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Post by georged on Jul 22, 2019 22:52:34 GMT -5
I haven't posted many re-stems on threaded forums lately, mostly because I'm doing the YouTube thing these days and most of the hobby's hardcore fixers look there now. From time to time I get sent something that's unusual enough to be of "pipe interest," though, not just "repair interest." This is one of them. Funny but true: Though popular with beginners and mid-level carvers, few of the world's top guys ever mess with a completely paneled pipe. The reason? They are technical perfectionists by definition, and while making a 100% coverage panel isn't difficult in and of itself, getting them absolutely spot-on everywhere is a time consuming nightmare. Jiggle one line, and the relationship of all the others must be adjusted to compensate. Not to mention using flat plane sections that demand perfectly flat surfaces to result in straight lines where they meet, and anyone being able to see variations from straight at a glance. It doesn't take a pipe expert to spot them. You get the idea. If your reputation relies on balance and precision in execution and you want to make a fully paneled pipe, it will take two or three times longer than a normal one. But you can't sell it for that much more than a normal one. The net result? Uber grade panel pipes are as rare as hen's teeth. Turns out it was Per who decided to flagellate himself with this lovely big billiard (a bit over 6" long and 2" tall). I've no idea why---maybe it was a commission?---but his loss (and sweat) was the PipeWorld's gain. It's one of the coolest pieces I've worked on in quite a while.  Judging by the patch on the original stem it was obviously one of its owner's favorite pipes as well. When the tenon finally snapped off, though, it was time for a completely new one. .   .      |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 22, 2019 23:37:21 GMT -5
Overall that is one beautiful pipe and as you stated the bit work is superb! 
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Post by qmechanics on Jul 23, 2019 1:47:42 GMT -5
Your work is simply incredible .. It is easy to see why you have the reputation you do. For those not aware, it is stellar..
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Post by Stearmandriver on Jul 23, 2019 3:28:50 GMT -5
Wow, great job. That's perfect!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2019 6:10:52 GMT -5
I really like that pipe and stem work is outstanding.
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Post by Spartacus on Jul 23, 2019 9:19:19 GMT -5
Beautiful work! Great looking pipe!
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Post by papipeguy on Jul 23, 2019 12:53:39 GMT -5
Extraordinary! Thanks for sharing that eye candy.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 23, 2019 13:15:39 GMT -5
Wow, my friend. That took some cojones to tackle that! Indeed a masterful job by masterful craftsman.
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Post by sperrytops on Jul 23, 2019 13:31:40 GMT -5
Beautiful work and beautiful pipe.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 23, 2019 17:21:04 GMT -5
Thanks for posting. The pipe is a work of art and your stem is gorgeous. Too bad it got lost in the mail. 🤤😨😈😁
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Post by georged on Jul 24, 2019 16:03:10 GMT -5
It occurred to me a minute ago to see if the pipe's difficulty in shaping was reflected in its grade. Yup. It isn't ONLY about the wood with these guys. They grade according to the "whole package". This makes me happy.  .   |
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Post by Yohanan on Jul 24, 2019 16:59:21 GMT -5
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Post by Scott W on Jul 25, 2019 16:38:26 GMT -5
Very nice!!!
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Post by cgvt on Jul 25, 2019 17:30:43 GMT -5
Beautiful!
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Post by robert5570 on Aug 8, 2019 21:35:31 GMT -5
That’s amazing work on stem.
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 10, 2019 5:14:27 GMT -5
I missed this when on holiday... Great work. Fantastic, actually.
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Post by qmechanics on Aug 10, 2019 20:34:59 GMT -5
A top of the line S. Bang and it is smoked. I am not sure if I have the courage (or maybe it is the money ) to do that. lol |
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Post by SailorBen on Apr 20, 2023 11:32:15 GMT -5
Hot dog that's cool! A stunning work of art. Well done restoring it to functionality.
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever."
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 20, 2023 15:42:31 GMT -5
Hot dog that's cool! A stunning work of art. Well done restoring it to functionality. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Welcome to Patch from NE Texas, and congratulations on reanimating a lost thread. I believe that I heard that George had passed, but I would be happy to be corrected. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Apr 20, 2023 21:59:37 GMT -5
Hot dog that's cool! A stunning work of art. Well done restoring it to functionality. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Welcome to Patch from NE Texas, and congratulations on reanimating a lost thread. I believe that I heard that George had passed, but I would be happy to be corrected. he’s posted today on Pipes Mag forum. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 20, 2023 22:19:32 GMT -5
Welcome to Patch from NE Texas, and congratulations on reanimating a lost thread. I believe that I heard that George had passed, but I would be happy to be corrected. he’s posted today on Pipes Mag forum. Glad to hear that! Thanks! 😁 |
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Post by georged on Apr 21, 2023 20:21:56 GMT -5
Hot dog that's cool! A stunning work of art. Well done restoring it to functionality. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Welcome to Patch from NE Texas, and congratulations on reanimating a lost thread. I believe that I heard that George had passed, but I would be happy to be corrected. Interesting. Makes you wonder how such rumors get started, since I haven't been to so much as a doctor or dentist (except for routine stuff) in over a decade. Which, in turn, makes you wonder how MUCH of what you read on the Interwebz is nothing but random "rolling stories" started by someone who was thinking out loud or etc. Anyway, still at it, the me. Just finished four Nannas, and there's a snapped-shank Von Erck on le benche as I type. |
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Post by turbocat on Apr 21, 2023 20:32:27 GMT -5
Welcome to Patch from NE Texas, and congratulations on reanimating a lost thread. I believe that I heard that George had passed, but I would be happy to be corrected. Interesting. Makes you wonder how such rumors get started, since I haven't been to so much as a doctor or dentist (except for routine stuff) in over a decade. Which, in turn, makes you wonder how MUCH of what you read on the Interwebz is nothing but random "rolling stories" started by someone who was thinking out loud or etc. Anyway, still at it, the me. Just finished four Nannas, and there's a snapped-shank Von Erck on le benche as I type. Yeah, it seems like it only takes one post or comment anywhere and then the parrots go to work. What I find funny and also sad is how often inaccurate or even totally made up rumors get corrected, it still seems that at least half of the people who see the correction refuse to believe it and stick with the false story. Of course now that you have addressed your continued existence, it could mean that this isn’t really you and someone stole your identity, or you are a zombie |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 21, 2023 20:53:32 GMT -5
Welcome to Patch from NE Texas, and congratulations on reanimating a lost thread. I believe that I heard that George had passed, but I would be happy to be corrected. Interesting. Makes you wonder how such rumors get started, since I haven't been to so much as a doctor or dentist (except for routine stuff) in over a decade. Which, in turn, makes you wonder how MUCH of what you read on the Interwebz is nothing but random "rolling stories" started by someone who was thinking out loud or etc. Anyway, still at it, the me. Just finished four Nannas, and there's a snapped-shank Von Erck on le benche as I type. Sorry George, but I really thought I had heard that and I'm glad you are still with us. You notice that I said that I would be glad to be corrected. You haven't been on here in 3.5 years. Drop in a bit more often and maybe I won't make such mistakes. 😁 |
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Post by Yohanan on Apr 21, 2023 21:16:41 GMT -5
Hello mean looking Kitty, Everyone likes your posts, and are interested in what you have to say!!!
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Post by georged on Apr 21, 2023 22:45:52 GMT -5
Interesting. Makes you wonder how such rumors get started, since I haven't been to so much as a doctor or dentist (except for routine stuff) in over a decade. Which, in turn, makes you wonder how MUCH of what you read on the Interwebz is nothing but random "rolling stories" started by someone who was thinking out loud or etc. Anyway, still at it, the me. Just finished four Nannas, and there's a snapped-shank Von Erck on le benche as I type. Yeah, it seems like it only takes one post or comment anywhere and then the parrots go to work. What I find funny and also sad is how often inaccurate or even totally made up rumors get corrected, it still seems that at least half of the people who see the correction refuse to believe it and stick with the false story. Of course now that you have addressed your continued existence, it could mean that this isn’t really you and someone stole your identity, or you are a zombie Indeed. The behavior is equal parts distressing and entertaining. A good example is that famous crying statue in Italy back in 1995. Like so: People came from all over the world to bear witness to a religious statue that appeared to be crying. One that was made of stone. It went on for quite a while. When the physical cause for the dripping was investigated and shown to be a plumbing leak combined with stratified building materials and a specific fluid pressure in a nearby pipe, you'd think that the most devout pilgrims would have been the most shattered. Not so. When told, they thought for a minute, looked at the sky with a rapturous smile, and declared it an even more meaningful miracle because the effort required to create and send the message so it looked like a naturally occuring accident was greater than making tears appear out of nothing.
As for being a zombie, I suppose that's possible. I mean, how does anyone know for sure? Romero was only trying to make the most movie he could in a few weeks with $100K. So he was only guessing. Maybe being single-minded about eating people ISN'T part of the actual zombie thing, and you DON'T fall apart in stinky chunks after a while. |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 22, 2023 15:35:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the threadsurrection!
I believe I missed this thread at the premiere of it.
Fantastic work, George!
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