Michael Parks Commission - Billiard and Dreadnought

[peckinpahhombre]

I asked Michael Parks to create his interpretation of the following two pipes - a billiard and a dreadnought. My only guidance to him was that I wanted titanium bands. The pipes are now nearing completion and I will post updates over the next few days.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

No idea why the image showed up twice for each pipe. Any tutorial on the easiest way to post pics?

Edit: I think I figured out how to fix it now. Still a pain to post pics compared to the old system. Must be an easier way.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Looking forward to seeing what he did for you. His work is typically top of the line. ?️

 

[Streeper541]

I will be patiently waiting to see the results.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Still a pain to post pics compared to the old system.

Yep

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Welcome back, stranger. I'm interested in how he got titanium bands. The can't be soldered, and they can only be cast while under laboratory conditions. Did he just turn down some rodstock on a lathe?

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Love them! I'm pondering a chubby Santa bulldog and hoping that can come off, but Xmas is still out there a ways and had never seen a "Dreadnaught" - that's really cool and I'm glad you put that up - anxious to see both in hand!!

 

[lochinvar]

Beautiful, love the Dreadnought. Can't wait to see them.

 

[monty55]

Glad to hear from you Peck! Look forward to seeing the completed pipes. I'm sure Michael will do a fine job.

With respect to the pics, you can drag and drop from your desktop, or search your PC for the pic. Both are straight forward and easier than the old way of photobucket, IMO

 

[tbradsim1]

Fuck you Peck. ( trying to make you feel at home) ?

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Some process shots I received a few weeks ago are below. Awaiting shots of the final pipes. Cosmic, he told me that the diamond band for the dradnought took him forever as he had to shape it by hand - that is all I know.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

And the final pipe set just hit my inbox. Should get them next week. Still digesting the pics, but like the look. At first I wasn't sure when Mike said he wanted to do the billiard in a tanshell stain, but the contrast with the black stain on the other pipe works I think.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

And the final pipe set just hit my inbox. Should get them next week. Still digesting the pics, but like the look. At first I wasn't sure when Mike said he wanted to do the billiard in a tanshell stain, but the contrast with the black stain on the other pipe works I think.
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Unusual. Titanium usually doesn't take a polish, as it has to be created through sintering, and usually artists will hit them with a tad bit heat to give them that characteristic rainbow effect. But, those pipes are awesome!! Nice blast carving.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Fuck you Peck. ( trying to make you feel at home) ?

Thanks for making me feel at home, Bradley.

 

[SBC]

Fantastic. Love them!

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Very nice. You have excellent taste.

 

[daveinlax]

WoW! Outstanding Set! Parks is at the top of his game, his natural looking blasts are the best in the business by a mile.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Does he still ride that Sportster? The hill climb was impressive.
Then Came Bronson - 1969 TV Series - "Well, hang in there". - YouTube

 

[FurCoat]

Beautiful pipes.

 

[Sir Yak]

And the final pipe set just hit my inbox. Should get them next week. Still digesting the pics, but like the look. At first I wasn't sure when Mike said he wanted to do the billiard in a tanshell stain, but the contrast with the black stain on the other pipe works I think.
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Those blasts are FANTASTIC! Any particular reason you wanted Titanium?