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And second pipe for critique
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Dittowdteipen wrote:Both very nice pipes.
The only thing that I see that I don't like is your button and slot on both. The slot is too wide. It seems that that shouldn't be an issue and is just a personal preference but there's a structural reason why wider isn't better. Where the stem tapers to the sides, there is less material and can be an eventual point of failure and bite through. Your buttons are too tall for my taste. They almost look like dental bits. Works great for guys with dentures but for some it may be off putting.
Last thing I see that could be refined is the bend in the stem of the second pipe. It bends in the middle then goes straight to the button. The bend should carry through the length of the stem somewhat. This is usually the result of not thoroughly heating the stem before bending.
I really like the second pipe.
Narrower slots.Tyler wrote:What lessons from the first pipes did you apply to these?
"Thumb hole" is because this pipe is hanging on the pipe rack.DocAitch wrote:I think I still see "waves" in the flare of that first stem. There is also a definite line where you transitioned from the flare to the stem proper. This is tricky and requires careful lathe technique.
I also think that the "thumb hole" or whatever that is on that first shank is totally non functional weight on an otherwise lovely pipe.
Your smooth finishes are very attractive, as are your sand blasts.
The buttons look well done but a little too tall vertically (especially the first one), what is your measurement from top to bottom? I would also like to see side shots of the buttons.
Other than these quibbles, I think your pipes are great, and I would happily smoke any of the last three.
They are very well done from what I see in these limited views.
DocAitch
Same here, specially the last one.DocAitch wrote:I see, but it still looks heavy.
Are the scales on that knife also briar? Beautiful job on that.
I looked at those other pipes several times and decided it was a sandblast technique. You sure fooled me, very nice rustication!
DocAitch