Making Myself Another Pipe

[buzkirk]

Almost done with the shaping on this freehand pipe. It will be my 29th pipe in 3 years.
The pipe is based on a design by Alexander Chekanov, nowhere near a copy, just interpretation.
The main reason I started making pipes was to have the shapes I could never afford.
I need to rework the pre-molded stem a lot and give it a bend.
Thanks for looking and all comments welcome.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Wow, very creative!

 

[python]

Great work and a nice looking pipe so far! Can't wait to see the finished look.

 

[shanez]

I really like that. That's the kind of shape I could own a couple of but one in a light color and another in a darker color.

 

[cortezattic]

Impressive work! If you started with a pre-drilled block, then I really like the way you handled the shank region.

 

[buzkirk]

No, I've never used a predrilled block. Always used a Block, cut and drill my own.

 

[saintpeter]

More pictures! I live vicariously through posts like this.

 

[buzkirk]

 

[saintpeter]

OUTSTANDING!

 

[mso489]

Generally I don't like white stems. Visually they fade for me, and I think they may not wear well. But on this pipe, with its unique shaping, the white stem just "pops," stands out in an impressive way. That's a superb looking pipe.

 

[adui]

Very nice! I'm looking forward to seeing it completed!

 

[buzkirk]

Update, 1st stain and buff, still need to do a little more fine sanding and re-stain .
Reworked the stem, did the funnel, still need a little attention on the button.
Its been a fun couple days on this one.
Enjoy the pic.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Very nice! I would love to see a post with all of your pipes together. You make these for yourself, right?

 

[shanez]

Excellent!

 

[buzkirk]

Yes sir, I'm making this one for me. I have sold a few, but those have been just so I can buy more briar. I have even traded finished pipes for briar blocks. My next pipe, is a commission for a gentleman in Texas, whom has been a big supporter in my hobby.

 

[saintpeter]

I have sold a few, but those have been just so I can buy more briar

That's how it starts...and an excellent start it is. You accept commissioned requests?

 

[kurtbob]

It turned out really nice! Also would like an update on how well it smokes

 

[buzkirk]

Thanks for the kind words of encouragement.
I accepted 1 commission, just because He carried my pipes to the Texas pipe show to show off.
I will be making a long shank, prince next (#30)
I'll be sure to post a pic of it's maiden voyage when completely finished.
Cosmic, I'll post some more pics of my creations in another thread.

 

[Spa32]

Looks great! I also would like to see a pic of the rest of your pipes.

 

[scloyd]

Very cool. ?