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- Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:00 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Bent Brandy(?)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1739
Re: Bent Brandy(?)
It is indeed a fine looking pipe. I'm far from being able to critique, but with that being said, the only slight glitch that catches my eye is a slight disturbance in the stem/shank junction, and the bottom of the stem seems to take a different angle from the shank. That's just what I see when LOOKI...
- Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:48 pm
- Forum: Finishing Techniques
- Topic: Stains, Oils, Dyes, Where do I start?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12298
Re: Stains, Oils, Dyes, Where do I start?
Welcome! :) Use the search function for the forum here, you'll learn a lot that way. Most use Fiebings alcohol based leather dye for stain then red or brown tripoli, white diamond then carnuba. Search in finishing techniques with the keyword you wanna know about, lots of info on here for you already...
- Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:26 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Heavy Metal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1220
Re: Heavy Metal
Very nice Mr. Wallenstein! These two may top the list of favorites from your mind and inate ability for fresh thinking. Kudos
- Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:31 am
- Forum: Other Things We Make
- Topic: Stabby things!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3291
Re: Stabby things!
Very nice Kurt! Looks like those could be very useful
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:31 am
- Forum: Stummels
- Topic: Using a Hole Saw?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3214
Re: Using a Hole Saw?
I just use an extra pass with a forstner bit the same size (or close to it anyway) that I'm shooting for on the outside diameter of the chamber. If you're using a drill press it's super easy to do. And a lot less difficult to get the round shapes needed for certain pipes, patience and needle files w...
- Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:39 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Dublin Acorn freehand by CP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1257
Re: Dublin Acorn freehand by CP
Nicely done Abi! The way the grain of the briar and olivewood looks so integral is exquisite. Definitely staying true to your own style Kudos
- Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:56 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 2010-2011 Pipe In The Hat trade
- Replies: 181
- Views: 92128
Re: 2010-2011 Pipe In The Hat trade
Kick ass! I'll bust balls this week and get mine finished
- Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:47 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Purple Haze
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2446
Re: Purple Haze
Bravo Mr. Wallenstein, it's like Jimi Hendrix reincarnate! Could serve as a pipe or weapon, very versatile!
Re: Zulu
Love the Zulu! Very rhythmic style pipe, as you've demonstrated here. Kudos.
Congrats on the handcut stem as well! from what I hear, that's a HUGE step in the right direction
Congrats on the handcut stem as well! from what I hear, that's a HUGE step in the right direction
- Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:25 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Brüder (bei der Pfeifeherstellung)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1229
Re: Brüder (bei der Pfeifeherstellung)
Very nice Nate! I'm normally not a big fan of virgin finishes, but it works well on this pipe :thumbsup: I like the thin bit part as well, looks like added comfort. Isn't it odd how the flaws in briar always seem to hide right where you really don't want them? :lol: Anyone should be happy with this ...
- Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:20 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A Stand Up Guy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1217
Re: A Stand Up Guy
I'll third that motion. I called expecting to make a quick order and ended up spending better than a half hour discussing the pipe designs I was shooting for, what tools to use, what not to use. Extremely helpful and awesome guy :thumbsup: This is a rare business, as I've yet to deal with anyone who...
- Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:04 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 2010-2011 Pipe In The Hat trade
- Replies: 181
- Views: 92128
Re: 2010-2011 Pipe In The Hat trade
Sadly, I must withdraw My briar proved to be unworthy in the final stages. But I do intend to use this design on a later pipe. *sigh*
Nice pipe bandkbrooks! I like the symetry as well as the overall design kudos!
Nice pipe bandkbrooks! I like the symetry as well as the overall design kudos!
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:11 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2305
Re: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
My bad, for some reason I was thinking they were different :oops: In that case, all I can say is that whatever Tim uses at JH Lowe, isn't too bad to bend with the alcohol lamp. The heating is tricky because it goes straight from warm to OMG it's gonna melt! :lol: but once it gets malleable, you've g...
- Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:55 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2305
Re: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
Thanks for the kinds words!
I have no advice to give on bending acrylic, all I've dealt with thus far is Lucite, sorry
But if I had to guess, the boiling water trick may work? Dunno, never tried it.
Thanks again!
I have no advice to give on bending acrylic, all I've dealt with thus far is Lucite, sorry
But if I had to guess, the boiling water trick may work? Dunno, never tried it.
Thanks again!
- Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:20 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Smooth Billiard and Blasted Rhodesian
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1569
Re: Smooth Billiard and Blasted Rhodesian
The rhodesian I like very much. Maybe just a wee bit too much bend in the stem for my personal tastes, but that's irrelevant really. The finish on the billiard is awesome! I'm curious as to what color(s) stain that is? Really makes it pop either way. I see just a little dip in the back of the bowl f...
- Thu Feb 03, 2011 2:34 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2305
Re: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
Many thanks! :) I have to agree, in hindsight I should've bent it from the beginning. Got a bit anxious to finish, as well as nervous about screwing up the last stem I had at the time. Thanks again! :) Oh, and P.S.- just to be a bit more honest, that ring? Yeah, came out of a bubble gum machine many...
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:59 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2305
Re: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
Thanks!KurtHuhn wrote:Much better!
Now make another pipe.
Aww, do I HAVE to make another one? *sigh* if you insist
Thanks again for all the help with my inceasant questions
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:54 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: billiard, i hope
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1176
Re: billiard, i hope
Nice job Mathias! :) I like the proportions, that's usually the biggest pain to get right. The stem color does suit the pipe. Only a matter of my peasant ranked opinion, maybe if the stem were just a wee bit longer? Hard to say though, with so many variations around I think the stem length would be ...
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:45 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2305
Re: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww338/Bibo1369/Mobile%20Uploads/PT1.jpg http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww338/Bibo1369/Mobile%20Uploads/PT2.jpg http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww338/Bibo1369/Mobile%20Uploads/PT3.jpg I used the trusty home made alcohol lamp. Better? I'm still adjusting to f...
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:18 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2305
Re: Swooped shank Brandy? First pipe completed
Thanks Abi! The kind words are much appreciated :) I feel the same about the pics, I tried using my fiancee's camera but my memory card is shot so a no go there. Face to face, it's a bit lighter. Not to mention the scratches that reared their ugly head after polishing; 2 on the left of the shank and...