Nate King makes some cool pipes, but heres one that really stands out. I thought some of you guys would really get a kick out of it.
Looks like its already sold, but heres a link to his website and a teaser pic
http://www.natekingpipes.com/2011/12/13-11-gear-punk/
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Nate King Steam Punk Pipe
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Posted 5 months ago #
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That is cool.
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That is just awesome and I would love to have one just like it. Those brass accents just get me all fuzzy.
"Enjoy every sandwich."Posted 5 months ago # -
That is just awesome and I would love to have one just like it. Those brass accents just get me all fuzzy.
I had you in mind when I posted this
The price was really more reasonable than I expected. If I would have guessed, I'd have put it at twice the price he listed it for.Posted 5 months ago # -
Now that is just simply a Fun bit of work!
Snus, snuff and briar.
Not much more required in a day.
Brian from Oregon USAPosted 5 months ago # -
Definitely more than reasonable in the price for the quality of work and right up my alley. Haha who knows? I may just have to start putting away some savings to commission another steamy oom paul from the man.
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GENIUS! Is it self-cleaning?
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Yeah, do it! I think Nate takes commisions.
To me its worth passing on 8 cheap pipes in exchange for one masterpiece.Posted 5 months ago # -
Is it self-cleaning?
I dont know if you would clean that pipe, or just keep it lubed with 40wt motor oil.
Posted 5 months ago # -
It's nice but metal parts added are for my "european" taste excesive,redundant.
Maurizioturn on,tune in,drop outPosted 5 months ago # -
At last a mechanics pipe, does it smoke itself ?
Regards Ken,
I am not young enough to know everything.Posted 5 months ago # -
I like it and appreciate it as art, but I don't know if I'd enjoy smoking it.
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I always say that i like the traditional shapes, full stop. But this thing is simply marvelous.
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It's nice but metal parts added are for my "european" taste excesive,redundant.
MaurizioDefinitely excessive but it wouldn't be very steampunk without them. Also I'm not sure if it was intended but in Victorian rooms a bare wall was considered to be poor form as they were supposed to display the home owners interests and personality. So the addition of decoration to the flat surfaces nods not only to steampunk but to Victorian ideas. Looking at it as a piece of art it's a fantastic representation of what steampunk stands for.
As a smoking tool it does require a specific sort of mind to find it appealing.
In short...
Different strokes for different folks.
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With a pipe like this, its going to be love or hate. I'm with Bigvan, and I wouldnt smoke this pipe personally. What I love about it is the creativity, the execution and just the fact that its out there for guys that think its the best thing since sliced bread.
Nate says he will try to log on here later, so if you guys have some questions for him ask away.Posted 5 months ago # -
i would buy it and smoke it...
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It is very unique. I'd buy it, but not sure I'd smoke it.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
- Benjamin Franklin
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It is a real work of craftmanship and worthy of display.In my younger daze I wood have smoked it but I wont comment on the type of leaf.
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You don't see many of those around. I'll leave it at that.
Since you have to die anyway, you might as well die from something you like.Posted 5 months ago # -
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I like it and appreciate it as art, but I don't know if I'd enjoy smoking it.
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I'm just guessing many of us don't know what Steampunk is:
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I can appreciate the craftsmanship, but the aesthetic does not appeal to me. I'm not really on board with the whole steam punk Ideal either so the whole concept is just not for me.
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I like it!!!!!
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Hey everyone! Nate here, and thanks for the comments! I appreciate both for and against, as noted, different strokes. This was a commissioned pipe to fit a theme for an upcoming book. So, it is understood if some/many don't like it, it was made to fill a very narrow role. I think everyone noted they appreciated the craftsmanship, even if they didn't like it for themselves; and that I appreciate. This was a very complex form to execute and I questioned my thinking during the pipe making process, but I think the result is quite nice and it's owner will be extremely happy! And he will be smoking it!
The balance and comfort are surprising with this one. Built as a chin-rester, it is on the heavy side (3.9oz.) but it's actually not distracting. At least to me, we'll see what the owner has to say! Again, thanks all!!
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Cheers Nate. You are a talented wood worker.
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Cheers Nate. You are a talented wood worker.
Thanks! And for the record, it is not self smoking or cleaning! It doesn't require any oil or lubrication either. It does however like to combust a choice tobacco leaf!
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welcome to the site Nate you do fine work
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I never really understood the steampunk thing but that is an amazing example of craftmanship! Does it have a metal bowl insert or is that just a ring of some sort at the top of the chamber?
EDIT-I see what it is now,went to your site.
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I like!
Phil
Beguiled by the exquisite Arcadia, the days and the years passed from me in delicate rings of smoke,
and I contentedly watched them sailing to the skies. - J.M. BarriePosted 5 months ago # -
Steam punk isnt my thing, but that pipe...is friggin cool as hell. I would buy it if i had the dough, and i would most definitely smoke it. not sure the use of a pipe that you cant smoke IMHO
Congress seems to believe that 'Children are our future' is a phrase coined by tobacco advertisers.
Jef I. RichardsPosted 5 months ago # -
Many thanks to Nate for my new pipe. The real owner (me) and the fictitious owner (main character for a movie pitch) will both enjoy the pipe.
I'm an illustrator in the entertainment industry and Nate offered to design a steampunk pipe for one of the primary characters. I couldn't be more pleased with it's unique design. Nate makes some great stuff. I hope one of my illustrations for the pitch will do it justice.
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Forgot to say - Many thanks Nate for the Creation!
Posted 5 months ago # -
One cool pipe, and two new members.
They both got their avatars to show up on day one !
Welcome aboard Cliff and Nate, hope you'll both hang around awhile.Posted 5 months ago # -
I do hope you're open for commissions Nate, because one day I may try to appeal to those talented hands of yours. If you couldn't tell by now I am quite taken by your design sense.
Also about as jealous as I can get of your fortune to have such a work of art Sideache.
Posted 5 months ago # -
That pipe is raw power. It looks like you should be smoking coal out of the thing!
A fine Masterpiece indeed.
"I was born to lose. So I'll die to win." -Breaking BenjaminPosted 5 months ago # -
Welcome to the forum, maestro! Brilliant design and execution on that pipe, and you're now on my PAD radar!
Posted 5 months ago # -
Beautiful pipe. A work of Art that deserves to be smoked.
Posted 5 months ago # -
For a guy who likes billiards the best I have to say that pipe IS AWESOME! I love the steam punk style! We need more steam punk pipes.
A tattoo on a beautiful woman is like graffiti on a Ferrari.Posted 5 months ago # -
Steam punk. I learned a new phrase today.
Posted 5 months ago # -
It's actually one word - Steampunk
There is also Cyberpunk - Blade Runner genre
And Dieselpunk - WW2 genre fantasy
Posted 5 months ago # -
Good to see you sideache! Thanks to everyone for their comments! And fear not hauntedmyst, this will not me my last steampunk pipe
Posted 5 months ago # -
Well as it's been said, "There's a pair to draw to!"
Look forward to future creations Nate.
Just took a quick look at your site Cliff, any previews of the illustrations using that pipe soon?
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Well as it's been said, "There's a pair to draw to!"
Look forward to future creations Nate. ...
Thanks OTD!! Me too
Posted 5 months ago # -
It's actually one word - Steampunk
Sorry I botched the title.... I dont know Steampunk from P-Funk, but I know a wicked pipe when I sees one
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I appreciate the look of that pipe and would definitely smoke it. I think it is a masterpiece.
Steampunk is strangely appealing. I like copper and wood. Here is a keyboard someone "steampunked":
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I really like that keyboard!
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I want that keyboard!
Posted 5 months ago # -
@ Nate, that is a great looking pipe, but as many said not sure if I'd smoke it or not, great work of art...and if you did not know YOU GOT SKILLS!
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Just took a quick look at your site Cliff, any previews of the illustrations using that pipe soon?
I have a few illustrations to finish then I will be getting on it. Hopefully next week some time.
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Good deal!
Don't fail to sound your horn when the illustrations are available for preview Nate.Posted 5 months ago # -
I want that keyboard!
+1!! Nice! I have seen the 'step-by-step' instructions to make it, looks time consuming
Thanks Yuri66, I appreciate your comments!
I too can't wait to see the illustrations!!! Wo0t!
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when the illustrations are available for preview Nate
Ooop!
Should have said Cliff.Posted 5 months ago # -
I had time to sit down this afternoon and enjoy my new acquisition. The inaugural smoke was excellent. Nice and smooth. It sits on the chin nicely once I found the sweet spot. The rusticated upper bands are perfect for my thumb while holding the pipe in hand. It is bulky, as it should be for steampunk, and yet is remarkably lighter than I would have imagined. The pictures don't do the grain justice. I will give it a couple of days rest and give it another go. On Sunday at my Chestertonians meeting, it will be brought out for all to envy.
This is a themed pipe, but no novelty, the craftsmanship on this bad-boy is seriously outstanding! MANY THANKS NATE! Your work is outstanding.
The inaugural puff of the Nate King Masterpiece
A better shot of the pipe.
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Outstanding indeed!
Truly inspiring bit of work that.Posted 5 months ago # -
If you guys could see me it'd be one of the few times I'd ever consider putting some rouge on my face...just to hide the green I'm turning. Beautiful work of art and art that works you've got in your jaw friend.
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That pipe fits you to a 'T' Sideache!! Really glad you are enjoying it!!
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I am happy to note this pipe won the Design Award on the German Pipemakers Forum (Pfeifenmacher) and is now in the running with about 30 other pipes for Pipe of the Year!!
Posted 4 months ago # -
I love it, it'd be a well deserved winner i reckon.
I'm having serious piep envy now!
Any plans to make more in a similar theme?Posted 4 months ago # -
I love it, it'd be a well deserved winner i reckon.
I'm having serious piep envy now!
Any plans to make more in a similar theme?Not sure of rules on here, so see your Private Messages
Posted 4 months ago # -
I can see how that pipe would appeal to the steampunk crowd. I have seen some of their outfits and gadgets and it would easily fit right in.
Mason
And though it is much to be a nobleman, it is more to be a gentleman. - Anthony TrollopePosted 4 months ago #
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