*Pics* First Ever Rosenthal Freehand *Pics*

[literaryworkshop]

Very good, especially for a first pipe. Now go make another one. :wink:

 

[rx2man]

I am not really attracted to freehands but I like yours. Also a 1st pipe....WOW. My 1st 10 pipes were all turds. I would give up and move on when I realised nothing could be done for em. You followed the grain well. I am not really one to offer a critique as I am learning myself but great 1st effort.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Wow! Haha... I thought this thread was dead by now, and lo and behold some of you are still posting. Thanks everyone. I really mean that. You've got me wanting to start on another pipe. Well, I'm about 3/4 of the way through its maiden smoke right now, and I'm quite pleased. I received the tools for this pipe for christmas along with some Lane BCA so it only made sense that the first bowl be that blend.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Lol Gigger. Why not pizza? One slice, two slice, half a pizza, and a whole pizza?

 

[rthbaum]

Very nice. Would never know that was your first pipe. Can't wait to see number two.

 

[beefeater33]

Somehow missed this thread. I'll say that is one hell of a first pipe! Congrats and can't wait to see number 2!!

 

[menuhin]

Wow, that is a first pipe?!? :worship:

 

[smeigs]

Looks great man, you did awesome!

 

[klause]

That is a beautiful pipe - and an amazing piece of work for a first pipe.
Thoroughly enjoyed following your progress - great write ups, Anthony.
I hope you treasure and enjoy that beauty for many, many years to come.

 

[ithelouniverse]

Excellent. Dude. You've got skill!

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Thanks brother. I've been trying to get another one going. Been hard pressed for time lately though.

 

[joshb83]

Looks amazing! I know we'd been waiting for a bit to see the final product, and I'm sure you're more pleased than we are, amazing job!! Enjoy it!!

 

[mso489]

That's an advanced pipe for a first one, or a twentieth. It looks like you have some kind of woodworking or carving experience, but it matters not. It's a real talent. I hope your Rhody is coming along, and I'll look forward to seeing that one. How did you rough out the shape? Did you start with a saw or Dremel or just a carving kit or pocket knife? What a kick to pack the pipe you carved!

 

[tarak]

Very nicely done! Great stain- awesome work.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

MS0... I have no woodworking experience. I used all hand tools... wood rasps and files. No electricity was harmed in the making of this pipe