| Job Title |
Smoking-pipe Maker |
| Job Description |
Performs All Hand And Machine Operations To Make Smoking-pipe
Bowls And Stems From Briar Blocks: Sets Up Preselected Block In
Fixture Of Wood-turning Lathe. Sets Up Cutters In Lathe Chuck,
And Moves Block Forward To Cause Cutters To Partially Turn And
Face Bowl Of Pipe. Replaces Cutting Tools To Bore Inside Of
Bowl. Clamps Block In Frazing Machine And Forces It Against
Cutters That Duplicate Lower Part Of Bowl And Shank To
Preselected Pipe Shape. Places Shank In Holder Of Drill Press
And Drills And Reams Shank Hole. Selects Appropriate Bit And
Drills Airhole From Mortice Hole Through Shank Into Bowl
Chamber. Removes Bowl From Drill Press And Digs Into Bowl And
Shank To Remove Rotten Briar And Rough Spots, Using Sharp
Handtool. Threads Shank And Stem, Using Threading Machine.
Inserts Metal Bushing In Shank With Handtool. Inspects Pipe For
Flaws, Cracks, Or Irregularities. Dips Pipe In Stain Solution To
Highlight Grain And Color Of Briar And Wipes Pipe Dry With Soft
Cloth. Coats Inside Bowl Chamber With Specified Mixture To
Sweeten Bowl, Using Brush. Screws Or Presses Stem Into Shank To
Assemble Pipe, Using Handtools. Holds Assembled Pipe Against
Sanding And Buffing Wheels To Finish And Polish Surface.
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