I first saw Dan Chlebove's work on this site about 9 months ago. Since then, I've been lucky enough to own two of Dan's pipes - a beautiful cutty and a stunning stack dublin (50th birthday pipe) - and I've seen his profile rise. A thread started by John (papipeguy) showed off a bulldog that Dan was making for him; I had to have one. That was September, so Christmas was just around the corner(!) and I knew what I wanted from Santa. Via Dan Chlebove.
In late October, Dan sent me a pic of the briar block he wanted to use for my bulldog and we were off! Look at the grain on this baby -
All went a bit quiet and then the pics came flying in. Dan has worked his magic to produce another masterpiece, stage by stage -
The keel has been cut and the sturdy yet graceful shapes of a classic bulldog are emerging. I'll post more as they come.
However, the best image for me is this one of Dan working on my pipe. It captures the pipe-maker at work, the craftsman putting in the patient care and effort that results in the friend we treasure for years to come -
Andy
In late October, Dan sent me a pic of the briar block he wanted to use for my bulldog and we were off! Look at the grain on this baby -
All went a bit quiet and then the pics came flying in. Dan has worked his magic to produce another masterpiece, stage by stage -
The keel has been cut and the sturdy yet graceful shapes of a classic bulldog are emerging. I'll post more as they come.
However, the best image for me is this one of Dan working on my pipe. It captures the pipe-maker at work, the craftsman putting in the patient care and effort that results in the friend we treasure for years to come -
Andy
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