
cutting on bandsaw
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After drawing the shape, the block must be cut
out on the bandsaw and trimmed to take full
advantage of the grain.
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The block must be marked with precision
for the drilling and turning operations that
are to follow. At this point one starts to get
a better sense of what mouthpiece will be
appropriate for the pipe.
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marked for drilling and turning
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drilling tobacco bowl
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At this point an appropriate size drill bit
is chosen in proportion to the pipes wall
thickness and overall design. The tobacco
bowl is then bored to the correct depth.
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continue tour...
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