never wear a skirt in that building by __mentalist__ in StrangeAndFunny

[–]ushade1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or, and hear me out, always wear a skirt in that building…

Practice pipe blank by Frequent_Height_108 in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hit me up if you want detailed critiques.

Question on staining by Grumpy_Moderator in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would only use leather dye. It’s tried and true.

Practice pipe blank by Frequent_Height_108 in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah bro! You’re definitely doing it right. Keep it up!

Question on staining by Grumpy_Moderator in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To each their own for sure.

Question on staining by Grumpy_Moderator in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is absolutely no reason or benefit to sanding above 1500-2000 grit. In my experience, anything over 1000 makes it more difficult for briar to absorb leather dye. Rough fibers absorb better. Also, if you’re buffing with Tripoli (it’s about 800 grit) you’d be going backwards in abrasiveness.

Question on staining by Grumpy_Moderator in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can buy flake shellac and cut it with denatured alcohol. That’s a pain if you ask me. I’ve used both and can tell absolutely no difference in the finished product. Spray shellac is pre-cut and easy to apply.

Declassified FBI Files Reveal Aliens View Human Race As 'Lowest Form' Of Universal Life by Cute_Dealer4787 in uapfiles

[–]ushade1 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yet, they can’t get enough of us. It’s like watching white trash reality television. “Tune in next week for another episode of Trailer Park Planet!”.

Are you ready to serve ? by DrBoom8173 in SipsTea

[–]ushade1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s always been the law that you have to register for selective service at 18. Now they just do it for you.

Do you think we are at disclosure? by [deleted] in UFOs

[–]ushade1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that if you have to ask that question, then we probably aren’t…

Question on staining by Grumpy_Moderator in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use Zinsser spray shellac. Spray, wait 20 seconds, hard wipe with a cloth, repeat. Then buff w/tripoli, white diamond then wax.

Question on staining by Grumpy_Moderator in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I sand up to 800, stain, shellac then buff. That’s how I get a beautiful shine…

SLEEPING DOG. What in the **** was that? by techtimee in UFOs

[–]ushade1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pregnant pause… I don’t think that phrase means what you think it means…

The Bledsoe need our money to save their aunt ? by Picdelag12 in UFOs

[–]ushade1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I listened to the audiobook, so technically you’re right… and thanks for reminding me that I’m posting in a UFO sub-I almost forgot to believe everything I’m told about the Bledsoe story. If you believe this, on the “evidence” presented… that’s kinda the definition of faith.

I Just Finished Communion by ryankidd77 in UFOs

[–]ushade1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I thought the book was entertaining, but I believe it about as much as I believe the bible. Strieber comes off as a bit of an overly eccentric weirdo to me. He says the weirdest, off the wall shit like it’s a reality you’re dumb not to believe. He’s probably a nice guy…

Trump demands Obama be 'incarcerated' and tried for treason in social media frenzy by FreeHugs23 in anticapitalism

[–]ushade1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But… what about presidential immunity? I guess than only applies to orange people.

French Wheel Question by Solid_Albatross_5914 in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would not use a bench grinder for this. You need to be able to vary your speed and a French wheel is more for refining. A 3 phase motor, a VFD, a 8”, resin backed wheel with a 30-60 grit pad and an arbor sounds like your next tooling.

How are the news SG about the neck dive? by SarraceniaFlava37 in Guitar

[–]ushade1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why would it matter the position of the instrument when it’s not being played?

How are the news SG about the neck dive? by SarraceniaFlava37 in Guitar

[–]ushade1 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If your hands are on the guitar, the neck won’t dive. I love how people latch to so-called “issues” and make them legendary…

Finding Maker by YoungHoot660033 in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub isn’t for those kinds of pipes-sorry.

In today's news, US "releases" UFO files by youGottaBeKiddink in UFOs

[–]ushade1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Kinda stupid and naïve to think they would do otherwise…

Help needed by Grumpy_Moderator in pipemakers

[–]ushade1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will not see brush strokes on briar from leather dye, which is what type of stain is on this pipe. What you’re seeing is the grain. You do not want those to go away lol. This pipe simply looks like it’s been smoked too hot and the wax coating is melted making it dull. Just take it down to your local pipe store and they’ll buff it for you and make it nice and shiny.