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Here are two that I am almost finished with. Do you think that I should shorten the churchwarden stem for the Oom Paul? The other still has some grinding to go, and I am unsure how to describe the shape.

Thanks for your opinions!

Gershom wrote:Do you think that I should shorten the churchwarden stem for the Oom Paul?

I'd say that depends on how big your belly is. It might sit just perfect there if it's the right length I think it has some merit being that long. It's my favorite of the two.

I think the length of the churchwarden stem is fine if that's the look you're after but I would decrease the diameter of the stem. The thickness really dwarfs the pipe bowl.

Thanks for the advice gentlemen. I plan to take the stem to the belt sander, and I might still shorten it, we will see how it looks after a bit of thinning.

What are your comments on the straight? I need direction with it, because I am unsure of what shape it will be.

Thanks for the help.

This is the finished Oom Paul. You were right, it does look better with a shorter stem. Thoughts?