The Munt
Observe everything. Listen intently.
I think most people would have steered clear because of the 2014 Poker. Just to keep it different for those that get them every year.
2016 BOTL Pipe of the Year
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The Munt
Observe everything. Listen intently.
Me neither mate, and it was a beauty indeed!Valid point. Was not around for that one
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It's never allowed you to vote in the app.
Alright that would explain it. Unless it's in the new update because I've done it via the app previously.
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I also wasn't around for the first year but prefer the poker to the other 2. The author isn't really doing it for me either. I think the bowl looks a little small, stem seems appropriately sized (but I know nothing
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I like the Rhodesian and the Bent Apple.Here's a quick peek to get the juices flowing.
More to follow!
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Does anything stand out to anyone?
The bent apple looks fine. O have about three or four author 320KS pipes anyway.
2 or 3 work for me, since our last 2 pipes of the year were too close to a poker. Time for a little change imho,
cgraunke
BoM March '14
Sorry guys, forgot to post the link here!
Poll is up with all the pictures:
http://www.botl.org/index.php?threads/87481/
Poll is up with all the pictures:
http://www.botl.org/index.php?threads/87481/
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cgraunke
BoM March '14
We have a winner - the Author!
The carvers of the 2016 BOTL Pipe of the Year are the team at True North Briar
www.truenorthbriar.com
Last step is to figure out any changes we'd like to review.
I spoke with the guys at TNB and they'd be on board to do the saddle bit at no extra charge.
I think there was enough interest to skip past nominations and seconds and go straight to a poll on that.
I'll have that poll up soon!
Army mounts and reverse calabash are out of the question for this one as both options would raise our price point way too high.
But, we can talk about stain colors at no cost. Any interest in a change there?
A trim ring would also be an option, but at an extra $20/pipe (from $225 up to $245)
Upgrading the stem material to another color/swirl/Cumberland would be a $5/pipe adder
Would love to hear all of your thoughts, so please nominate any change ideas you might have.
Or feel free to let us know you like it how it is, too!!
The carvers of the 2016 BOTL Pipe of the Year are the team at True North Briar
www.truenorthbriar.com
Last step is to figure out any changes we'd like to review.
I spoke with the guys at TNB and they'd be on board to do the saddle bit at no extra charge.
I think there was enough interest to skip past nominations and seconds and go straight to a poll on that.
I'll have that poll up soon!
Army mounts and reverse calabash are out of the question for this one as both options would raise our price point way too high.
But, we can talk about stain colors at no cost. Any interest in a change there?
A trim ring would also be an option, but at an extra $20/pipe (from $225 up to $245)
Upgrading the stem material to another color/swirl/Cumberland would be a $5/pipe adder
Would love to hear all of your thoughts, so please nominate any change ideas you might have.
Or feel free to let us know you like it how it is, too!!
My votes would be: Brindle coloring (cumberland), saddle bit with trim piece.
I don't care for the color very much. At least the way it shows up on my screww. I love a deep contrast stain with a good amount of contrast between the colors. The color as is with a little more red in it maybe to darken it just a touch without making it so dark you cant see any wood.
I don't care for the color very much. At least the way it shows up on my screww. I love a deep contrast stain with a good amount of contrast between the colors. The color as is with a little more red in it maybe to darken it just a touch without making it so dark you cant see any wood.
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Couple of things.
This representation, to me, nails the author shape. Although I prefer saddle bits on alot of pipes, I just don't think it would look right on an author. If someone has an author with a saddle please post a pic. Quick Google search doesn't show much.
Cumberland stems are gorgeous and would go well.
Clint, can I see a picture of this pipe next to another pipe like another POTY so I can have a better idea of size?
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Couple of things.
This representation, to me, nails the author shape. Although I prefer saddle bits on alot of pipes, I just don't think it would look right on an author. If someone has an author with a saddle please post a pic. Quick Google search doesn't show much.
Cumberland stems are gorgeous and would go well.
Clint, can I see a picture of this pipe next to another pipe like another POTY so I can have a better idea of size?
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