Blasted Reverse Calabash Snappin' Turtle

[zack24]

All you guys know by know how much fun I'm having with my new blaster....Just finished one of my RC Snapping Turtles this afternoon- thought the blast and smooth combination worked well together....Cumberland stem on this one...

 

[Perique]

Wow. That's an amazing and unique pipe.

 

[jah76]

Ditto Perique.
What size is that chamber?

 

[zack24]

What size is that chamber?

.82" diameter x 1.4" deep- This design is one of my daily smokers- very good flake burner....

 

[cobguy]

VERY Cool Pipe!

 

[dervis]

Think I like the smooth better, still one of the best shapes I've ever seen. Great work

 

[petes03]

I like it a lot! The sandblast really suits your Turtle pipes well, congrats Zack!

 

[zack24]

Thanks guys!...The next one will push it a little further with some exotic wood inlays on the stem...should be interesting...

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I think that they sandblast really brings out that snapper caricature. Beautiful work!!

 

[ejames]

I like the combination of blast and smooth. Love that stem!

 

[papipeguy]

It all works great, zack. Very cool look to it.

 

[bluesmk]

Very nice Zak.

Dan

Gabrieli Pipes

 

[chispa]

Great shape. I like how the bottom has a transition from textured to smooth. Ties it all in.
Where are the feet?? Just kidding.
For my tastes I'd like to see a little more bend in the stem but it works well just like it is.
Very well done.

 

[smokeybear]

Very cool. And very original I like it.

 

[tobyducote]

Zack, that is beautiful..I love the combination and the shape is wonderful...I would love one for myself...

 

[timely]

Lovely Pipe.!!!!!

 

[bentmike]

Beautiful work Zack! Man it looks like you've been producing sandblast for a long time. Congrats I'd say your new to you blasting equipment has taken your pipe craft to the next level. Love that stem on that one.

 

[zack24]

Thanks guys! I really like doing the sectional sandblasting- gives you a lot contrast hard to get any other way...More to come...

 

[uberam3rica]

Top notch work, as always!

 

[cortezattic]

You can add my compliments to the list above. Beautiful pipe! :clap:

How do you like the reverse calabash -- as a smoker?