Got My Hands On A Vintage Manx Carve Your Own African Meerschaum Kit...

[Briar Boy]

I have actually had the kit for about a year and have been hesitate to try turning it on the lathe with visions of it shattering, it turned surprisingly well though, I added a nickel shank cap, Cumberland accent ring and stem, hoping to finish it up tomorrow...

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[dottiewarden]

I like your choice of a Poker cut. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[leacha]

That is turning into one of the best meers I have ever seen. I'd be proud to own that pipe. Its a shame, everytime I see one of the "master carvers" pokers there is always something off with the lines. Yours is a beauty.

 

[owen]

Great work lovely contrast between stem and bowl.

 

[ejames]

Nice work ! I'd have been scared witless trying to turn a meer block in the lathe! Love that stem !

 

[misterlowercase]

Two words:
Awe + Some
!!!

:!:
Very, very cool!
Thanks for sharing,

I have lathe envy!

 

[onepyrotec]

:clap: :worship:

 

[phil67]

Nice work! Don't believe I've ever seen a Meerschaum with a poker style.
Do you mind if I ask what type/brand lathe you are using?

 

[brian64]

Very impressive job you did on that. You've got a beautiful meer there...congrats...hope it smokes well for you.

 

[olewaylon]

looks good1

 

[voorhees]

Wow!

 

[Briar Boy]

Do you mind if I ask what type/brand lathe you are using?

It's a Jet 1221VS, I have been very happy with it the short time I've had it.

 

[Briar Boy]

I just finished the African Meerschaum pipe I was working on, here are pre-wax and post-wax shots, I used several coats of natural (yellow) beeswax to finish it which brings out the mottled look of the African meerschaum, I think the slight color adds a bit of richness and character to the pipe...

 

[Briar Boy]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

 

[weezell]

NICE................

 

[trailspike48]

Nice job, it's a very handsome pipe.

 

[jeepnewbie]

Looks amazing, very nice work!

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

That's excellent! Nicely done. Enjoy the pipe.

 

[phil67]

Not only a nice looking pipe, but also some excellent work on making the stem. A great match up!

 

[voorhees]

astrange1 I must say you did an awesome job on that. I like the white, but the waxed look is so much better. Too bad you don't have a few of those laying around. I think I'd want one. :wink: