One in a Million

[AJL67]

That is likely the best first effort carve in the history of mankind.

This is the most amazing thing about it. Blows my mind.

 

[Steddy]

Wow. The story is special and the pipe would make Cavicchi jealous.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Beautiful wood.

 

[anotherbob]

I always love when a style of pipe I am not a big fan of shows up and I find it lovely. Not a free hand fan but that pipe is the bees knees and the cats pajamas.

 

[weezell]

I love the pipe, but I love the Story even better!

Brad, ya hit it on the head Brother...

 

[MilesDavis]

Magnificent!

 

[romaso]

I haven't smoked it since he died, which was only a short time later, but am thinking more and more about doing so these days.

I highly suggest you start smoking it again in honor of Art. I think he would like that. Very nice!

 

[Sir Yak]

amazing

 

[dunnyboy]

Spectacular!

 

[cigrmaster]

George, Only you could have done that with your first pipe. It has amazing grain and a great shape for a first try how you never went into pipe making your self I have no idea. Talk about a natural, you could have been the Ted Williams of pipe making.

 

[UB 40]

What an amazing story, George, here is another marvellous one about a different topic: tea.

 

[augiebd]

Incredible story and briar. Outstanding first effort, thanks for sharing the story and beautiful pictures, amazing grain!

 

[dino]

I must agree completely with Brad, an incredible pipe with a heartwarming and amazing backstory. Bravo George!

 

[beefeater33]

Missed this the first time 'round............ That grain is amazing! Love the backstory.
A simply Georgeous pipe!...................

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Yeeeeeeuuuck!
Gorgeous grain indeed.

 

[FurCoat]

That is a gorgeous pipe. You should consider putting it back into rotation.

 

[Indygrap]

Absolutely stunning. The fact that you did that with improvised tools, what you had on hand, & your craftsmanship makes me want to try making my own. Do you still make pipes or was this a 1 time thing? Apologies if you’ve already answered this question. I haven’t looked further on this thread.

 

[georged]

Do you still make pipes or was this a 1 time thing?

Not sure if this qualifies ---

A few years ago I took a favorite pipe and made a modified version of it. Meaning copied an entire pipe instead of just its stem (which is what I usually do).

This link will explain, plus save photo hosting space:

Italian-esque "Bot" or "Pilliard"... can't decide which - pipemakersforum.com

 

[cigrmaster]

Of course it came out like it did. His last name is Englander which is the same last name as mine, which means we are born with sick talent.

I forgot to mention I am the only Harris Englander on the planet.

 

[kcghost]

You did an amazing job, And the bock of briar he gave you was absolutely first rate.