My Pipe Making Blog

[dshpipes]

BTW, there's another blog update. A bunch of folks suggested that I bend the stem, so I did and then updated the blog.

Check it out!

http://dshpipes.blogspot.com/2012/07/pipe-4-tiger-fish.html

 

[Fishfuzz]

The stem change is really subtle, but I think it enhances the look.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

The stem needed a slight bend. Good call. 8)

 

[dshpipes]

Hey guys!

I made another pipe and wrote a blog post about it. Some of the lessons I learned as well as additional photos can be found there.

You can get there by clicking here.

I was aiming for a classic billiard. While I may have missed the mark, I think the pipe still turned out pretty ok. Some great lessons were learned and I hope to attack this shape again with more success in the future. Check it out!

 

[BriarBrad]

That is really sharp. Love the color.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

It's a Billipoker. I like it. 8) Never quite seen anything shaped that way. That's one of the sweetest grains I've ever seen on the sides of a pipe--it's not quite traditional "birdseye..." More like... a compound eye? :lol: Who cares. It's cool.

8)

 

[dshpipes]

It's a Billipoker. I like it. 8) Never quite seen anything shaped that way. That's one of the sweetest grains I've ever seen on the sides of a pipe--it's not quite traditional "birdseye..." More like... a compound eye? :lol: Who cares. It's cool.

8)

Lol! Thanks, Kyle.

Billipoker? Gonna have to pull up some more detailed research to prove that one to me.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

All the research you need is right here with yours truly--I just made it up. So, verified. 8)

 

[dshpipes]

All the research you need is right here with yours truly--I just made it up. So, verified. 8)

BTW, a fellow from another forum mentioned what now seems so obvious. To turn this into a billiard, all that the pipe needs is to lose about a 1/4" from the top. Right now it's a stack. We may see this pipe shape shift.

 

[dshpipes]

Lol! You're too fast for me! I was just about to say that I actually kinda like it stacked like this.

Future billiards will definitely look more billiardy, though.

Note: weird that this got posted out of order. This post should be after Kyle's next one.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Nooooooooooooo don't do it! It's awesome!

Billiards have a little "bulge" at the center (or, are every-so-slightly narrower at the top), anyway, I think if you cut it it'll just turn into a "short stack."

 

[dshpipes]

Lol! You're too fast for me! I was just about to say that I actually kinda like it stacked like this.

Future billiards will definitely look more billiardy, though.

Note: weird that this got posted out of order. This post should be after Kyle's next one.

There. Problem fixed.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

That's okay, I was busy editing to clarify, anyway. :lol: So you're too fast for me, too.

Wait, did we just experience a time-shift? *checks watch*

Glad you're keeping the pipe as-is. I'm fond of it, it's very personable. I suspect by holding it and smoking the color will change beautifully, too.

8)

 

[dshpipes]

A fellow from another forum asked me a question about lesson #3 from my previous blog post about sanding correctly to get a good contrast stain so I did a little write up for him and posted it on my blog.

Check it out!

 

[Kyle Weiss]

I don't know a lot about working with pipes, or woodworking in general, but I've refinished enough wooden gems from the trash, junk stores and dumpster diving to say, with confidence, stain is a "fading affair."

Stain goes on the wood, and somewhat unevenly, seeps into the fibers. Each millimeter (or less) is a shade lighter than the last as you go deeper. That's why the cut of wood is important, I fig'gur, because different parts of the tree will absorb stain differently as per its growth pattern. So yeah, it makes sense knowing when to stop sanding will yield even or uneven results. I guess practice, intuition and a keen eye are about they only thing you need. The right stain probably helps, too.

8)

 

[dshpipes]

Spent some time with another pipe making friend this weekend and learned some new shaping techniques. Check out the blog for a photo update!

Shaping at the Wheel

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Cool shape.

8)

 

[sam a]

Spent some time with another pipe making friend this weekend and learned some new shaping techniques.

sounds like a really cool, smart and talented guy... i bet he's ridiculously handsome too.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

As if Uber would turn pipes with an ugly man. *ultrascoff*

8)

 

[dshpipes]

Spent some time with another pipe making friend this weekend and learned some new shaping techniques.

sounds like a really cool, smart and talented guy... i bet he's ridiculously handsome too.

I don't know about all that, but he sure does make a nice pipe.