Pipe #8, A Diplomatic Prince

[clickklick]

Here's my latest. I have no idea if this is more of a diplomat or more of a prince. The button and slot shaping are killing me. The battery on my camera was dying so I rushed and forgot to snap one of the right side.

All criticism and tip/pointers are encouraged! I was working on my first saddle bit today and sanded down too close to my delrin tenon and it went snappy I will remake a stem, and post that one when it is done. Thanks for looking!

[sandahlpipe]

There's some improvement going on here for sure! A couple things to work on:

1. Symmetry: especially the picture from the bottom shows a bulge on the right side.
2. Bowl/Shank junction. Take your time with some hand files to take away material around where the shank meets the bowl.

Keep up the good work. You're progressing nicely.

[clickklick]

Thanks Jeremiah. I see the symmetry issue. I've been focusing on keeping the sanding smooth so symmetry will be next. For fear of taking too much off I did hit the shank bowl junction with a needle file but you are right, I need to spend more time there.

Thank you!

Anything else guys? I have the next one started.