USMC Pipe First Smoke

[shaintiques]

Well as requested here is a pic of my buddy smoking the pipe I made him for the first time. And actually the first time ever smoking a pipe. He loved the set and the experience.
The Pipe

My buddy

 

[mthanded]

Semper Fi and thank you for your service!

 

[baronsamedi]

Looks like one happy Marine and his pipe! Good on ya, bro.

 

[fnord]

Dave:
One of my twin sons is almost halfway to becoming a USMC 2nd John and I've been following this build closely.
You did good, man. That young jarhead is fortunate to have you in his life.
Fnord

 

[pstlpkr]

Semper Fi and thank you for your service!

Well said Mthanded. :clap:

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[topd]

I'm glad he liked it... One to hang onto forever.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

Very cool pipe. My co-worker who is a former Marine would love that pipe. Looks like a great smoker. Glad he enjoyed the pipe and experience.

 

[ace57]

Nice! :clap: ::

 

[oldshacker]

Nothing better than this. Great job to the two of you. A great moment indeed :clap:

 

[tbradsim1]

Dave, being a former swabbie I have to ask, Did you have to show him what end to puff on? LOL, No desrepct I had to say it, some of the boys I served with Asia were Lurps, best shooters I"ve ever seen, except me HA HA, seriously Marines are the Best. The old cajun

 

[shaintiques]

Yeah he figured it out. We had a fun day. Went and did some shooting too. He served 3 tours in Iraq and lost his brother in law in Afghanistan a Marine from the 3/5. He was very moved and I know he will treasure it

 

[cortezattic]

I like that you chose a plateau block. It reflects the ruggedness and integrity that the emblem symbolizes. :wink:

 

[ssjones]

Bravo!

 

[fnord]

"Did you have to show him what end to puff on?"
LMAO, Brad.

 

[ejames]

How often does a person have their first smoke using a nice handmade pipe made by a friend? Glad to see your friend enjoyed the pipe and smoking it!

 

[vaboatbuilder]

Excellent work, I hope he truly enjoys it. Now where can i place order.

 

[papipeguy]

Well done. I'm sure he'll enjoy that gift for many, many years.

 

[pathfinder]

Nice job on the pipe, looks great! I'm sure he was stoked to have the USMC seal on there!
- Josh

 

[zonomo]

Semper Fi - Do or Die. Thank you for serving our country.

 

[shaintiques]

Here is a link to the making process for anyone interested. http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/usmc-pipe-set-finished-pic-heavy