pipe 11 of 2008

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:26 pm

Let me know what you honestly think.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RYAN-QUAGLIATA-CROS ... .m14.l1318

I sell most of my pipes through Coopersark

Charl · Post by **Charl** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:49 am

Nice shape, lovely grain. I would have left the the edges at the top of the bowl more sharper, but that is just my own personal preference. And the finish is very glossy. Shellac maybe?

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:18 am

no shellac, I sand to 800 grit before I trip, then I use a blue polish (approx 1500 grit).

When I carnuba I put 1 coat on very heavy, then lightly run the pipe throught a flame. Rebuff the pipe with a clean wheel.

Schubeck · Post by **Schubeck** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:30 pm

That is a very nice pipe. What did you use to stamp your logo on the stem?

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:59 pm

Thx. I have Starfire Engraving lazer etch my pipes. He is really good and it doesent cost that much per pipe.

kkendall · Post by **kkendall** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:53 am

First of all, Coopersark has an evil camera. That thing sees things that you cant even see if you hold the pipe in your hands! And sometimes what you may see through the lens is an illusion.

The only thing that drew my attention is that it appears to be thicker at the stem/shank junction than on the shank closer to the bowl.

wdteipen · Post by **wdteipen** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:50 pm

Nice horn with very nice grain. Congrats.

Källman · Post by **Källman** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:41 pm

Very balanced composition. I would also have left the edges sharper for more definition. Also, i think a ring of some sort would have added alot to it. It could give more attention to the beautiful stummel.

I really like the stem tho. It wraps the whole body together in a nice curve. Well done!