I typically wouldn't dream of sandblasting olive wood because is so stinking pretty and I've never had a flaw in one. However, this particular block was very bland in the way of grain/color with only a very little color on the top near the chamber. So, I sandblasted it, and man am I glad I did. I'm really happy with how it came out.
Sandblasted Olive Wood...
Sandblasted Olive Wood...
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Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...
it kind of looks like weathered sandstone. very nice!
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It turned out nice. I blasted an olive pipe and with a nice oil finish, the color is still visible even when the grain is interesting.
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Very nice. I have never cared for the smooth olive woods, but I really like this!
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Re: Sandblasted Olive Wood...
That came out very nice. I think this is the first blasted olive wood I've seen. Normally I'd agree with you I love the look/grain of olive but if it just isn't there time for plan 'B'. How does it feel in the hand, what is the texture like?
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Dirk Claessen for example has been making some for a while. I agree that it's a very nice plan B.CondorPipes wrote:That came out very nice. I think this is the first blasted olive wood I've seen. Normally I'd agree with you I love the look/grain of olive but if it just isn't there time for plan 'B'. How does it feel in the hand, what is the texture like?
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It's a little grittier feeling than blasted briar, but all in all, not uncomfortable.CondorPipes wrote:That came out very nice. I think this is the first blasted olive wood I've seen. Normally I'd agree with you I love the look/grain of olive but if it just isn't there time for plan 'B'. How does it feel in the hand, what is the texture like?
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I like this pipe and it is one of few Iv'e seen sandblasted with olivewood. You did a good job!!!