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[dgerwin11]

14 months ago I ordered 2 quarter bent kits. They were back ordered and I forgot about them. Well they showed up the other day. The first one is patiently waiting for me to fire up the wood stove. I chased a fissure almost into the bowl. On both they were drilled by someone's semi trained chimpanzee. The top of the airway meets the bottom of the chamber. I had to drill it down to work.

I had thought of selling this one on eBay as I did not want another long pipe. But discretion got the better of me. I did not have confidence in the briar or drilling, so I kept it for my self.

After polishing it, I see I need to go back to sanding. Please check out these pictures and let me know what steps I need to do to improve this.

[The Smoking Yeti]

I think if you touch up your lines a bit, you'll have a winner- especially the cheeks, they need some definition. a Rat tail file might help that, as might some sand paper wrapper around a screwdriver, and various other primitive tricks.



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[Cory]

I agree with Yeti. Most of your pipes (the ones I have seen) lack definition and shape. You really have to focus on tucking in the cheeks and keeping a continuous contour from the bottom of the bowl to the end of the stem (button end).

Sometimes having a rough drawing can really help give your pipe definition - that way you have a goal and something you can compare your finished product to.

[d.huber]

I agree with what's been said so far, but I would like to also say that this pipe is a huge improvement from the others. The bottom of the bowl looks much better and the bend in the stem looks nice. Keep it up and keep working towards defining the shape of your bowl and soon you'll be making some very nice $60 pipes.

[dgerwin11]

Thanks for the input. I can't take credit for the bend. It came to me bent.

[e Markle]

I agree with the above: you need to focus on defining the place where shank meets bowl. Buy a 5/32" chainsaw file (or something close), and you'll be well on your way.

At this point, you time with the briar more than anything else. Compare your pipes with a Dunhill (or whatever brand you like). I think it's great that you seem to be focused on classic shapes - that's the best/fastest way to learn.

To answer your question from another post, I don't think $60 is out of the question.

[dgerwin11]

Ernie, I am conflicted. Sas makes you sound like evil incarnate, but you come across as pretty decent. And you both have given the same advice to stick to learning the classic shapes. My passion is nosewarmers, and some of my cob nosewarmer customers like the briar nosewarmers too. Now that this kit is done and I'm back to starting from scratch, it will more nosewarmers, but with bowls based on symmetrical shapes, not Danish style freehands.

[d.huber]

Ernie, I am conflicted. Sas makes you sound like evil incarnate, but you come across as pretty decent. And you both have given the same advice to stick to learning the classic shapes. My passion is nosewarmers, and some of my cob nosewarmer customers like the briar nosewarmers too. Now that this kit is done and I'm back to starting from scratch, it will more nosewarmers, but with bowls based on symmetrical shapes, not Danish style freehands.

Don't let his apparent good nature fool you. Ernie's a downright scumball.

[e Markle]

Don't let his apparent good nature fool you. Ernie's a downright scumball.

+1

Ernie, I am conflicted. Sas makes you sound like evil incarnate, but you come across as pretty decent. And you both have given the same advice to stick to learning the classic shapes. My passion is nosewarmers, and some of my cob nosewarmer customers like the briar nosewarmers too. Now that this kit is done and I'm back to starting from scratch, it will more nosewarmers, but with bowls based on symmetrical shapes, not Danish style freehands.

Well, Sas *is* a raging lunatic, but he does know a thing or two about microsoft paint, er... making pipes. He also smokes some decent tobacco.

[dgerwin11]

Are you sure? I have never heard him mention Carter Hall.

[Sasquatch]

He said "tobacco" not lawn clippings.

[e Markle]

As if you HAVEN'T TRIED lawn clippings, Sas. Pfff

I probably would too if I had to pay a 4200% tax on my tobacco.

[the rev]

You don't understand, Sas actually loves ernie,

remember when you were in 2nd grade, and you had a crush on a cute little girl? you didn't walk up to her and say, "excuse me miss, but would you like to drive across the country and kill people with me". You punched her in the arm, or threw erasers at her.

Well this is just like that, Sas has the mental and emotional capacity of a second grader. And Ernie is a sweet and cute as a second grade hotty.

rev

[Sasquatch]

Thank you for your assessment, Dr Lecter.

[e Markle]

...but would you like to drive across the country and kill people with me".

Yikes.

And Ernie is a sweet and cute as a second grade hotty.

and...
Yikes?

[the rev]

rev

[The Smoking Yeti]

Hot damn.