My 3rd Homemade Pipe!

[joshremy]

Just finished my 3rd homemade pipe. decided to experiment with some rustication and stain. I made a rustication tool by grinding a philips head screwdriver into a 4-point tool, but found I liked the round tip dremel bit better.

The stain is oxblood red with the rusticated area darkened slightly with dark brown. Definitely learned some things with this pipe.

 

[captainprophesy]

nice... where are you getting your briar from?

 

[joshremy]

this also came from amazon. I ordered a block from Pipesandcigars.com, because they listed a straight pipe block, but they actually ran out of stock so I have a 3/4 bent coming in. I thought about pipemakers.org, but I'm not ready to put $60 in a pipe that I might accidentally turn into scrap, and the ordering system is just a bit behind the times when I can use the convenience of amazon... because among many hobbies (and past professions) I'm also a computer geek....

 

[smeigs]

looks great man, keep it up!

 

[numbersix]

I think you've got a new career in the making. Nice work! Thanks for sharing.

 

[ejames]

Nice work!

 

[papipeguy]

Great job. I like the Dremel treatment as it is just enough to give the pipe an interesting character.

 

[flmason]

That pipe is beautiful. It is special that you are able to personally create pipes to use and appreciate. You might consider placing a pipe on Briar Bid in the future so that other members can use and appreciate your creations.

 

[gmwolford]

Very nice. I really enjoy seeing these creations that members are coming up with and sharing. Inspiring me to get a pre-drilled block and try my hand at it, too!

 

[nsfisher]

Very nice job there mate. I wish I had the talent but...... I would love to be able to smoke a pipe that I made.

 

[joshremy]

What I like most about making these pipes besides de-stressing and exercising my creativity through the work of my hands is this: These pipes may not be the best quality or most refined, but they are like having a one of a kind artisan pipe that no one else in the world will have. It might not be worth anything to anyone else, but to me it is priceless. It's a pipe with a unique story and its my story!
But that's just me! ::

 

[zanthal]

Very nice pipe there, enjoy.

 

[guitarguy86]

Man, that is a nice looking pipe you have. And what's more, is you made it. +1

 

[zonomo]

When do you start taking orders ;^)

 

[crk69]

Very nice.. Love the color combination, and the rustication looks awesome as well...

 

[rotschefeller]

Great job! Very lovely pipe. How does she smoke?

 

[sal57]

joshremy outstanding job,how does it smoke and how long did it take from start to finish.

 

[patiobum]

Nice looking pipe !!

 

[oldredbeard]

Thats a very good looking pipe, I like the rustication just on part of it. very nice work!!!

 

[joshremy]

It smokes very well! :: Going to enjoy another bowl today.
I've found each pipe takes me about 2 to 4 days, but those are some pretty intensive days. I'll do some work during lunch, then a little after work / before dinner, and then straight through til midnight. Once I start a project its hard to put it down, so maybe 12 to 24 hours of solid work. The blocks come pre-drilled so there isnt any work there, just shaping, refining, and finishing. I'm going to try to log the time on my next one. I'm thinking a 2-tone fully rusticated billiard....