My First Carve

[alexnc]

Here’s my first attempt to make a pipe from a kit. I used a hand saw, files and sanding blocks except for the dremel tool to rusticate. That was out of necessity, I didn’t even have a clamp or a work table - I had to buy & bolt a clamp to a 2x6 straddling 2 folding saw horses. I hand filed a forever stem to fit the smaller drilling, I love their look. I may flatten the shank and fit the black stem that came with it. Smoked it last night! Seemed like it might be an OK smoker after some break in!

 

[danimalia]

Dude... That's awesome for a first pipe. Great job!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Nice job. Keep it up!

 

[BROBS]

looks pretty good man!

 

[Sonorisis]

Nice pipe. Good work!

 

[lightmybriar]

I’ve made a pipe the same way and I commend you. Briar is HARD wood and I definitely gained some muscle using hand tools. Great job!

 

[mso489]

Bravo. I like the duo textured bowl on that baby, and the stain with the stem. That's a keeper for life. And I think you'll get a lot of leaf smoked in it too.

 

[alexnc]

thanks to all for kind words, lightmybriar - you're not kidding, it's tough stuff

 

[whsergent]

Here’s my first attempt to make a pipe from a kit. I used a hand saw, files and sanding blocks except for the dremel tool to rusticate. That was out of necessity, I didn’t even have a clamp or a work table - I had to buy & bolt a clamp to a 2x6 straddling 2 folding saw horses. I hand filed a forever stem to fit the smaller drilling, I love their look. I may flatten the shank and fit the black stem that came with it. Smoked it last night! Seemed like it might be an OK smoker after some break in!

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That pipe really has a nice overall aesthetic, if thats your first effort with what you had, i wouldnt say some investment in tools would be a waste of money

 

[alexnc]

Fortunately my wife doesn't disagree, she gave me the Pimo guide to pipe crafting at home at Christmas! No tools was a big downer a few times

 

[adui]

Flat out AWESOME Job on a first pipe, Better than my first! (I didn't think Id been carving long enough to say this, I've finished only 4)

 

[alaskanpiper]

Very nice!

 

[kurtbob]

Damn, turned out bad ass!

 

[Casual]

That’s a great job. I also crave bowls with thick walls, thicker than most factories will make. This looks like a great way to get exactly what you want.

 

[Bowie]

Nice work! The rustication work is well done. I'd buy that pipe!

 

[alexnc]

ADUI - thanks, I loved your cube pipe, it's hard not to knock it off. Great design.
CASUAL - yes, I love thick chambers and large pipes too.

 

[adui]

ADUI - thanks, I loved your cube pipe, it's hard not to knock it off. Great design.
CASUAL - yes, I love thick chambers and large pipes too.

Thank you! The cube was actually my second carve though, my first was the ball.

 

[scloyd]

That's awesome! I like it. Well done.
When do you start on number pipe 2?

 

[alexnc]

Soon, I ordered another briar kit today. If another kit goes well I might have to look into a drilling jig or a press.