A Castello 293 Riff

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A Castello 293 Riff

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Hi All,

I'm not posting this for a critique. It's a commission for a respected smoker/collector/maker so I'd prefer the commentary offline (and I've gotten plenty, lol, but feel free to blast me in a PM if you want :)).

I do have a reason to post this though, a tip that may help someone:

Try something different.

As a hobbyist I do not make a lot of pipes (relatively) but this year every pipe I have made has been sand blasted, with a flush fit stem, and a flat top. This stem is completely different than anything I have made before as well.

I learned a tremendous amount making this pipe. I had to rethink how I do several procedures to make this.

No, I'm certainly not saying to do different things every time - getting a procedure down, that you know, is important to do and changing too many things at once can cause lots of confusion, but that said making this pipe I think was very good for me long term. I most likely will get back to my usual style with my next pipe but like I said I got a lot out of this.

The commission was for a smooth Castello 293 shape and for me to put a little of my own spin\style on it.

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Any thoughts on my thoughts? :)

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I think the idea has some potential. The part that I don't think works is the tenon sticking out like it does. Having a gap between the shank and stem would work well, I think, if you repeat the line on the shank face on the stem.
Also, it looks like you've got a pinch on the bottom line of the stummel.

I'd say try exploring this idea a bit further and see how you can improve it.
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sandahlpipe wrote:I think the idea has some potential. The part that I don't think works is the tenon sticking out like it does. Having a gap between the shank and stem would work well, I think, if you repeat the line on the shank face on the stem.
Also, it looks like you've got a pinch on the bottom line of the stummel.

I'd say try exploring this idea a bit further and see how you can improve it.
I knew I shouldn't have bothered with this thread, and I knew you would be the one to critique. Oh well I tried :) :lol:

Please read what I wrote in my original post. Please at least go look at a 293: http://www.pipacastello.com/pages_eng/f ... 293G/c.htm

:) :)
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What you say makes sense to me. It's easy to get stuck in a rut, just doing what you already feel comfortable doing. For example, I've been making freehand churchwardens lately. They have their own challenges (e.g. a heck of a lot of stem to sand and buff), but there are some easy things about CWs. Stem length is very flexible. Add or subtract 3/8" from the stem of a CW, and you don't alter the look of the pipe a whole lot. Add or subtract the same amount from a small billiard, and you'll throw the whole balance of the pipe off. Different shapes and sizes teach very different things.
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billiard wrote:
sandahlpipe wrote:I think the idea has some potential. The part that I don't think works is the tenon sticking out like it does. Having a gap between the shank and stem would work well, I think, if you repeat the line on the shank face on the stem.
Also, it looks like you've got a pinch on the bottom line of the stummel.

I'd say try exploring this idea a bit further and see how you can improve it.
I knew I shouldn't have bothered with this thread, and I knew you would be the one to critique. Oh well I tried :) :lol:

Please read what I wrote in my original post. Please at least go look at a 293: http://www.pipacastello.com/pages_eng/f ... 293G/c.htm

:) :)
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billiard wrote:Hi All,

I'm not posting this for a critique. It's a commission for a respected smoker/collector/maker so I'd prefer the commentary offline (and I've gotten plenty, lol, but feel free to blast me in a PM if you want :)).
Dear Sir,

If you would be so kind to inform us of your intent with a thread in the OP that would be super duper fantastic! This should hopefully nix the possibility of anyone confusing your intent with the post.

:lol:

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In all seriousness I think it is great to step out of your comfort zone from time to time. You learn new things and master new skills every time. You also might pick up a few things to improve the skills you already have. That's why I turned a bowl last week. Boy did I learn a lot about my tools and how to use them to their fullest!
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Here I thought anything posted to the gallery was fair game...but I'm glad I didn't disappoint you since you knew I was going to post. :-D

I think trying something new is a great idea for sure.
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sandahlpipe wrote:Here I thought anything posted to the gallery was fair game

You're right........Except for when the post starts with "I'm not posting this for critique."
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scotties22 wrote:
sandahlpipe wrote:Here I thought anything posted to the gallery was fair game

You're right........Except for when the post starts with "I'm not posting this for critique."
Girls... they always read into things.
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The Smoking Yeti wrote:
scotties22 wrote:
sandahlpipe wrote:Here I thought anything posted to the gallery was fair game

You're right........Except for when the post starts with "I'm not posting this for critique."
Girls... they always read into things.
No, I just think we READ things :lol:
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