Polished the bit, reamed the chamber and cleaned out the rings using a metal scribe (perfect size). I worked the bottom edge of each groove first then the top edge of each groove, then the middle of each groove. Far more definition in both grooves now - as a good bulldog should have. I really like this style of turning as well, thin grooved and a thin middle band. To me it screams craftsmanship.
After cleaning the rings the center of each was quite light. So, I used an old toothbrush with a light coating of olive oil to brush them out. This darkened each ring perfectly adding that much needed definition the whole pipe was then friction polished (by hand - no machines) using olive oil and and old cotton singlet. The last photo shows (on the underside of the bowl) how well this can work.
Add to all this the great briar, lovely grain and nice sharp fit and finish....well, I like it - enough said. See what you think.
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After cleaning the rings the center of each was quite light. So, I used an old toothbrush with a light coating of olive oil to brush them out. This darkened each ring perfectly adding that much needed definition the whole pipe was then friction polished (by hand - no machines) using olive oil and and old cotton singlet. The last photo shows (on the underside of the bowl) how well this can work.
Add to all this the great briar, lovely grain and nice sharp fit and finish....well, I like it - enough said. See what you think.
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