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Oooooh, field ripened. Plump and lovely.

Extra points should be awarded for any pipe able to stand on its head even if you then can't see the spectacular rim. I think I would prefer a different color stem though. But not blue.

Well conceived and handsomely crafted. Bravo!

Not that I can get there from here but I was real curious about the contest and entrants. Here's a link to those who will be competing: http://www.gkcpipeclub.com/Default.aspx?pageId=1329307 Quite a collection of ne'er do wells (and lots of familiar names). I wish I could be there to see all the ent...

I think you forgot to post the pic of the failure 'cause I'm not seeing it. All I see are two very nice pipes.

That's the most elegant Poker I've seen. Congratulations on your fine work.

A nice ivory handle and a little pipe mud would cover that minor imperfection right up. Think of it as an opportunity.

If you're interested in learning a little more about Marcel Duchamp, I put this slide show together, but please don't look at it if you're offended by his playing chess with a naked woman. Lots of pipe smoking, too. https://picasaweb.google.com/PhilipH.Gott/ArtMarcelDuchamp?authuser=0&authkey=Gv...

Got a real appealing attitude to it; is it really light? I like the striated rustication best.

Thanks, guys. My biggest misunderstanding was my assumption that I should actually see the carnauba removed from the bar or applied to the buffer. I'm still a little skeptical but the pipes are getting shiny. Nope, no lathe and I further complicated it by buying the "variety pack" so I hav...

Thanks for the first hand review, Kenny. It'll be awhile before I need worry about speed but its nice to know what they're appropriate for should I ever get there.

Congratulations, indeed. Quite an accomplishment.

archaggelosmichail wrote:1.95 mm diameter and 4 mm depth

I assume you mean centimeters which is .8" x 1.6" in gringo sizes and that's my favorite, too, although the poker has some definite appeal. Nice work!

It really helps me understand the whole pipe better if there's some hint of the chamber in the almost-profile establishing shot. I also appreciate it when a photo includes some item that helps give it scale. I've never seen a shot of pipe that would qualify as a Product in Use pic but it might not b...

@ Hudson: I used a delrin tenon (which is a pain in some respects, but not others). I drill a hole most of the way through the stock with a 1/8 bit and then drill a mortise for the delrin to fit into. After its epoxied in I redrill it with a tapered 5/32 bit. From there I use a 1/16 bit to create a...

Good lookin pipe! What type of lathe chuck are you using? The dents in the side of the block look identical to what I get when I use the pin jaws with my PSI chuck. Just wondering if that's what they're from. Thanks All the shaping was done with files and sandpaper, the rustication with a hole dril...

This, my third attempt, is shaped from a small nosewarmer kit I won on eBay (pic 1). Not sure what the shape is called but it seemed appropriate to the block and provided a good exercise in the rustication and finishing technique our colleague taharris was kind enough to walk me through. I welcome y...

Personally, I like it a lot, even its cocked rim bevel. What don't you like about the finish? I like the satin sheen, I don't think all pipes need be shiny nor high contrast stain; it seems subtle and relaxed. I like too the contrast of stummel to stem; it's still classy but informal. Can I ask how ...

Thanks for doing the math for us, Sas; it's easy to forget that pie are square. I think I'll sidestep for now the impending controversy on the difference between square inches and inches square but I am wondering, since you are renown for your big bowls, do you perceive any relationship between airw...

Have to agree that the stummel is great; great shape, great texture, great logo. The finish is particularly intriguing; is it actually iridescent or is that just the sheen? The first photo really shows it off well. I agree too that it's ripe for a series and I'd be eager to try a number of different...