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I started a pipe making group. Listed under groups.I'd post a link but the spam filter won't let me link to pipesmagazine!
Please come visit.
[Edit] Try that. pstlpkr
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Jonesing,
Since we have the group but can't post pictures there, do we want to put them here?
We could copy/paste URL's into the group. I think that could work.
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Ok guys,
I tried it.
I used Photobucket, uploaded the picture, then copied the direct link and pasted it in the group message.
A direct (clickable) link appeared and it worked.
Try it.
You'll like it.
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Lawrence,
I didn't have any luck posting the link in the "Group"... so for now, I'll put them here...
Frank's second... The first one failed...
My project today, I'm waiting on stems... 2" Chamber, 1.25" bowl diameter, about 3" tall... Maybe I'll use my straight nose warmer stem on it.
Nice!
A new look for you.
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This is the second one for the day... Not quite done...
I used the base of a Mule Deer Antler on the shank... NO ANIMALS WERE HURT IN THE MAKING OF THIS PIPE... The antler was as shed from this spring...
This one will go to the guy that made the pipe rack for me... It's smokeable, but we doesn't smoke... It will look good on a plaque in his shop..
That's truly awesome Phil.
Phil... Nice work and I really like the last one with the contribution from the mule deer.
Phil:
Did you shape and drill that horn? Holy shit did you secretly go off to study pipe making instead of to WY? Nicely done sir!
By the way I was gonna post this separate but I'll just do it while I'm here.
Here's how not to use a band saw by Luigi Viprati. Helluva pipe maker.
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I wish I went off to pipe making school...
Actually I have a lot of down time... Between checks and whatever might come up... So internet it is... I just look for different shapes and "accessories" that others put on their pipes... It's not like I'm really screwing off, my boss makes his fly rods when he gets stressed, he has his bench setup in his office...
The antler is pretty easy to work with... HOWEVER, if it's too small of a piece, they tend to break if the shank is too large... Still learning...
I think I need a band saw... But that would take half the fun out of pipe making...
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I call this one "Deer Slayer" (again, no animals were injured in the making of this pipe)... This one will go to the guy that gave me the antlers... Considering the going rate in about $13.00+ a pound at auction...
It still needs some finish work on the top and bottom...
This second picture is an up close of the antler base... He was starting to get a nice brow tine going... I just had to incorporate that into the pipe...
It is totally functional; However, he (the guy that's getting it), too does not smoke... Good mantel piece...
Interesting stuff.
Part 1 of the making of Mario Grandi pipes.
Thanks, that was cool.
IN the process of making my pipe. Ill present you guys my first finished pipe end of this month hopefully.
But hey look another video:
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My evening project...
It's about 4.5" long with a MM Royal Amber Bit, the chamber is 1.25" deep, 3/4" round w/ a 5/32" air hole... Very "CUTE"... Not so much a "warmer", just a short light weight pipe as my boss asked for. He's an avid fisherman (from Alaska) and used to smoke a pipe...
He told me that he would smoke a pipe if I made him one rather than the POS Swisser Sweets that he chokes us with when he's around... I'm gunna even give him some tobacco...
Looking REAL good Phil!
Phil: You are down right prolific. Another fine addition to the side pot poker series I see. Nice job!
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I suspose we could call it Poker Chip... The bowl section might be a 1/2 dollar size...
Thanks for the compliments...
If I had a band saw I could get to the one piece pipes... 
Yeah. A band saw would be nice. A vice and a saber saw work but it's a but of a bumpy ride.
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OK, just for Lawrence, less than 4", 3/4"x 1.5" Chamber... I did apply a thin coat of paraffin wax to it, hopefully to curb any cracking... It's what he wanted...
Phil that is fine looking pipe . Your skills are improving .
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Thanks Igloo... It seems as if I keep it simple... things go better... However, I get in the "not sure what"... and don't use the brain to expand...
I did buy some new bits yesterday... should help to expand...
It looks great Phil!
wow, a nice looking Benchmade knife and cool looking pipe!
being a young guy, I can say, so many people my age have underestimated the handiness of a well made pocket knife and the enjoyment of a handcrafted pipe.
(Im more of a SpyderCo guy though...)
I believe that's a Kershaw Jay. Ken Onion....Chive is it Phil?
thought i saw the butterfly, but I could be mistaken...often am.
I cheated a bit Jay.
I think this is the same knife Phil showed in another photo and I have one just like it. Don't recall if it's the chive or scallion. I have one of each. I think the chive is the smallest one.
And I should say, I am not a "knife guy". The 2 Kershaw's are the only decent knives I have and for me they just make a nice pocket knife I can open one handed. I wouldn't know a Benchmade from a bench press.
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It's the Kershaw Leek... I use my Buck Stockman for my pipe work...
ya phil nice work i was wondering
What kind of tools do you use besides the carving knife. IM waiting for my vice and work bench to come into the mail so i can finally carve my pipe. Any tips? Patience? When you carve follow the direction of the rings?
saving up some money and planning to get this:
http://www.woodcraft.com/Catalog/ProductPage.aspx?prodid=8615&ss=fdc375f3-5bee-4e7f-b571-c0e44f21483a
Video:
Nice knives for the price, and now I have two kershaws on the way...that damascus finish is an easy sell for me right now.
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I know nothing about that saw, other than they can be expensive...
All I have is a $60.00 drill press, hand saw, hack saw, series of drill bits (Brad bits are good)... A 3/4" & 1/2" Forestner bit's, hand drill, vise, pocket knife & and diffrent sand paper grits form 50-220 along with 0-0000 steel wool ...
I know nothing about carving pipes, I'm still in the 2 piece type... Mine are all Freehand, meaning nothing is measured and is drilled by hand...
All I can say is use your imagination and have fun...
Phil
Where did you get that stem you used on my apple? Walker?
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Nope, it was a $20.00 basket pipe I picked up in Iowa City... I'm guessing that you like it? If you want the other half, you can have it... It's in a bucket of mics. pipe stuff...
I liked the bit too... just a little to rich for my blood if I was going to use them on my "homemade" pipes... MM seems to be sending me some good stems when I order from them... I've been ordering the "Freehand Fancy"... This last time I ordered a few other styles...
PIMO seems to have some good stems too... They are a few more pennies than MM, but I think some of them might even be the same as the MM "Freehand" stems... They can also be drilled to 5/32"... SLOWLY...
Hey Shoto,
I have one of those Japanese Pull Saws.
Yes; they are very easy to use and do have a thinner cut.
But, you have to be careful not to push with any real force, because they will flex very easily if there is any resistance.
I hadn't considered using mine on briar, or iron wood because it is very dense.
But, mine works fine on other types of wood, e.g. Ebony, Pine, and Oak.
You have to be careful with Ebony.... it is hard as nails and will split or scorch easily. It makes for good tampers with some break in period, but won't stand up to high heat for any length of time. It also come coated in bees wax to keep it from splitting. (Don't ask me why bees wax. I don't have a clue.)
Like I said it's a very flexible tool and (as long as it's sharp) cuts most types of wood with relative ease.
One just has to be patient because you can't put a ton of pressure on it.
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OK, here are three more pipes that I made today... The first one is a full size Apple Wood with an inlay of antler at the base of the shank at the bowl... Also pictured is two antler pipe tampers with picks...
Second is the Mini-Shot Series... Both pipes are REAL and you can smoke them... They are made from more seasoned Apple Wood, hence the difference in color between the large pipe and the small pipes...
The Short Bowl has a 3/4" x 1.5" deep chamber...
The Tall Bowl has a 3/4" x 1.75" deep chamber...
The Shot Glass, 50gm Tin of tobacco and Mini Bottle are for reference in size…
Phil thats the right size for picking up daughters at the mall . I always wait about 20 mins after they say we will be right there .lol
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They aren't even a pocket full... If your looking for a short smoke... These aren't it... Full size chambers...
I ran out all my good dried wood, so I'm down to small stuff...
Dont butcher those apple trees in your yard . Looks like cob pipes until fall .
i think im going to have to try my hand at this. ive got plenty of cherry and apple upstate with some sufficiently dried already. next time im up i will have to bring some back and give it a whirl.
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I have a small supply of wood right now... and there are a few branches laying on the ground that I need to pickup... I should be good... for now...
There's always your banisters Phil.
Bed posts too!!
BTW: Those shorties rock. My Mario Grandis have made me appreciate shorter chubbier pipes.
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The only hand rails I have are treated 2x4's on the porch, and the bed posts are laminated Oak... I don't think either are a good selection...
Ah screw it. Just use the CCA 2X4s. You could call the pipes the Arsenic and Old Lace series.
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Ummmmmmmmmmm... My tongue and lip’s are still tingling from the last time it tried that...
Nice job Phil. You'll need a company name if you keep turning pipes out that fast. I think your doing a fine job. Keep up the good work
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Thanks Sapo... How's the "Cherry Bomb" doing?
I don't want to do a "Business" per say... The Tax Man cometh... I will however, take trades…
I hear ya. I've smoked two bowls so far. My wife loves the room note. I was hoping the cherry came through more, but it's still a good smoke. Thanks for the sample.
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I agree Sapo, I was hoping for more "Cherry"...
Rick, just for you...
Woah!
That's way cool.
I love the spalting, or whatever you call it, on the bowl.
Kick ass!
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That would be the last layer of the bark that didn't get sanded off with the 220 grit sand paper...
Well whatever it is I like it.
YOu know i love your pipes but is it weird to compare your pipes to candy. FOr some reason my brain is telling me "phill makes some cool candy like pipes!"
Could be the stem or i'm weird. Have you smoked any of your creations yet? Or applying any stain?
Shoto here is a picture of "Fist Full of Dollars".
A Phil original.
I love it. It smokes great!.... and for a damn long time.
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Shoto, the stems are from MM... The small pipes have come along only because I'm running out of large pieces of wood... I just thought that I would sit back and see what comes to mind with these...
I made a small pipe for my boss... He's a fly fisherman and wanted something light and small...
I have smoked them, and they are very nice... They seem to be a step above a Cob for draw... This might be because I drill them with the 5/32" bit... The bowls and chambers are as large if not larger than most cobs... I have one that is probably close to 2" deep...
No stain, I'll just let them color them selves... The dried wood takes a nice hand buff with just a small amount of paraffin wax... just something to seal them with... It is non toxic and will give a nice shine...
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