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  1. jalanpipes

    THE Chicago Pipe Show — Battle of the Briar, Pt 1

    I can take that hit. :LOL: I'm glad you all liked the event and we certainly appreciate all the feedback--positive and negative. We learned a lot by doing it this year. The objective of the Battle was to demonstrate just how talented these makers are--if they can make these in an hour...
  2. jalanpipes

    Video: How a Billiard is Made

    I know, right?! I'll pull a muscle if I keep putting videos out at this rate. :) Glad to know that so many are finding these worth watching.
  3. jalanpipes

    Video: How a Billiard is Made

    It is. So many uses. :)
  4. jalanpipes

    Video: How a Billiard is Made

    No disrespect taken. Every pipe maker does things a little differently. There may be some distortion of the time due to the way that I edited the video, but for a sandblasted pipe, less time is spent on the bowl shaping and finishing than for a smooth one. Whereas, every mouthpiece takes more...
  5. jalanpipes

    Video: How a Billiard is Made

    Maybe I should post a video of me playing music, but with only lathes, sanders, and buffers. ?. Point taken, though. I could put some shop noises in too. you’re right. I brush on a light dusting of powdered carnauba and set it with the heat gun. Gives the pipe a nice hand feel, helps to lock...
  6. jalanpipes

    Video: How a Billiard is Made

    Thanks for checking it out, all. :) Yes, the mouthpiece takes a very long time to make. Machining it on the lathe is the fastest part, and then it's almost all filing and sanding to make it just right.
  7. jalanpipes

    Video: How a Billiard is Made

    Hey all, happy Thanksgiving week! I've been asked many many times to create a video showing how I make a pipe, and while I've done a very short one in the past, and have given many talks and demos at events, I have never taken the time to actually film and edit a video of the whole process. I...
  8. jalanpipes

    Alan Brothers Pipes

    I appreciate the kind words about the shapes. yes, our selection is limited. That is by design. We would prefer to make fewer shapes, but make them really, really well. That's the reasoning behind this. So, you can expect to have annual collections of pipe shapes that will be limited in...
  9. jalanpipes

    Alan Brothers Pipes

    Folks, Thanks for taking the time out of your day to check out our site and see our work. My brother, Jeremy, and I have been hard at work for the past...well, almost 2 years now, to make this happen. Our goal is to offer the best smoking pipe at the price point. One of the comments above was...
  10. jalanpipes

    Life as a pipe maker video

    Thanks, folks! I'm really happy with how it came out. John Klose and Jared Coles of J&J pipes made this video for me. They're really talented guys. You all should check out their pipes too!
  11. jalanpipes

    Life as a pipe maker video

    Hi folks, I wanted to share with you all a video that I've just published. While this may be self-promotion, I'm really just excited about sharing the video with you all. It may give you some insight into why those of us who are lucky enough to make pipes for a living do what we do. Thanks in...
  12. jalanpipes

    J. Alan Bent Ball

    Thanks for your purchase! I hope you're digging the shape and that it performs just as you expect that it would. Cheers! Jeff
  13. jalanpipes

    Is J.H. Lowe briar a decent product?

    Tim's a great guy and his wood is perfect for hobbyists. I bought some of my first blocks of briar from him. Adding to that, he spent hours on the phone with me helping me out before I knew the first thing about making pipes. +1 for Tim
  14. jalanpipes

    Pipemaking--Freehand Drilling

    Hi Guys, I thought you folks in the Repair section might like to have some insight into a pipe making technique used by many professionals. I didn't see a pipe making section of the forum, so thought it would fit best here. Many of you may be aware that many handmade pipes are shaped almost...
  15. jalanpipes

    My J. Alan Pipe (A Review)

    Hi Allen, Thanks for responding. I hadn't seen the other posts, so thanks for filling me in. Happy holidays! Jeff
  16. jalanpipes

    My J. Alan Pipe (A Review)

    @Dan I dig the Floyd, man! I've been listening mostly to WTF and This American Life podcasts lately. And my favorite new album, Midlake's Antiphon. You've inspired me, though. I'm going to have an all pink floyd day in the shop tomorrow! @Shaintiques & zack24 I'm glad to drop by. It's good...
  17. jalanpipes

    My J. Alan Pipe (A Review)

    Hey guys, While I think that each pipe ought to stand on its own, I believe that information and context can only be helpful. I hope the current owner of the pipe is as satisfied as the original owner was with the piece. Honesty in reviews is critical. And Allen was honest about his...
  18. jalanpipes

    My J. Alan Pipe (A Review)

    Hi Allan, I stumbled across this thread today while researching a different pipe shape for a customer. I actually remember making that pipe! It was the 17th pipe I ever made. The pipe was not my design, but was commissioned by an older pipe maker and pipe shop owner named Charlie DiFranco...
  19. jalanpipes

    $16,000 Pipe

    Guys, This is only my second post, so bear with me. But Mike is right about the pipe. Nordh's are rare and expensive. I've seen them sell for a lot more than that. Without holding the pipe in my hands, the price seems about right. It will be purchased, and likely resold for more than that...
  20. jalanpipes

    Jeff Gracik on Radio Show for December 13th

    Thanks to Kevin and Brian for the opportunity to be on the show. I enjoyed doing it, and hope that it was informative, helpful, and maybe even a little entertaining for all of the listeners. Best, Jeff
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