The Making Of A Blakemar Briar Tobacco Pipe

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  • Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025

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  • @jasondaniel918
    @jasondaniel918 5 лет назад +13

    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.

  • @grumblekin
    @grumblekin 10 лет назад +25

    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.

  • @AdventureSworn
    @AdventureSworn 11 лет назад +3

    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...

  • @Paulus_Von_Schneider
    @Paulus_Von_Schneider 14 лет назад +1

    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

  • @HarmonicaMustang
    @HarmonicaMustang 9 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @Asscobra916
    @Asscobra916 12 лет назад

    That pipe came out absolutely stunning. Major skill in those hands, wow.

  • @timothygagnon0624
    @timothygagnon0624 13 лет назад

    Fantastic, what else can I say. From a piece of wood in dirt to such a beautiful piece of art.

  • @hamiltoncallum
    @hamiltoncallum 13 лет назад +1

    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!

  • @cheshirepiper9254
    @cheshirepiper9254 4 года назад

    A pleasure to buy such fine workmanship from you Mike, best wishes. Kev

  • @cadaveramatore
    @cadaveramatore 11 лет назад

    Things are accomplished without fear. it takes to be a great teacher like Mr.

  • @paulglicker5694
    @paulglicker5694 11 лет назад +5

    Talk about FREEHAND! Only lathe and chisel to a pipe creation. Well done!

    • @I-Understand-I-Exist
      @I-Understand-I-Exist 3 года назад

      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

  • @BlakemarBriars
    @BlakemarBriars  13 лет назад +8

    @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.

  • @Milverton68
    @Milverton68 14 лет назад

    Great video. I have brought three pipes from Blakemar all excellent smokers and great examples of the pipe makers craft.

  • @jacklumbers2238
    @jacklumbers2238 10 лет назад +2

    Craftsmenship at its finest

  • @MBACCR
    @MBACCR 13 лет назад

    That clip was an absolute pleasure to watch - what an art!

  • @The1vanillaman
    @The1vanillaman 6 лет назад

    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

  • @jarenina
    @jarenina 13 лет назад +1

    You sir, are an artist! :D Great job!

  • @RequiemPipes
    @RequiemPipes 14 лет назад

    Thank you for showing your art in this excelent video, sir. I will get a Blakemar very soon.
    Cheers
    Gustavo

  • @AmatHour
    @AmatHour 13 лет назад

    A true woodworking skill. I love seeing real skills put to use. Great video

  • @angustungsten2687
    @angustungsten2687 12 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @illusionistdave1
    @illusionistdave1 12 лет назад +1

    Such an amazing video! Wish I had the tools and talent to learn this.

  • @sandrofazzolari8833
    @sandrofazzolari8833 6 лет назад

    Enjoying your pipe very much Mike! Cheers, SF

  • @vlantuni
    @vlantuni 12 лет назад

    Worth every second. Thanks for uploading!

  • @bm51879
    @bm51879 13 лет назад

    clearly an expert craftsman at work

  • @PratikBaral
    @PratikBaral 12 лет назад

    What A Beautiful Craftmanship...

  • @-drake3614
    @-drake3614 9 лет назад +21

    A real a work of art. Also I don't think this guy needs safety advice from RUclips's experts!

    • @GOLDSMITHEXILE
      @GOLDSMITHEXILE 6 лет назад +1

      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

    • @radarbrew
      @radarbrew 6 лет назад +3

      Definitely not, but I cringe when I see that loose sleeve next to the spinning lathe. Loved the video.

    • @maxboonkittypoison
      @maxboonkittypoison 5 лет назад

      @@radarbrew i had the same thing i went FFwnd to look if everyting goes well.

  • @hansdavidchristian
    @hansdavidchristian 12 лет назад

    This is such a beautiful pipe! Simple and perfect.

  • @Flieger671
    @Flieger671 14 лет назад

    Fantastic video! I own two Blakemars so far and they are exellent smokers. Looking forward to extedindig my colletion.
    Great work!
    -Mike

  • @EnglishPipeGuy
    @EnglishPipeGuy 13 лет назад

    I have 2 Pipes from Blakemar Briars They are Truly a work of Art and they Smoke Brilliantly

  • @jwheetree
    @jwheetree 12 лет назад

    Thanks you. This vid really shows just how hard of a wood briar is.

  • @motardktm640
    @motardktm640 13 лет назад

    That was fantastic! Great skill and a pleasure to watch

  • @ThomasGeorgeDolan
    @ThomasGeorgeDolan 12 лет назад

    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.

  • @ianmedium
    @ianmedium 13 лет назад

    Found your page via Milverton68's mention of you, have subscribed, fascinating videos, thanks for posting!

  • @MrTam63
    @MrTam63 12 лет назад

    Stunning work !

  • @dirosaga
    @dirosaga 13 лет назад

    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

  • @hotrock51
    @hotrock51 12 лет назад

    Yes respect the craftmanship

  • @johnnewton7577
    @johnnewton7577 11 лет назад

    hand crafted gotta love that came out nice well done sir

  • @Dantbarfog
    @Dantbarfog 11 лет назад +3

    Beautiful work matey

  • @anthonymackintosh4776
    @anthonymackintosh4776 8 лет назад +2

    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

  • @LunasCraincloud
    @LunasCraincloud 14 лет назад

    I wish I had the ability to do this let alone the start up money it would cost.
    This was beautiful.

  • @oldschoolsk8rat
    @oldschoolsk8rat 12 лет назад

    Now i know how awesomeness is made Thank you!

  • @maxboonkittypoison
    @maxboonkittypoison 5 лет назад

    Wow thats a awesome looking pipe.
    Great stuf.
    Greetings,, Kitty.

  • @DeadGlassEyes
    @DeadGlassEyes 12 лет назад

    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?

  • @portpipe99
    @portpipe99 13 лет назад

    superb craftmanship

  • @superpelic
    @superpelic 14 лет назад

    I have a blakemar..excellent pipe...great and friendly service..

  • @dutchweeks1
    @dutchweeks1 12 лет назад

    Nicely done sir!

  • @skeletonbitchify
    @skeletonbitchify 12 лет назад

    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.

  • @thegodfather909
    @thegodfather909 5 лет назад

    That’s a really beautiful pipe 👌🏼

  • @beingatliberty
    @beingatliberty 12 лет назад

    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.

  • @robertlittle9907
    @robertlittle9907 11 лет назад

    Absolutely beautiful a work of art. Thanks for the video

  • @raykiller545
    @raykiller545 12 лет назад

    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!

  • @Grizzly191186
    @Grizzly191186 13 лет назад

    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.

  • @eshulade6292
    @eshulade6292 8 лет назад +1

    beautiful work

  • @airconditioningrepairatlan2438
    @airconditioningrepairatlan2438 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this video Bro!I just learned something new, Good job!!!

  • @maxamos7
    @maxamos7 10 лет назад +5

    Very nice. however, at around 3:30 it looks like you almost cut your hand on the drill. I'd be careful.

  • @PhilVerryChannel
    @PhilVerryChannel 3 года назад

    Cool. Always wondered the labor and time.

  • @cmasailor
    @cmasailor 13 лет назад

    Absolutely superb.

  • @ORGANISM44
    @ORGANISM44 11 лет назад

    Utterly amazing

  • @THEMrTNMUSIC
    @THEMrTNMUSIC 11 лет назад

    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??????

  • @beans316
    @beans316 13 лет назад

    Can you please tell me what kind of tool that is you use to turn down the tenon

  • @dreapsII
    @dreapsII 8 лет назад +5

    If i'd was in jury of the safety contest I'd give you 10 of 10 points

  • @Wondering_Ghoul
    @Wondering_Ghoul 11 лет назад

    Thing of beauty!

  • @BlakemarBriars
    @BlakemarBriars  14 лет назад

    @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

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 5 лет назад

    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 . 👍

  • @ITYuri
    @ITYuri 12 лет назад

    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"

  • @jumentodosertao1
    @jumentodosertao1 12 лет назад

    Fantastic!

  • @teutons87
    @teutons87 12 лет назад

    Beautiful.

  • @ExOfficerJimLahey
    @ExOfficerJimLahey 12 лет назад

    came out beautifully whats the difference?

  • @BlakemarBriars
    @BlakemarBriars  14 лет назад +1

    @mcdemax12 I buy the mouthpieces pre-moulded from Carlo Giudici of Italy.
    Thanks,
    Mike

  • @pcstudios3
    @pcstudios3 13 лет назад

    and where i can find the plastic part of pipe? i make only the woodwn part... im in greece thanks

  • @Reviveandrefurbish
    @Reviveandrefurbish Год назад

    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 😀

  • @OneManSmoke
    @OneManSmoke 11 лет назад

    making legend pipes!

  • @amandamurphy8410
    @amandamurphy8410 5 лет назад

    Beautiful!!!!!

  • @bbwalter1
    @bbwalter1 11 лет назад

    Well done Sir!!

  • @payn3a91
    @payn3a91 13 лет назад

    what exactly does lighting the stain on fire do? Does it make it darker or does it just help it to dry quicker?

  • @robaustin9220
    @robaustin9220 4 года назад

    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 😁

  • @83pan
    @83pan 11 лет назад

    would love to be able to make pipes myself but not a clue where to start to learen

  • @saucychurch23
    @saucychurch23 13 лет назад

    looks like you've done the spin thing with the pipe on the sander at 4:45 a few times haha. effortless

  • @dubstepsyou
    @dubstepsyou 8 лет назад

    what kind of tool was hes using to sand here 5:11 ?

  • @BlakemarBriars
    @BlakemarBriars  13 лет назад

    @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

  • @didierm3824
    @didierm3824 5 лет назад

    Superbe vidéo bravo sinon de l'oeuvre d art

  • @sumdumass
    @sumdumass 9 лет назад +1

    Anyone know what kind of stain he used?

  • @fanojo1
    @fanojo1 12 лет назад

    here is the manual dexterity in action. very nice sir

  • @kamelsaber3354
    @kamelsaber3354 4 года назад

    What kind of wood is lemon wood good for a pipe?

  • @AmIsraelChai85
    @AmIsraelChai85 12 лет назад

    When your fitting the MP, what cutting tool is that? is it a universal diameter type?

  • @savvou92
    @savvou92 12 лет назад

    what kind of paint is that on 6:00 ??? sorry for my english i hope u understand..

  • @Moonlit_Monsters
    @Moonlit_Monsters 12 лет назад

    Where do you buy your supplies? The Briar wood, the Stems, and the paint. Can anyone tell me?

  • @Karma8Kami
    @Karma8Kami 13 лет назад

    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?

  • @gorilaman12
    @gorilaman12 13 лет назад

    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

  • @TMIGT
    @TMIGT 11 лет назад

    very beautiful

  • @robotfishFX
    @robotfishFX 8 лет назад

    Such an interesting way to use a lathe

  • @PalebobUK
    @PalebobUK 12 лет назад

    i know, i wonder how many times he has shredded his hands during his career!

  • @MartyLJ57
    @MartyLJ57 5 лет назад

    That is beautiful pipe I wouldn't mind owning and smocking.

  • @TheFailfall
    @TheFailfall 13 лет назад

    what sanding wheel machine is that you were using at the beginning?

  • @rod3067
    @rod3067 12 лет назад

    what is that big box at 7:32 and what does it do?

  • @ThePopitfingerboards
    @ThePopitfingerboards 14 лет назад

    hi, i just wodering? what is the name of the product you brushed on the pipe?

  • @zombiepyrate4969
    @zombiepyrate4969 5 лет назад

    Amazing ...

  • @ivanpb1983
    @ivanpb1983 10 лет назад +1

    I'm speechless...

  • @rammsteinforlife
    @rammsteinforlife 14 лет назад

    Can you make bent pipes as well?

  • @jamesthedude1977
    @jamesthedude1977 11 лет назад

    Most admirable!