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
@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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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"
@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 . 👍
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?
Simply beautiful. I've wanted a long stem pipe, because i'm a ridiculous nut when it comes to the Lord of the Rings. The video did not show the wood selection though.... at my local tobacco shop, they said pipe prices veried according to the quality of wood, which is apparently from the root of a tree, and the finer the piece the higher the price.... How do you go about this process?
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 😀
Fascinating stuff. How long would it take to make a pipe like that, from start to finish? Presumably more than 10 minutes, 32 seconds! Do you buy the acrylic mouthpiece blanks in, and simply finish them off yourself, or do you make them from scratch as well?
Hey there, am curious as to where you get your briar blanks? I am having trouble finding some, and I would like to start making my own. Your pipes look awesome by the way.
It boggles my mind on how a skilled tradesman make it looks so "easy". It's anything but and probably takes a significant amount of time learning the right touch and a keen eye. High quality, hand-made anything is becoming obsolete nowadays. What a shame.
Amazing and I love these video Old world Craftmeship. I have a lot of pipes. I want a Blakmar Pipe They are so beautiful I love them. I love the calabash shape. How can I get one.
It's a health and safety nightmare! But it is also a wonderful looking pipe and clearly made by an adept craftsman. I might look to acquire one of these pipes now.
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
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.
@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.
A true woodworking skill. I love seeing real skills put to use. Great video
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
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!
That clip was an absolute pleasure to watch - what an art!
Things are accomplished without fear. it takes to be a great teacher like Mr.
You sir, are an artist! :D Great job!
Craftsmenship at its finest
A pleasure to buy such fine workmanship from you Mike, best wishes. Kev
Thank you for showing your art in this excelent video, sir. I will get a Blakemar very soon.
Cheers
Gustavo
clearly an expert craftsman at work
Such an amazing video! Wish I had the tools and talent to learn this.
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.
Great video. I have brought three pipes from Blakemar all excellent smokers and great examples of the pipe makers craft.
This is such a beautiful pipe! Simple and perfect.
Worth every second. Thanks for uploading!
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
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.
What A Beautiful Craftmanship...
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.
Enjoying your pipe very much Mike! Cheers, SF
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.
That was fantastic! Great skill and a pleasure to watch
I wish I had the ability to do this let alone the start up money it would cost.
This was beautiful.
Fantastic video! I own two Blakemars so far and they are exellent smokers. Looking forward to extedindig my colletion.
Great work!
-Mike
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.
hand crafted gotta love that came out nice well done sir
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
Beautiful work matey
Now i know how awesomeness is made 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.
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.
Stunning work !
Found your page via Milverton68's mention of you, have subscribed, fascinating videos, thanks for posting!
superb craftmanship
Nicely done sir!
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.
Wow thats a awesome looking pipe.
Great stuf.
Greetings,, Kitty.
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
beautiful work
Yes respect the craftmanship
That’s a really beautiful pipe 👌🏼
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?
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!
Thanks for this video Bro!I just learned something new, Good job!!!
I have a blakemar..excellent pipe...great and friendly service..
Absolutely beautiful a work of art. Thanks for the video
If i'd was in jury of the safety contest I'd give you 10 of 10 points
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"
Very nice. however, at around 3:30 it looks like you almost cut your hand on the drill. I'd be careful.
@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
Utterly amazing
Well done Sir!!
here is the manual dexterity in action. very nice sir
Thing of beauty!
looks like you've done the spin thing with the pipe on the sander at 4:45 a few times haha. effortless
Thaks for your video. I learn a lot:) I think it is the time for make my first own-made pipe..:)
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 . 👍
@mcdemax12 I buy the mouthpieces pre-moulded from Carlo Giudici of Italy.
Thanks,
Mike
Very Talented Guy i love your work! ^_^
Absolutely superb.
That is beautiful pipe I wouldn't mind owning and smocking.
Beautiful!!!!!
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?
I'm speechless...
making legend pipes!
Cool. Always wondered the labor and time.
@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
Fantastic!
now thats what you call handmade!!!!!!
The ART of Making A Blakemar Briar Tobacco Pipe
Kat Rockenbach and the safety not used in this video, is scary haha.
Seeing a pipe being made, makes you always want to smoke THAT pipe !!
Simply beautiful. I've wanted a long stem pipe, because i'm a ridiculous nut when it comes to the Lord of the Rings. The video did not show the wood selection though.... at my local tobacco shop, they said pipe prices veried according to the quality of wood, which is apparently from the root of a tree, and the finer the piece the higher the price.... How do you go about this process?
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 😀
came out beautifully whats the difference?
Lovely work! +1
Just curious why you have your tool rest so far away from the work where it seems you could have it set much closer?
i know, i wonder how many times he has shredded his hands during his career!
Beautiful.
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 😁
@graemelockieable Yes, it can be dangerous - I've got the scars to prove it!
Thanks for the kind comments,
Mike
Fascinating stuff. How long would it take to make a pipe like that, from start to finish? Presumably more than 10 minutes, 32 seconds!
Do you buy the acrylic mouthpiece blanks in, and simply finish them off yourself, or do you make them from scratch as well?
Most admirable!
Hey there, am curious as to where you get your briar blanks? I am having trouble finding some, and I would like to start making my own. Your pipes look awesome by the way.
It boggles my mind on how a skilled tradesman make it looks so "easy". It's anything but and probably takes a significant amount of time learning the right touch and a keen eye. High quality, hand-made anything is becoming obsolete nowadays. What a shame.
Amazing and I love these video Old world Craftmeship. I have a lot of pipes. I want a Blakmar Pipe They are so beautiful I love them. I love the calabash shape. How can I get one.
I have three superb 9 mm filter Blakemar pipes, all excellent value for money.
The fantastic job
beautiful pipe :)
Thats gorgeous lol starting with that chunk of wood to this. Damn
love it. hoe long does it take to make a pipe ?
Such an interesting way to use a lathe
It's a health and safety nightmare! But it is also a wonderful looking pipe and clearly made by an adept craftsman. I might look to acquire one of these pipes now.