Bamboo Poker

[BigCasino]

Just finished this one up







I dont think I like bamboo anymore

[sandahlpipe]

I think the shank and stem are too chubby for the bamboo. Bamboo is challenging to work with. It looks like you did a good job with the bamboo itself, though. It looks like there's a small gap between stem and bamboo.

Keep up the good work!


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[d.huber]

I dont think I like bamboo anymore

LMAO!

That's not a bad bamboo pipe, Harry. Your transitions from bamboo to stem and briar lack flow (the lines of the bamboo aren't being followed) and there's a touch of a gap between bamboo and stem. The shaping on the bowl is a little wonky but the stem is nice and so is your finish.

Overall, not a bad little bamboo poker.

[BigCasino]

I thought about mimicking the shape of the bamboo before and after the bamboo itself, but decided against it, I probably should have done it!

[d.huber]

I thought about mimicking the shape of the bamboo before and after the bamboo itself, but decided against it, I probably should have done it!

Do it on the next one for sure. It makes the bamboo feel more like it's a part of the composition as a whole.

[sandahlpipe]

On your next one, also leave a little more bamboo after the knuckles. That will help your composition as well. You can also try a stem that has a flare to repeat the knuckle theme.


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[d.huber]

On your next one, also leave a little more bamboo after the knuckles. That will help your composition as well. You can also try a stem that has a flare to repeat the knuckle theme.


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This will also make the bamboo a lot easier to work with.

[N.Burnsworth]

There is something about the over all composition that I actually like. It has a very dark age feel to it. I see the same things that everyone else has pointed out, but I like the slight curve of the bamboo and the way the the stem flows out like a hawks beak. I also like the domed rim and the rustication into the ring between the bamboo and briar shank. That rustication is killer! What are you using to do your rustication?

[BigCasino]

Thanks , I have been using a dremel with the barrel style cutter, the smaller sized one I cant remember the actual number sorry

[baiguai]

I agree with Nicholas. Cool looking pipe!

[Charl]

Ouch! Do one more, it'll get easier.

[pipedreamer]

You did a nice job. I tend to hate bamboo, but folks keep asking for it.When I open a pkg. of bamboo, I get nervous.