First Chunk Of Briar Done

[shikano53]

Just thought I would post a few pics of the stummel. Will add the completed pipe pics tomorrow.

First try at everything. Air hole is off. I know what I did wrong.

 

[randelli]

Hey great job! So it is not perfect, but is 27 steps further than what I have been able to accomplish. I can't get past the rough cut stage...

 

[jacks6]

Nice!

 

[papipeguy]

Looks fine to me. Are you hand cutting the stem?

 

[tbradsim1]

You really have skill, I applaud you.

 

[newbroom]

The contrasting finish is superb.

That rim might look 'better' with an inside bevel? The shank could use a trim.

From the pictures, the draft hole looks just fine.

2 cents from y'er ole buddy, mike.

 

[shikano53]

Thanks folks for the comments.

Papigeguy, yes I am just hand turning the stem. All the drilling was done freehand, I don't have any tools at the moment.

Thanks Mike.

 

[briarcudgel]

Great job! I do agree with Newbroom about the bevel in the rim and thinning out the shank. The finish is spot on.

 

[clickklick]

Keep it up!

 

[shikano53]

Thanks folks. Yes, Newbroom and briarcudgel are spot on. Will be working on that.

 

[deathmetal]

That's a beautiful sculpture. And you tell me you can also smoke out of it?
Interesting.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Very nice Shikano, 10/10 for effort. I wish I had the space to have a crack at pipemaking myself.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[tmb152]

Beautiful pipe and grain! I think you are being overly critical of yourself. The airhole doesn't look that bad. It hits the bottom of the bowl nicely.

 

[ejames]

Looking good ! Better than my first !

 

[didimauw]

Can't wait to see the finished pipe! I have professionally made pipes that the air holes are even more off than yours! Looks great!