My Fourth Attempt at Carving a Pipe

[RDPipes]

This is my fourth attempt at carving a pipe. I used my lathe to drill the chamber and draft hole and do partial shaping. Making a spiral bowl is not one of the easiest to do I know but, I had to find out if I could. It's not perfect by any means but, I learned a lot in the process, the next one will be a little easier and come out better......I hope. So, anyway I thought I'd show it off cause I'm a bit proud of it just because I came real close to what I had in mind when I started.

 

[juanmedusa]

I like it a lot! When are you going to start taking orders? I love the shape and appearance. The metal is super cool. Did you chamfer the tenon? It's interesting how it's kind of faceted. Anyways, good work. I'm guessing we'll hear if it's an escudo compatible smoker!

 

[RDPipes]

I like it a lot! When are you going to start taking orders? I love the shape and appearance. The metal is super cool. Did you chamfer the tenon? It's interesting how it's kind of faceted. Anyways, good work. I'm guessing we'll hear if it's an escudo compatible smoker!

Taking orders? Probably never sir, if I do start doing this regularly it'll only be the pipes I have made already for sale. And we aint there yet anyway. Yes, I did counter sink/ chamfer the tenon, what your seeing is skipage in the cutting edge because I did it hand held out of laziness, that won't happen again.
I'm most likely not going to smoke it either, why the hell do I wanna smoke my pipes for? All that work and then I should set it a fire?

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Nice work, Ron.

 

[Hiram-2011]

Real nice work Ron.

 

[RDPipes]

Thanks guys!

 

[Ocelot55]

Did you machine the metal fitting? That's pretty cool.

 

[eklektos44]

I like it. Excellent pipe Ron. I love the metal on the shank, it sets off the bowl nicely! Very cool! 8) Congrats! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

 

[Brewdude]

Ron, that is seriously impressive and I'm not blowing smoke up yer arse!

Really, that is a very nice looking piece and I have to think you're well on your way by the pics.

8)

Cheers,

RR

 

[RDPipes]

Did you machine the metal fitting? That's pretty cool.

Thank you Jesse and, Yes I did sir, I wanted to try a sorta retro look of the 50's with it.

 

[RDPipes]

Thank you eklektos44 and Brewwdude your both very kind but, I have a long way to go before becoming anything but, just a hobbyist. I'm too much of a perfectionist to expect anything more at this time.

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Nicely done, and I like the pattern... Very cool!

 

[RDPipes]

Nicely done, and I like the pattern... Very cool!

Thank you OW!

 

[MichaelM]

Very nice work Ron! Did you use a metal or wood lathe for the stummel?
Mike.

 

[RDPipes]

Very nice work Ron!  Did you use a metal or wood lathe for the stummel?
Mike.

Thank you Mike I use a Metal Lathe, an old 1940's Craftsman/Dunlap 6". But I could only cut it at two different angles leaving much to be shaped by hand on a disk sander. As soon as I have enough funds I'll be look'en for a 10" I think.

 

[Fatman]

I like it Ron, and I bet it will be a great smoke

 

[RDPipes]

I like it Ron, and I bet it will be a great smoke

Thank you sir, maybe someone will find out.

 

[monbla256]

I missed this when you first posted but after looking at your work, you are a MASTER CRAFTSMAN Ron !! THAT is one FINE piece of work !! Keep it up and let's see what else comes from those highly skilled hands of yours !! DAMN THATS FINE !! :cheers: :cheers:

 

[RDPipes]

I missed this when you first posted but after looking at your work, you are a MASTER CRAFTSMAN Ron !! THAT is one FINE piece of work !! Keep it up and let's see what else comes from those highly skilled hands of yours !! DAMN THATS FINE !! :cheers: :cheers:

Thank you sir but, your WAY too kind. We'll see if we can do better with the next one.

 

[Dutch]

Wow Ron, that is one impressive pipe! Actually, it would not be at all out of place on the new arrivals listing at Smokingpipes.com.  :cheers:  :cheers:  :cheers: