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new lovat
new lovat
well, this is a lovat. It's not terribly exciting. Definitely not gonna light the world on fire with it. But let me know what you think. Thanks ahead of time.
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Ok, so this last image sucks, but work with me, try not to focus on the crisp background.
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Ok, so this last image sucks, but work with me, try not to focus on the crisp background.
Andrew
www.andrewstaplespipes.com
www.andrewstaplespipes.com
Re: new lovat
Wow, Andrew. You did an excellent job getting the shank a consistent size. I've never attempted apipe with that long a shank, but I hear that is difficult to pull off.
The only thing I don't like is the stem. I think a traditional saddle stem would have looked better IMHO. Plus it looks a hair long for traditional lovat proportions.
Still, great job. It may not set the world ablaze but it will probably be a great vessel for blazing tobacco!![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
The only thing I don't like is the stem. I think a traditional saddle stem would have looked better IMHO. Plus it looks a hair long for traditional lovat proportions.
Still, great job. It may not set the world ablaze but it will probably be a great vessel for blazing tobacco!
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Re: new lovat
Man that is one long, slick shank! How long is it actually?
I really like it=)
I really like it=)
Re: new lovat
Nice pipe. I think it's a bit tough to gauge the proportions with those angles instead of profile shots.
Re: new lovat
The shank is 4-3/8" long. If I drill the chamber on my lathe I can't make any longer. I was clearing my bed by about 1/16". A little nerve wracking.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
Andrew
www.andrewstaplespipes.com
www.andrewstaplespipes.com
Re: new lovat
Looks good Andrew. What's the diameter of your tenon vs shank, and did you use delrin or not?
Brian.
Brian.
Re: new lovat
I've been using hypodermic tubing (stainless) for thin shanks. The shank is under 1/2" diameter if I remember correctly.
You guys would laugh if you saw how I was cutting this stuff. It involves a dremel, vice grips, and my lathe. Process makes me squirm but gives really clean cuts and no tube distortion.
You guys would laugh if you saw how I was cutting this stuff. It involves a dremel, vice grips, and my lathe. Process makes me squirm but gives really clean cuts and no tube distortion.
Andrew
www.andrewstaplespipes.com
www.andrewstaplespipes.com
Re: new lovat
Good looking pipe Andrew. A copper pipe cutter works well for cutting stainless tubing accurately and quickly. You'll have to clean up the inner diameter with a micro round file or something because it leaves a lip but it's no big deal.