After all my pipes, I'm finally fairly happy with a stummel (the stem is a different story) I know it's not perfect, but I feel like it is a step forward. Still finishing oiling this one. Should be doing the final buff tomorrow or the next day...
Finally fairly happy...
Finally fairly happy...
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Re: Finally fairly happy...
Yup, you nailed it. No lines can I draw.
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Re: Finally fairly happy...
Looks great John, good luck on the stem!
Re: Finally fairly happy...
Looks great.
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Re: Finally fairly happy...
Well done, John Michael!
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-Charles Hollyday, pipe maker, reluctant mentor, and curmudgeon
" Never show an idiot an unfinished pipe!"- same guy
-Charles Hollyday, pipe maker, reluctant mentor, and curmudgeon
" Never show an idiot an unfinished pipe!"- same guy