*Pics* My first pipe is now complete

[aquadoc]

A tip of my hat to you. Nice job. Beautiful pipe.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I do believe the OP has left the building.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

I wonder if it's still being smoked, 2 years later.

Certainly a charming stummel.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

I do believe the OP has left the building.

:rofl:
It's only been 2 years. I'm sure he appreciates everyone's kind words. :rofl:

 

[Chasing Embers]

He's still here. Last post was two weeks ago.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

He's still here. Last post was two weeks ago.

Good. He'll get to see others are still appreciating his first pipe two years later.

 

[missionpipe]

Beautiful work. Enjoy!

 

[fmgee]

The OP is currently enjoying some sun in the Australian Highland where the wifi is hard to come by. He is surprised at the resurrection of this old thread but pleased about the comments. This is still the only pipe he has made. It gets some use but only when he knows he has the time to sit and smoke it. The good weather months soon to hit the PNW will give it a greater chance of use. I keep thinking I'll make one or two more in my life. One to fill a gap in my rotation and one as a gift for my brother. I am in no rush to make these but I look forward to shaping a couple of clearly hand made daily smokers even though my brothers one will just sit on a shelf.

 

[eduardovieira]

Very nice job :clap:

 

[fmgee]

Thanks. I just finished a half bowl is this pipe (Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake). It lasted a pleasant 1.5 hours.
I left all my travel tobacco and a Savinelli Alligator Canadian with my brother when I left Australia and it turns out it is getting some use. This means I might be closer to making my second pipe.

 

[papipeguy]

Well done. That's a terrific first effort. Keep at it.

 

[oldmansmoking]

Totally outstanding, thought mine was good, carve your own. Yours is in a different league. Bet you lost some sleep carving round that shank. Mine may not be a prom queen but boy she smokes, and that's what we want!

Your an artisan, well done

Old man smokinh