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2. Files(Nicholson makes nice file sets at affordable prices. One can never have too many files of | 2. Files(Nicholson makes nice file sets at affordable prices. One can never have too many files of | ||
various sizes, shapes and cuts). A round chain saw file is also very handy. | various sizes, shapes and cuts). A round chain saw file is also very handy. | ||
3 | 3. Coping saw for rough shaping | ||
4. Eye protection and respirator or dust masks. | |||
* The electric hand drill and accessories is optional. It saves a lot of time, and can be used for many other things should pipe making not be an ongoing interest. Still, it's amazing who much one can do with just files, sandpaper, and elbow grease. | * The electric hand drill and accessories is optional. It saves a lot of time, and can be used for many other things should pipe making not be an ongoing interest. Still, it's amazing who much one can do with just files, sandpaper, and elbow grease. | ||
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'''Note:''' The above tools are very adequate for working with pipe kits. If you're planning on drilling the stummel (briar block) and then fitting the stem to the block, you will also want either a more elaborate jig for mounting your hand drill, such as is described in the Pimo book, a drill press (drill press frames for holding your hand drill would also work), or a lathe. In addition you will need to buy or make tobacco chamber bits, and buy drill bits for drilling the mortise and airway. (see [[Tooling]]) | '''Note:''' The above tools are very adequate for working with pipe kits. If you're planning on drilling the stummel (briar block) and then fitting the stem to the block, you will also want either a more elaborate jig for mounting your hand drill, such as is described in the Pimo book, a drill press (drill press frames for holding your hand drill would also work), or a lathe. In addition you will need to buy or make tobacco chamber bits, and buy drill bits for drilling the mortise and airway. (see [[Tooling]]) | ||
=== Basic Supplies === | |||
== Stummels == | |||
=== Briar === | |||
== Stems == | |||
=== Pre-molded stems === | |||
=== Hand cut stems === | |||
=== Delrin tenons === | |||
=== Stem inserts === | |||
== Tooling == | |||
=== Machines === | |||
=== Hand Tools === | |||
=== Drills and bits === | |||
== Supplies == | |||