Really Like This Style of Sandblast!

[gervais]

I was googling blasts recently and came across an interesting one. I don't typically see this too often, and I'm constantly filing through pipes online. It appears to be an extremely deeply blasted Birdseye (cross grain?)
Has anyone else come across these? What do you guys think of it? It's a nice change from the typical blasts (growth rings going up the pipe) maybe this example is just a rare case and that type of cragginess is difficult to achieve. If you guys own anything similar, post some of them!

 

[jttnk]

Nice! I like the very interesting look. Someday I’d love a Walt Cannoy Suede. I know it’s rusticated not blasted, but it has such a unique style.

 

[bullet08]

See those occasionally from Peterson holiday pipes. But not in that degree of detail. Peterson finish looks like someone dumped paint on it and let it dry lately.

 

[SBC]

It almost looks like something that been building up corrosion for years.

But yeah that birdseye relief is unique.

 

[cigrmaster]

I happen to own a pipe like that from Jack Howell. It is the only one in my collection and I enjoy the feel of the pipe in my hand and the difference from all the ring grain blasts in my collection. Here she is. It is a Paneled Billiard.

 

[gervais]

I happen to own a pipe like that from Jack Howell. It is the only one in my collection and I enjoy the feel of the pipe in my hand and the difference from all the ring grain blasts in my collection. Here she is. It is a Paneled Billiard.

I love that pipe, very unique blast

 

[gervais]

It almost looks like something that been building up corrosion for years.

But yeah that birdseye relief is unique.

Yeah, maybe with a different stain colour, it'd look less "rusty"
Lol

 

[gervais]

See those occasionally from Peterson holiday pipes. But not in that degree of detail. Peterson finish looks like someone dumped paint on it and let it dry lately.

I agree with that statement about the pete blasts. I love them for the depth of blast they get it to, but usually ruin it to a degree with the loads of black stain

 

[jguss]

Of the sandblasts I own this is my favorite: a Dunhill pot from 1924


(photo courtesy of georged)

 

[gervais]

Of the sandblasts I own this is my favorite: a Dunhill pot from 1924

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(photo courtesy of georged)

That's an amazing blast on that bad boy!

 

[Merton]

Musico sandblasts frequently run more to birdseye than ring. Nice pipes.

 

[OverMountain]

I happen to own a pipe like that from Jack Howell. It is the only one in my collection and I enjoy the feel of the pipe in my hand and the difference from all the ring grain blasts in my collection. Here she is. It is a Paneled Billiard.

That chamber is mint!

 

[cigrmaster]

I love that pipe, very unique blast

Thank you for the nice words.

 

[dixie]

Love this style of blast also! Hard to find a good blast over birdseye. I have this Todd Johnson Blowfish with a birdseye blast that is unique.

 

[gervais]

Love this style of blast also! Hard to find a good blast over birdseye. I have this Todd Johnson Blowfish with a birdseye blast that is unique.
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That's exactly what I'm looking for here. That blasted Birdseye is amazing on that one

 

[alaskanpiper]

That would be a “cross cut” sandblast, for future reference (and/or commissions ).

 

[gervais]

That would be a “cross cut” sandblast, for future reference (and/or commissions ).
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Is that your beauty?

 

[mso489]

Deep craggy blast has major tactile appeal, and visual as well. At the other end of the spectrum, I also like subtle blast that looks almost like the weave of fabric. I have a Tsuge "tasting pipe," a straight billiard, that has the extra fine blast that I also like. For a craggy blast, I have a Ser Jacopo with the deep grooves, pleasing to hold.

 

[gervais]

Deep craggy blast has major tactile appeal, and visual as well. At the other end of the spectrum, I also like subtle blast that looks almost like the weave of fabric. I have a Tsuge "tasting pipe," a straight billiard, that has the extra fine blast that I also like. For a craggy blast, I have a Ser Jacopo with the deep grooves, pleasing to hold.

Yes Mso, I completely agree. Both craggy and shallow blasts can leave very admirable results. What surprises me is how rare it seems to be to achieve a deep craggy blast. Maybe I'm wrong, but for example: out of 50 sandblasts from Ashton I see, one might achieve a particularly craggy blast. I guess the briar takes to the gun differently depending on the block

 

[alaskanpiper]

That would be a “cross cut” sandblast, for future reference (and/or commissions ).
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Yes