Ambar stem

Leus · Post by **Leus** » Mon May 03, 2004 5:14 pm

Hi! This is my last work. I had finished this pipe and then decided that I didn't liked the way the shank/stem part looked, it had this weird angle that someway cut the flow of the pipe. So I made a piece (a cilinder wrapped in sandpaper) and put it on a machine, and it helped to made a nice arch in the bottom part of the shank and stem. I'm quite happy that I decided to do this, even thought I had already finished the pipe (polishing and all)

Post by **Tyler** » Mon May 03, 2004 10:53 pm

Another nice one, Leus.

I too have done some dramatic work on pipes that were fully polished and "complete". It's a LOT of work, but I can't recall ever regretting it. I think it would be worse to let remain something that bothered me about the pipe.

Tyler

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue May 04, 2004 3:44 pm

Nice drilling there Leus. The stem angle/curve looks off to me. Can't quite put my finger in why though. I like the stem material though. Really adds a nice splash of color.

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Tue May 04, 2004 8:18 pm

In regards to nick's comments on the stem... I think there might be a point late in the stem where the angle becomes more "harsh" then the rest of the bend... or is it just me?

Leus · Post by **Leus** » Tue May 04, 2004 11:12 pm

Heh, nice one, random. Yes, I guess it has some... er, hawkbillness on it. The stem is curved, but the shank is curved too.

The first picture is absolutely weird; the white cloth under the pipe didn't help.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed May 05, 2004 9:18 am

Now that you say it Leus, it does seem kinda hawkbillesque.