As always, your critique is welcomed and encouraged. You guys are making me better with each offering.
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Once you're able to make pretty pipes consistently, I think a good rule of thumb to adopt is that straight shanks are for straight pipes. If you disagree, please don't e-mail me. I'm just puttin' it out there as a helpful hint that will likely give your pipes greater visual appeal.KurtHuhn wrote: One thing that I see a lot on long shanked pipes like this is that the shank actually has a curve to it. It's difficult to pull off, but I've seen some pipes from lots of makers with a looong shank with a graceful curve. It's one of those things that adds an extra level of "togetherness" to a pipe.
Can we email you if we agree?ToddJohnson wrote:
Once you're able to make pretty pipes consistently, I think a good rule of thumb to adopt is that straight shanks are for straight pipes. If you disagree, please don't e-mail me. I'm just puttin' it out there as a helpful hint that will likely give your pipes greater visual appeal.
Todd
I think it's a good rule of thumb to adopt even when you're just starting out.ToddJohnson wrote: Once you're able to make pretty pipes consistently, I think a good rule of thumb to adopt is that straight shanks are for straight pipes. If you disagree, please don't e-mail me. I'm just puttin' it out there as a helpful hint that will likely give your pipes greater visual appeal.
No, my spam filter blocks all e-mail from Alabama.RadDavis wrote:Can we email you if we agree?ToddJohnson wrote:
Once you're able to make pretty pipes consistently, I think a good rule of thumb to adopt is that straight shanks are for straight pipes. If you disagree, please don't e-mail me. I'm just puttin' it out there as a helpful hint that will likely give your pipes greater visual appeal.
Todd
Rad