Such steady hands. I am disabled (veteran) and have motor-neural disconnects. I have trouble *lighting* a pipe, let alone making one. I can only watch and envy the skill of the craftsmen.
When you get a handmade briar pipe, you really have a unique, one-of-a-kind creation....there's no pipe exactly like yours anywhere else in the world. So when I put some tobacco in it and light that internal core...flame brings the soul of that pipe to life. There's nothing like it in the world.
Enough of the safety comments. Let the man work at this own pace, with his own style, and at his own risk. If he get's caught by a machine, it's on him. I'm sure that's a concept he fully understands. Awesome video. That thing buffed out very nicely...
I bought three pipes from you last Friday Mike when I visited your workshop and display room. I'm really thrilled with all three! I shall return to purchase more in due course! Keep up the good work. Paul
I remember how in a school production I was given the role of Sherlock Holmes, but we didn't have a pipe and they didn't want me to smoke a real one. So, I went into the school wood workshop and made my own prop pipe that I could 'smoke', but it didn't have a channel through the mouthpiece so I couldn't draw. That way we had a nice 'smokable' prop pipe. Apparently it looked like I really smoked it when I burnt some tobacco on-stage. But, that was just for a show. This is a true masterpiece and my hat is off to the craftsman.
Had a look at the website, these are some really, very handsome pipes. I was particularly shocked at the price ranges as well. I would have added a zero myself!
A freehamd pipe is a pipe that has another shape than the regular pipe shapes Say a volcano shaped pipe, it is a freehand however, that doesn't mean it was only made by hand
@MegaPickledOnions The stain is ignited to burn off the excess spirits, the resulting colour is slightly darker than if the stain is allowed to dry naturally. The permanence is not affected.
Absolutely hands down the coolest thing I've ever watched on RUclips! Thank you!! I look forward to the opportunity of enjoying the fruits of your labor as soon as possible ;) Best wishes.
You dont need to be an expert to spot a real risk. he's going to have fun when his over stressed lathe tool snaps and pings to gawd knows where.maybe in his eye if braveheart isnt wearing saftey glasses? The tool rest is great, but loose. It and the cutting edge should be closer to the work (less leverage and pressure on the tool) That is basic and common woodturning knowledge
This is amazing work!. I do hope you make a lot of money on these pipes. It's a lot of work on each one. Really nice to see pipes being made by hand. Saved to my favs.
Hi just found your pipes on eBay could not believe you are just a few miles away from were I live so will be coming to pay you a visit very soon. Loved the video. See you soonAnthony
Who are you to say he used them incorrectly? The man just made a very handsome pipe. Everyone's an expert these days, sheesh. How many pipes have you made?
Damn. I am seriously jealous of your set up, and your skill. Right now I am working on a churchwarden with 25+ year old aged mohagany, without a lathe. I have made stone pipes that are much easier to shape than this wood. But, it's absolutely beautiful and it's going to be worth the hassle, if I don't tear my skin off out of pure frustration. Good vid, thank you.
Now I appreciate my Blakemar infinitely more, thank you for my lovely aristocrat sitter pipe, and made in england to boot, I would much recommend anyone watching this video to explore the blakemar website.
I am planning on making a beautiful pipe myself soon, handcrafted, seeing this definatly helps with getting an idea of how I would go about doing it and all=D great video, very enjoyable. I used to study metal and electrics, and man those machines are kinda scary sometimes haha:p be careful you!
Absolutely beautiful! Been thinking about trying to make my own pipe, just looks like it would be fun to try and gratifying to smoke a pipe I made my self.
@silvermediastudio The stain I use is alcohol based, I mix the stain myself using powdered dye and methylated spirits. The dyes date back to the 60's / 70's when my uncle used to buy them in quite large quantities, I do not know if they are still available to buy - but I have enough stock left to last my lifetime and perhaps a few more as well! I am not familiar with tung oil so I can't really comment on it's use. Thanks, Mike
Well I’m glad I found your channel I’m convinced after watching 3 reviews today .....,, I will be contacting you middle of next week calling round to your shop yes but a pipe or two . 👍
Very beautiful craftmanship! I read about how much work it took to make a pipe, but as I found I could buy some blocks of briar wood I thought I might want to take a try to pressent to my father as a gift for his birhday next year (he's a former pipe smoker). I really admire the work there is into these pieces of art! I hope to sucesfully be able to make a pipe that look at least smokeable. Could you recoment some kind of wood to "test" on before making the real one? I mean as a "proto type"
This was fascinating to watch, great video indeed! Are you going to be uploading more videos on pipe making at all? as this would be so interesting to watch 😀
Hi, I am an amature pipe maker myself, although on a much smaller scale than this using only hand tools, hand drilling and carving the stem and bowl and so forth simply because I find it calming and enjoyable. I have been trying out the old fire drill method to make the bowl but I keep having the problem of the wood splitting either because of the heat, pressure or both. You wouldn't have any advice for avoiding this by any chance? Very nice pipe by the way, do you fire harden the bowl?
Such steady hands. I am disabled (veteran) and have motor-neural disconnects. I have trouble *lighting* a pipe, let alone making one. I can only watch and envy the skill of the craftsmen.
When you get a handmade briar pipe, you really have a unique, one-of-a-kind creation....there's no pipe exactly like yours anywhere else in the world.
So when I put some tobacco in it and light that internal core...flame brings the soul of that pipe to life. There's nothing like it in the world.
Enough of the safety comments. Let the man work at this own pace, with his own style, and at his own risk. If he get's caught by a machine, it's on him. I'm sure that's a concept he fully understands.
Awesome video. That thing buffed out very nicely...
I bought three pipes from you last Friday Mike when I visited your workshop and display room. I'm really thrilled with all three! I shall return to purchase more in due course!
Keep up the good work.
Paul
I remember how in a school production I was given the role of Sherlock Holmes, but we didn't have a pipe and they didn't want me to smoke a real one. So, I went into the school wood workshop and made my own prop pipe that I could 'smoke', but it didn't have a channel through the mouthpiece so I couldn't draw. That way we had a nice 'smokable' prop pipe. Apparently it looked like I really smoked it when I burnt some tobacco on-stage.
But, that was just for a show. This is a true masterpiece and my hat is off to the craftsman.
That pipe came out absolutely stunning. Major skill in those hands, wow.
Fantastic, what else can I say. From a piece of wood in dirt to such a beautiful piece of art.
Had a look at the website, these are some really, very handsome pipes. I was particularly shocked at the price ranges as well. I would have added a zero myself!
A pleasure to buy such fine workmanship from you Mike, best wishes. Kev
Things are accomplished without fear. it takes to be a great teacher like Mr.
Talk about FREEHAND! Only lathe and chisel to a pipe creation. Well done!
A freehamd pipe is a pipe that has another shape than the regular pipe shapes
Say a volcano shaped pipe, it is a freehand however, that doesn't mean it was only made by hand
@MegaPickledOnions The stain is ignited to burn off the excess spirits, the resulting colour is slightly darker than if the stain is allowed to dry naturally. The permanence is not affected.
Great video. I have brought three pipes from Blakemar all excellent smokers and great examples of the pipe makers craft.
Craftsmenship at its finest
That clip was an absolute pleasure to watch - what an art!
wonderful,what a pipe,why do people not understand this is a expert at work who knows exactly what he is doing no risk involved
You sir, are an artist! :D Great job!
Thank you for showing your art in this excelent video, sir. I will get a Blakemar very soon.
Cheers
Gustavo
A true woodworking skill. I love seeing real skills put to use. Great video
Absolutely hands down the coolest thing I've ever watched on RUclips! Thank you!! I look forward to the opportunity of enjoying the fruits of your labor as soon as possible ;) Best wishes.
Such an amazing video! Wish I had the tools and talent to learn this.
Enjoying your pipe very much Mike! Cheers, SF
Worth every second. Thanks for uploading!
clearly an expert craftsman at work
What A Beautiful Craftmanship...
A real a work of art. Also I don't think this guy needs safety advice from RUclips's experts!
You dont need to be an expert to spot a real risk. he's going to have fun when his over stressed lathe tool snaps and pings to gawd knows where.maybe in his eye if braveheart isnt wearing saftey glasses? The tool rest is great, but loose. It and the cutting edge should be closer to the work (less leverage and pressure on the tool) That is basic and common woodturning knowledge
Definitely not, but I cringe when I see that loose sleeve next to the spinning lathe. Loved the video.
@@radarbrew i had the same thing i went FFwnd to look if everyting goes well.
This is such a beautiful pipe! Simple and perfect.
Fantastic video! I own two Blakemars so far and they are exellent smokers. Looking forward to extedindig my colletion.
Great work!
-Mike
I have 2 Pipes from Blakemar Briars They are Truly a work of Art and they Smoke Brilliantly
Thanks you. This vid really shows just how hard of a wood briar is.
That was fantastic! Great skill and a pleasure to watch
This is amazing work!. I do hope you make a lot of money on these pipes. It's a lot of work on each one. Really nice to see pipes being made by hand. Saved to my favs.
Found your page via Milverton68's mention of you, have subscribed, fascinating videos, thanks for posting!
Stunning work !
Nevermind i saw the answers to my question on your website. beatiful stuff, hope to own one someday, maybe when im not a poor student
Yes respect the craftmanship
hand crafted gotta love that came out nice well done sir
Beautiful work matey
Hi just found your pipes on eBay could not believe you are just a few miles away from were I live so will be coming to pay you a visit very soon. Loved the video. See you soonAnthony
I wish I had the ability to do this let alone the start up money it would cost.
This was beautiful.
Now i know how awesomeness is made Thank you!
Wow thats a awesome looking pipe.
Great stuf.
Greetings,, Kitty.
Who are you to say he used them incorrectly? The man just made a very handsome pipe.
Everyone's an expert these days, sheesh. How many pipes have you made?
superb craftmanship
I have a blakemar..excellent pipe...great and friendly service..
Nicely done sir!
Damn. I am seriously jealous of your set up, and your skill. Right now I am working on a churchwarden with 25+ year old aged mohagany, without a lathe. I have made stone pipes that are much easier to shape than this wood. But, it's absolutely beautiful and it's going to be worth the hassle, if I don't tear my skin off out of pure frustration. Good vid, thank you.
That’s a really beautiful pipe 👌🏼
Now I appreciate my Blakemar infinitely more, thank you for my lovely aristocrat sitter pipe, and made in england to boot, I would much recommend anyone watching this video to explore the blakemar website.
Absolutely beautiful a work of art. Thanks for the video
I am planning on making a beautiful pipe myself soon, handcrafted, seeing this definatly helps with getting an idea of how I would go about doing it and all=D great video, very enjoyable.
I used to study metal and electrics, and man those machines are kinda scary sometimes haha:p be careful you!
Absolutely beautiful! Been thinking about trying to make my own pipe, just looks like it would be fun to try and gratifying to smoke a pipe I made my self.
beautiful work
Thanks for this video Bro!I just learned something new, Good job!!!
Very nice. however, at around 3:30 it looks like you almost cut your hand on the drill. I'd be careful.
Cool. Always wondered the labor and time.
Absolutely superb.
Utterly amazing
i m sorry in 6:25 what kind of wheel do you use ...and what kind of dye
I need to how is puttin on the pipe the shinning??????
Can you please tell me what kind of tool that is you use to turn down the tenon
If i'd was in jury of the safety contest I'd give you 10 of 10 points
Thing of beauty!
@silvermediastudio The stain I use is alcohol based, I mix the stain myself using powdered dye and methylated spirits. The dyes date back to the 60's / 70's when my uncle used to buy them in quite large quantities, I do not know if they are still available to buy - but I have enough stock left to last my lifetime and perhaps a few more as well! I am not familiar with tung oil so I can't really comment on it's use.
Thanks,
Mike
Well I’m glad I found your channel I’m convinced after watching 3 reviews today .....,, I will be contacting you middle of next week calling round to your shop yes but a pipe or two . 👍
Very beautiful craftmanship! I read about how much work it took to make a pipe, but as I found I could buy some blocks of briar wood I thought I might want to take a try to pressent to my father as a gift for his birhday next year (he's a former pipe smoker). I really admire the work there is into these pieces of art!
I hope to sucesfully be able to make a pipe that look at least smokeable. Could you recoment some kind of wood to "test" on before making the real one? I mean as a "proto type"
Fantastic!
Beautiful.
came out beautifully whats the difference?
@mcdemax12 I buy the mouthpieces pre-moulded from Carlo Giudici of Italy.
Thanks,
Mike
and where i can find the plastic part of pipe? i make only the woodwn part... im in greece thanks
This was fascinating to watch, great video indeed! Are you going to be uploading more videos on pipe making at all? as this would be so interesting to watch 😀
making legend pipes!
Beautiful!!!!!
Well done Sir!!
what exactly does lighting the stain on fire do? Does it make it darker or does it just help it to dry quicker?
Amazing Mike!!! You are a True Artist... I can't wait to get my pipe! I don't know why you don't charge 4 times what you do for your pipes! Be well 😁
would love to be able to make pipes myself but not a clue where to start to learen
looks like you've done the spin thing with the pipe on the sander at 4:45 a few times haha. effortless
what kind of tool was hes using to sand here 5:11 ?
@TobaccoOnFire Its just cold water - the mouthpiece is soft at this stage and the cold water re-hardens it quickly so that the bent shape is retained
Superbe vidéo bravo sinon de l'oeuvre d art
Anyone know what kind of stain he used?
here is the manual dexterity in action. very nice sir
What kind of wood is lemon wood good for a pipe?
When your fitting the MP, what cutting tool is that? is it a universal diameter type?
what kind of paint is that on 6:00 ??? sorry for my english i hope u understand..
Where do you buy your supplies? The Briar wood, the Stems, and the paint. Can anyone tell me?
Hi, I am an amature pipe maker myself, although on a much smaller scale than this using only hand tools, hand drilling and carving the stem and bowl and so forth simply because I find it calming and enjoyable.
I have been trying out the old fire drill method to make the bowl but I keep having the problem of the wood splitting either because of the heat, pressure or both.
You wouldn't have any advice for avoiding this by any chance?
Very nice pipe by the way, do you fire harden the bowl?
Can you make a video on making the stem of the pipe please. I want to make a pipe for my father but don't know how to make the stem. Msg back please
very beautiful
Such an interesting way to use a lathe
i know, i wonder how many times he has shredded his hands during his career!
That is beautiful pipe I wouldn't mind owning and smocking.
what sanding wheel machine is that you were using at the beginning?
what is that big box at 7:32 and what does it do?
hi, i just wodering? what is the name of the product you brushed on the pipe?
Amazing ...
I'm speechless...
Can you make bent pipes as well?
Most admirable!