My First Two Finished Pipes
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Thanks everyone!
Martini, I have more of a background in art than woodworking, but I grew up with both. Mom is a working artist, Dad always had a small woodshop.
Most of my experience with the tools would go all the way back to middle school and high school shop class, thats the last time I used a lathe or bandsaw. I used to draw quite a bit in high school, and did some sculpting/carving in alabaster, but thats about the extent of my resume. That and a strong passion for pipes. And a lot of experiencing cleaning and selling hundreds of pipes over the last few years.
Even though these are my first pipes, its been a goal of mine and something I've studied and worked towards for the last year. I've entered pipemaking with a decent background for it, but a lot of education on what it takes to make top end pipes. I'm actually disappointed that these arent better already :D
Martini, I have more of a background in art than woodworking, but I grew up with both. Mom is a working artist, Dad always had a small woodshop.
Most of my experience with the tools would go all the way back to middle school and high school shop class, thats the last time I used a lathe or bandsaw. I used to draw quite a bit in high school, and did some sculpting/carving in alabaster, but thats about the extent of my resume. That and a strong passion for pipes. And a lot of experiencing cleaning and selling hundreds of pipes over the last few years.
Even though these are my first pipes, its been a goal of mine and something I've studied and worked towards for the last year. I've entered pipemaking with a decent background for it, but a lot of education on what it takes to make top end pipes. I'm actually disappointed that these arent better already :D
Those look great man! I've seen several pipes from well known carvers that didn't have near the consistent grain and finish as the 2 you've done. Let me know when you start putting things up for sale......you can definately put my name near the top of the list!
Ryan
Those look great!!! Like I told you in Chicago I am holding out to pick up one of the first ones you put up for sale!! I think of myself already owning one of your pipes, we just don't know what it looks like yet!!!! :lol:
I have been wanting to add a cutty my collection..... hint....hint.... :wink:
Those look great!!! Like I told you in Chicago I am holding out to pick up one of the first ones you put up for sale!! I think of myself already owning one of your pipes, we just don't know what it looks like yet!!!! :lol:
I have been wanting to add a cutty my collection..... hint....hint.... :wink:
Hey Thanks a lot everyone ! I appreciate the encouragement.
Rick, I'm going to make a special point to take care of you guys that have been buying estate pipes from me, and helping to make all of this happen.
Rick, I'm going to make a special point to take care of you guys that have been buying estate pipes from me, and helping to make all of this happen.
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