Made in Afganistan 7/26/12

[jerryx109]

Hello, I am currently stationed in Afghanistan and in between missions I have managed to carve my very first pipe. I have posted pics on my profile. I was wondering if any pipe makers out there would be willing give give me some feed back or perhaps notes. I really enjoyed making it as well as smoking it in my down time. I can not wait to create another "Deployment" pipe. Thanks for your input. -Jeremiah

 

[weezell]

God Bless for your service..

 

[mluyckx]

jerryx109: Can't seem to find your profile. You may want to try to post the picture here. Instructions are in a sticky on the front page of the forum. I am not a carver, but there's some others out here who would be happy to give feedback/
Welcome aboard and thanks for your service.

 

[jerryx109]

Sorry I thought you just needed to click on my profile name to view pics. This should take you to my pics.
http://s1155.photobucket.com/albums/p547/jerryx109/

 

[kabong30]

That's awesome man. Thanks for your service and be safe! Glad you have something to do in your spare time!

 

[tbradsim1]

Jerry, keep your head down, you got talent son,the old cajun

 

[lordnoble]

HERE is the link to his album in his SITE profile.
-Jason
EDIT - Moved to Pipe Talk...

 

[strave19]

Thats a great looking pipe! I like the freehand shape and the little spires around the bowl from the way the briar block was naturally. Awesome. Looks like it could use a good waxing though, maybe?
Stay safe out there, and keep making pipes.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

I'm not a pipe maker, but it looks like a nice pipe to me. Looks like you're off to a great start. Enjoy the pipe and stay safe.
Thank you for your service.

 

[jerryx109]

Thanks everyone. To the waxing of it I tried to wax it, I ordered a block of carnuba wax, however I only have a 4" felt buffing wheel attatched to a cordless drill lol, All I could round up. I can't wait to get a bench grider and put a real shine on her when I get home.

 

[shaintiques]

Looks good, with freehands its hard to go wrong.

 

[bentmike]

Nice work jerry! Looks like a good way to enjoy your down time over there. My only advice is keep making them and posting the pics for us here! :D We love pipe pictures especially right from the carver's hand.
Thanks for your service and keep safe.

 

[nerval]

gorgeous pipe you've made there :clap:! you got talent, I'm jealous now

 

[jharvard]

Sharp looking pipe! Very nice work and to boot this is your first go at making one. Impressive! :puffpipe:

 

[simnettpratt]

Here you go mate

 

[lazydog]

that is a great pipe, thanx for service, keep on carvin :clap: