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Bent Apple template ok?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:06 pm
by MmmPeace
Before I transfer this to briar I was hoping to get some feedback. Does this shape seem correct for a bent apple shape? This will be my 2nd pipe where I do the drilling and create the stem, I would like it to be as accurate as possible. The black outline is the initial shape, the green is where I tweaked it a bit to add a little more symmetry to the bowl, thoughts? Thanks guys, can't wait to start this! Also is this considered a bent apple? I used pipedia for reference...
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Re: Bent Apple template ok?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:05 pm
by sandahlpipe
Don't use pipedia for shape references.
Do read Walt's post from a while back about lines where he illustrated how to correct shank lines.
Re: Bent Apple template ok?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:06 pm
by sandahlpipe
Here's what I'm referring to. Bent Pipes: Shank angles and Curves - Two Case Studies
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_ ... are_type=t
Re: Bent Apple template ok?
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 11:15 am
by sam a
The template looks fine, and could certainly yield a nice pipe. Go for it.
Re: Bent Apple template ok?
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 11:26 am
by MmmPeace
Thanks, guys. I went for it and then had my heart broken. While turning the shank my lathe tool caught the briar and snapped the shank clear off, about 1/4" from the bowl shank junction... I was able to salvage it but now I am gonna have another nose warmer... Ahwell, another lesson learned I suppose. Thanks Sandahl, that is a ridiculously helpful reference article, I was totally doing it back asswards! Once again, I appreciate you dude!