this is the first one I did... freehand out of plataeu, came predrilled as a kit and i filed the stem down to get the swirl look... keep in mind when i took these pictures i had already smoked this pipe several times before i took the pictures
this is my second pipe i made out of a piece of ebauchon, came as a kit... had some flaws in it and some small cracks you can probably see... so i slacked some on the sanding... really just wanted to experiment on doing some of the rustication look... but i was pleased on how it came out
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let me know what you think... i love pipe crafting... you can only learn by mistakes and hearing from experienced crafters
my first two pipes... brand new at this
my first two pipes... brand new at this
A piece of God's Workmanship,
Clifton Phelps
Clifton Phelps
I'm partial to the "Danish Freehand" shape, so I really like the shape of the first pipe.
The fluting on the stem is a nice idea, but it needs a bit of cleanup. I found what works best for filing fluting are chain saw sharpening files. They come in a few different diameters and maintain a constant diameter the full length of the file, although a regular round needle file will also suffice.
Start off with a triangular file to mark your lines, it's less likely to skid around off your line than a round file. After you have filed the fluting to your liking, wrap decreasing grits of sandpaper around the file to get a smooth finish ready for buffing.
The fluting on the stem is a nice idea, but it needs a bit of cleanup. I found what works best for filing fluting are chain saw sharpening files. They come in a few different diameters and maintain a constant diameter the full length of the file, although a regular round needle file will also suffice.
Start off with a triangular file to mark your lines, it's less likely to skid around off your line than a round file. After you have filed the fluting to your liking, wrap decreasing grits of sandpaper around the file to get a smooth finish ready for buffing.
Regards,
Frank.
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Frank.
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Grouch Happens!
People usually get the gods they deserve - Terry Pratchett
Very nice first pipes. I really like the second one. One thing I noticed on the close up is that there are some sanding scratch marks that you didn't get out. If you don't get the previous grit scratches out before moving to the finer grits they will stand out after staining. Take your time with each grit before moving to the next. Also, the top curve where the shank meets the bowl could be a bit cleaner. The chain saw files that Frank mentioned work well for this. Very nice work.