#2, Straight Billiard

[ajpl]

I was shooting for another classic billiard on this one. It probably should have been rusticated, but I wanted to practice contrast staining some more. Feel free to tear it apart—I want to get better at this!

 

[Fatman]

Nothing to tear apart, nice grain, smooth lines, draft hold looks well placed and good staining. Looks like a really nice pipe!

 

[millerman]

I like it. I like the flaws in it as well, not a fan of rusticating. I'm working on one now that I'm afraid I may have to rusticate. But after seeing this one maybe I'll let my flaws show too. Great job.

 

[SaltwaterCowboy]

I can't tear it apart, I'm a sucker for the billiards.... definitely some nice grain on that one!

 

[williamcharles]

I wouldn't tear that'un apart even if I could. It's a beaut. That's character on the front. Looks great!

 

[kaiser83]

If I smoked straight stem pipes I'd tell you it looks like crap and to send it to me, but seeing as I only smoke bent stem pipes...it looks great brother, good job.

 

[Harlock999]

Looks like nice symmetry/balance going on.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

I'm sure some pro could tear it apart, I can't really...maybe it could be a titch taller? *shrug* I think it's stunning. I hear billiard pipes are one of the more difficult shapes to get right.

Good on you for not attempting to fill the flaws, I wish more makers would just leave 'em be. Fills often look worse than what they're trying to cover up.

May it smoke well!