Pipe #17. Rusticated Billiard
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:59 pm
Hey, pipe makers!
Yesterday I finished up my first pipe that I rusticated. I am happy with the results and I will pursue them! I am saving up for a sandblasting cabinet, but it feels good to have a go-to method until then, as well as the normal "nail-digging" rustication.
So, when making my first stem, I filed through the airway. This is the first time I've done this, so I'm taking it as a learning experience.
*after this, I started filing down with a very thin drill bit sticking out of the airway, to keep a good eye on the inside diameter of the airway. This really helped*
Unfortunately, when I was filing the second stem down, I went a little too far on one side, and didn't notice this until after it was buffed and completed.
*im still trying to work on putting the pipe down, taking a break, and coming back with fresh eyes*
So, after it was all completed, I had to go back and hit the other side until it was even on both sides, and this ended up with the stem concave on both sides.
I thought this would be better than the stem looking like it was deviating to one side.
This is a classic billiard, and the results in terms of technicality aren't the best, but I wanted to share with you guys anyway, to show you the rustication. I know your opinions are brutal, and a little bit more honest than what comes with Facebook.
Any feedback or critiques are welcomed. Thanks, guys.
Yesterday I finished up my first pipe that I rusticated. I am happy with the results and I will pursue them! I am saving up for a sandblasting cabinet, but it feels good to have a go-to method until then, as well as the normal "nail-digging" rustication.
So, when making my first stem, I filed through the airway. This is the first time I've done this, so I'm taking it as a learning experience.
*after this, I started filing down with a very thin drill bit sticking out of the airway, to keep a good eye on the inside diameter of the airway. This really helped*
Unfortunately, when I was filing the second stem down, I went a little too far on one side, and didn't notice this until after it was buffed and completed.
*im still trying to work on putting the pipe down, taking a break, and coming back with fresh eyes*
So, after it was all completed, I had to go back and hit the other side until it was even on both sides, and this ended up with the stem concave on both sides.
I thought this would be better than the stem looking like it was deviating to one side.
This is a classic billiard, and the results in terms of technicality aren't the best, but I wanted to share with you guys anyway, to show you the rustication. I know your opinions are brutal, and a little bit more honest than what comes with Facebook.
Any feedback or critiques are welcomed. Thanks, guys.