Zach
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If you can't send money, send tobacco.
Posts: 4,042
First Name: Zach
Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change
Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale
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Post by Zach on Apr 8, 2022 16:29:54 GMT -5
Looks like you were going for an orific bit style. I like it!
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Post by Silver on Apr 8, 2022 16:48:43 GMT -5
New pipe is coming along. Got everything shaped (more or less--might do a bit to the bottom of the bowl), and just need to decide what finish I wanna do. The grain is nicer than I initially thought it would be, and I can't bring myself to rusticate the whole thing--which was what I had planned on when I started. Might just do a ring of rustication around the top of the bowl, or maybe just the shank or shank/bottom of bowl. We'll see.  I like the grain, too. If the other side's like that, I might leave it smooth. |
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 8, 2022 18:35:51 GMT -5
New pipe is coming along. Got everything shaped (more or less--might do a bit to the bottom of the bowl), and just need to decide what finish I wanna do. The grain is nicer than I initially thought it would be, and I can't bring myself to rusticate the whole thing--which was what I had planned on when I started. Might just do a ring of rustication around the top of the bowl, or maybe just the shank or shank/bottom of bowl. We'll see. I like the grain, too. If the other side's like that, I might leave it smooth. Yeah, it's cross-cut, so there's some nice bird's eye. But there are a few minor imperfections. Course, if I stain it dark they'd go unnoticed. I'll probably leave it smooth. Just itching to use my new rustication tool |
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 8, 2022 18:40:03 GMT -5
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Post by urbino on Apr 8, 2022 18:52:14 GMT -5
New pipe is coming along. Got everything shaped (more or less--might do a bit to the bottom of the bowl), and just need to decide what finish I wanna do. The grain is nicer than I initially thought it would be, and I can't bring myself to rusticate the whole thing--which was what I had planned on when I started. Might just do a ring of rustication around the top of the bowl, or maybe just the shank or shank/bottom of bowl. We'll see. Nice. Got a hint of a Castello 55 shape to it, from that angle, at least. |
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Post by Silver on Apr 8, 2022 19:27:04 GMT -5
Homemade, I assume? I've read about guys making their nail rusticators. I've never used anything like that. Looks dangerous. I like it! |
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 8, 2022 19:37:06 GMT -5
Homemade, I assume? I've read about guys making their nail rusticators. I've never used anything like that. Looks dangerous. I like it! Yeah, it's homemade. Steel pipe fitting, I believe 1/2 inch to 3/4, with 40 finishing nails JB Welded into it. I've tested it on some scrap pipes and it works great! Being so small, I can get a lot of control, and a good, close grip without it slipping. |
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Post by Silver on Apr 8, 2022 19:41:52 GMT -5
Just keep the other hand clear of it!
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 11, 2022 14:43:17 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 11, 2022 16:55:29 GMT -5
That's a handsome piece of work there! Congratulations.
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Post by Silver on Apr 11, 2022 19:59:00 GMT -5
Very nice pipe! I like it a lot!
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Post by Gypo on Apr 11, 2022 20:28:03 GMT -5
Turned out very nice!
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Post by Goldbrick on Apr 12, 2022 20:55:52 GMT -5
Very nice pipe! I like it a lot! Me too  , the coloring, the thick walls, the compact profile...everything about it screams HEY HERRRRRRRB!!!  No kiddin, it really is a heck of a good job, Well done! |
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 28, 2022 11:01:22 GMT -5
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 28, 2022 11:02:10 GMT -5
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Post by Silver on Apr 28, 2022 11:36:30 GMT -5
I like 'em both. I actually enjoy rusticating. I can get so focused on the act, that it chases all other thoughts away for a little while. And it takes care of the sandpits and other flaws in the briar.
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 28, 2022 11:50:57 GMT -5
Yeah, I enjoyed the process of rusticating on that pipe. I was going to do the top of the bowl at first, but I liked that flaw along the edge and wanted to leave it obvious. It was also fun working around the ring around the shank and that flat spot in the heel. Next time I might try using some rotary bits instead of just the pack-o-nails tool I used.
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Post by Silver on Apr 28, 2022 12:12:51 GMT -5
That was done with your pack-o-nails? Can you take a close-up of the bowl?
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 28, 2022 12:59:02 GMT -5
That was done with your pack-o-nails? Can you take a close-up of the bowl?    |
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Post by Silver on Apr 28, 2022 13:26:37 GMT -5
Very nice. I've got to make a nail tool.
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 28, 2022 13:33:58 GMT -5
It worked great except where the shank meets the bowl. I had to get a little creative there. I'm going to make a second tool with longer and fewer nails so I can get into the junction more easily.
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Post by Gandalf on Apr 28, 2022 19:23:36 GMT -5
Very nice work.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 29, 2022 4:01:55 GMT -5
That's impressive work once again!
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, the coloring, the thick walls, the compact profile...everything about it screams HEY HERRRRRRRB!!! 
