No. 19

[pennsyscot]

Finally found some time to make a pipe. Here is my 19th, cumberland stem with integral tenon. Please excuse the poor photography. I think I need to adjust my camera settings. The contrast is very low and the smooth parts have a dull grainy appearance. As always, I welcome all comments, criticisms and suggestions. Thanks for your reply, Scot

[TRS]

That's really sharp. You should find time to make a lot more pipes. I'm a fan.

[KurtHuhn]

Honestly, I can't find anything wrong with this (been a long time since I said that). Could the stem shank transition be better? I don't know - hard to tell from the photos. Maybe the bit could be thinner, maybe not. I would coat the bowl, but it's not improper to leave it naked.

Excellent job! This is a pipe I would pick up at a shop or show to get a closer look.

[mathias65]

i agree, beautiful pipe!

[staffwalker]

Nice!!

[Uncle Arthur]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[flix]

Very fine work, Scot. One question, not to complain: Why did you round off the top of the bowl above the line? I think it's an interesting interpretation of the Rhodie shape, btw...

[Sasquatch]

Beautiful - a dome of fire. Love the rusticated/smooth contrast, and the shape. I'd say the stem is a little thick, and you could add a bit more curve/continue the shank curve by taking some material off the bottom. But that's being very fussy indeed. Great pipe.

[stummel bum]

Fantastic! I love the rounded top. Something about taking a traditional shape and adding a bit of personal flair like that really appeals to me.

[Abi Natur]

I love this pipe(which i do not say so often) ,i will NOT analyze this beautiful work in terms of ; this is here to thin and that is there to thick .
It has a soul merged with technical finesse,the grain of the bowl is combined with the lines and rustication A1 .

[pennsyscot]

One question, not to complain: Why did you round off the top of the bowl above the line

This was not my original intent. I was chasing a flaw and came to this. I'm not dissatisfied with the round top.

I'd say the stem is a little thick, and you could add a bit more curve/continue the shank curve by taking some material off the bottom.

I agree that stem looks a little chunky. I may correct this. It is also a little thick behind the button. I measured the bit thickness and found it to be .164". I usually shoot for .150".


Thanks everyone for taking the time to offer your opinions.

[Sasquatch]

Here's a quick pic with the bottom line just a little more continuous for the curve, and moving into a slightly thinner bit....it's not an earthshattering improvement, but I would say it would take that pipe into the realm of un-improveable, and in some circles, it would add something to the value (but I don't know how much).