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hello all,

I haven't been too active recently - busy trying to make headway with my pipemaking! I just wanted to post my latest pipe, one I made especially for my father.

This is my fourth pipe and by far the one I'm most happy about. I have been thinking about experimenting with finishes and have been intending to try gradients for a while. Glad I got round to it with this one.

Reading this forum has been a great help over the last few months so I'd like to say thanks to everyone for their advice and sharing their pipes - has given me loads of ideas.

Neat pipe, I really like the stain. Did you just sand away the bottom stain more than the top ?

I used a combination of sanding and applying several layers of stain until I had it looking about right. It was a bit experimental really!

Looks like a well loved meerschaum. I like it, but am a little iffy on the shank, but that's a personal thing. Nice pipe.

Very nice; it's almost cuddly. Don't think it will be going home alone. Oh, it's for your Dad . . . he'll love it!