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Hi All.
This is the second last pipe. It, as well as the last (which I never got a chance to take a picture of), I sold to a co- worker. He is a fairly large man with big hands, hence I had to make him two bigger than usual pipes. I hope you like them, and as usual comments are always appreciated.
Best to All.
Tano

Hello Tano,

Very cool looking pipe, nice work.

Nice job, indeed.

Not to get off topic but what do you treat your inner chamber with?

I pre carbonize using a mixture of powder charcoal, buttermilk and sour cream, mixed to a consistency that allows the concoction to stick to the wall of the bowl.

My only constructive comment is that the shank bowl junction looks too fat to me.

That being said, I like the half saddle stem on this pipe. I also think you did a very good job with your creases/corners at the bottom of the pipe and at the rim. Very crisp and clean. Finally, the line on the bottom of the pipe from the button to the end of the pipe looks smooth and it flows very well to my eye.

Nice job.

Wow, very nice pipe, Tano! I really like it. To my eye the shank/bowl transition very nicely matches the overall shape. Sort of a cross breed between a horn (no transition), and a more conventional shape. It looks like you are developing your own unique style, which I really admire.

Looking forward to seeing more from you!

Gorgeous. I dig the rounded underside, and the flow of the piece is beautiful. Very very nice.

I've been waiting for your next one(s), Tano. Of late I've been thinking so much about contrast staining and high-gloss finish that I was taken aback with this. Then I looked again. And again. This is a very HONEST pipe. Good lines, nothing flashy; it grows on you. The finish fits it well. I like it very much.

Tano

Thanks for the recipe:

1 qt Buttermilk
2 tblsp Sour Cream
1 lbs powered activated carbon

Blend on high!!

Seriously, Thanks and I will give it a shot.

Tano,
Absolutely beautiful. I like everything about this pipe. The lines flow wonderfully. What are the pipe dimensions?

Also, I am really interested in how you shaped your half saddle stem. I just did a half saddle, and it didn't look like yours. Did you start by actually cutting the angle or did you sand/grind to that angle. Just curious.

I agree with marks: The shank bowl junktion seems a little bit to fat to me too - but overall it fits to the pipe! Very nice shape and stem. Do you made it with or without filter chamber?

custom300 wrote:Tano,
Absolutely beautiful. I like everything about this pipe. The lines flow wonderfully. What are the pipe dimensions?

Also, I am really interested in how you shaped your half saddle stem. I just did a half saddle, and it didn't look like yours. Did you start by actually cutting the angle or did you sand/grind to that angle. Just curious.

Sincere thanks for all your comments, Gentlemen.
Jamie, to make the half saddle, all I did was to focus on sanding the top. I started with the very rough shape and made sure that I would not go too far as to sand into the air hole. I think a half saddle should have more material removed from the top, than the regular saddles. I have to admit it was like walking in a mine field.
Best regards to all.
Tano
p.s. pipemaking has come to a complete standstill,as my mother in law is not doing well,and I'm afraid she will soon be leaving us.