P3211 and P3311 :)

ND Pipes · Post by **ND Pipes** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:53 am

P3211 - Bamboo Billiard

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P3311 - Ghost Face Poker

Gig · Post by **Gig** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:59 am

There stunning pipes, congrats

ND Pipes · Post by **ND Pipes** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:13 am

thank you dear Sir

regards

Alden · Post by **Alden** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:10 am

Nice work Daniel ! Two beautiful pipes

ND Pipes · Post by **ND Pipes** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:35 pm

thanks man

wdteipen · Post by **wdteipen** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:42 pm

Wow Daniel. Those are fantastic! Absolutely beautiful work. The only thing I see that was pointed out to me on my last bamboo pipe is that the distance between the bamboo knuckle and the stem flare/bead looks better if they are the same or at least close to the distance between two bamboo knuckles when using two or more knuckles. The only other thing is that I can't decide if I like the length of the stem on the billiard. Part of me likes that it's so stubby but part of me wishes it were just a touch longer. Still amazing work. Bravo!

ND Pipes · Post by **ND Pipes** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:53 pm

Wayne - i agree with you - the billiard looks a bit to thick (i would be happier if the shank was thinner) ...
the problem with bamboo is that i am using a steel pipe to make the shank stronger ... if the bamboo is smaller in diameter it can brake during the drilling...
i was thinking how to do the shank if the dia of the bamboo is smaller and i am not sure i like the ideas i had ...
there is also an option to use a tenon from bamboo into the briar and from mouthpiece into the bamboo... but glueing the acrylic reinforcement ring towards the mouthpiece and without a tenon on the ring to hold the ring better to the bamboo in order to prevent it to brake (because the tenon of the mouthpiece willbe entering into that ring and into the bamboo) is not something i like as an option..
would love to hear how to glue safely and assemble safely pipes with a very thin bamboo - but i have to be sure that this will hold as a rock....

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also, you are correct related distances between the knuckles and everything - it is better ...

this is my first white bamboo pipe (and second one) so, i am still testing what to do

the third one is in progress and will have the other option - hope that one will be interesting... have to see when done...

if not - than the best thing is to have distances the same....

thanks

hawky454 · Post by **hawky454** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:59 pm

Man, every pipe you make is absolutely brilliant. Nice job! These are amazing!

Nate · Post by **Nate** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:29 pm

tNd wrote:Wayne - i agree with you - the billiard looks a bit to thick (i would be happier if the shank was thinner) ...
the problem with bamboo is that i am using a steel pipe to make the shank stronger ... if the bamboo is smaller in diameter it can brake during the drilling...
i was thinking how to do the shank if the dia of the bamboo is smaller and i am not sure i like the ideas i had ...
there is also an option to use a tenon from bamboo into the briar and from mouthpiece into the bamboo... but glueing the acrylic reinforcement ring towards the mouthpiece and without a tenon on the ring to hold the ring better to the bamboo in order to prevent it to brake (because the tenon of the mouthpiece willbe entering into that ring and into the bamboo) is not something i like as an option..
would love to hear how to glue safely and assemble safely pipes with a very thin bamboo - but i have to be sure that this will hold as a rock....

...
also, you are correct related distances between the knuckles and everything - it is better ...
this is my first white bamboo pipe (and second one) so, i am still testing what to do
the third one is in progress and will have the other option - hope that one will be interesting... have to see when done... if not - than the best thing is to have distances the same....

thanks

I will have 2 pipes up soon that are quite thin (bamboo) and you check them out.

Nate · Post by **Nate** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:34 pm

Ha! I have looked at this thread so much, I thought I already commented! Nice work Daniel! I do like your bamboo work. Really like your 'ghost' finish as well! I'd say the same as Wayne, stem on billiard is pretty stubby and knuckle spacing could be a touch better. Keep up the nice work man!

bornagainbriar · Post by **bornagainbriar** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:46 pm

Wow! Not much there that one would not like!
Absolutely love them both!

The staining choice, 'ghost face' is amazing! Just the right clarity and opacity - and of course that dark color of the stain really brings out the grain.

Two things i feel I must comment on:
1. I love that short little bit on the billiard! The shape is awesome and just the fact that it is as short makes it all the more intriguing. Call it a mini-saddle??
2. The birds eye in that poker is just amazing! and again, the perfect stain and finish.

Just love them both.

e Markle · Post by **e Markle** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:28 pm

Cool pipes Daniel. Only thing I would note is that the stem on the first one is really short. I know a number of smokers who clench with back teeth, so you might lose some potential clients with stems like that. Just FYI.

ND Pipes · Post by **ND Pipes** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:13 pm

bornagainbriar wrote:Wow! Not much there that one would not like!
Absolutely love them both!

The staining choice, 'ghost face' is amazing! Just the right clarity and opacity - and of course that dark color of the stain really brings out the grain.

Two things i feel I must comment on:
1. I love that short little bit on the billiard! The shape is awesome and just the fact that it is as short makes it all the more intriguing. Call it a mini-saddle??
2. The birds eye in that poker is just amazing! and again, the perfect stain and finish.

Just love them both.

i really like that short mouthpiece - i made it once and i will make it again ... kind of interesting - you are correct - thank you

ND Pipes · Post by **ND Pipes** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:14 pm

e Markle wrote:Cool pipes Daniel. Only thing I would note is that the stem on the first one is really short. I know a number of smokers who clench with back teeth, so you might lose some potential clients with stems like that. Just FYI.

i tried to clench that pipe - it is really an interesting feeling - like smoking a pacifier

heheheheheheheheheh..... aaahhhh - brings back memories

ahahahahahah.... a thought - maybe i should make a saddle with a more diameter - than the user can clench the pipe in between the bit and the saddle - it is REALLY and interesting feeling...

... it is an interesting little mouthpiece

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thank you dear Sir

Post by **Tyler** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:26 pm

Can't tell too much with them on the stand. They're shiny though, so that's good.

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