What is this shape?

[alan]

I had a terrible time with this pipe. I got sloppy and didn't look at it under good enough light before staining. This pipe came from a very pale block, and I missed a ton of scratches. After sanding the stain off, refitting the stem, and restaining, I am very pleased with it.

I don't know what to call this shape, so if any of you know, please tell me what I've made. I didn't have a specific shape in mind when I started it.

Give me some feedback on this one please.

[Frank]

It doesn't look as if it fits under any particular named shape, so I gues it falls under the general category of "Freehand".
Nice birdseye on the sides.

[tritrek]

Mallet? Looks massive...

[alan]

I like mallet.

It looks bigger than it is. I used a medium size block. With the stem it is a bit over 6 1/2 inches long, 1 1/2 inch deep tobacco hole that is 7/8. 3.6 ounces

[wdteipen]

I'd call it Thor's Hammer. That thing is pretty meaty.

[Patrick]

A well done job!! Did you use a lathe, or sander to shape pipe??

[alan]

I use a hand drill that is clamped down, with a disk sanding attachment. That and an ever growing assortment of files.

Out of all the equipment I can choose from, I want a band saw first. Using only a disk sander makes such a bloody mess. I can't wait to have nice little chunks of cut off-briar laying around instead of mountains of red dust!

[Patrick]

you may want to purchase a small combination belt/disc sander and a bench drill press.
I find that these work great.

[alan]

lol eventually, eventually. The wife is even supportive, but that doesn't make the cash any more available

[kbadkar]

Use a coping saw until you get a band saw. It's used to back cut the profile of crown molding, so you can get pretty good control with practice. It works well enough, but can be a bugger with dense wood.