Author Pipe

[Mark Beattie]

This is my first attempt at an Author shape. The block that I had started with dictated a shorter shank length than I had hoped for, but I nevertheless continued with this shape. I was a little overzealous with my file when shaping the shank which created a slight dip on the underside. Besides some finishing issues I am happy with this pipe which I'll be gifting to another gentleman.








A couple questions:

This was also my first attempt at a contrast stain. As I understand it, I should apply a black stain to the stummel after final sanding then sand it away and then buff. You can certainly point me in the right direction with a link to a topic within this forum if you'd like.

Thanks for your critique.

[wdteipen]

Not bad. The shank length looks okay to me. The main thing I see that could be improved is the height of the bowl. It's a bit tall for an author.

[sam a]

This was also my first attempt at a contrast stain. As I understand it, I should apply a black stain to the stummel after final sanding then sand it away and then buff. You can certainly point me in the right direction with a link to a topic within this forum if you'd like.

here ya go, i've had great results using techniques described in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5029

[DMI]

You'll be pleased to know that nothing leaps out at me as being wrong, the shape is ok, the various junctions work (the stem/shank could do with a little work) and the stem is sufficiently chunky for the shape.

According to the thread on contrast staining the method I use does not work.

David.