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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 12, 2019 2:09:44 GMT -5
I love it, beautiful work. My "gnarly" Bones made me love slightly flawed briar. It reminds me of myself, so it fits  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 12, 2019 2:40:03 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 6:37:35 GMT -5
Jason, flaw in the briar or not, you made another great looking pipe. Your letting your creative imagination go with the flow, it shows in all of your pipes.........JUST BEAUTIFUL 👍👍👍👍👍
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Post by Darin on Jan 12, 2019 7:12:12 GMT -5
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Post by piffyr on Jan 12, 2019 7:25:45 GMT -5
Well, I decided to make myself something. I haven't made myself a pipe since October. It's a short, bent, something-or-other, with an acrylic Cumberland stem with ivorite band. The briar has a defect at the bottom base of the shank, but I'm ok with that. The cobbler's child, and all that... Here she is:   Some very nice shaping on that one, Jason. Too bad about the flaw, but it makes for good excuse for a new pipe. Have you ever tried any type of briar texturing (rustication, sandblasting, etc.)? |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 12, 2019 8:58:37 GMT -5
I love it, beautiful work. My "gnarly" Bones made me love slightly flawed briar. It reminds me of myself, so it fits thanks, Josh. you know, I feel the same way about wood. I like to see the imperfections. Especially in briar. I mean, if you're lucky to get a flawless piece of briar, that's great. But, inherently, briar is craggy, misshapen, and full of flaws. Sometimes I feel like covering them up is a disservice to the true nature of the wood. I could see the other side of that argument, and say that fills and covering blemishes are like putting a nice suit on it, but I hate wearing suits, because that's not me. That's me selling myself as a proper fellow. That said, I did fill this particular fault, but only because I couldn't tell if it was a fingernail of wood about to pop off. And, in this case, it's mine, and I was mending a broken leg, not gussying it up. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 12, 2019 9:04:50 GMT -5
Well, I decided to make myself something. I haven't made myself a pipe since October. It's a short, bent, something-or-other, with an acrylic Cumberland stem with ivorite band. The briar has a defect at the bottom base of the shank, but I'm ok with that. The cobbler's child, and all that... Here she is: Some very nice shaping on that one, Jason. Too bad about the flaw, but it makes for good excuse for a new pipe. Have you ever tried any type of briar texturing (rustication, sandblasting, etc.)? Thanks, Anthony. I haven't done any texturing yet. I don't have a sandblasting rig, although I have been looking into them. They're cost prohibitive at this point. I suppose I could sub it out, if need be. I'm going to try some rustication, even though I'm not the biggest fan of rusticated pipes. It has to be done right. I have enough scrap pieces at this point to start experimenting. I'm going to start with a tool made of multiple nails, which you dig in and turn, and maybe some Dremel stippling. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 12, 2019 9:11:53 GMT -5
Flaw in the briar just makes it different...no one has perfection in their lives...well...some do and some don't. pipe is fine with it own personality...so much better than trying to put fill in a pipe...that is just plain nasty.
Great work, Jason...you are doing great work...just imagine a year from now...you will be doing some great things then as now.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 12, 2019 9:17:48 GMT -5
Flaw in the briar just makes it different...no one has perfection in their lives...well...some do and some don't. pipe is fine with it own personality...so much better than trying to put fill in a pipe...that is just plain nasty. Great work, Jason...you are doing great work...just imagine a year from now...you will be doing some great things then as now. Thanks, Walt. |
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Post by piffyr on Jan 12, 2019 20:17:47 GMT -5
I'm going to try some rustication, even though I'm not the biggest fan of rusticated pipes. It has to be done right. I have enough scrap pieces at this point to start experimenting. I'm going to start with a tool made of multiple nails, which you dig in and turn, and maybe some Dremel stippling. I completely agree. I hate lazy rustication. When it's done well though and with some thought, it can add another level individuality and artistic expression to the pipe. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 12, 2019 20:58:23 GMT -5
I'm going to try some rustication, even though I'm not the biggest fan of rusticated pipes. It has to be done right. I have enough scrap pieces at this point to start experimenting. I'm going to start with a tool made of multiple nails, which you dig in and turn, and maybe some Dremel stippling. I completely agree. I hate lazy rustication. When it's done well though and with some thought, it can add another level individuality and artistic expression to the pipe. I most heartily concur. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 12, 2019 21:12:52 GMT -5
I completely agree. I hate lazy rustication. When it's done well though and with some thought, it can add another level individuality and artistic expression to the pipe. I most heartily concur. if anyone can do it right and well, it's Cramptholomew. That's all I gotta say. |
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 12, 2019 23:27:03 GMT -5
Your creations are coming along quite nicely.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 12, 2019 23:37:50 GMT -5
Your creations are coming along quite nicely. Thanks, Q. This last pipe might be the best smoker I have. Christened it with some Stonehenge Flake a few hours ago, and it couldn't be stopped. I built it as a flake pipe, and I wasn't disappointed. |
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 13, 2019 0:06:09 GMT -5
Your creations are coming along quite nicely. Thanks, Q. This last pipe might be the best smoker I have. Christened it with some Stonehenge Flake a few hours ago, and it couldn't be stopped. I built it as a flake pipe, and I wasn't disappointed. Very nice brother.... It is probably too early, however have you considered making a commissioned pipe? |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 13, 2019 10:06:21 GMT -5
Thanks, Q. This last pipe might be the best smoker I have. Christened it with some Stonehenge Flake a few hours ago, and it couldn't be stopped. I built it as a flake pipe, and I wasn't disappointed. Very nice brother.... It is probably too early, however have you considered making a commissioned pipe? I already have. I started out easy though. My brother in law got this one:   And his friend got this one  I will be starting a "real" commission this week for someone I met on the interwebs. So, I am officially open for business. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 13, 2019 10:09:48 GMT -5
Congratulations sir |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 13, 2019 10:16:10 GMT -5
Congratulations sir Thanks. I'm simultaneously excited and terrified. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Jan 13, 2019 10:39:54 GMT -5
Thanks, Q. This last pipe might be the best smoker I have. Christened it with some Stonehenge Flake a few hours ago, and it couldn't be stopped. I built it as a flake pipe, and I wasn't disappointed. Very nice brother.... It is probably too early, however have you considered making a commissioned pipe? Inquiring minds (I mean mine) want to know |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 13, 2019 10:48:46 GMT -5
Very nice brother.... It is probably too early, however have you considered making a commissioned pipe? Inquiring minds (I mean mine) want to know Read up a couple posts! |
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Post by Darin on Jan 13, 2019 11:19:33 GMT -5
Congratulations sir Thanks. I'm simultaneously excited and terrified.
Nothing to worry about, Jason … you've got the passion, ability and the eye for detail.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Mar 18, 2019 22:48:28 GMT -5
So, this little experiment came out OK, but not great. I was experimenting with ABS plastic, and that's what the shank cap is made out of. When I got to polishing, the white diamond started slightly melting it, leaving fibers attached. So that ends my experiment with ABS. This is all ok, though, because now I have another new shop pipe.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 19, 2019 4:53:52 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2019 5:52:16 GMT -5
Jason, your overall design and finish to the pipe is outstanding. I don’t see the flaw?!?! You can enjoy this beauty or make another stem, make a few bucks. Your skill level already in such a short time is over the top👌👍👍. Keep up the great work my friend.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 19, 2019 6:19:48 GMT -5
Looks great, Jason...have you thought any about what I asked you about a while ago re: Patch (does that even make sense?)
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Post by roadsdiverged on Mar 19, 2019 6:52:10 GMT -5
Love that shape. Great work
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Post by Cramptholomew on Mar 19, 2019 7:23:43 GMT -5
Jason, your overall design and finish to the pipe is outstanding. I don’t see the flaw?!?! You can enjoy this beauty or make another stem, make a few bucks. Your skill level already in such a short time is over the top👌👍👍. Keep up the great work my friend. The stem is fine, it's the big shank cap that's the issue. The ABS plastic is a little too soft, or the heat threshold is too low. I'm worried about it scratching easily too. I need to find some BIG (1.5") ebonite instead for big shank caps like this. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Mar 19, 2019 7:24:42 GMT -5
Looks great, Jason...have you thought any about what I asked you about a while ago re: Patch (does that even make sense?) Yes, I can do it. |
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 19, 2019 17:37:34 GMT -5
So, this little experiment came out OK, but not great. I was experimenting with ABS plastic, and that's what the shank cap is made out of. When I got to polishing, the white diamond started slightly melting it, leaving fibers attached. So that ends my experiment with ABS. This is all ok, though, because now I have another new shop pipe. You did a beautiful job, cramp, what a nice finish and grain. |
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 19, 2019 17:39:46 GMT -5
Very nice brother.... It is probably too early, however have you considered making a commissioned pipe? I already have. I started out easy though. My brother in law got this one: And his friend got this one I will be starting a "real" commission this week for someone I met on the interwebs. So, I am officially open for business. Seriously nice. I really really like the first one, the one you gave your brother in law. |
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