pipe in the hat trade?

[d.huber]

I think the deadline is still St. Patty's Day???

I hope it's still the Monday after St. Patty's Day. I'm relying on that time!

[taharris]

Hi guys - give us an "I'm in!" if you still want to participate. I'll take a tally and we'll set a hard deadline. I'm thinking the Monday after St. Patrick's day to give everyone enough time.

It sounds to me like if you can have a pipe done by the deadline you can participate.

Todd

[andrew]

Im in.

[d.huber]

Im in.

LOL! So should we expect two pipes from you?

[andrew]

at least. I'm hoping this is like one of those things where entering multiple times increases your chances....

[andrew]

or I'll just submit them under different names...

[AaronC]

Hello everyone. Here's my attempt at a pipe for the PITH trade. This is my 5th pipe and is my first to share with the forum. I made a lot of mistakes on this one, and a lot of changes to try to correct them. I cant decide if i should rusticate it or leave it alone. Its made of Pacific Madrone and has a Rhinoplastic stem. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Also, would you even classify this a a rhodesian?

[d.huber]

I have a question for the group. I looked back at the beginning of this thread to double check that I'm still making a pipe in the right world... and I may have to start over.

At some point it was said(and I paraphrase) that "anything in the rhodesian/bulldog family" would fly. I started out with the intent to make a rhodesian, but that turned into an Eskimo, and now it's evolved into a freehand Eskimo... thing. Probably way out of bounds.

The question: will this still work? Kurt said "English classics," which this has clearly meandered from. Shall I post a photo of it as is to let folks make a judgement call? I think I could start over and still get something out in time.

[jdkearns]

I think I'm still in, but I'm having a heck of a time with some materials issues (or, more to the point - my lack of skill with said materials) and am very behind on some promised pipes... If it's okay, I'm a firm 'maybe' - hoping that I'll be done in time... if its not, and there needs to be a solid commitment, looks like I'm out on this one.

Cheers,

John

[TRS]

Well, here's my rhodesian. I'm fairly new at using a lathe and had some issues early on; this led to me trying some 'hand-facing' touch-ups which in turn led to the shank face getting slightly planed off at the edges. That's why it looks like there's a gap between the shank and stem, but it does fit flush over 98% or so of the face. I'm brand spanking new at stamping, which I botched, so whoever gets this also gets the pleasure of my last name and a half on the bottom of the shank.

[Walle]

Comrades!

"Rhodesian" is a political incorrect word. Rhodesia was a notoriously illegitimate state and doesn't exist anymore.
So I decided to make it right. Here comes my entry, the

ZIMBABWAN











Cheerio!
Walle

[taharris]

Walle,

That pipe looks like an American Indian could have carved it out of Turquoise.

I love it!

Todd

[d.huber]

Nice one, Walle!

That's just what I needed to see. If that's Walle's entry, I'll keep working on my weird hybrid eskimo thing. Thanks Walle! My fears are allayed.

[JonBood]

Awesome work both of you! Nice grain and color on your rhodesian BeatusLiebowitz!!

Very different pipes but both beautiful! I would not mind owning either one of them, a shame I didn't enter the PITH:(

[d.huber]

Hey guys!

So I'm gonna go ahead and say you shouldn't count on me for having a pipe to deliver by the due date. I'm going to push, but the pipe I intended for PITH has just gotten weird and it needs a rest before I tackle it again. I started another, but it detoured severely from a rhodesian to another freehand. Exerting my will over the block is much more difficult that I though.

[mredmond]

Walle, you never disappoint! That's quite a color.

Tim, that's a nice looking pipe!

Im hoping to finish up my entry this week.

Micah

[Vermont Freehand]

This project should require all hand work and no lathe, to even out the playing field, hahaha.
Just kidding, the challange is good practice for those of us without a lathe.
I also needed to get into the shop (that time of year in VT where the living room walls are too familiar).

[mightysmurf8201]

Well, between my military obligations and a baby due this weekend, it looks like I will not be able to complete my pipe on time. That being said, the progress I did make on the pipe was a great learning experience for a newb like me. I never would have even attempted a bulldog this soon on my own, so I believe that forcing myself out of my comfort zone on this project has been very beneficial, especially in respects to diamond shanks (2 ruined stems later). I think I will set this aside and come back to it after a bit more experience, in order to be able to do justice to the beautiful grain in this particular briar.

[andrew]

So, we'll have to see if two days is enough to make a pipe. Yeah... I started mine this morning.

[Vermont Freehand]

Well, here's my entry.

5 1/2" long, just under 2" wide.

5/8" thick Mauve ebonite stem 2 5/16" long plus delrin tenon.

3/4" bowl hole, 1 1/8" deep.

I think it would look better with a saddle stem, but I'll let this pipe go as is. Lots of room to critique, I welcome any and all comments.