Pipe Making

I am relatively new to Pipe smoking, and really want to create a custom pipe for myself. What would be the best source for information for me initially?

Hi All,
So does anyone know how some pipe makers drill their oom paul pipe air holes on a curve ?

Have made a few pipes, mostly out of elk antler. Made some out of cherry wood. The stems are bigleaf maple. Used a wire coat hanger to make a drill bit . Flattened one end and formed a point . Will post some on here as soon as I figure out how. Being Native American I prefer long stems love my church wardens..

I’m a retired machinist. I love making things with my hands in my garage. Never considered making my own pipes. Heck ya man, why not I say.
Where do you buy Briar at and the mouth pieces ? Wow, talk about a newbie.

I’d love to create my own collection of one of a kinds I hope to explore this more here…