So nice to see a pro doing his magic. When I was a kid, I was fascinated by stories from my great uncle on his Montana farm (circa 1920’s/30’s) and he said he’d make a corncob pipe and put in a little Indian weed, coffee, a little horsepucky, and “even some tobacco” and smoke it as a kid. I took to trying out my own pipe-making (yes, read the Hobbit somewhere around this time, too) and made my first corncob pipe with a maple sapling stem (maybe 10 years old). Hooked on the idea, I craftily broke into my dad’s forbidden-to-me woodworking shop and started making oak pipes and then fell in love with Cherry. Lots of time sanding, dremelling, and “perfecting my craft” (at a 11-12 year old level). Had all my little hand tools in a wooden box I made with a lock on it. I got some of my Dad’s Captain Black tobacco-still the most pleasant smell there ever was-and took each pipe for a test drive (my folks seemed to allow this). My greatest pride was in making a pipe for my uncle, the last remaining pipe smoker in the family. I loved the craft very much. From there, I got interested in early American woodcraft through Roy Underhill’s show and books. I connected with a local who actually came from one of those eastern historical towns and she did this woodcraft. I learned a good bit from her. In the course of a year or two, I collected antique tools and even made some of my own. My last project was ambitious and over my head: a treadle lathe. I wasn’t able to complete it, and didn’t do much woodworking from then on, but my hope is in my later years and retirement I’ll get right back into these splendid crafts! Thanks for your inspiring videos!
I am Bryan. Thank you for sharing this exciting work. Would you please give me suggestions for the shops or web shops where I can buy exotic wood block for making tobacco pipe. My friend in Asia hand made one for me, I would like to bring some nice pieces to him as gifts.
Fantastic results my friend! Im curious as to what grit sandpaper you use after your leather dye coats? And how do you get that nice glossy buffed finish for your end result? I have used 100% carnauba wax before and still cant really achieve a high gloss shine. Keep up the good work!
The hole was a natural inclusion in the wood. Usually cause by the briar growing around a clump of sand in the ground. Luckily it didn't go all the way through into the chamber.
Yes, they are rather fine, so I don't accidentally gouge the briar: www.amazon.com/Carbide-Tungsten-Compatible-Engraving-Polishing/dp/B0B3MP12PT/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=32E74EPMNWTT4&keywords=Dremel+rotary+burs&qid=1700100248&sprefix=dremel+rotary+brus%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-4
Almost all pipes nowadays use CA glue for filling holes and attaching accessories. 2 part epoxy is also used. As long as the CA glue isn't used inside the bowl then it is safe
So nice to see a pro doing his magic. When I was a kid, I was fascinated by stories from my great uncle on his Montana farm (circa 1920’s/30’s) and he said he’d make a corncob pipe and put in a little Indian weed, coffee, a little horsepucky, and “even some tobacco” and smoke it as a kid. I took to trying out my own pipe-making (yes, read the Hobbit somewhere around this time, too) and made my first corncob pipe with a maple sapling stem (maybe 10 years old). Hooked on the idea, I craftily broke into my dad’s forbidden-to-me woodworking shop and started making oak pipes and then fell in love with Cherry. Lots of time sanding, dremelling, and “perfecting my craft” (at a 11-12 year old level). Had all my little hand tools in a wooden box I made with a lock on it. I got some of my Dad’s Captain Black tobacco-still the most pleasant smell there ever was-and took each pipe for a test drive (my folks seemed to allow this). My greatest pride was in making a pipe for my uncle, the last remaining pipe smoker in the family. I loved the craft very much. From there, I got interested in early American woodcraft through Roy Underhill’s show and books. I connected with a local who actually came from one of those eastern historical towns and she did this woodcraft. I learned a good bit from her. In the course of a year or two, I collected antique tools and even made some of my own. My last project was ambitious and over my head: a treadle lathe. I wasn’t able to complete it, and didn’t do much woodworking from then on, but my hope is in my later years and retirement I’ll get right back into these splendid crafts! Thanks for your inspiring videos!
Beautiful! Earthy, artful and creative. Well done!
Woow!!!...amazing craftsmanship man!!!!!!...CONGRATS!!!!!
Very Nice ! You look so relaxed while at your trade! Thanks for posting the video!
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I am Bryan. Thank you for sharing this exciting work. Would you please give me suggestions for the shops or web shops where I can buy exotic wood block for making tobacco pipe. My friend in Asia hand made one for me, I would like to bring some nice pieces to him as gifts.
Bellissima, bravo!
Very Nice!
Fantastic results my friend! Im curious as to what grit sandpaper you use after your leather dye coats? And how do you get that nice glossy buffed finish for your end result? I have used 100% carnauba wax before and still cant really achieve a high gloss shine. Keep up the good work!
I sand up to 1500 grit, then buff with red and white compounds, and finally c-wax
Your website is dead, nothing is for sale on facebook, are you in business or are you a hobbyist? Your work is very good.
Thank you! I no longer sell any pipe-related products
Amazing work.
Another beautiful work of art brother thanks again! How did the small hole occur at bottom of bowl? Nice recovery with the stippling!🙏🙏🙏
The hole was a natural inclusion in the wood. Usually cause by the briar growing around a clump of sand in the ground. Luckily it didn't go all the way through into the chamber.
Muito bonito , que material você usa na piteira ?
Where can I buy one
I live in Silicon Valley in north california
Smoking a pipe and shooting pool seems like quite a classy evening. Not going to happen at a bar or pool hall, though.
Because of all the nonsmoking policies.
Why does the Google algorithm feed the same videos repeatedly?
What type of dremel bit are you using the first time you put the dremel to it? Is it some sort of bur?
Yes, they are rather fine, so I don't accidentally gouge the briar: www.amazon.com/Carbide-Tungsten-Compatible-Engraving-Polishing/dp/B0B3MP12PT/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=32E74EPMNWTT4&keywords=Dremel+rotary+burs&qid=1700100248&sprefix=dremel+rotary+brus%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-4
maestro que buena tecnica
Thanks!
For the low low price of 700$ 😂👌🏻 and honestly worth it for the most part if pipes are a big part of ur lifestyle
dep tuyet voi oke
Beautiful!
Thank you!
What glue do you use...?
I only use CA glue
Glue in a pipe????
Almost all pipes nowadays use CA glue for filling holes and attaching accessories. 2 part epoxy is also used.
As long as the CA glue isn't used inside the bowl then it is safe
Da. QQhble
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BADLY needs method study and time and motion study.