Torch volume was doing my head in while watching films at friends houses! Pipes vapcap heaters are a marvel.
Phattpiggies Wood Shed
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Torch volume was doing my head in while watching films at friends houses! Pipes vapcap heaters are a marvel.
Squiby
Well-Known Member
Good to see you again!!! Sit down and put your feet up. Stay awhile and prepared to be wowed! Phattpiggie will take you to places you've never dreamed. Stem heaven.
This went a lot easier than I thought it would, the die squared up nicely.
Just have to make the females and some new bushings for a mandrel and bang it all together.
Small tube is my normal condenser size.
Just have to make the females and some new bushings for a mandrel and bang it all together.
Small tube is my normal condenser size.
Summer
Long Island, NY
oddjobold
Vape swap shop
This went a lot easier than I thought it would, the die squared up nicely.
Just have to make the females and some new bushings for a mandrel and bang it all together.
Small tube is my normal condenser size.
What am i looking at here? I am lost.
All my segmented VC stems use a 5mm condenser threaded at both ends to hold everything together.
@oddjobold what your looking at is the first attempt at a 10mm tube which will do the same thing for a different vaporizer
@oddjobold what your looking at is the first attempt at a 10mm tube which will do the same thing for a different vaporizer
oddjobold
Vape swap shop
All my segmented VC stems use a 5mm condenser threaded at both ends to hold everything together.
@oddjobold what your looking at is the first attempt at a 10mm tube which will do the same thing for a different vaporizer
You mean for milaana stems?
@oddjobold yes and because we all love a bit of modular design it should also work as a VC vong.
Totally forgot to mention these landed on my door step the other day. The Apple and Mulberry were a couple of random bits the guy sent out.
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
That cigar stem looks awesome and the helmet is fantastic!
What's the metal stem holding up the helmet from the foot? Is it a VapCap? Is the helmet a stealthy Vapcap stand?
What's the metal stem holding up the helmet from the foot? Is it a VapCap? Is the helmet a stealthy Vapcap stand?
@GreenHopper no it's a piece of 8mm tube but there's no reason why it couldn't be. Hidden in plain sight.
GreenHopper
20 going on 60
A while ago I made a lidded stem for shits and giggles, then I was asked if it would be possible to turn a Dark Matters style lidded stem.
Here's where I've got with it so far, still a bit left to do.
The final piece will have a Koa lid.
Koa with a BW MP with a piece of Indian Summer acrylic and brass accent.
Here's where I've got with it so far, still a bit left to do.
The final piece will have a Koa lid.
Koa with a BW MP with a piece of Indian Summer acrylic and brass accent.
Gorgeous! Well done @phattpiggie 
@Aezhenn many thanks but there's still a way to go with it.
If you watch the brass at the MP end you'll see what looks like a gap in it.
It all moved on me when I'd nearly finished so I had to take it to bits and redo it.
The brass is just below the surface so it needs a bit of a reshape to bring it all level again.
The Koa is lovely and once it's all done I'll get some more video and see if I can capture it.
If you watch the brass at the MP end you'll see what looks like a gap in it.
It all moved on me when I'd nearly finished so I had to take it to bits and redo it.
The brass is just below the surface so it needs a bit of a reshape to bring it all level again.
The Koa is lovely and once it's all done I'll get some more video and see if I can capture it.
pxl_jockey
Just a dude
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I'm just on cloud nine and need to share/brag that I am in the queue with a request for something similar to the stunner above. I haven't been able to get this image out of my head since August, and finally broke down and PM'd Mr. P Piggie. So glad I did; if you have your finger on the trigger or interested about the possibility of owning/gifting a unique piece of functional art, just PM the man. There are so few items from natural materials created by humans to this degree of craftsmanship available in the world. And I'm struggling to think of another in this price range. Whatever he quotes ya, know you are getting a helluva deal. I know I'm not the first member (or even 100th) to go on about the man and his wood, but WOW!
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All opinions expressed herein are those of a bitter geezer who remembers when we made things of lasting quality and beauty that could stand the test of time and could increase in value (due to materials & craftsmanship).
"Bahhh! You kids stay out of my garden!" * shakes fist weakly *
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I'm just on cloud nine and need to share/brag that I am in the queue with a request for something similar to the stunner above. I haven't been able to get this image out of my head since August, and finally broke down and PM'd Mr. P Piggie. So glad I did; if you have your finger on the trigger or interested about the possibility of owning/gifting a unique piece of functional art, just PM the man. There are so few items from natural materials created by humans to this degree of craftsmanship available in the world. And I'm struggling to think of another in this price range. Whatever he quotes ya, know you are getting a helluva deal. I know I'm not the first member (or even 100th) to go on about the man and his wood, but WOW!
The advertisement above was neither requested, paid for, nor authorised by PhattPiggie Enterprises, LLC
All opinions expressed herein are those of a bitter geezer who remembers when we made things of lasting quality and beauty that could stand the test of time and could increase in value (due to materials & craftsmanship).
"Bahhh! You kids stay out of my garden!" * shakes fist weakly *
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MokumMan
Member
Gotta respect your skills man, this would be a project with a capital P for an office dude like myself
It's nice to see them while they are still work in progress. Little teasers of what's to come
This is already looking impressive, can't wait to see the final result
nickdanger
Collector of Functional Art
I posted these pics in the Vapcap thread, but I thought I would post them here also. This inlay stem is way more gorgeous than the pictures show. It is Vapcap jewelry!
Such a gorgeous stem!
My complete @phattpiggie family (only for now...)
Such a gorgeous stem!
My complete @phattpiggie family (only for now...)
Thanks @nickdanger I love other peoples pictures of my work.
@pxl_jockey there's a way to go before I start up any new list so hang in there.
As this has all gone on and I'm in various places, FC, VA, IG and FB, my presentation skills are having to be stepped up a bit.
Ever on the hunt for ideas I came up with this one, just need background and lighting.
This an off cut of Bog Oak which I turned thru 90 degrees, the grain caused a lot of confusion as it just looked to be tearing when I offered up a sharp chisel. Wasn't until I stopped the lathe and realized why.
And put to use
@pxl_jockey there's a way to go before I start up any new list so hang in there.
As this has all gone on and I'm in various places, FC, VA, IG and FB, my presentation skills are having to be stepped up a bit.
Ever on the hunt for ideas I came up with this one, just need background and lighting.
This an off cut of Bog Oak which I turned thru 90 degrees, the grain caused a lot of confusion as it just looked to be tearing when I offered up a sharp chisel. Wasn't until I stopped the lathe and realized why.
And put to use
That is amazing craftsmanship. Kings wood is one of my favorites but it is a pain to work with due to all the oil, clogs everything up big time. I've seen twists like this done on CNC machines and your cuts are so good I thought it was CNC cut. Bravo!Had up's and down's over the last few days, got the pair of twists done,
Walnut first
I then had a go at getting some video of the Kingwood one as I made it, all sped up to fit IG and to make it a bit more watchable here.
First video is the cone masked and marked, follow the line with a saw as a start point for the filing.
Then a triangular and small round file add a bit of depth for the 5mm file to follow, all these files need a regular clean with a file card as the resin content and wood dust soon clog them up, this is my first attempt at filing Kingwood and the 5mm file soon got clogged up and I had to move on to a rougher file, a more aggressive cut means less clogging.
Got sidetracked and forgot to set the camera going thru the rest of it, it was looking very nice until I noticed a crack at the hot end.
It's one of those things and to try and make good out of a bad situation I decided to cut the hot end down below the crack, and unfortunately the same at another split at the MP end.
Not a happy bunny at this point but I figured if I could get the ends cut off then I'd at least be able to use the majority of the twist with some Blackwood ends.
Not to be, a big chunk dropped out and spoiled that idea.
pxl_jockey
Just a dude
@phattpiggie Hey man, that's something I am really good at: Hanging in there. I can hang in/out all day long and half the night. Now talk about running, jumping or being your sky-diving partner? No can do. But I've got nothing but time & rehab. Whenever you get around to me, I know you'll holler. I don't get fussed or bothered about waiting on anything tbh, not a very good consumer for an American. I've learned after the initial rush of new, most things are just that, another thing; it's the rare thing that with long use brings lasting pleasure. I think your stuff is of the latter category, so I can really wait.
@MokumMan Well, I hadn't considered the fragility of those inner cutaway twists until you brought it to my attention. Now I won't be able to think of anything else! Thank you for that, friend!
Just playing... but seriously, I want to look at it while using it, not on a shelf. Hence, the functional art designation. So decision to be made when the time arrives. And for real, thank you for pointing out the obvious thing I had not considered. I'll be sure to ask and PP will advise me well, no doubt.
@phattpiggie again: that bog oak stem rest is a showstopper, it'll be the special stem that gets that status. Talk about being put on a pedestal! I have a walking stick of Scottish bog oak, wood is really ancient but the stick is newish and not used. I moved on to fancier sticks before moving without one altogether.
And so it sits. Wonder what, if anything, you could do with that?
Ya know, just something to think about while you're just hanging about... 
Keep doing your thing, you multi-platform entrepreneur!
@MokumMan Well, I hadn't considered the fragility of those inner cutaway twists until you brought it to my attention. Now I won't be able to think of anything else! Thank you for that, friend!
Just playing... but seriously, I want to look at it while using it, not on a shelf. Hence, the functional art designation. So decision to be made when the time arrives. And for real, thank you for pointing out the obvious thing I had not considered. I'll be sure to ask and PP will advise me well, no doubt.@phattpiggie again: that bog oak stem rest is a showstopper, it'll be the special stem that gets that status. Talk about being put on a pedestal! I have a walking stick of Scottish bog oak, wood is really ancient but the stick is newish and not used. I moved on to fancier sticks before moving without one altogether.
And so it sits. Wonder what, if anything, you could do with that?
Ya know, just something to think about while you're just hanging about... Keep doing your thing, you multi-platform entrepreneur!
Thanks @mistvaporizer the grain had some really hard spots in it and as you say oily, I ran the needle file thru a file card repeatedly while doing it.
Got 3 Dark Matters inspired stems coming together.
Always good to see the diagonals coming thru when the blanks roughed, not good to see a void but I made the blank oversize just in case what looked like a surface crack was a bit more. Which it was.
This is the first one that went together on the 10mm SS tube I threaded.
African Blackwood, Mexican Cocobolo with aluminium accents. A Mi/VC/WS/Tubo/Zion 18mm stem.
And I may some good headway recently on this little lot
Got 3 Dark Matters inspired stems coming together.
Always good to see the diagonals coming thru when the blanks roughed, not good to see a void but I made the blank oversize just in case what looked like a surface crack was a bit more. Which it was.
This is the first one that went together on the 10mm SS tube I threaded.
African Blackwood, Mexican Cocobolo with aluminium accents. A Mi/VC/WS/Tubo/Zion 18mm stem.
And I may some good headway recently on this little lot
stickstones
Vapor concierge
Wait...did you just make a Milaana stem that doubles as a vapcap out the other end?
@stickstones yes but to do so I've reduced the bore of the stem from 11 to 8mm. The bowl is still 11mm and the same depth so the screens RBT sends out fit.