First rough out

mojoe · Jan 19, 2015

After reading Anthony's post, I decided to grab a hunk of old walnut from the garage and see what I could make happen. This is a pretty rough attempt at a poker, with not much fore thought. It's pretty rough, but was actually functional. I've decided I drilled the draft hole too large, as it didn't feel "right" during the draw. After noting my mistakes, I sketched out the next version and ordered some short, straight stems. When they arrive, I'll be giving round 2 a whirl. I'm still working out the details of a sanding disk for shaping, so this one will probably be square or octagonal in shape. Anyhow, we'll see how it goes.
Joe

cobguy · Jan 19, 2015

Nice 1st pipe mojoe ... I like the old tools and tins too! :clap:

pipebaum81 · Jan 19, 2015

For a first attempt at a cherrywood that is a hell of a good looking pipe. Despite its flaws, if it smoked ok I would stain it and use it proudy it I were you. Your first go at pipe carving!

tbradsim1 · Jan 19, 2015

Damn good looking pipe Mo, I"d smoke it.

anthonyrosenthal74 · Jan 19, 2015

Heck yeah! Very cool

I say smoke it and enjoy it! You can try packing a bit tighter and see if that helps with the draw. Well done Mojoe :D

yohanan · Jan 19, 2015

Doesn't look all that rough to me, I thinks it's pretty good; especially it being your first attempt. :clap:

ivapewithfire · Jan 19, 2015

Awesome. Yet another addict! You may not be yet, but you will be before you done.
And agreed with previous statements that's a damn nice looking cherrywood already.
If by "rough" you mean "way better than ivapewithfire's first attempt" you'd be spot on.
I can't wait to see what it looks like once you finish it.

mojoe · Jan 19, 2015

Thanks all.....this was definitely a practice run, as I've found with most of my woodwork that I learnbest from my mistakes (or scraped knuckles). I have this one set aside in the shop for a rainy day. Once my stems arrive and I can get some final measurements, I'll take a run at another. Unfortunately, I have about 5 projects "backlogged", so I'll have to prioritize a bit (I owe the GF 2 night stands by valentine's day).
joe

mojoe · Jan 19, 2015

Btw cobguy....that same GF gave me that hand plane for Christmas. It's a Sandusky Tool Co 25" jointer plane. A little internet research tells me it dates somewhere around the early 1900's. Aside from a broken tote (one of the afore mentioned projects), it's in darn good shape. I plan to clean everything up and make a user out of her.

shikano53 · Jun 27, 2015

If you can, try folding over a pipe cleaner and inserting that. I use them in my Stanwell but the Stanwell is built for a 9mm filter.

Just a thought.

Beautiful looking pipe to my eyes.

Smoke it with pride. :clap:

alexnorth · Jun 27, 2015

Good job on your first pipe! : puffy

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