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Post by Silver on Mar 27, 2022 17:43:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'll try to get pipes 7 thru 10 in here shortly. Then I suppose I'll get to work on #11.
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Post by Silver on Mar 27, 2022 18:29:15 GMT -5
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Post by Gypo on Mar 27, 2022 18:38:28 GMT -5
Sure nice to see all your pictures.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Mar 27, 2022 19:43:47 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing a bit of your process and progress. They're all very cool pipes. Somehow I think smoking one of those freehands would cramp my jaw, but I'm a #TeamSmallPipes girl. Keep it up and keep sharing. RDPipes has a chin rest pipe support for sale on eBay. 😊🤠 That was a special time in pipe smoking, but I'm good on that. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 27, 2022 19:57:29 GMT -5
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Post by Silver on Mar 27, 2022 21:11:19 GMT -5
Let's see, where are we? Oh yeah, pipe #9. This was earmarked for my brother-in-law from the start. He texted me a screenshot of a pipe he was bidding on. Unfortunately, he didn't win. It was a nice Karl Erik oversized bent Dublin. I told him I'd try to come up with something close to it. (as close as a newbie can come, anyway) Smooth pipe, lots of surface area (lots of sanding), and something new - a horn accent at the end of the shank, by the stem. Sanding all the plateau off was a little scary, but yielded fair birds-eye. You can see the pencil-mark on the side of the bowl in the first picture. That was my sanding mark for the rim! This was a fun pipe to make. No major mishaps, learned something new, gained a little confidence.     |
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Post by Silver on Mar 27, 2022 22:55:26 GMT -5
Just one more to show you, for now. Pipe #10 is from a kit block (ended up ordering a couple, as backup to my solid briar blocks, just in case). I don't like the limitations of bent kit blocks, but I tried to do something that was closer to the shape charts with some deviation. Not sure if this qualifies as a bent Dublin or something else. The bowl is tapered, with a slightly domed rim. The shank is actually oval with a carved embellishment (I don't know why, it just happened. Almost was sanded off). The stem was actually the first thing I decided on. I just like the color. The whole pipe, with the exception of the rim and end of the shank was rusticated with a Dremel. I regret not having in-process photos for this one.   |
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Post by Silver on Mar 27, 2022 22:58:05 GMT -5
Oh, one more thing. If you've made it this far, thanks for looking.  |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 27, 2022 23:09:49 GMT -5
Pete,
I would put all of these pipes aesthetically up there with most of the factory pipes out there...the first thing that comes to mind with me is some of my Israeli briars, Shalom and Mastercraft?, great looking pipes that smoke well, and will never leave my stable.
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Post by Silver on Mar 27, 2022 23:12:50 GMT -5
Thanks, Charlie. Except for the pipes I made for gifts, these will always stay with me. Even if a few are reminders of my learning process.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 27, 2022 23:18:30 GMT -5
Just a clarification...When I said factory pipes, I mean that in a complementary sense, these pipe lean stylistically to the ones that came from my Israeli herd.
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Post by Darin on Mar 28, 2022 7:53:23 GMT -5
Nicely done ... congrats! 👍😎
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Post by Gypo on Mar 28, 2022 10:54:30 GMT -5
Now we wait for #11 to appear.
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Post by Gandalf on Mar 28, 2022 12:50:59 GMT -5
Thanks for posting. Very interesting.
I've thought about getting a block myself, but doubt I would make it a hobby.
Once I turned out one that I was happy with, I'd probably be done.
Keep us up to date on future pipes.
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Post by Silver on Mar 28, 2022 13:05:40 GMT -5
Thanks for posting. Very interesting. I've thought about getting a block myself, but doubt I would make it a hobby. Once I turned out one that I was happy with, I'd probably be done. Keep us up to date on future pipes. The winemaking (and wine-drinking) is a pretty nice hobby! |
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Post by Plainsman on Mar 28, 2022 13:25:24 GMT -5
I’m really enjoying the Sawdust Journal. Good stuff!
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rastewart
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First Name: Rich
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Post by rastewart on Mar 28, 2022 14:03:01 GMT -5
Thanks, John. Not sure I have any special skills, except maybe for stubbornness. Maybe one more installment tonight. |
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msokeefe
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First Name: Mark
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Post by msokeefe on Mar 28, 2022 14:46:00 GMT -5
Just one more to show you, for now. Pipe #10 is from a kit block (ended up ordering a couple, as backup to my solid briar blocks, just in case). I don't like the limitations of bent kit blocks, but I tried to do something that was closer to the shape charts with some deviation. Not sure if this qualifies as a bent Dublin or something else. The bowl is tapered, with a slightly domed rim. The shank is actually oval with a carved embellishment (I don't know why, it just happened. Almost was sanded off). The stem was actually the first thing I decided on. I just like the color. The whole pipe, with the exception of the rim and end of the shank was rusticated with a Dremel. I regret not having in-process photos for this one. Love this pipe. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 28, 2022 15:06:08 GMT -5
Thanks, Mark. Wasn't sure how I'd like this one while I was working on it, but I'm pretty happy with it, too! Good sized chamber, without some of the bulk of the freehands.
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Post by urbino on Mar 28, 2022 16:04:16 GMT -5
what attachment did you use on the Dremel to do that rustication?
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Post by Silver on Mar 28, 2022 16:31:30 GMT -5
what attachment did you use on the Dremel to do that rustication?  |
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Post by Silver on Mar 30, 2022 23:37:43 GMT -5
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Post by urbino on Mar 31, 2022 0:39:48 GMT -5
Hidden sandpits. The pipemaker's bane.
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Post by Silver on Mar 31, 2022 1:04:57 GMT -5
I'm going to work on this one first. Curious about the shape I'll end up with.
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Post by Silver on Mar 31, 2022 23:16:19 GMT -5
Initial shaping done. More filing to do to slim it up a little.  Added some guidelines for scalloping that I'll be adding. It'll be more than just grooves when it's done.   |
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Post by urbino on Apr 1, 2022 2:31:26 GMT -5
Shaping right up.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Apr 2, 2022 10:24:27 GMT -5
Great looking pipes!
I’ve shaped one pipe from a pre-drilled kit. Primarily, I used a Dremel with a Flexible-shaft attachment and either a cutting bit or sanding drum. I found that hanging the Dremel tool and using the Flexi-shaft gave me much better control than holding the running motor in my hand.
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Post by Silver on Apr 2, 2022 11:44:43 GMT -5
That sounds like a great idea, John. The Dremel motor can feel a little clunky in hand.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Apr 2, 2022 12:23:19 GMT -5
Hidden sandpits. The pipemaker's bane. On the other hand the sandpit can just be a bit of the pipe giving its' own distinct flavor....cherish the sandpit. It is part of the special-ness of the pipe. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 2, 2022 12:25:05 GMT -5
 👍🏻 MASTERFUL!
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👍🏻 MASTERFUL!