Wow that looks incredible too Peck, go for it, my choice would be a nice dark stain but that's just me. When you head out to pick it up drop me a line and I'll try to meet up with you.
Brian
Congratulations Peck on your new pipe set which will be 3 when you buy the blasted one once it is finished. If those were my pipes they would remain unsmoked since they are too beautiful to smoke. Since you already have enough pipes that you smoke collecting unsmoked pipes going forward is something to consider.
In time if you get another set you could gift them to your children.
I hope you and your family enjoy your vacation in Florida.
Doug
Oh my. I love that blast...I want it. How much does he charge for a commission? beautiful work.
EDIT..I looked up his site. Wow. Nice pipes. Nice price too.
Abalone and MOP should be easy with ablom or zip flex. These are strips of abalone or pearl. They work great on guitars. Seems like they would be a snap on a pipe shank.
Brian, I think the plan is to go for a brown stain on the blasted pipe. I agree with you, I think that's what it needs. Thanks for the kind comments. Can't wait to hold all 3 pipes in my hand, lol.
Peck, that blast is totally not you. The other two are real stunners and beautifully boxed. Congratulations! Pass on the blasted and give Michael my email address so I can tell him I want it stained natural. I'd be more than happy to take your rejects. 8O
What a stroke of luck! Not only do you get the matched set you want but you end up with a second, evil twin, to your majestic billiard! That's some good karma right there!
Ditto to what Brian said. Holler when you're coming out east, we'll grab a bowl together.
-- Pat
So jealous of you Peck. You pick up some of the most beautiful pipes. Your threads about your incoming pipes make me feel like I do when I'm hungry and watching food network.