Gabrieli Bulldog- Finished And On It's Way

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 6, 2014

• #1

Dan is delivering the bulldog to my house in about 10 minutes. This whole exercise has been a gas for me and I hope some of you have enjoyed the process as well. I got a real appreciation for what goes into creating a pipe over the past year and this experience has been wonderful. I can't recommend Dan's pipes enough.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 6, 2014

• #2

Thanks, I can't wait to show it off at the next pipe club meeting.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 6, 2014

• #3

First bowl is Magnum Opus. The experience is everything I've come to expect from a Gabrieli pipe. I am very happy and proud to own it.

 

dread

Lifer

Jun 19, 2013

1,617

9

• Sep 6, 2014

• #4

I quite enjoyed reading your update posts - and that pipe is a stunner.

 

peckinpahhombre

Lifer

Dec 24, 2012

7,195

456

• Sep 6, 2014

• #5

Wow, the flame grain on that really pops with that stain. Wonderful pipe.

 

antbauers

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 12, 2013

675

0

• Sep 6, 2014

• #6

Wow I thought I liked how the pipe looked before the additional stain. This is even better. The magnum opus sounds good for the inaugural smoke. Not sure if you posted it but what's the dimensions on this bulldog?

On another note, thanks for showing the progress of this pipe, I've also gained a better appreciation for the work that goes into our pipes.

 

bluesmk

Can't Leave

Jul 13, 2013

446

3

Bethlehem,PA

• Sep 6, 2014

• #7

Tony, sorry,no I did't post the dimentions, and I was in a rush to get it to John, I forgot to get the fianal weight but she was headed to appx. 46grams. The tobacco chamber .82" just shy of 2" tall. Chamber appx. 1.70 deep

little over 5.5" long.

Dan

Gabrieli Pipes ::

 

anthonyrosenthal74

Lifer

Jan 8, 2013

7,493

733

• Sep 6, 2014

• #8

Wow, what a beauty! Enjoy the heck out of it. And great work, Dan.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 6, 2014

• #9

In other words, it's perfect. Thanks again, Dan.

 

bphilli75

Starting to Get Obsessed

Apr 27, 2013

246

5

• Sep 6, 2014

• #10

So nice. Congrats.

 

bluesmk

Can't Leave

Jul 13, 2013

446

3

Bethlehem,PA

• Sep 6, 2014

• #11

John it's I who thank you. Most pipe makers would die to make pipes for a patron such as yourself. "Make me a classic Bull Dog with a red stem" I have complete artistic freedom,well just aboutYour patronage,support and encouragement is greatly appreciated,and it's my pleasure to make pipes for you.

Dan

Gabrieli Pipes ::

PS: Gents thanks for all the props.

 

weezell

Lifer

Oct 12, 2011

13,653

49,165

• Sep 6, 2014

• #12

:clap:

 

andystewart

Lifer

Jan 21, 2014

3,973

3

• Sep 7, 2014

• #13

Congratulations John - that is a stunning pipe. Well done Dan! The progress reports and pics have made it all the more enjoyable watching her come to life.
Andy

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 7, 2014

• #14

Smoking my second bowl in this beautiful bulldog. MacB HH Latakia Flake. Just a lovely smoke. This pipe refuses to get hot so I can imagine how it will behave once I get a decent cake established.

 

pruss

Lifer

Feb 6, 2013

3,558

370

Mytown

• Sep 7, 2014

• #15

Congrats to both of you on what looks like a wonderfully fun collaboration! What a handsome pipe.
-- Pat

 

rolldog

Starting to Get Obsessed

Oct 4, 2013

237

0

• Sep 7, 2014

• #16

Wow, the final stain and finish on this pipe is amazing. Well done and congrats both to both the maker and the owner.
RD

 

johnnyreb

Lifer

Aug 21, 2014

1,961

612

• Sep 7, 2014

• #17

The pictures are stunning!

 

jmill208

Lifer

Dec 8, 2013

1,087

1,163

Maryland USA

• Sep 7, 2014

• #18

Beautiful work. Congratulations.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 7, 2014

• #19

Thanks guys. My only input was red stem and money; the rest was Dan being Dan. It is a sweet pipe and I'm lucky to have it.

 

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elpfeife

Lifer

Dec 25, 2013

1,289

479

• Sep 8, 2014

• #20

With those dimensions and general appearance it much like one of Dunhill's classic pipes. The main difference is Dan's work is much better looking. Really impressive. Congratulations John.