Finally got some rod stock >20mm thick to give the reverse calabash a try, this one sold last week (for $85).
I'm rather pleased with this one. The wood was full of flaws so I had to rusticate. Rustication reminded me of a corncob and of driftwood, so I decided to nickname this one "Driftcob", as a "driftkop" in dutch is a "hothead".
To be honest I can't really find any big flaws, but hey, that's where you all come in!
The only thing I'm still really struggling with is a nice and smooth slot in the button, but it's improving.
Also the mouthpiece could've been ever so slightly longer so the taper could end a bit further from the button, giving a larger bite zone.
dimensions
weight: 52 gr
length: 106 mm
width: 36 mm (chamber 19mm)
height: 51mm (chamber 40mm)
second chamber: 20mm x32mm
behind the button: 5mm
button: 6.2mm
I'm off to a new pipe, so steer me in the right direction if you please.
1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
Website: http://www.massispipes.com
Instagram : http://instagram.com/massispipes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassisPipes
Facebook: https://facebook.com/MassisPipes
Instagram : http://instagram.com/massispipes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassisPipes
Facebook: https://facebook.com/MassisPipes
-
- Posts: 3121
- Joined: Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:29 am
- Location: Kansas City, USA
- Contact:
Re: 1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
I've lost count of the number of saddle replacement stems I've been asked to make for those brucianasos. It seems people fall out of love with the cuteness before they learn to live with an un-clenchable pipe.
UFOs must be real. There's no other explanation for cats.
Re: 1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
I'm with George. Ya gotta "pucker" the stem if you're going to go taper. Has to be a stretch that's relatively flat to be comfortable.
- Tyler
- Site Supporter
- Posts: 2376
- Joined: Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:00 pm
- Location: Farmersville, TX
- Contact:
Re: 1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
wdteipen wrote:I'm with George. Ya gotta "pucker" the stem if you're going to go taper. Has to be a stretch that's relatively flat to be comfortable.
And if you choose to "pucker" you've made a grevous aesthetic mistake, IMO. A saddle is the only choice.
Tyler Lane Pipes
http://www.tylerlanepipes.com
http://www.tylerlanepipes.com
- seamonster
- Posts: 380
- Joined: Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:43 am
- Location: Portland, OR
Re: 1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
... as the new guy, let me talk this out. I agree, with all statements so far. I've made a few short and stubbies, and they look dang cool, but totally uncomfortable.... so, a saddle stem: comfortable at virtually any length; tapered stem: really only good at or beyond a certain length, i.e. that which is long enough to allow the slope to be gradual enough to fool the teeth into being a mostly flat bite zone. too drastic a taper= not comfy.Tyler wrote:wdteipen wrote:I'm with George. Ya gotta "pucker" the stem if you're going to go taper. Has to be a stretch that's relatively flat to be comfortable.
And if you choose to "pucker" you've made a grevous aesthetic mistake, IMO. A saddle is the only choice.
instagram.com/seamonster_workshop/
- Tyler
- Site Supporter
- Posts: 2376
- Joined: Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:00 pm
- Location: Farmersville, TX
- Contact:
Re: 1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
Yesseamonster wrote:... as the new guy, let me talk this out. I agree, with all statements so far. I've made a few short and stubbies, and they look dang cool, but totally uncomfortable.... so, a saddle stem: comfortable at virtually any length; tapered stem: really only good at or beyond a certain length, i.e. that which is long enough to allow the slope to be gradual enough to fool the teeth into being a mostly flat bite zone. too drastic a taper= not comfy.Tyler wrote:wdteipen wrote:I'm with George. Ya gotta "pucker" the stem if you're going to go taper. Has to be a stretch that's relatively flat to be comfortable.
And if you choose to "pucker" you've made a grevous aesthetic mistake, IMO. A saddle is the only choice.
Tyler Lane Pipes
http://www.tylerlanepipes.com
http://www.tylerlanepipes.com
Re: 1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
I agree, FWIW.Tyler wrote:wdteipen wrote:I'm with George. Ya gotta "pucker" the stem if you're going to go taper. Has to be a stretch that's relatively flat to be comfortable.
And if you choose to "pucker" you've made a grevous aesthetic mistake, IMO. A saddle is the only choice.
Re: 1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
First time I've seen so many of you agree so soon on something
I did find this one uncomfortable to clench when making it, so I ended up tapering the stem's width as well. It is 23.5mm in diameter at the shank, but the button is only 18.5mm wide. This significantly increased comfort in my opinion, though I have to agree it's less of a clencher than your average normal shanked pipe.
So the next one will be a saddle stem
Any other useful tips or comments on execution?
I did find this one uncomfortable to clench when making it, so I ended up tapering the stem's width as well. It is 23.5mm in diameter at the shank, but the button is only 18.5mm wide. This significantly increased comfort in my opinion, though I have to agree it's less of a clencher than your average normal shanked pipe.
So the next one will be a saddle stem
Any other useful tips or comments on execution?
Website: http://www.massispipes.com
Instagram : http://instagram.com/massispipes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassisPipes
Facebook: https://facebook.com/MassisPipes
Instagram : http://instagram.com/massispipes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassisPipes
Facebook: https://facebook.com/MassisPipes
-
- Posts: 3121
- Joined: Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:29 am
- Location: Kansas City, USA
- Contact:
Re: 1st Reverse Calabash - chubby billiard
Taper the shank slightly. Doesn't take much---a little goes a long way---but doing so will add considerably to the visual balance and flow.Massis wrote: Any other useful tips or comments on execution?
UFOs must be real. There's no other explanation for cats.