My first Critique post - Billiard #1
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:49 pm
Ok, this is actually briar block 15 and first billiard that I think resembles one Don't baby me, I'm looking to keep moving forward and my feelings won't be hurt. I appreciate your time in providing feedback.
Specs:
Length: 6.00 in.
Weight: 1.75 oz.
Bowl Height: 2.00 in.
Chamber Depth: 1.80 in.
Chamber Diameter: 0.80 in.
Outside Diameter: 1.50 in.
Stem Material: Ebonite
Filter: None
Shape: Billiard
Things I've already identified that need improvement:
1. The line from the bottom of the bowl across the shank to stem is not sharp. It once was, but after cutting the stem a second time I got sloppy when I married up the stem and the shank.
2. The shank face stem connection is not as sharp as it should be, this again is due to trying to marry up the stem and shank on the second time I had to cut a stem for it.
3. The stain color washes out a bit too much close to where the shank and stem meet.
4. The button needs more attention and it was enlightening to me to get a clearer view of it once i put the pipe in my homegrown photo box and got a good picture of it.
5. Drilling was pretty dang good, but I think it could be more perfect
6. Turned out a little heavier than I like in a billiard
7. Containing the ebonite skink so the wife doesn't call the doctor
Things I thought turned out well:
1. I thought the forward cant of the bowl was good
2. I thought the wall thickness of the bowl was good.
3. Finish color and contrast plus grain turned out nicely
4. Overall shape and dimensions turned out ok
5. The curve where the shank meets the bowl turned out ok.
6. The drilling turned out well, but I think it can be even better.
Specs:
Length: 6.00 in.
Weight: 1.75 oz.
Bowl Height: 2.00 in.
Chamber Depth: 1.80 in.
Chamber Diameter: 0.80 in.
Outside Diameter: 1.50 in.
Stem Material: Ebonite
Filter: None
Shape: Billiard
Things I've already identified that need improvement:
1. The line from the bottom of the bowl across the shank to stem is not sharp. It once was, but after cutting the stem a second time I got sloppy when I married up the stem and the shank.
2. The shank face stem connection is not as sharp as it should be, this again is due to trying to marry up the stem and shank on the second time I had to cut a stem for it.
3. The stain color washes out a bit too much close to where the shank and stem meet.
4. The button needs more attention and it was enlightening to me to get a clearer view of it once i put the pipe in my homegrown photo box and got a good picture of it.
5. Drilling was pretty dang good, but I think it could be more perfect
6. Turned out a little heavier than I like in a billiard
7. Containing the ebonite skink so the wife doesn't call the doctor
Things I thought turned out well:
1. I thought the forward cant of the bowl was good
2. I thought the wall thickness of the bowl was good.
3. Finish color and contrast plus grain turned out nicely
4. Overall shape and dimensions turned out ok
5. The curve where the shank meets the bowl turned out ok.
6. The drilling turned out well, but I think it can be even better.