Volcano Fresh Off The Bench

[shikano53]

Thanks George, your comments are very much appreciated and again, copied and printed out and pinned on my shop wall.

Regards

 

[Chasing Embers]

Volcanoes have many iterations. Some look like a volcano, others look like a cherrywood.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Yes, Duane, it was your collection that had me question my own initial repulsion to the volcano shape. Great pipes!

 

[shikano53]

Sorry folks, I always seem to forget to post the specs in case someone is interested.

Here they are:
Shape: Volcano

Length: 5 3/8" - 5.375"

Height: 1.75"

Bowl Diameter: 0.75"

Outside Diameter: 1.25"

Bowl Depth: 1.375"

Weight:38gr 1.3oz

Pass a pipe cleaner: Yes

Delrin Tenon

Stem Material: Vulcanite

Finish: Smooth

Sock/glove: yes

 

[shikano53]

Duane, those are gorgeous pipes. I am always afraid while shaping the nose. Better word conservative. My worry about ruining a piece of briar overrides my creative drive.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Looks like there is some Zulu in its DNA, and that slight curve would make it an effortless clencher!

 

[Chasing Embers]

am always afraid while shaping the nose. Better word conservative.

Work slowly, and a vertical belt sander is great for that! Here's some progress pics of the last one I have pictured above.

 

[shikano53]

Thanks for the picture step-by Duane. I think I will actually give that idea a try using my belt sander to give the nose more attitude.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Can't wait to see it!

 

[azpipe]

Some of the most striking birdseye Ive seen. Congrats!

 

[mso489]

Dazzling birds eye. And such light weight. Love at first sight.

 

[scrooge]

Mine!! :mrgreen:

 

[jvnshr]

One of the main differences between a master's work and aspirational work is holding the lines you see in your mind's eye when shaping.

How do you calculate the angles George?