this is hard to categorize

[andrew]

This isn't really for critique, it has too many issues. The airway and mechanics turned out great. Everything past that was pretty sad It was made hastily for a friend. I ran out of briar , so here is an olivewood creation.

[Mike Messer]

I think you're being too hard on yourself, with the "pretty sad." It's not a bad looking pipe, kind of unusual, not bad at all, I think.

[andrew]

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm starting to get to the point where I see most of my mistakes after I make them, but don't have enough experience to avoid making the mistake in the first place . I suppose that is where experience comes in. I love making pipes too much to quit now, so full steam ahead!

[meathod]

What's going on with the bamboo there? It looks like you dyed it or something..?

[andrew]

nothing good my friend... nothing good.