A FreehandI Finished Up Today

shikano53

Lifer

May 26, 2015

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• Nov 17, 2016

• #1

Here are a few pics of a freehand I finished today.

Height in front of the button: 0.165"

Length:5.80"

Bowl height:2.25"

Bowl diameter: 0.75"

Chamber depth: 1.75"

Outside Diameter: 1.65"

Stem material: Vulcanite - delrin tenon

Finish: smooth with partial plateaux/smooth top

Weight: 82.5 grams

 

jeepnewbie

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Jul 12, 2013

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Byron

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• Nov 17, 2016

• #2

Very nice, loving that bowl top.

 

johnbarleycorn

Lifer

Dec 28, 2015

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• Nov 17, 2016

• #3

Nice.

 

travelergypsy

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May 15, 2016

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• Nov 17, 2016

• #4

Very cool!

 

Cliff_K

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Oct 5, 2016

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Ferron, Utah

• Nov 17, 2016

• #5

I love that color. Very nice work!

 

hmhaines

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Sep 5, 2016

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CT

• Nov 18, 2016

• #6

Excellent work!

 

scrooge

Lifer

Apr 24, 2015

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• Nov 18, 2016

• #7

Very Nice work. I'm no pro but offer up something I've learned. A wine cork stuck in the bowl when staining prevents bleeding into the bowl. My 2 cents for what it's worth. It is a looker. Enjoy!

 

newbroom

Lifer

Jul 11, 2014

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Florida

• Nov 18, 2016

• #8

Mighty fine! You've come a long way in a short time, Chris. I know that you've used less than optimal pipe making tooling as you've continued to produce what appear to be will drilled and nicely formed pipes.

That you are color blind adds to the hurdles you've had to overcome.

I think you've focused on the important aspects of the internals first, and that you've developed more and more of an understanding of the shaping process.

I see a small but growing fan club in your future!

Here's a guy who didn't even smoke 2 yrs ago! Kudos!

 

pagan

Lifer

May 6, 2016

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West Texas

• Nov 18, 2016

• #9

Another fine pipe Chris, I do love what you are doing with the plateau on these Freehands, they look so rustic :clap:

 

fitzy

Lifer

Nov 13, 2012

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NY

• Nov 18, 2016

• #10

Nice job. That's a beauty alright.

 

shikano53

Lifer

May 26, 2015

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• Nov 18, 2016

• #11

Thank you for the comments folks.

Scrooge - that is awesome! Thank you for the advice. I will do so.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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• Nov 18, 2016

• #12

A handsome take on a freehand for sure. I like the restrained shaping and the touch of plateau at the brim.

 

eduardovieira

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Sep 8, 2016

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Oporto, Portugal

• Nov 22, 2016

• #13

:clap:

 

jpmcwjr

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May 12, 2015

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Carmel Valley, CA

• Nov 22, 2016

• #14

Well done, Chris, that's a pipe and a half! Is the insert in the stem metal? You make the stem from scratch?

 

jkrug

Lifer

Jan 23, 2015

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• Nov 22, 2016

• #15

That's a great looking pipe Chris!! :clap:

How many pipes have you made so far??