first try a rusticating Its finished!!

smg913 · Apr 8, 2014

its not finished yet but I like where its heading.

for some reason it looks blue but it is in fact black

RDPipes · Apr 8, 2014

Looks pretty dadburn good sir.
The bluish tint is probably from florescent lighting if that's what's what your using in that room. That's why you'll never see florescents used in photo shoots unless used for affects.

smg913 · Apr 8, 2014

thanks for the complement and the info about the lights.

pepesdad1 · Apr 8, 2014

Looks like it is going to be a fine looking pipe. The birseye is outstanding and the rustication will be perfect. Looking forward to the finished product.

Ron, you are a virtual fountain of knowledge about more things than I knew existed in the pipe world. Thanks for sharing those tips.

Walt

Thomas Tkach · Apr 8, 2014

The rustication is looking good, but I'd do more of it in the areas you have rusticated. There are some parts where you can see the flat, smooth surfaces between the divots you've made. I think would look better if you kept at it until all of those are gone.

RDPipes · Apr 8, 2014

pepesdad1":18z20wat said:
Looks like it is going to be a fine looking pipe. The birseye is outstanding and the rustication will be perfect. Looking forward to the finished product.

Ron, you are a virtual fountain of knowledge about more things than I knew existed in the pipe world. Thanks for sharing those tips.

Walt

Walt, Just ask me anything, if I haven't a good answer I'll just make something up, I mean I'll point you in the right direction.

Truth be known, when I wanted something done I could never afford someone else to do it so I learned how to do it myself. Same goes for a lot of things I wanted in life, if I couldn't afford it I stole it, no not really. I find an old and or used one and fix it. I never own too many things bought new, always second hand and I take care of them. Most of what I own is older then most people I know including my boots.