Sandblast Opinions

[peckinpahhombre]

Beautiful pipes, Kash.
Let's keep those blasts coming.
We can't properly chronicle different blasts without mentioning Larry Roush.

 

[kashmir]

Wow! That's an absolutely amazing collection of Larry Roush pipes. He's high on my list. I also really like his stem work. Someday.

 

[juptierspipe]

Yeah I second that wow!

 

[moriarty]

I love a good sandblast, but it is such a personal thing and impossible to recommend any particular pipemaker's blasts. For whatever it's worth the ones I like the most for look and feel are Michael Lindner's and Maurizio Tombari's (Le Nuvole). They both do blasts that are not too deep but are really crisply defined. I attach a photo of my favourite Le Nuvole sandblast, as well as a very unusual Chris Askwith sandblast that has a really interesting texture (I realise the lilac stem isn't for everyone!). There are so many good sandblasters and different styles.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

TheLe Nuvole blast is fantastic as is the Askwith. Is that Askwith Strawberry wood ?

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I have heard that Bill Ashton used to give a much heavier blast for pipes destined for the U.S. market and a lighter blast for pipes destined for Europe. Experience taught him that Americans loved much craggier pipes than European pipesmokers. I think there is something to this as European carver blasts tend to be much lighter.

 

[eaglerico]

Wow. That Askwith blast is amazing (And yes the lilac isn't for everyone. :rofl: )

 

[bwithers55]

These are some great pics of sandblasts!
Does anybody want to add to this list?
-bw

 

[lonestar]

 

[jarit]

 

[pruss]

Ryan, is that Author made of strawberry wood? Damn, man, that's a pretty pipe!
PS - I'm still loving that Canadian I picked up from you in Chicago. Smoking like a champ!
EDIT - Added a picture, 'cause this pipe deserves to be in more threads...

-- Pat

 

[pipesinperu]

Lonestar, I went straight to your site to confirm that was your handiwork. That's an impressive looking pipe, I love it!

 

[lonestar]

Yep, that Author is strawberry. It belongs to Morton here on the forum. He has a briar one too and I'm starting a 3rd one for him in Morta. Grand slam!

Glad you still enjoy that Canadian. That Pale Ale in the pic is making me thirsty :D

 

[hiplainsdrifter]

That Walt Cannoy suede Canadian is jaw dropping! Lots of other eye candy here too...

 

[pruss]

Yep, that Author is strawberry. It belongs to Morton here on the forum. He has a briar one too and I'm starting a 3rd one for him in Morta. Grand slam!

Glad you still enjoy that Canadian. That Pale Ale in the pic is making me thirsty.

Aw crap... Now I have to save up for a hat trick and pick up a strawberry and morta Canadian from you! (Do morta blocks even come that long?). ;-)
That pale ale is delicious. Crisp without bring pine-sol hoppy, sweet and citrusy.
Now I'm thirsty.
-- Pat

 

[bwithers55]

A well blasted pipe is a joy to behold!
Thanks to all who have shared.
-bw

 

[mcitinner1]

While all the pictures of blasted pipes in this thread range from interesting on to beautiful, nothing feels better in my hand than a smooth, fat egg or apple shaped bowl. I have always loved smooth finished woods with beautiful grains.