My third pipe
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:20 am
This is the third pipe I have made. I don't have all of the angles that I should have. These are just the few pics I have on my phone. I can try to add some later.
I'm really pleased with it in general, but there are still several things that I notice that I need to improve on.
The slot and button are slightly mid aligned.
The bend of the stem could be a little more smooth.
I sanded through the stain on the edge of the rim. I can't seem to avoid this. Any suggestions?
The bit mic's out at 4.3. Should I be taking it down thinner?
I am having a little trouble getting the stem to meet the shank perfectly.
If anyone has any thoughts, suggestions or critiques, is appreciate hearing them.
Thanks
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zps00abf480.jpg)
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zpsfd2158e2.jpg)
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zps46dda5f8.jpg)
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zps46897055.jpg)
I found this pic that was taken before I had buffed it that shows the profile a little better.
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zpsaaebdff1.jpg)
I'm really pleased with it in general, but there are still several things that I notice that I need to improve on.
The slot and button are slightly mid aligned.
The bend of the stem could be a little more smooth.
I sanded through the stain on the edge of the rim. I can't seem to avoid this. Any suggestions?
The bit mic's out at 4.3. Should I be taking it down thinner?
I am having a little trouble getting the stem to meet the shank perfectly.
If anyone has any thoughts, suggestions or critiques, is appreciate hearing them.
Thanks
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zps00abf480.jpg)
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zpsfd2158e2.jpg)
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zps46dda5f8.jpg)
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zps46897055.jpg)
I found this pic that was taken before I had buffed it that shows the profile a little better.
![Image](http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/fiddlestix76/null_zpsaaebdff1.jpg)