Don't be shy about your critique. And you don't need to go easy on me. I should know better.
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I think you're on to something, and really close to an issue that hasn't been stated yet. But cylindrical isn't the right thing. The clue is in answering the question: what makes it appear cylindrical from certain angles?JMG wrote:One of the critiques I had gotten on a recent billiard is that it was too cylindrical. That may apply here as well. Though it's a good looking pipe to be sure.
You got it, though the right side is flatter than the left. This, along with the top of the shank are due to novice blasting technique.Alden wrote:Left and right sides of the bowl are straight.
As for the dip, shit happens when blasting! Ever see what J.T. Cooke does with a shank?wdteipen wrote:Shank dips on top and the stem is a bit long for "proper" proportions although I think the long stem looks good here. I really like the craggy blast. Looks like a chunk of asphalt or lava rock. I like it.
I know what you mean. I made a bulldog recently and blasted the taper off the shank. I didn't account for it.baweaverpipes wrote:As for the dip, shit happens when blasting! Ever see what J.T. Cooke does with a shank?wdteipen wrote:Shank dips on top and the stem is a bit long for "proper" proportions although I think the long stem looks good here. I really like the craggy blast. Looks like a chunk of asphalt or lava rock. I like it.
I have started making my buttons a bit larger. I made this stem originally a few months ago, so that's why it's still small.scotties22 wrote:Your button is still too thin front to back. A couple of good maintenace buffings and it is going to dissapear. It could also be a touch taller. Look at the slot compaired to the botton height. It looks like there isn't even anything to get your teeth on. It also looks like the pipe might wag a bit when clenched because of the lack of button, so to speak.
I know I don't make my buttons and bite zones as small as others here, but they are George approved, FWIW, and I know that after 20 years of use they will still be there.