Pipe Making

[jayh]

thought i saw the butterfly, but I could be mistaken...often am.

 

[jonesing]

I cheated a bit Jay.
I think this is the same knife Phil showed in another photo and I have one just like it. Don't recall if it's the chive or scallion. I have one of each. I think the chive is the smallest one.
And I should say, I am not a "knife guy". The 2 Kershaw's are the only decent knives I have and for me they just make a nice pocket knife I can open one handed. I wouldn't know a Benchmade from a bench press.

 

[shotokun16]

ya phil nice work i was wondering
What kind of tools do you use besides the carving knife. IM waiting for my vice and work bench to come into the mail so i can finally carve my pipe. Any tips? Patience? When you carve follow the direction of the rings?
saving up some money and planning to get this:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Catalog/ProductPage.aspx?prodid=8615&ss=fdc375f3-5bee-4e7f-b571-c0e44f21483a
Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVICSNUm_qA



Know anything about this tool? Is it really accurate?

Mini Dozuki Panel Saw

 

[jayh]

Nice knives for the price, and now I have two kershaws on the way...that damascus finish is an easy sell for me right now.

 

[jonesing]

Phil
Where did you get that stem you used on my apple? Walker?

 

[pstlpkr]

Hey Shoto,
I have one of those Japanese Pull Saws.

Yes; they are very easy to use and do have a thinner cut.

But, you have to be careful not to push with any real force, because they will flex very easily if there is any resistance.
I hadn't considered using mine on briar, or iron wood because it is very dense.

But, mine works fine on other types of wood, e.g. Ebony, Pine, and Oak.

You have to be careful with Ebony.... it is hard as nails and will split or scorch easily. It makes for good tampers with some break in period, but won't stand up to high heat for any length of time. It also come coated in bees wax to keep it from splitting. (Don't ask me why bees wax. I don't have a clue.)

Like I said it's a very flexible tool and (as long as it's sharp) cuts most types of wood with relative ease.

One just has to be patient because you can't put a ton of pressure on it.

 

[igloo]

Phil thats the right size for picking up daughters at the mall . I always wait about 20 mins after they say we will be right there .lol

 

[igloo]

Dont butcher those apple trees in your yard . Looks like cob pipes until fall .

 

[rbergum95]

i think im going to have to try my hand at this. ive got plenty of cherry and apple upstate with some sufficiently dried already. next time im up i will have to bring some back and give it a whirl.

 

[jonesing]

There's always your banisters Phil.

 

[unclearthur]

Bed posts too!!

 

[jonesing]

BTW: Those shorties rock. My Mario Grandis have made me appreciate shorter chubbier pipes.

 

[jonesing]

Ah screw it. Just use the CCA 2X4s. You could call the pipes the Arsenic and Old Lace series.

 

[sapo59]

Nice job Phil. You'll need a company name if you keep turning pipes out that fast. I think your doing a fine job. Keep up the good work

 

[sapo59]

I hear ya. I've smoked two bowls so far. My wife loves the room note. I was hoping the cherry came through more, but it's still a good smoke. Thanks for the sample.

 

[jonesing]

Woah!
That's way cool.
I love the spalting, or whatever you call it, on the bowl.
Kick ass!

 

[jonesing]

Well whatever it is I like it.

 

[shotokun16]

YOu know i love your pipes but is it weird to compare your pipes to candy. FOr some reason my brain is telling me "phill makes some cool candy like pipes!"
Could be the stem or i'm weird. Have you smoked any of your creations yet? Or applying any stain?

 

[pstlpkr]

Shoto here is a picture of "Fist Full of Dollars".

A Phil original.

I love it. It smokes great!.... and for a damn long time.

 

[pstlpkr]

Thanks Phil,
It smokes great!
POKER CHIP