Rhinoceros Beetle With Morta, Mastodon and Black Bamboo

[zack24]

Been doign a lot of traditional shapes lately, so decided to change it up a bit...This was an interesting variation on a Scarab shape I've done...Came in at around 56 grams- surprisingly light for the size....This one is going to Chicago... (man, it seems like I'm getting in a lot of shop time lately!)

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

And it sits? :clap: Very cool shape, Zack!

 

[rx2man]

I always like to see what you are up to with your pipe making. Very nice, I am a sucker for bamboo LOL

 

[didimauw]

Whoa! I usually don't like non traditional shapes, but that one is awesome nice work!

 

[ssjones]

Aptly named! Love that cross grain.

 

[lightmybriar]

Stunning work!

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

Looks great!

 

[cortezattic]

Just beautiful in every respect! :clap:

 

[zack24]

Thanks guys- I enjoyed this one...

And it sits?

It actually sits on the logo...which is .4"....I had to sort of figure out where it balanced, sand a flat spot, figure where the center of that was, stamp it, sand everything around it back to a curve, mask it, and blast it....I had to consume large amounts of alcohol by the end of that one...

 

[admiral]

Brilliant

 

[papipeguy]

Stunning pipe. I'm not a huge fan of bamboo but this one works in every respect.

 

[mso489]

Really dig the unique configuration of the bowl, especially in morta, and the bamboo shank and distinctive colors. A tour de force of originality. Ah, those Chicagoans and their pipes.