My first home made with a stem!

[masked1]

Alright. I have made about 3 pipes that were 1 piece of solid wood.

However this is my first using a separate stem. I am unsure of the wood, I knew

at one time and it is safe. Tell me what you think! This is my new smoker.

Critiques and compliments appreciated!

 

[baronsamedi]

Cartainly looks interesting. How's it smoke?

 

[masked1]

Ive yet to smoke it. It will take its maiden voyage tomorrow morning. I will post soon after.

 

[hnryclay]

Wood looks like black walnut... nice job carving.

 

[masked1]

Im not sure what wood, I wish I could recall. Thank you though. It was a mix between ban saw cutting, whittling, and about 4 hours of sanding 8O. So worth it though

 

[hobie1dog]

I like it alot, how are you going to finish it? what color stain? :clap:

 

[masked1]

I havent got stain, I have used vegatable oil in the past, I put a thin coat on this but it turned up dull. So I will coat again. If i do invest in a stain it will be clear or a light stain.

 

[tab812]

That's a real nice looking pipe.

I would stamp and date it.

 

[ejames]

Nice job!

 

[nsfisher]

beautiful job mate and u should be proud! I do have to ask tho, is that a hairline crack in the top of the shank where it goes in the stem???

 

[uberam3rica]

is that a hairline crack in the top of the shank where it goes in the stem???

I saw that too. I like it. You nice job. If it was me I'd stain it though. I've been thinking of making my own. Id get one of the predrilled ones though. I dont have the skill to just take a block of wood and make a masterpiece. Maybe some day I'll be able to do it

 

[rigmedic1]

Nice! Hope it works well for you.

 

[pentangle]

"beautiful job mate and u should be proud! I do have to ask tho, is that a hairline crack in the top of the shank where it goes in the stem???"
I'm thinking the same

 

[hobojoe]

Why not just C.wax it. The first carve is the best smoker.

Joe2shoes

 

[john]

Although I prefer classic shaped pipes, you have made a great job.