Resurrected Straight Dublin

[shikano53]

Well, I took the advice of the folks on the PMF and totally redid this Dublin. I cut off the Plateaux, cut the size down considerably and tried with my Dremel tool to make it look something like a blast. I also re-bent the stem as per comments there. I don't have a blasting machine so I did this using a medium Dremel cutting tool.

It looks like there is a gap where the stem and shank meet but I forgot to push the stem all the way in.

 

[weezell]

Another GLORIOUS pipe there my friend! If only you did meers...

 

[shikano53]

I want to but every time I check for Meer blocks at Vermont Freehand they are always sold out.

 

[newbroom]

I appreciate the time and effort it HAD to take to make that rustication. It looks great! Kind of like a ring blast in places. I like the look of the changes too.

 

[condorlover1]

That is beautiful! I am slightly biased since I own one of this gentlemens pipes and he is very talented. If only he would do something in meerschaum as Dave just remarked!

 

[Mr.Mike]

Very nice, Dublin's are my favorite shapes. I love the smooth rim and the color you chose for it.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I want to but every time I check for Meer blocks at Vermont Freehand they are always sold out.

I honestly think I bought the next-to-the-last piece of meerschaum they had in stock. That was probably a year ago, and I haven’t seen a restock. I don’t expect them to get anymore either. I think Turkey has made it illegal to export it unless it’s finished products for sale. At least I heard something to that effect. ?

 

[shikano53]

Turkey, the primary producer of Meerschaum, passed laws in the 1960's prohibiting the export of Meerschaum. That law is still in effect. The carver's there can sell pipes made from the mineral, but unfortunately the world supply of Meerschaum is extremely limited. I found a few on Ebay, but those people turned out to be scammers.

 

[mso489]

That's a good pipe for deep contemplations, plenty of chamber and a hefty bowl to grip.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

That's a good pipe for deep contemplations, plenty of chamber and a hefty bowl to grip.

Yes, absolutely. And the tactile sensation of rustication or a good blast are always preferable on a pipe of that sort. This one has that covered.

 

[Toast]

There are some meerschaum blocks on the Morgan Pipes site I believe...
Hopefully I'm allowed to say that, apologies to the mods if not.

 

[shikano53]

Toast, you are right. I scooped all four blocks.

 

[LotusEater]

That looks awesome!
Are there some before pictures posted somewhere for comparison?

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Toast, you are right. I scooped all four blocks.

I had one in my cart, but changed my mind because I wasn’t sure how to do the mortise/tenon on meerschaum. My hobby block that I carved already had that part done. I’m really glad you snagged all of them. Very much looking forward to seeing what you do with them!

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I love that pipe. Great work!

 

[shikano53]

LotusEaster, here are a few before pics.

 

[LotusEater]

LotusEaster, here are a few before pics.

Wow!
What a transformation!
Impressive job with the Dremel rustication - that can’t have been easy

 

[shikano53]

I don't have a blasting set up and I just tried my best to emulate what I thought would have the same effect with my Dremel. I've got a billiard on the bench that has impressive ring grain and I am going to attempt to do the same thing.
We'll see I guess.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I don't have a blasting set up and I just tried my best to emulate what I thought would have the same effect with my Dremel. I've got a billiard on the bench that has impressive ring grain and I am going to attempt to do the same thing.
We'll see I guess.

Do you have a compressor? If so, I think a sandblasting attachment would be pretty easy to make. I’ve never tried it, but I’ve seen them made out of a water bottle and a few homemade fittings. Whether it would work worth a damn on briar, I don’t know. I wish I had at least tried it when I did this pipe and knife set. I did what you did, go after it with a Dremel. To very limited success. I think yours turned out better.

 

[Toast]

Toast, you are right. I scooped all four blocks.

Awesome! Really glad I could help - can't wait to see how they turn out for you!