Starting cleaning process. Removed teeth marks and added a bend.
I’m thinking I might smooth the top of the bowl. Your thoughts?
Going black and I ain’t going back.
Edit: now to buff it. Might be a while till I find a bench grinder.
Great work!
@jsnake said: Great work!
I absolutely like it better then the original finish but I need it to pop. I’m ok losing a little detail for a better sheen. The stem is buffed but needs a higher speed wheel. The stummel is just hand rubbed for the most part.
I couldn’t leave well enough alone
I like the matte/oil finish. The extreme bend of the stem though makes me nervous--hot ashes falling in your lap....
@silvermouse said: I like the matte/oil finish. The extreme bend of the stem though makes me nervous--hot ashes falling in your lap....
When you’re right you’re right..... might have to take a little out.
Just purchased micro mesh and a reamer. Off to the store for leather dye.
From old to new(ish). Picture doesn’t do it justice.
Big improvement!
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Going black and I ain’t going back.
Edit: now to buff it. Might be a while till I find a bench grinder.
Great work!
I absolutely like it better then the original finish but I need it to pop. I’m ok losing a little detail for a better sheen. The stem is buffed but needs a higher speed wheel. The stummel is just hand rubbed for the most part.
I couldn’t leave well enough alone![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5022735/uploads/editor/xk/4gsdf20mng1v.jpg)
I like the matte/oil finish. The extreme bend of the stem though makes me nervous--hot ashes falling in your lap....
When you’re right you’re right..... might have to take a little out.
Just purchased micro mesh and a reamer. Off to the store for leather dye.
From old to new(ish).
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5022735/uploads/editor/uf/z5zruw3hqmnb.jpeg)
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5022735/uploads/editor/2b/hwire1c6a0yq.jpeg)
Picture doesn’t do it justice.
Big improvement!