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Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:10 pm
by JMG
I typically wouldn't dream of sandblasting olive wood because is so stinking pretty and I've never had a flaw in one. However, this particular block was very bland in the way of grain/color with only a very little color on the top near the chamber. So, I sandblasted it, and man am I glad I did. I'm really happy with how it came out.

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Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 9:07 pm
by Billy Klubb
it kind of looks like weathered sandstone. very nice!

Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:23 pm
by sandahlpipe
It turned out nice. I blasted an olive pipe and with a nice oil finish, the color is still visible even when the grain is interesting.

Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:17 pm
by DocAitch
Very nice. I have never cared for the smooth olive woods, but I really like this!
DocAitch

Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:24 pm
by Charl
Yip, that is stunning!

Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:53 am
by CondorPipes
That came out very nice. I think this is the first blasted olive wood I've seen. Normally I'd agree with you I love the look/grain of olive but if it just isn't there time for plan 'B'. How does it feel in the hand, what is the texture like?

Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:28 am
by Massis
CondorPipes wrote:That came out very nice. I think this is the first blasted olive wood I've seen. Normally I'd agree with you I love the look/grain of olive but if it just isn't there time for plan 'B'. How does it feel in the hand, what is the texture like?
Dirk Claessen for example has been making some for a while. I agree that it's a very nice plan B.

Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:54 am
by JMG
CondorPipes wrote:That came out very nice. I think this is the first blasted olive wood I've seen. Normally I'd agree with you I love the look/grain of olive but if it just isn't there time for plan 'B'. How does it feel in the hand, what is the texture like?
It's a little grittier feeling than blasted briar, but all in all, not uncomfortable.

Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 5:49 pm
by pipedreamer
I like this pipe and it is one of few Iv'e seen sandblasted with olivewood. You did a good job!!!