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Don't think I can say that about everything, but I am precocious about most physical efforts and tasks. I adhere to the old Marine...

I have always had the attitude that most things are achievable as long as you learn and try hard. I have found that there's little you...

I am pretty handy with most things,As an old codger , I was always taught to try to fix things,rather than replace them. I remember as a...

Connoisseur freehands are the highlights of my collection. Here are a couple of my favorites.

If I can't do it, it can't be done. If I can't fix it, it isn't broken. Full disclosure: I have had to allow for certain exceptions in...

I hope that you are not referring to the little pests (weevils) pictured below. If so, there is a good chance that anything not in...

Why thank you Bill. Been using an Oberheim synth lately which I think is similar to one of his. It certainly can make sounds very...

There is definitely a Vangelis-esqueness to it, somewhat reminiscent of the Weddell seal recordings that I occasionally listen to. I...

Ouch.

Annual honeymoon trip to the coast. Neskowin, Oregon, USA. Our digs are oceanfront. Look across the brief boulder & turf barrier and...

Thanks everyone for all the tips. I got a reamer, and I reamed 2 pipes. That did the trick.

For whatever reason, I thought that you were a teacher until the It's A Living thread. Do you do something else during the lengthy...

@Balisong I hope people never think a post is redundant. We all have favourites, pipes and tobaccos and a daily routine. I like to see...

Maybe you’re tamping too firmly & it adds up as you go down the bowl.

Check your cake. You may need to ream. Check the air hole in the bowl for blockage. Maybe clean the stem with a bristle cleaner? Does...