wdteipen wrote:Not bad at all, David. The main suggestion I'd give is to put a bit of a bend in the stem. I can't think of too many bent pipes that don't need some degree of bend in the stem.
Thanks, Wayne! I'm relatively happy with the pipe, but I do feel like I'm capable of better.
Cory wrote:I think it would look better if you had maintained more crisp lines. The shape kind of melts together because of the rounded edges. I also think it needs a slight bend. Lastly, I think I might like it better if the stem was 1/4" shorter.
Thanks for your thoughts, Cory! Could you be more specific about the lines that are melting together? Hmm... I might see what you mean in the pictures in profile...
Ocelot55 wrote:How exciting! Your first pipe on a lathe!
I agree about bending the stem. I like the general shape, you just need to work on refining the details. Great pipe, David.
I know, right? I'm loving the lathe and am having a great time learning on it.
Sounds like consensus is "bend the stem."
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I'd been toying with the idea but have resisted. A pipemaker at the Chicago Show saw this in its infant stages and said that sometimes, you just need to let the energy go straight out. I'll go back and give it a bend and see how it looks.
Ocelot55 wrote:Now the big question: Do you sell it, give it away, or keep it? Not to pry. Just curious.
Haven't done anything with it yet! It's still sitting on my desk.
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