Christoph materials), or be a custom color.
The rods measure 3/4" x 5" or 3/4" x 8"
Pricing starts at $10 per rod for 5" blanks and $15 for 8" blanks. That price can increase depending on the type of pigments used, or complexity of the material.
Thanks!
Jonathon
The link doesn't work There was a trailing space in the link. This should work: www.carolinapencompany.com/ |
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Post by kxg on Oct 6, 2018 14:07:56 GMT -5
So I contacted Jonathon Brooks at The Carolina Pen Co. www.carolinapencompany.com/ to see if he sells rod stock. I know that he makes much of his own stock and sells it to select pen makers. His pens are beautiful and I'm assuming the material would make good pipe stems. Below is his response to me. I encourage you to check out his site and contact him. He responded to me very quickly. Yes. I do sell rod stock. It can be a material I'm already known for (excluding any Kanilea or Franklin Christoph materials), or be a custom color.
The rods measure 3/4" x 5" or 3/4" x 8"
Pricing starts at $10 per rod for 5" blanks and $15 for 8" blanks. That price can increase depending on the type of pigments used, or complexity of the material.
Thanks!
Jonathon
The link doesn't work That’s odd, it worked for me just fine. I checked it before I posted it. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 6, 2018 15:02:37 GMT -5
Now here is an off the wall thought for you to consider. Why, can't epoxy resin be cast with another material to make a pipe stem? I have seen many pictures of pens made doing this I've often wondered this, but I wonder is there any long-term damage from putting hardened epoxy resin in your mouth or around your lips. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 17:44:42 GMT -5
Now here is an off the wall thought for you to consider. Why, can't epoxy resin be cast with another material to make a pipe stem? I have seen many pictures of pens made doing this I've often wondered this, but I wonder is there any long-term damage from putting hardened epoxy resin in your mouth or around your lips. Some wood turners use epoxy to seal cracks and voids in their wooden bowls. Like any thing it must be processed correctly. To fill a good in the wood and allow it to harden completely it can take 24hr to 72hr depending on the size and what equipment is used. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 6, 2018 22:35:29 GMT -5
I've often wondered this, but I wonder is there any long-term damage from putting hardened epoxy resin in your mouth or around your lips. Some wood turners use epoxy to seal cracks and voids in their wooden bowls. Like any thing it must be processed correctly. To fill a good in the wood and allow it to harden completely it can take 24hr to 72hr depending on the size and what equipment is used. My uncle turns bowls, and does this. Sometimes he'll get a great piece of spalted maple, and the wood is too nice to waste, even if it has cracks. I looked at pen blanks, but they're more expensive than what I've been getting - plus they're a lot thinner. The resin idea is cool though. |
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Oct 7, 2018 14:57:17 GMT -5
I've been getting my ebonite rod from Vermont Freehand, and I've been happy with it, but I'm wondering if there are any other good sources, or alternative stem materials (besides acrylic). I've Googled it, but all I really come up with are Vermont Freehand and True North Briar. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it. Found another place for you : www.rawkrafted.com |
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Post by Dramatwist on Oct 7, 2018 15:04:32 GMT -5
...I just smoke 'em... you guys can make 'em...
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 7, 2018 15:51:21 GMT -5
I've been getting my ebonite rod from Vermont Freehand, and I've been happy with it, but I'm wondering if there are any other good sources, or alternative stem materials (besides acrylic). I've Googled it, but all I really come up with are Vermont Freehand and True North Briar. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it. Found another place for you : www.rawkrafted.comoh yeah! They have the size stock, and a good price, but their check-out system is messed up. I couldn't buy anything. |
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Oct 7, 2018 16:19:53 GMT -5
oh yeah! They have the size stock, and a good price, but their check-out system is messed up. I couldn't buy anything. They are on Instagram, maybe email them.. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 7, 2018 16:48:34 GMT -5
oh yeah! They have the size stock, and a good price, but their check-out system is messed up. I couldn't buy anything. They are on Instagram, maybe email them.. yeah, I will. They're about $7 less for a meter of ebonite. I needed to order some, so I didn't want to wait for a response. I'll probably go to them next order. Also, I found and old thread talking about ABS plastic for stems. I can get that on Amazon. I might try that too |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2018 17:58:47 GMT -5
I'd sent a communication out to pipe maker Todd Harris, and he sent back a list of suppliers he purchases from in making his pipes: vermontfreehand.com/www.chhedapipes.com/He'd also mentioned Tim West, but Tim's web page address seems to be placing an error page for me...  |
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