IMHO, this is my best pipe to date. I'm really looking for some constructive criticism on this one guys. Any critique is welcome. I really want to improve as a craftsman. Thanks for looking.
4-12 Cutty
4-12 Cutty
Gentlemen, please allow me to present my latest monstrosity:
IMHO, this is my best pipe to date. I'm really looking for some constructive criticism on this one guys. Any critique is welcome. I really want to improve as a craftsman. Thanks for looking.
IMHO, this is my best pipe to date. I'm really looking for some constructive criticism on this one guys. Any critique is welcome. I really want to improve as a craftsman. Thanks for looking.
Re: 4-12 Cutty
Perfect pipe.
Best regards.
Félix
Una pipa perfecta.
Saludos.
Félix
Best regards.
Félix
Una pipa perfecta.
Saludos.
Félix
El mundo de la pipa
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Re: 4-12 Cutty
Now thats my kind of pipe, simply classic lines.
But technicaly it's a Belge as it has no spur, or do I still not understand the difference.
David.
But technicaly it's a Belge as it has no spur, or do I still not understand the difference.
David.
Re: 4-12 Cutty
Wow, That is definitely your best pipe yet. The only critique I can find to offer is, from what I see on your pics, I think your final polish still has room for improvement. It's hard to get a really great polish with the wrong gear and very easy with the right gear. The Bealle Buffing System took my polishing up a few notches for sure.
Really though, that looks like a great pipe. Why do you mark 4-12?
Nice work.
Brian.
Really though, that looks like a great pipe. Why do you mark 4-12?
Nice work.
Brian.
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That's a good looking pipe. A straight on profile shot would make it easier to critique the overall flow and shaping but from what you've shown us I like it a lot.
And, Brian, I think he marks if '4-12' because he is from the future. So, in our time, Ocelot isn't quite good enough to make a pipe that nice but will be soon.
And, Brian, I think he marks if '4-12' because he is from the future. So, in our time, Ocelot isn't quite good enough to make a pipe that nice but will be soon.
Re: 4-12 Cutty
He's going to kick himself when he looks at a calendar....Why do you mark 4-12?
Ryan Alden
http://www.aldenpipes.com
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Re: 4-12 Cutty
Thanks for the positive feedback guys.
I mark the pipe '4-12' because it is the fourth pipe I've made in 2012, not including rejects.
Wayne, I realized last night that I needed a profile picture of the pipe. I was pretty proud of the button work on this one, nice and thin, and wanted to show it off. Unfortunately, the pipe is already in the hands of its new owner so taking a picture now would be difficult.
As far as the difference between belge and cutty......
I've never been fond of the spur and always liked the name 'cutty.' The gentleman I made it for has a Stanwell HCA 1, and wanted something similar. He called the shape a 'danish.'.....beats me. All I know is that it's a pipe.
I mark the pipe '4-12' because it is the fourth pipe I've made in 2012, not including rejects.
Wayne, I realized last night that I needed a profile picture of the pipe. I was pretty proud of the button work on this one, nice and thin, and wanted to show it off. Unfortunately, the pipe is already in the hands of its new owner so taking a picture now would be difficult.
As far as the difference between belge and cutty......
I've never been fond of the spur and always liked the name 'cutty.' The gentleman I made it for has a Stanwell HCA 1, and wanted something similar. He called the shape a 'danish.'.....beats me. All I know is that it's a pipe.
Re: 4-12 Cutty
That looks great! I agree with you and everyone else that this is your best pipe yet! Good on ya! 