Oom Paul Commission Recommendations

[Bdtroch]

Hey, everyone! I've been on an Oom Paul/Hungarian buying craze and am really interested in having a commission made.

Any recommendations for a Pipe Artisan who really can craft a nice Oom Paul? If there are any local artisans lurking about the forums, I live in Missouri!

Thanks, everyone!

 

[Seeleybc1]

I could not recommend Kraig Sederquist enough. His “oom-egg” is a standout in my collection.
Not necessarily within the confines of a traditional oom-paul shape, but super dang cool in my opinion

 

[Bdtroch]

I could not recommend Kraig Sederquist enough. His “oom-egg” is a standout in my collection.
Not necessarily within the confines of a traditional oom-paul shape, but super dang cool in my opinion

WHOA! That is a beautiful pipe. The shape looks comfortable, too!

 

[bluegrassbrian]

BST pipes - Todd Bannard.

 

[jbfrady]

While I've never seen one from him, I bet Grey van K would makes a great one.

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[Bdtroch]

Great recommendations, fellas. Etiquette question: These artisans don't have a "click here for a custom pipe" option, as expected, so what is the best way to inquire? Just filling out their contact form?

 

[Hillcrest]

Might want to search this site first; one example:

Oom Paul/ Mark Tinskey :: Pipe Talk

Just wanting some opinions from current owners of Oom Paul shapes and Mark Tinskey pipes give me some reviews are they a go or no?

pipesmagazine.com

 

[AroEnglish]

BST pipes - Todd Bannard.

I’d second this. You can contact him on the forum under the username @sasquatch.

 

[sasquatch]

Great recommendations, fellas. Etiquette question: These artisans don't have a "click here for a custom pipe" option, as expected, so what is the best way to inquire? Just filling out their contact form?

Most guys have a contact form or an email, lots of guys use facebook and even more instagram.

Pipe makers are not cannibals or anything, most of them are super friendly and naturally eager to hear from prospective customers. What we don't like is guys who need 200 emails about details and then back out. So look around, find a few makers whose work you like, whose price range seems sensible to you, and hit those guys (or gals) up.

 

[sasquatch]

Hell Scottie drills crooked and she's a mean drunk but she's in KC I think.

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[Duck]

Hell Scottie drills crooked and she's a mean drunk but she's in KC I think.

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Drilling an Oom Paul is tricky enough already, and it ain't happening with a pencil shank.

 

[mingc]

I’d second this. You can contact him on the forum under the username @sasquatch.

I third this. Here's my BST, an awesome smoker:

 

[AroEnglish]

I third this. Here's my BST, an awesome smoker:

Just gorgeous! Plus you know with Todd the geometry is going to be spot on. I’m guessing this one can pass a cleaner even though it’s deeply bent.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Like I said, Todd Bannard (Sasquatch)

 

[kcghost]

There are many carvers you could call on. One I would recommend if Doug Finlay who live in KC. He's an outstanding carver. I don't know if he has ever done an Oom Paul. And since you didn't specify a price point it is a little difficult to recommend a carver.

 

[Searock Fan]

Paul Kruger

 

[Searock Fan]

Oom Pauls are great if you like always having smoke in your face and up your nose.

 

[mingc]

Just gorgeous! Plus you know with Todd the geometry is going to be spot on. I’m guessing this one can pass a cleaner even though it’s deeply bent.

It absolutely does, with ease.

 

[mingc]

Oom Pauls are great if you like always having smoke in your face and up your nose.

Turn away from the wind and never pee on the upslope!

 

[AroEnglish]

There are many carvers you could call on. One I would recommend if Doug Finlay who live in KC. He's an outstanding carver. I don't know if he has ever done an Oom Paul. And since you didn't specify a price point it is a little difficult to recommend a carver.

I don’t own one of his pipes but I would absolutely love to. You can see his work on instagram under the name dfinlay535_dwfpipes and contact him here @doug535.