Richmond inventory-to be blasted

[bluesmk]

Just a few pieces to be blasted, getting ready for Richmond.
Dan
Gabrieli Pipes

[achduliebe]

Hey Dan,

Those are very nice! I love the one on the bottom...is that a purple heart extension? Man...I must be a sucker for purple heart extensions.

Awesome work as usual!

I do beleive you will be coming home from Richmond with some spendin' cabbage.

[bluesmk]

Thanks Bryan,
That stem ring is actualy snakewood. I hope so myfriend.
Got to get more finnished.
Dan
Gabrieli Pipes

[achduliebe]

Hey Dan,

Snakewood...hmmm very nice. I would really love to see some pics of those when they are finished, if you get the time.

I am sure Richmond will be a success, those are some great pipes.

[sethile]

Wow Dan, those are going to be awesome pipes! Looks like the blast could bring out some beautiful rings, especially in the top one, but the grain on these would certainly look nice smooth too, or am I missing something? I really like the snakewood insert, and that's just a beautiful pipe! Nice work Dan. I hope you will post pics of them finished too. I'd be real interested in how they turn out after blasting.

Sure wish I could get away to make Richmond, or any other show for that matter. It's tough this time of year. Hope you get a bunch of pipes finished and have a great show!

[bluesmk]

thanks Scott and Bryan,
Yes your missing the pits/flaws on the other side and bottom,some top....though nothing major. I just couldn't stain them away, if you know what I mean. All three have great rings, thats what I'm hoping to bring out. I'd love to finnish them light....tanshell? Yes of course I'll post finnished pics.
Kind Regards,
Dan
Gabrieli Pipes

[marks]

Dan, those are very nice, particularly the bottom one, IMHO.