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pipmannen

pipmannen

Starting to Get Obsessed
Oct 6, 2010
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So, I received my first briar block the other day. Inspired by people here and from youtube, I decided to try to carv my own pipe. However it will turn out, I haven't had this fun for a long time! So far I have started with the rough shapes. I will update with more photos during the process.
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arinbjorn

Might Stick Around
Sep 14, 2011
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I am SO envious. I recently had a Dr. Grabow laying around that I hadn't smoked lately. I figured, eh, why not...
I openen up the stem and shank to 5/32nds, then rusticated it. I like it a whole lot more now. It wasn't a nice, old Grabow with a history behind it (I wasn't tarnishing a piece of history, in other words.) It was a modern production pipe, and now it has some character, and smokes better.
Now I got the itch to get a block kit like this...
So, I guess that begs the question - where did your kit come from? I understand there are a plethora of folks able to provide pipe kits like this.
Yours looks great! Best of luck with it.

 
pipmannen

pipmannen

Starting to Get Obsessed
Oct 6, 2010
103
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Wow! Thanks for the nice comments. Arinbjorn: I bought my kit from Jirsa pipes in the Czech republic, from a recommendation. Good price. I am using simple tools like a saw and rasp, since I don't own any machinery.

 
pipmannen

pipmannen

Starting to Get Obsessed
Oct 6, 2010
103
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Here is todays update! I continued the rough shape and have now started sanding. There was a cut on the side of the original block that made me decide how wide the bowl could be, I still have some more work to do in order to make the bowl round. Im trying to go for a billiard type shape, but didn't decide if to make a smooth transition or a sharp edge between the bowl and the shank. I discovered some small pits, but hopefully I can make a overall smooth finish in the end. I think the next step is to start to work a bit on the shank.
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ejames

ejames

Lifer
Oct 6, 2009
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You may find that some of the pits will disappear as you work the shape only to have others pop up elsewhere. A few small pits/flaws in a smooth pipe doesn't hurt. Adds character IMO.

 
pipmannen

pipmannen

Starting to Get Obsessed
Oct 6, 2010
103
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Thank you! I could do with a sanding machine, but strips of sand paper with tape on the back works really well and sands quicker than I thought it would.

 
schmitzbitz

schmitzbitz

Lifer
Jan 13, 2011
1,165
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Port Coquitlam, B.C.
This is a great thread, watching your pipe take shape before our eyes. Looks like she is going to be a beauty. I would spring for a kit, but I'm afraid I would end up smoking a ebauchon block with a single deep gouge and blood-stains (with a free thumb-tamper).

 
olderthandirt

olderthandirt

Lifer
Jun 26, 2011
2,011
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Pacific Northwest USA
Thanks for posting the pics of your progress.

I've toyed with getting a pre-drilled kit myself and threads such as yours push me in the direction of getting one.
The bowl is certainly shaping up well!
Attaining a good fit at the shank/stem has always struck me as being one of the more difficult aspects of process. Make sure and take plenty of pics of that as well.

 
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