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Thanks for the input and explaination of the curves and lines. On this pipe, I was trying to make the bowl symmetric from all sides (Obviously I hadn't exactly succeeded at that yet), then making the stem fit onto that shape. From the feedback, I take it that is the wrong approach. I guess I should ...

Thanks for looking and for the great feedback. Note that those issues are pointed out by a trained eye, I totally see them. I get file shy around the bowl shank junction, but I guess I'll just have to grit my teeth and keep working. I think there should be enough meat left to shift the loss point to...

I'm making this for a friend at work. I guess you could say it's my first commission/sale, but all he's specified is something rounded with a bent stem, and smooth. I just wanted to get some feedback on the shaping before I get too far with the sanding. I've really tried to take my time on this one ...

Great idea. Sorry I didn't do that in the first place. I guess I'll start at the button and work my way down. It looks like I didn't do much to actually shape the button. Sharp corners and edges and it's probably too thick. The bend doesn't seem smooth, like the stem gets fatter toward the shank. I ...

So my pipes #3-7 were all gifts for my groomsmen. Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of any of them, so I'm trying to get everyone to take pictures and send them to me. I apologize in advance for the poor picture quality. This particular pipe was the last one I made. This was not supposed to be t...

This one was my 5th, but thanks!

You're right about the oval shank. Still learning shapes. Maybe I should just say I was inspired by the diplomat. ;) Thanks for the feedback and the encouragement! When you're talking about the bevel on the rim, are you talking about a bevel sloping into or away from the chamber? I could see sloping...

My fifth pipe, I was aiming for a diplomat (maybe a prince), but I'm not sure if I got it quite right. Please let me know where I can improve and don't hold back. I think I left some meat on the chin and I know I need to work on the stem-shank junction too. I used a piece of whitetail antler to acce...

Real name: Blake Wilckens Age: 25 Location: Augusta, GA, originally from Peachtree City, GA Years a pipe smoker: I wouldn't call myself a pipe smoker. I used to smoke a few times a year, but the wife isn't a fan so I limit it to special occasions. How you got into pipe making: A friend brought his g...

http://s61.beta.photobucket.com/user/hanblako/library/Bent%20Apple%20-%20Cherry%20Wood%20Pipe http://s61.beta.photobucket.com/user/hanblako/library/Billiard%20-%20Cherry%20Wood%20Pipe Sorry, I can't quite figure out how to post the pics directly. I made these from cherry because I didn't want to spe...