My second attempt at a Poker.
Please critique.
Sorry the type of stem isn't classic for a poker, just scored a 1x42" sander, and all my stems look like this.
Another Poker for review
Another Poker for review
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Re: Another Poker for review
May i ask what you used for finishing?
Re: Another Poker for review
Nicely done! I like that the bowl is a true cylinder that carries through to the bottom and that the shank is a second cylinder with a nice transition. The grain looks good also.
The rear shoulders of your saddle are rounded, you may be trying to do too much with a new tool.
I can't see any other stem details well enough to comment.
Good job!
The rear shoulders of your saddle are rounded, you may be trying to do too much with a new tool.
I can't see any other stem details well enough to comment.
Good job!
"Hettinger, if you stamp 'hand made' on a dog turd, some one will buy it."
-Charles Hollyday, pipe maker, reluctant mentor, and curmudgeon
" Never show an idiot an unfinished pipe!"- same guy
-Charles Hollyday, pipe maker, reluctant mentor, and curmudgeon
" Never show an idiot an unfinished pipe!"- same guy
Re: Another Poker for review
Shellac for a finish.
Thanks, Doc. I used a small square while shaping the stummel to keep the sides straight and square with the top.
Thanks, Doc. I used a small square while shaping the stummel to keep the sides straight and square with the top.
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Re: Another Poker for review
All around well done.Good grain appointment.I would give it another shine coat! I like your stem!!!
Re: Another Poker for review
Thanks pipedreamer.
I'm applying shellac by hand, then sanding it smooth with 1500 grit, not as much shine as I would like...
I'm applying shellac by hand, then sanding it smooth with 1500 grit, not as much shine as I would like...
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Re: Another Poker for review
apply shellac,wait a few minutes then just buff, might shine more with some carnauba .
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I've been unable to buff shellac so far without the heat leaving marks in the finish. Even at low speeds. I've tried very little white diamond on the buffing wheel, and carnauba on the wheel.
I just sand smooth and apply some fine wax. Not happy, but that's where I am for now.
I just sand smooth and apply some fine wax. Not happy, but that's where I am for now.
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Re: Another Poker for review
You're probably using too much shellac, or your cut is too thick. What is your method of applying it?terryR wrote:I've been unable to buff shellac so far without the heat leaving marks in the finish.