first pipe re-worked

sam a · Post by **sam a** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:30 pm

i decided to re-work my first pipe. and this is what i came up with... it's a little more my speed now. and much lighter weight. please let me know what you think.

JMG · Post by **JMG** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:54 pm

Nice. That is just about the right size for me. The contrast of the stain looks pretty good as well. The stem/shank transition could be a little tighter, but it's not bad either. Nice work.

hawky454 · Post by **hawky454** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:44 am

Very nice work! I've been striving to get the billiard shape down for about a month now and it looks like your first pipe is WAY better than everyone of my attempts. Good job! Looks like you'll be making some very nice pipes! I look forward to seeing your next pipe.

Dave

Ocelot55 · Post by **Ocelot55** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:25 am

That is gorgeous! I love the contrast staining, and it's the perfect size too!

wdteipen · Post by **wdteipen** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:47 am

Very nice billiard. The cant looks like it could be a degree or two more but not bad. The stem is still a touch thick and the slot work could be better but practice makes perfect.

archaggelosmichail · Post by **archaggelosmichail** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:17 pm

That's a great pipe, you took the right decision to re-work it.

mredmond · Post by **mredmond** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:35 pm

That's a great first pipe. Following up on Wayne's comments re: the stem, if you start the taper right after the stem-shank junction, it will keep things looking more streamlined. Keep it up!

Micah

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