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  1. cbates55

    How to Care for This Unfinished Pipe?

    Nice looking pipe you have there...
  2. cbates55

    1800's Clay Pipe

    While the the thorns don't get as hot it is still better to hold it by the shank/stem. They do make so you can set it down and it will not fall over while lit.
  3. cbates55

    1800's Clay Pipe

    No ghosting or evil spirits to report coming from this great old pipe.
  4. cbates55

    1800's Clay Pipe

    I picked up this 1800's clay pipe that had a broken off stem that I did what I believe would be a historical style repair to it. What I did was carefully opened up the air passage in what was left of the shank and inserted a reed stem in it. Shockingly it wasn't all that hard to do and brought...
  5. cbates55

    Off The Bench - Bent Apple

    I like the pipe as it is even with what you pointed out as a flaw in your eyes.
  6. cbates55

    Carving Skull Pipe

    All I can say is WOW...
  7. cbates55

    Bull doggish Juniper pipe

    Yea, after I posted this thread I realized I named it wrong and know that I call it the wrong style of pipe. Yes it is a classic Pot shaped pipe. Now to as far as is Juniper wood safe to use as a pipe I have found no information stating it is toxic to burn or even heat up. It is use as a heat...
  8. cbates55

    Bull doggish Juniper pipe

    @papipeguy... No it doesn't. This is the second one I made for a friend. Here is the first one I made.
  9. cbates55

    Bull doggish Juniper pipe

    Here it is finished...
  10. cbates55

    reed stems

    PM sent also...
  11. cbates55

    Modified Cob pipe

    @mso489, I agree 100%...
  12. cbates55

    Modified Cob pipe

    @jaq6q, the bottom started as a naked MM corn cob pipe that I cut about the same amount off as the top wood ring. I then stained it with green first and red after that. Glued the top ring on and cut the rim slots with a file and a ring around the shank. The final finish is boiled linseed oil on...
  13. cbates55

    Modified Cob pipe

    The wood ring is made from Juniper. I also put pipe mud in the bottom of the bowl to help fix the placement of the draw hole.
  14. cbates55

    Modified Cob pipe

    Had some fun modifying a Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe. Made it my own and I like how it smokes plus looks now.
  15. cbates55

    Bull doggish Juniper pipe

    This will give you some idea of how well the tobacco chamber holds up to the heat... I did coat it with Maple Syrup before the first two bowls of tobacco so you know. Also made from Juniper.