calabash
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Favorite Pipe: Baki meerschaum, 1972 Dunhill
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Post by calabash on Jan 17, 2021 18:20:22 GMT -5
Working on a zulu. I'm fairly happy with it, for a first go at the shape.  Love it! |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 17, 2021 18:56:51 GMT -5
I hope you will make a pipe for me soon. I got your PM. Just been busy today. Will respond soon. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 17, 2021 19:00:21 GMT -5
Now you did it to me again Jason. I generally don't care for blasted pipes. But that one... Thats a nice one! Someone will be very happy with it. I used to dislike blasts. I couldn't figure out the attraction. Then I was up at Walter Hettinger's shop, and we had a conversation about it. Really, it's just another way of seeing the grain, unlike a rusticated pipe. But, with blasting, you get to see the growth rings - dry years, wet years, etc. I began to appreciate what blasting brings out of the wood, so now I'm an advocate. |
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Post by Silver on Jan 17, 2021 22:04:48 GMT -5
These are all absolutely gorgeous pipes!
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 17, 2021 22:26:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I keep on keepin' on!
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Post by kxg on Jan 17, 2021 23:51:25 GMT -5
Working on a zulu. I'm fairly happy with it, for a first go at the shape. |
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Post by kxg on Jan 17, 2021 23:52:41 GMT -5
That is a beauty!
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Post by urbino on Jan 18, 2021 3:44:33 GMT -5
Now you did it to me again Jason. I generally don't care for blasted pipes. But that one... Thats a nice one! Someone will be very happy with it. I used to dislike blasts. I couldn't figure out the attraction. Then I was up at Walter Hettinger's shop, and we had a conversation about it. Really, it's just another way of seeing the grain, unlike a rusticated pipe. But, with blasting, you get to see the growth rings - dry years, wet years, etc. I began to appreciate what blasting brings out of the wood, so now I'm an advocate. In my experience, they also tend to smoke better than a smooth, all else being equal, and they feel great in the hand. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 18, 2021 6:46:05 GMT -5
Now you did it to me again Jason. I generally don't care for blasted pipes. But that one... Thats a nice one! Someone will be very happy with it. I used to dislike blasts. I couldn't figure out the attraction. Then I was up at Walter Hettinger's shop, and we had a conversation about it. Really, it's just another way of seeing the grain, unlike a rusticated pipe. But, with blasting, you get to see the growth rings - dry years, wet years, etc. I began to appreciate what blasting brings out of the wood, so now I'm an advocate. Question for you...do you have to start off with a smooth, sanded pipe or can it be rough around the edges? |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 18, 2021 11:37:03 GMT -5
I used to dislike blasts. I couldn't figure out the attraction. Then I was up at Walter Hettinger's shop, and we had a conversation about it. Really, it's just another way of seeing the grain, unlike a rusticated pipe. But, with blasting, you get to see the growth rings - dry years, wet years, etc. I began to appreciate what blasting brings out of the wood, so now I'm an advocate. Question for you...do you have to start off with a smooth, sanded pipe or can it be rough around the edges? I sand most of it smooth with 220 grit, except for where the stem/cap joins. That area goes to 800. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 18, 2021 13:32:46 GMT -5
This is flat-art artistry. No doubt about it.
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Edward's Pipes....only Edward's pipes....and Buccaneer in the bowl
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First Name: Jay
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Post by jay on Jan 18, 2021 18:05:05 GMT -5
I used to dislike blasts. I couldn't figure out the attraction. Then I was up at Walter Hettinger's shop, and we had a conversation about it. Really, it's just another way of seeing the grain, unlike a rusticated pipe. But, with blasting, you get to see the growth rings - dry years, wet years, etc. I began to appreciate what blasting brings out of the wood, so now I'm an advocate. In my experience, they also tend to smoke better than a smooth, all else being equal, and they feel great in the hand. I have no evidence for this, but I suspect that the blasted surface has more surface area than a smooth finish sh. This, in turn, would radiate a bit more heat, resulting in a slightly cooler smoke. Maybe that's why you find the smoke to be smoother. or maybe I'm just blowing smoke. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 18, 2021 18:46:54 GMT -5
In my experience, they also tend to smoke better than a smooth, all else being equal, and they feel great in the hand. I have no evidence for this, but I suspect that the blasted surface has more surface area than a smooth finish sh. This, in turn, would radiate a bit more heat, resulting in a slightly cooler smoke. Maybe that's why you find the smoke to be smoother. or maybe I'm just blowing smoke. Well the first part is definitely correct. The walls are also a bit thinner, all else being equal, which means there's less mass. A greater surface area-to-mass ratio means . . . well, I'm sure it means something. Part of what makes it a better smoking experience for me is just that it's lighter, and it pretty much never feels even mildly warm in your hand. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 18, 2021 20:34:45 GMT -5
I have no evidence for this, but I suspect that the blasted surface has more surface area than a smooth finish sh. This, in turn, would radiate a bit more heat, resulting in a slightly cooler smoke. Maybe that's why you find the smoke to be smoother. or maybe I'm just blowing smoke. Well the first part is definitely correct. The walls are also a bit thinner, all else being equal, which means there's less mass. A greater surface area-to-mass ratio means . . . well, I'm sure it means something. Part of what makes it a better smoking experience for me is just that it's lighter, and it pretty much never feels even mildly warm in your hand. Some pipes just naturally smoke cooler, smooth or not. It is beyond science. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 18, 2021 21:52:35 GMT -5
Well the first part is definitely correct. The walls are also a bit thinner, all else being equal, which means there's less mass. A greater surface area-to-mass ratio means . . . well, I'm sure it means something. Part of what makes it a better smoking experience for me is just that it's lighter, and it pretty much never feels even mildly warm in your hand. Some pipes just naturally smoke cooler, smooth or not. It is beyond science. I'm no physicist, but, this^ |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 18, 2021 22:03:06 GMT -5
I have no evidence for this, but I suspect that the blasted surface has more surface area than a smooth finish sh. This, in turn, would radiate a bit more heat, resulting in a slightly cooler smoke. Maybe that's why you find the smoke to be smoother. or maybe I'm just blowing smoke. Well the first part is definitely correct. The walls are also a bit thinner, all else being equal, which means there's less mass. A greater surface area-to-mass ratio means . . . well, I'm sure it means something. Part of what makes it a better smoking experience for me is just that it's lighter, and it pretty much never feels even mildly warm in your hand. thinner walls would mean less insulation, which means more heat dissipation through the walls. That would denote a hotter pipe. Honestly, though, the amount of material removed by blasting isn't THAT much that it should make a difference. It's more an aesthetic thing. I mean, some REALLY craggy rustication, and an absolutely insane blast could reduce the weight to a marked degree. I don't see how either a blast or rustication would physically change the internal engineering to a degree that a pipe would smoke better, or worse. But, like Ronv69 said - it's beyond science (sometimes). I'd think density of the block would probably play more of a roll. Pipes are weird. My only Peterson system pipe gurgles like hell. Supposedly, it should not. It is newer, though, and the draft must've been drilled by a one armed, one eyed, peg legged buffoon. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 18, 2021 22:26:35 GMT -5
Ron and Jason's comments are spot on.
I have had some beautiful pipes that smoked hot, and they had thick walls to radiate the heat.
I had some relatively by comparison, thin walled pipes that smoked cool.
I know one thing though, if you run across an estate pipe that has been heavily smoked, but not abused to the point that you can recondition it nicely, there is a reason that it was heavily smoked. A good ream/ clean/restoration and it is off to the races.
But, when acquiring a new pipe from a pipe maker like Jason or others in that league, it is more likely that you are going to end up with a winner. The experience and commitment to detail, and assigning one's name to that piece as opposed to a factory pipe where that is not the case, can be a chancier proposition as Jason himself has said. Like him, I have had some funky gurgling Pete's, others are dream pipes, but typically them ones are older pipes.
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Post by urbino on Jan 18, 2021 22:47:05 GMT -5
FWIW, the only System pipe I ever owned gurgled like mad, too. Great looking pipe. It was the Baskerville shape, with really beautiful birdseye. Didn't smoke worth a darn, though.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 19, 2021 5:55:20 GMT -5
Well the first part is definitely correct. The walls are also a bit thinner, all else being equal, which means there's less mass. A greater surface area-to-mass ratio means . . . well, I'm sure it means something. Part of what makes it a better smoking experience for me is just that it's lighter, and it pretty much never feels even mildly warm in your hand. thinner walls would mean less insulation, which means more heat dissipation through the walls. That would denote a hotter pipe. Honestly, though, the amount of material removed by blasting isn't THAT much that it should make a difference. It's more an aesthetic thing. I mean, some REALLY craggy rustication, and an absolutely insane blast could reduce the weight to a marked degree. I don't see how either a blast or rustication would physically change the internal engineering to a degree that a pipe would smoke better, or worse. But, like Ronv69 said - it's beyond science (sometimes). I'd think density of the block would probably play more of a roll. Pipes are weird. My only Peterson system pipe gurgles like hell. Supposedly, it should not. It is newer, though, and the draft must've been drilled by a one armed, one eyed, peg legged buffoon.  Hello, my name is Bob, I'm the new start at the Peterson factory... |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 19, 2021 16:54:10 GMT -5
FWIW, the only System pipe I ever owned gurgled like mad, too. Great looking pipe. It was the Baskerville shape, with really beautiful birdseye. Didn't smoke worth a darn, though. I will be happy to take any gurgling Peterson off your hands. Takes 5 minutes to fix. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 19, 2021 17:06:56 GMT -5
FWIW, the only System pipe I ever owned gurgled like mad, too. Great looking pipe. It was the Baskerville shape, with really beautiful birdseye. Didn't smoke worth a darn, though. I will be happy to take any gurgling Peterson off your hands. Takes 5 minutes to fix. Please explain... |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 19, 2021 18:10:03 GMT -5
I will be happy to take any gurgling Peterson off your hands. Takes 5 minutes to fix. Please explain... . I just take a tapered drill bit and drill the shank and stem to match. It's worked on several alread. I'm sure someone can explain why it won't work. But it does for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 20:51:06 GMT -5
Couple of firsts here. One, first hand-milled metal ferrule. Second, first true army mount stem. Third, first prince- esque shape. It's not finished, but it's coming along OK.  I love that blast and color. The metal ferrule is also fantastic! |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 27, 2021 21:36:25 GMT -5
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Post by adui on Jan 27, 2021 21:40:55 GMT -5
VERY nice Jason!
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 28, 2021 12:09:32 GMT -5
Brilliant work as always, Jason. I love the white and blue stem.
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Post by Scott W on Jan 30, 2021 15:29:37 GMT -5
Finished up these three commissions.    That first one is right up my alley. With a Cumberland stem on it.....oh man |
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Post by isett2860 on Jan 30, 2021 16:53:00 GMT -5
The middle one talks to me!
Beautiful work Jason
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 30, 2021 17:12:24 GMT -5
Finished up these three commissions. That first one is right up my alley. With a Cumberland stem on it.....oh man I went with black, because the shank cap is swirled ebonite. I didn't want it to be too busy. Also, I haven't made a black stem in FOREVER. |
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Post by Scott W on Jan 30, 2021 23:45:38 GMT -5
It looks amazing JB, your talent blows me away brosef
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