my first bent pipe

[smg913]

i am happy with the out come. i know its not perfect but i like it.

 

[Ocelot55]

Kit or did you drill it yourself?

 

[smg913]

I did everything myself.

 

[Ocelot55]

Not too shabby then. What I'm really diggin is the graceful shank. That is not easy to pull off. Too bad your briar sucks. I would have rusticated it.

 

[RDPipes]

Really! You got nice shank to stem transition, and I think it's shaped well.
The large pit just adds character I think. I like it and for a 1st pipe it's dadburn good!  
Look out Jesse, ya might have some competition.

 

[huffelpuff]

Nicely done! The transition is as nice as any I've seen. I personally like the pits in the polished surface. It's a natural product and all! Really digging the birdseye and that cross grain panel is sweet.

Jim

 

[Briar Spirit]

That's awesome, very well done indeed, that shank is spectacular, bravo.  :cheers: :sunny: :cheers: 

 

[smg913]

Thanks guys I appreciate all the complements!!! I have a huge respect for pipe makers now that I realize how much time and effort goes into the details.

I haven't really messed with any kinda of rustication yet but I think that is my next step.

 

[millerman]

Amazing shank and beautiful grain. Great job. Thanks fer sharing.

 

[gregandrews]

Great job!! Thanks for sharing.

 

[7ach]

Nice cross grain