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Help save my pipe, critiques needed.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:21 pm
by MmmPeace
Hey, all. This is my third pipe and my last pipe from a pre drilled kit. I started it in my lathe and made great progress, until while turning the shank I accidentally cut into the bowl. I was able to save it kinda but now I have a tall skinny bowl... in your opinions can I salvage this still, would you offer some ideas or suggestions if you have the time? Thank you all!
Re: Help save my pipe, critiques needed.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:24 pm
by wdteipen
Unfortunately, it doesn't look salvageable to me. Best bet is to chalk it up as a learning experience and move on to the next pipe.
Re: Help save my pipe, critiques needed.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:31 pm
by MmmPeace
I figured as much, at least I screwed it up earlier rather than later.
Re: Help save my pipe, critiques needed.
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:37 pm
by kamkiel
There still things that can be learn with this pipe. Sand it smoothly up to 400, stain it, and buff it. After all that smoke it yourself and let it serve as a warning to all the other blocks of briar that are in a hurry to become a pipe.
Re: Help save my pipe, critiques needed.
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:40 pm
by MmmPeace
lol thanks kamkiel, I plan on doing that just to practice my finishing on. May even make a custom stem for it to practice those as well.