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Post by adui on Dec 21, 2019 14:25:32 GMT -5
I think I made the stain a little dark, I also don't like the grain (or lack of) in the pearwood so probably wont use those blocks again. I am not sure about the shape I chose, but it sounded good in the planning stages, and when I had misgivings it was too late. Other than that, I am extremely happy with this one. In the begging there was a block  We decided on a shape, but is it a good one?  Rough cut. too late to change my mind by far  This isn't so bad, I can work with it  Ready to stain and polish     |
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Post by adui on Dec 21, 2019 14:26:28 GMT -5
Only one question, for the pipe artists on here. Would you run some sand paper in the chamber to eliminate the stain I got in it, or not worry? (Stain is my creation using rubbing alcohol and food coloring)
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 21, 2019 15:00:40 GMT -5
I get what you mean about the grain, but I like it. Good job.
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Post by peteguy on Dec 21, 2019 15:50:06 GMT -5
Sand the outer bowl again with something fine to see if the grain comes out?
If it is for you to smoke I wouldn't worry about the inner bowl. If not, you might want to take a go at it with some paper. Hell, Peterson inner bowls were totally soaked with stain a few years back.
Nice work overall!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2019 15:51:29 GMT -5
Sand ALL that stain out of the chamber, one it looks unprofessional and two it won't taste good. I still see pipe makers leaving stain in there chambers and it just unnerves me. With a little patience and a steady hand there is no excuse to get stain in the chamber or get it on the mortise tenon junction. I know this is a new thing to you so I won't harp on it......too much. 
Oh! and by the way, Pear wood is nothing like briar and will burn easier, so take you time breaking it in till you got a good cake on it.
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Post by adui on Dec 21, 2019 16:08:46 GMT -5
Sand ALL that stain out of the chamber, one it looks unprofessional and two it won't taste good. I still see pipe makers leaving stain in there chambers and it just unnerves me. With a little patience and a steady hand there is no excuse to get stain in the chamber or get it on the mortise tenon junction. I know this is a new thing to you so I won't harp on it......too much.
Oh! and by the way, Pear wood is nothing like briar and will burn easier, so take you time breaking it in till you got a good cake on it.
Will do, and I thought leaving the chamber messy looked bad, just wanted a professional opinion |
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Post by adui on Dec 21, 2019 16:16:13 GMT -5
Sand the outer bowl again with something fine to see if the grain comes out? If it is for you to smoke I wouldn't worry about the inner bowl. If not, you might want to take a go at it with some paper. Hell, Peterson inner bowls were totally soaked with stain a few years back. Nice work overall! Sanded to 1000, then buffed to a shine with Tripoli on my home made buffing wheel. 4 and a half inch wheel on a drill mounted on a wood stand for a redneck Lathe |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 21, 2019 17:06:57 GMT -5
Sand ALL that stain out of the chamber, one it looks unprofessional and two it won't taste good. I still see pipe makers leaving stain in there chambers and it just unnerves me. With a little patience and a steady hand there is no excuse to get stain in the chamber or get it on the mortise tenon junction. I know this is a new thing to you so I won't harp on it......too much.
Oh! and by the way, Pear wood is nothing like briar and will burn easier, so take you time breaking it in till you got a good cake on it.
Smart thinking...This man (Ron-RdPipes) knows what he is talking about. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2019 17:35:28 GMT -5
Looks better than the last one as you are becoming a pipe carver now.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 21, 2019 18:48:39 GMT -5
Kudo's to you jumping right in Terry, that is pretty cool! A cool place to lurk and gain some knowledge, when you show your wares for comment, be prepared to have thick skin...I hear they are brutally honest. www.pipemakersforum.com/ |
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Post by Darin on Dec 21, 2019 18:50:16 GMT -5
Nice job!  |
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Post by adui on Dec 21, 2019 19:01:21 GMT -5
Thanks Charlie, I've heard of the site. I guess it's time to jump in.
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Post by kbareit on Dec 21, 2019 20:26:59 GMT -5
Looks great Terry, I like the shape you chose because it's different. Keep them coming.
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Post by adui on Dec 22, 2019 13:03:41 GMT -5
OK... In an unexpected twist of luck, it is SOLD pending payment. I didn't expect nor advertise for this, but a member of another forum I go to hit me up for it.
I am dumbfounded, ecstatic, and stunned. Also VERY proud of my work. Though if what the pipemakers forum intro letter suggests is true I may be a little embarrassed by it in a few years.
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Post by taharris on Dec 22, 2019 18:56:15 GMT -5
Nicely done and congratulations on your first sale.
You are now hooked.
Go make another.
Todd
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