Primitive Pipe Challenge

[cuchulain]

A long time ago, I bought a few blocks of black walnut. One of them I carved into a pipe for an ex of mine, who was into smoking alternative substances. The rest have sat in a bin for the past three years.
I found the wood again on sunday, and figured I'd take on a new project. Could I carve myself a serviceable tobacco pipe, using only my Buck 110 and a Milwaukee drill for the chamber and stummel?
I drew the template on the block and set to carving. I figured a straight bulldog would be easiest to do. I have a no-name estate I acquired from a member to compare against, and possibly to donate the stem. Wish me luck, and I will post pictures of my progress.

 

[bulletsnbriars]

Sounds like youve got a nice pipe in the works over there. Good luck, and post pics!

 

[cuchulain]

BnB, it's presently a hunk of walnut with very little curvature in it and a gleam in my eye. If you've ever tried to whittle hardwood with your EDC knife you'll know what I'm in for.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I think it's worth doing. Just put yourself fully into it. Let everything else fade away, light a pipe, and enjoy making it. I remember watching men whittle pipes on the front of a general store in my great grandparents small small town. It's a worthy endeavor, and it'll give you an appreciation for the work of skilled pipe makers no matter how it turns out.
I look forward to seeing it.

 

[bulletsnbriars]

Haha sounds like a good time. I would not want to put my Ken Onion Kershaw through that, but those Bucks are bulletproof.

 

[cuchulain]

those Bucks are bulletproof

They're still making them after 50 years, must be doing something right. USA made, too.

 

[ravenwolf]

I've thought of doing this, using a long block of wood - no rubber stem, just one solid piece of wood...
... maybe someday. Corncobs are pretty darn convenient.
Would make quite the heirloom though.
Now, do I go about finding a suitable long block of wood and join you... Hmmph.

 

[ravenwolf]

Good luck! Avoid a trip to the ER though - heh. Take your time and be careful.

 

[necron99]

Pics

 

[lonestar]

Good luck ! I carry a 110 on my belt every day, and I make pipes every day. I wouldn't want to combine the two personally! Making pipes is pretty hard even with the right power tools.

I promise you will have fun though, just don't cut off anything you will regret later!

 

[settersbrace]

It's not finished yet?? That Buck must be dull.

 

[blueeyedogre]

That sounds like an awesome challenge. Make sure you take lots of pics of your progress.

 

[mso489]

If you can do that, you'll have a pipe for life.

 

[rangerearthpig]

A couple wood rasps would still be considered old school and would be MUCH easier than just an knife. Just sayin... :lol: