2014 Pipe In The Hat Trade.

[andrew]

So when do we get the final list?

andrew

[scotties22]

Woops.....thought I had updated it. I'll take care of it as soon as I get back to my computer.

[scotties22]

Updated list

1. The Smoking Yeti
2. Ocelot55
3. scotties22
4. wdteipen
5. taharris
6. Vermont Freehand
7. BigCasino
8. Nate
9. PremalChheda
10. mredmond
11. UberHuberDude...I mean Man
12. andrew
13. wisemanpipes
14. Jthompson1995
15. N.Burnsworth
16. Oklahoma Red
17. Alden
18. mightysmurf8201
19. BeatusLiebowitz
20. Mickeyscogin
21. debeaupre
22. fuchi_jeg
23. notow1
24. eric
25. cmueller
26. jogilli

[notow1]

Okay, because of My crappy photos I am not submitting this for critique. If You wish to offer advice it is more than welcome. I would appreciate any opinions on the shape. Would this be considered a proper prince shape? I am considering changing the color and if You have an opinion on that I would also appreciate hearing that. I apologize for the photos and would not submit them but I am working on the PITH pipe and felt obligated to do so, Norm.

[The Smoking Yeti]

I would say this is closer to an apple. The bowl hangs lower than the shank which is kinda throwing things off a bit.

Notice how much tighter the bottom of the bowl is on this pipe: http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/c ... _id=116671

Chris also makes the top a little squatter- those two elements would give a much more prince-like aesthetic.

As far as the stain goes- change it. Green=no bueno. Try some sort of earthy brown or tan instead.

[d.huber]

Micah's notes are my notes.

Damn, Micah. With all our critiquing we'd better turn out some damn fine princes!

[andrew]

The green is... bad. Don't do that. It's an apple. Take a closer look at some of the links posted earlier. Lots of weight to lose on the shank/stem. Keep it up.

andrew

[BigCasino]

when looking at the front view of your pipe, the cheek on the left looks heavier

[notow1]

Thanks for the replies and sound advice I am already applying Your suggestions. If anyone is interested I have a mostly full bottle of green leather dye for sale, thanks, Norm.

[The Smoking Yeti]

Damn, Micah. With all our critiquing we'd better turn out some damn fine princes!

I've been thinking the same thing Maybe I'll start practicing...

[d.huber]

Thanks for the replies and sound advice I am already applying Your suggestions. If anyone is interested I have a mostly full bottle of green leather dye for sale, thanks, Norm.

I know a couple of sinks that might be interested.

[The Smoking Yeti]

Here's a wonderful example of a prince for those concerned. Possibly my favorite to date. Here are the rest of the images: http://smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/Micha ... _id=140169

[notow1]

I'm not getting better at photography but was hoping I could get an opinion on whether this is close to being a prince. I think it is squat enough but would like some pipe makers opinions. Thanks for any advice and opinions, Norm.

[deBeaupre]

Here's a wonderful example of a prince for those concerned. Possibly my favorite to date. Here are the rest of the images: http://smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/Micha ... _id=140169

I'd be happier than a pig in shit to receive a pipe that looks like this in the mail! I hope to give one - minus the blast.

[deBeaupre]

The chamber on that looks like it was drilled at a 90 degree angle not canted a little for easement. Is this true of all princes?

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

I finished my prince and shot some photos with my new lighting set up today. Hopefully these pictures are much better than previous attempts. I need some advice from Rad, or Wayne, or anyone who is cutting tenons with a wood lathe. Im not sure if my issue is with cutting the shoulder or polishing the tenon but I sometimes get a small light gap when the pipe is finished. What kind of tool are you guys cutting the shoulder with? I am still dialing in the new DSLR so if anyone has any tips on photography or shaping on this pipe please let me know. Thanks for all the help and advice given over the last few years. I don't think that is ever said enough.

[d.huber]

I'm not getting better at photography but was hoping I could get an opinion on whether this is close to being a prince. I think it is squat enough but would like some pipe makers opinions. Thanks for any advice and opinions, Norm.

Norm,

That is really very close. Nice work!

[d.huber]

I finished my prince and shot some photos with my new lighting set up today. Hopefully these pictures are much better than previous attempts. I need some advice from Rad, or Wayne, or anyone who is cutting tenons with a wood lathe. Im not sure if my issue is with cutting the shoulder or polishing the tenon but I sometimes get a small light gap when the pipe is finished. What kind of tool are you guys cutting the shoulder with? I am still dialing in the new DSLR so if anyone has any tips on photography or shaping on this pipe please let me know. Thanks for all the help and advice given over the last few years. I don't think that is ever said enough.

Pics look good and so does your finish. This is more of a brandy to my eye because of the height. It you chop off... mm... 1/8" from the top of the bowl you'd be much closer.

[Ocelot55]

I finished my prince and shot some photos with my new lighting set up today. Hopefully these pictures are much better than previous attempts. I need some advice from Rad, or Wayne, or anyone who is cutting tenons with a wood lathe. Im not sure if my issue is with cutting the shoulder or polishing the tenon but I sometimes get a small light gap when the pipe is finished. What kind of tool are you guys cutting the shoulder with? I am still dialing in the new DSLR so if anyone has any tips on photography or shaping on this pipe please let me know. Thanks for all the help and advice given over the last few years. I don't think that is ever said enough.

Pics look good and so does your finish. This is more of a brandy to my eye because of the height. It you chop off... mm... 1/8" from the top of the bowl you'd be much closer.

That's about what I was going to say.

Cut down the top a bit.

[mredmond]

I think if you cut the bowl down it would look more "prince like" but I also think that if you asked any pipe guys, who aren't in the throes of trying to make a classic prince, what shape it is they would call it a prince. You've got a nicely finished piece, there. I say leave it and make another if you want to get a little more classic on proportions.