My First Sandblast...

[zack24]

After butchering a few test pieces of briar trying different settings on my new sandblaster, decided to blast this Dublin with B&W ebony inlay...Thought it came out kinda nice...

 

[tbradsim1]

Well Zack you are on your way, very nice.

 

[wannashmooze]

That is a beautiful piece of briar. Nice job!!

 

[pipebow88]

Zack, that is a BEAUTY!!! The shape, the blast, and oh the B&W Ebony. You did get your hands on some very nice stock there. Whoever is getting that pipe is one lucky bastage!

B

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Ok... it's a straight and it's blasted. So even though I've seen some straights I like, and some blasts I thought were quite nice (It's mainly the rustications I don't care for so much)I'm usually not going to like it. I'm a smooth bent pipe kind of guy. Even a subtle blend is all it takes for it to catch my eye really. So by all rights, I shouldn't like that pipe... But WOW! That thing is an absolute beauty! Come to think of it, I don't think I've seen a pipe of yours I didn't like. Well done, Zack. I think many a pipeman would be proud to have it. Keep it up

 

[rmason]

Zack you have a real talent of making pipes, and your work is truly unique.

~Ron

 

[ssjones]

Wow, that is your first sandblast? (and, I love a polished top on a blast)

 

[zack24]

Thanks guys! Yep- just got the gear setup last week. It takes about 5 rounds of blasting to get it to that point. The final stage was buffing to give some light highlights to the overall black finish- matched up nicely with the B&W ebony...

 

[papipeguy]

Sweet, you're in the zone. Great craftsmanship.

 

[numbersix]

Zack that is gorgeous - very impressive work.

 

[pruss]

:clap:
Nice going Zack! Love what we're seeing here. I particularly like how the stain, buffing and natural top are enhanced by the stem treatment. Nice design, man.
-- Pat

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Zack, you are really taking your hobby to the next level. I like it.

 

[petes03]

Kinda nice? Damn Zack, I'd be proud as a peacock to own that pipe! I think you did an amazing job!

 

[gwtwdbss]

Great job Zack. Your skills just keep improving buddy!

 

[dmcmtk]

Kinda nice? I'm with petes03, I think it looks GREAT! As others have said, I also really like the rim, he contrast in texture, and color between the stain and the natural birdseye is a winner. The stem detail echoes the contrast, very, very well done!
Dave

 

[lonestar]

Real nice work Zack, I think this is the best one I've seen.

 

[decigar]

Whoa! That is one seriously gorgeous pipe. Very nicely done sir!

 

[zack24]

Thanks guys! All the feedback helps tremendously...

 

[oldredbeard]

Absolutely stunning sir.

 

[bentmike]

Nice ring grain on that one and fits the Dublin shape perfect. Well done!