Hi all!
Been a while again...
Here's something to kickstart the year, a pretty standard horn although it could be called a paneled one since the 'flats' are so wide?
Still MUCH to be done, for example the stem lines have some abruptness in them (the stummel-stem junction), but all and all i'm quite happy with this one.
So your job now is to make me not happy at all . I've been so close to this one, i think i'm not seeing it correctly anymore...
So,
1501 - BHorn;
Thanks all in advance!
1501 - BHorn
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This horn is slightly heftier than I care for, but that is preference. This is a gorgeous pipe.
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Thanks!JMG wrote:This horn is slightly heftier than I care for, but that is preference. This is a gorgeous pipe.
It is quite robust for sure, maybe the next one will have a bit more feminine appearance.
It's a water buffalo horn .
Re: 1501 - BHorn
In the first and fifth photos you are showing a bit of a bulge in the top line right near the stem/shank junction. These are hard to avoid with this shape, but it's important.
Overall this is appears quite nice. It's a little too compact. I would stretch the next one out. The finish looks good. The edges don't look burned by the wheel and the stem appears good.
Overall this is appears quite nice. It's a little too compact. I would stretch the next one out. The finish looks good. The edges don't look burned by the wheel and the stem appears good.
Andrew
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Re: 1501 - BHorn
Bloody hell, what an amazing piece of work!!! Wow!!!
Re: 1501 - BHorn
Absolutely killer horn!
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baiguai wrote:Absolutely killer horn!
Thanks guys!Silverfox wrote:Bloody hell, what an amazing piece of work!!! Wow!!!
Thanks.andrew wrote:In the first and fifth photos you are showing a bit of a bulge in the top line right near the stem/shank junction. These are hard to avoid with this shape, but it's important.
Overall this is appears quite nice. It's a little too compact. I would stretch the next one out. The finish looks good. The edges don't look burned by the wheel and the stem appears good.
You are absolutely right, that was one problem i was referring to, there is another very minor problem in the underside of the stem, in the mid section.
This is my current absolute favourite shape, the shape consists mainly out of two lines, the top line and the bottom line, that have to be perfect (ok, that applies to very many shapes...). Every minor imperfection shows like a flashlight in the dark.
I will try that stretching with the next one.
Re: 1501 - BHorn
I think you're shaping and finish is topclass on this one. Except for that bit of waviness that was mentioned.
For me the stem could be a bit longer. It might help with the "compact"-ness as well, stretching it out a bit.
For me the stem could be a bit longer. It might help with the "compact"-ness as well, stretching it out a bit.
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Thank you very much Charl.Charl wrote:I think you're shaping and finish is topclass on this one. Except for that bit of waviness that was mentioned.
For me the stem could be a bit longer. It might help with the "compact"-ness as well, stretching it out a bit.
Good points, i'll keep 'em in mind.
Re: 1501 - BHorn
SWEET! I am a lover of the horn shape and find your pipe very attractive. Nice work!
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