8-14 Lovat
8-14 Lovat
Ok, guys and gals, here is a lovat that I just finished. It's a wee pipe and light too. Weighs about .7 oz.
I'm pretty pleased with this one except for a few details, but I'm sure you guys will pick up on stuff I missed. (FYI I forgot to sand out the chamber before taking photos, sorry Wayne. That has been fixed)
I'm pretty pleased with this one except for a few details, but I'm sure you guys will pick up on stuff I missed. (FYI I forgot to sand out the chamber before taking photos, sorry Wayne. That has been fixed)
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Re: 8-14 Lovat
Got a top view centered on tobacco chamber?
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Re: 8-14 Lovat
Because of the long shank, the shank looks a bit thick towards the bowl in proportion to the bowl size. I like a bit steeper of a saddle but that's probably more personal preference. The only other glaring thing I see is that you need to sand out your tobacco chamber.
Re: 8-14 Lovat
Oops...PremalChheda wrote:Got a top view centered on tobacco chamber?
I knew I was forgetting something.
I tend to agree with you. I was a little nervous about taking any more off the bottom of the shank, but it would probably benefit the shape. I don't think I've ever been accused of taking off too much material.wdteipen wrote:Because of the long shank, the shank looks a bit thick towards the bowl in proportion to the bowl size. I like a bit steeper of a saddle but that's probably more personal preference. The only other glaring thing I see is that you need to sand out your tobacco chamber.
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I don't know Joe. I think that makes the shank look too thick. I like this one better. I actually didn't take any off the bottom, just a minute portion from the top of the shank.
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- Joe Hinkle Pipes
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you are right. that does work better with the slender bowl.
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I think I would have left the shank/bowl transition a little softer. Almost looks like you were cutting in there with a file. That's a preference issue though.
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Andrew, that is probably the area I struggle with the most in my composition. I know that a transition can be too sharp and I haven't really found the right touch yet. Any suggestions?
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wrapping some sandpaper around a cushioned backing helps to soften the transitions. I use 3/4" wide sandpaper that is velcro backed. sticking it to some velcro and wrapping it around a round file works for me.
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I use a few different round files. For sanding I use foam that can be shaped to whatever radius.
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Where do you get your foam? Is it one of those nail boards?andrew wrote:I use a few different round files. For sanding I use foam that can be shaped to whatever radius.
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Nice work, Jesse. It was the proportion of the shank/bowl (IMO) that was off, of course. Would have worked equally well with just a bigger bowl.
Nice (opinion) articulation, too. Having that look (to some) too abrupt is a nice problem to have.
Nice (opinion) articulation, too. Having that look (to some) too abrupt is a nice problem to have.
Re: 8-14 Lovat
You can buy foam at a craft store. Just make sure it's closed cell. You can also buy a foam set at woodcraft. It's helpful. Just shape the foam on your sanding disk.
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