Thursday, September 26, 2013

Pipe spotting

Andrea spotted this in the paper it's the Hoo Haa Bar in Brisbane.
Such a strange picture who is it ?

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Falcon Bowl turning Part 2

Spigot turned.

Nice and tight. and sealed

O ring groove turned and fitted.
                                               Its good to put a little briar polish on the o ring to help it a bit.


Finished turning the outside.


This is by far the biggest bowl i have turned so far its huge.
I have not handled a Falcon Hyperbole but it has to be close to one.

I only use pure carnauba wax on the bowls i turn.
No need to stain as they self colour over time.

Huge tobacco chamber


The grain is great.


There are a couple of inclusions i personally don't like filler.
I think they add interest.
As all pipe makers would know its the luck of the draw.     

Friday, September 20, 2013

Falcon Bowl Turning

The block is centered for maximum bowl diameter. 

Action shot.
Pilot hole boring. 

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Falcon bowl colouring.

I don't think that staining is needed.
This briar self colours quickly.
I could see a change in a day.

Made the Bulldog 6 weeks ago.
As you can see an amazing colour change.

It's most dramatic on the bottom.
 

Monday, September 16, 2013

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Friday, September 13, 2013

This weeks tobacco

It smokes ok  but its a little mild for my taste.
Also  i received  a tin of Mac Baren Navy Flake which is to my liking. 


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Custom Falcon Bowl.

If anyone wants a bowl just leave a comment and we can work something out.
I can also make bowls to fit the Alco and  Ronson pipes.   


Very happy with the carre briar blocks from Alexander.
The grain has been nice so far.
This bowl has only a couple of the tiniest inclusions.
You have to look hard to find them. 

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