to gouge or not to gouge

[buckeye]

made this pipe this morning. not great grain. trying to build

up the courage to use my home made gouger instead of the dremil.

also bent the stem. could not get a perfect fit on the steam to

pipe so added a little bling.

 

[buckeye]

well i gouged. still need to buff. did a two tone.

 

[buckeye]

another pic

 

[greggors]

Love the look of this one, great job! guess I like the bling lol
Edit: Just out of curiosity would you be willing to sell one of your homemade pipes? after the holidays I would be more than willing to buy one from you =D

 

[buckeye]

never thought of selling one but i guess i could. what style you looking for.

the bling is the inside of a compression fitting. hit the hardware store for it.

 

[surfmac211]

Since you have been posting your picks and videos you got me the courage to get a couple Nording blocks and try it myself. I really like the shape of this new one!

 

[buckeye]

thanks. just take your time. it`s addicting hobby,

i am working on another one right now, i found out

drawing smothing out or have a design helps. i am

on my 10th or 11th one and only drawn 2 out but

i really think it helps.

 

[hobie1dog]

I really don't need another hobby, quit posting up these pics... 8O
Looking great, how about pics of all of them you've made so far all lined up?

 

[unclearthur]

Buckeye got me fired up enough to dust off the pipe making stuff and order in a few blocks . Just what I needed another thing to get crazy with! :D

 

[buckeye]

can`t wait to see some of your work. it will help me alot.

 

[pstlpkr]

I love the compression ring, that's a really nice touch.

Shows imagination, and gives it a real down to earth feel.

Great job Buckeye.

 

[buckeye]

thanks. smoked it for the first time this morning on the way to work. great little smoker. great draw.

 

[buckeye]

hers a pic after the first buff.

 

[duncan]

I just got my Nording block in the mail today and started drawing on it. Trying to build up the courage to make the first cut. On a side note was surprised the stem did not fit in the shank, so I have a bit of sanding to do on that yet.

 

[buckeye]

you can do it.

 

[unclearthur]

Nothing to it Duncan. Just cut off anything that doesn't look like a pipe!

 

[duncan]

Well I hit the Band saw and started off right since I still have an airtight bowl. Need to work a bit more with the belt sander to get it shaped right. I will post all the pics when complete.

 

[buckeye]

i need a band saw. take some pics while your making it.like to see your progress.