pipe 3 small rhodesian

[BigCasino]

I was smoking some ODF and realized it was like poking a bear with a stick, it's fun but man it can give you a wallop, so I thought I needed a smaller bowl for it, so I figured I try and make one I used a 5/8 chamber about 1 1/4 deep and one flake fill the bowl just below the top
I didn't lock down my vise when I drilled the chamber and my whole vise moved forward so the chamber ended up a bit off center and if you notice the draft hole goes through the bottom in it put a ding in the outter wall of the chamber







I was planning on partially rusticating this one, but there were no defects in the briar so I wanted to see how the grain turned out, I think I should have still rusticated it, the Grain doesnt look very interesting,
any tips or critiques I'd love to hear.
Thanks for looking

[Ocelot55]

You've got the right idea. Now you need to tighten up your shaping. On this particular pipe a lot can be taken off the bottom of the bowl and shank and you could also take off a smaller amount off the top of the shank.

I know without a lathe the top of the bowl can be difficult, so find yourself some round stencils and start using them as a guide for the top of the bowl and the widest portion of the bowl.

For number 3 this is looking great. Now go make another!

[BigCasino]

Thanks! round stencils is a great idea

[The Smoking Yeti]

Yeah for sure man, I use a compass SO MUCH to make sure my shape is dialed in. Don't feel too bad about the airway either... you shoulda seen how many shop pipes I made when I was learning shape-then drill technique. Ever single one was waaaay off center or through to the other side. What's important is that you learn. Keep at it man!!