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Post by Silver on Jan 20, 2024 0:36:57 GMT -5
Big improvement! I agree with both things you mentioned. Is there a bit of a swell, still, about 1/4" on either side of the shank-stem joint, or is that just the light messing with me? Just the light, I think. But worth double-checking.
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Post by turbocat on Jan 20, 2024 2:55:54 GMT -5
Nice! There was a pipe inside that thing, but it took your skill to expose it
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Post by urbino on Jan 20, 2024 3:17:22 GMT -5
Nice! There was a pipe inside that thing, but it took your skill to expose it If he's not careful, he's gonna discover he's made a billiard.
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 20, 2024 6:03:22 GMT -5
Nice! There was a pipe inside that thing, but it took your skill to expose it It's been waiting for Pete to come along for years. Good job Pete, I knew it wouldn.t take you long to find a pipe inside that block.
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Post by coalsmoke on Jan 20, 2024 9:57:30 GMT -5
If I can add a comment, I'd say that you've revealed the "inner pipe". Perhaps take a bit more off of the front of the bowl heel so that it lines up with the center of the bowl? Just a thought based on the photo.
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Post by Silver on Jan 20, 2024 14:16:52 GMT -5
Did a little tweaking to the shank and stem and the bottom of the bowl. I think the shape is much closer to standard now. Thanks for the feedback, guys!
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Post by urbino on Jan 20, 2024 16:30:55 GMT -5
Yup! That's the business. Nicely done, Pete.
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Post by Silver on Jan 20, 2024 17:53:03 GMT -5
Thanks, urb!
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Post by trailboss on Jan 20, 2024 18:59:31 GMT -5
It is great to watch the journey, Pete!
I might not post much on this thread, but it is great to see the evolution, and I have learned a lot.
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Post by urbino on Jan 23, 2024 19:49:25 GMT -5
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Post by Silver on Jan 23, 2024 20:20:18 GMT -5
Yes, that's the dye. I dilute dye with rubbing alcohol about 5:1. For a finishing coat, you can use Renaissance wax or Paragon (smooth pipes) or Halcyon II wax (sandblast/rusticated pipes). They are all appropriate for cloth buffing.
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Post by urbino on Jan 23, 2024 20:27:35 GMT -5
Yes, that's the dye. I dilute dye with rubbing alcohol about 5:1. For a finishing coat, you can use Renaissance wax or Paragon (smooth pipes) or Halcyon II wax (sandblast/rusticated pipes). They are all appropriate for cloth buffing. Cool. Renaissance Wax is something I already have. Thanks!
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Post by urbino on Jan 24, 2024 17:02:55 GMT -5
Oh, what % rubbing alcohol are you diluting with? 99%?
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Post by Silver on Jan 24, 2024 17:16:13 GMT -5
Oh, what % rubbing alcohol are you diluting with? 99%? Just the drugstore kind. 70%. I generally do several coats.
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