Got My Hands On A Vintage Manx Carve Your Own African Meerschaum Kit...

Briar Boy

(astrange1)

Apr 8, 2013

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• Dec 13, 2014

• #1

I have actually had the kit for about a year and have been hesitate to try turning it on the lathe with visions of it shattering, it turned surprisingly well though, I added a nickel shank cap, Cumberland accent ring and stem, hoping to finish it up tomorrow...

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dottiewarden

Lifer

Mar 25, 2014

3,053

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Toronto

• Dec 14, 2014

• #2

I like your choice of a Poker cut. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

leacha

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 19, 2013

939

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Colorado

• Dec 14, 2014

• #3

That is turning into one of the best meers I have ever seen. I'd be proud to own that pipe. Its a shame, everytime I see one of the "master carvers" pokers there is always something off with the lines. Yours is a beauty.

 

owen

Part of the Furniture Now

May 28, 2014

560

2

• Dec 14, 2014

• #4

Great work lovely contrast between stem and bowl.

 

ejames

Lifer

Oct 6, 2009

3,916

22

• Dec 14, 2014

• #5

Nice work ! I'd have been scared witless trying to turn a meer block in the lathe! Love that stem !

 

misterlowercase

Lifer

May 31, 2012

4,295

34

• Dec 14, 2014

• #6

Two words:
Awe + Some
!!!

:!:
Very, very cool!
Thanks for sharing,

I have lathe envy!

 

onepyrotec

Lifer

Feb 20, 2013

1,073

6,766

Nevada

• Dec 14, 2014

• #7

:clap: :worship:

 

phil67

Lifer

Dec 14, 2013

2,052

7

• Dec 14, 2014

• #8

Nice work! Don't believe I've ever seen a Meerschaum with a poker style.
Do you mind if I ask what type/brand lathe you are using?

 

brian64

Lifer

Jan 31, 2011

9,621

14,719

• Dec 14, 2014

• #9

Very impressive job you did on that. You've got a beautiful meer there...congrats...hope it smokes well for you.

 

olewaylon

Can't Leave

Oct 14, 2012

445

0

• Dec 14, 2014

• #10

looks good1

 

voorhees

Lifer

May 30, 2012

3,834

939

Gonadistan

• Dec 14, 2014

• #11

Wow!

 

Briar Boy

(astrange1)

Apr 8, 2013

245

5

• Dec 14, 2014

• #12

Do you mind if I ask what type/brand lathe you are using?

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It's a Jet 1221VS, I have been very happy with it the short time I've had it.

 

Briar Boy

(astrange1)

Apr 8, 2013

245

5

• Dec 14, 2014

• #13

I just finished the African Meerschaum pipe I was working on, here are pre-wax and post-wax shots, I used several coats of natural (yellow) beeswax to finish it which brings out the mottled look of the African meerschaum, I think the slight color adds a bit of richness and character to the pipe...

 

Briar Boy

(astrange1)

Apr 8, 2013

245

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• Dec 14, 2014

• #14

Thanks for the compliments guys.

 

weezell

Lifer

Oct 12, 2011

13,653

49,165

• Dec 14, 2014

• #15

NICE................

 

trailspike48

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 15, 2013

767

2

• Dec 14, 2014

• #16

Nice job, it's a very handsome pipe.

 

jeepnewbie

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 12, 2013

952

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Byron

www.facebook.com

• Dec 14, 2014

• #17

Looks amazing, very nice work!

 

metalheadycigarguy

Lifer

Apr 26, 2012

3,369

5,444

Washington State

• Dec 14, 2014

• #18

That's excellent! Nicely done. Enjoy the pipe.

 

phil67

Lifer

Dec 14, 2013

2,052

7

• Dec 14, 2014

• #19

Not only a nice looking pipe, but also some excellent work on making the stem. A great match up!

 

voorhees

Lifer

May 30, 2012

3,834

939

Gonadistan

• Dec 15, 2014

• #20

astrange1 I must say you did an awesome job on that. I like the white, but the waxed look is so much better. Too bad you don't have a few of those laying around. I think I'd want one. :wink: