New Pipe Hobby (Pic Heavy)

Hot Stuff x · 02-09-2009, 02:54 AM

Are you able to buy the stems separately? How does that work?

Mugen910 · 02-09-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hot Stuff x

Are you able to buy the stems separately? How does that work?

I agree with Les....would you be able to give us some insight into how we can pick up this hobby of wood work?

02-09-2009, 08:35 AM

Great looking pipes mate!

I recently started getting in to pipe making myself. I scored a great deal on a variable speed grinder for sanding and buffing and my parents are giving me a wood lathe that belonged to my departed grandpa. WTB drill press!

I have a small poker to be buffed right now and I am working on a volcano that is going along nicely. Of yours, I think I like the Churchwarden and the fan the best. The chruchwarden looks like a heavy SOB though.

For those who were asking, here is some great info to get you started.

PIMO - Good resource for briar as well as pipe making supplies and a pipe crafting book.

Pipedia - The pages on pipe making have all kinds of great info.

Penguin Briar - My preferred briar supplier for kits. Great communication and you can order the kit drilled based on what pipe you want to make. Best price/quality ratio I could find.

Pipe Makers' Forum - Lots of good information and a great place to post your pipes for critique. Be forewarned, they are honest but VERY picky. A good deal of very reputable pipe crafters frequent the board (such as Rad Davis).

Pipe Shape Chart - Good reference for getting an idea of what kind of pipe you want to make.

Hope that info helps point in the right direction.

-Tyler

02-09-2009, 02:54 AM	#1
Hot Stuff x FNG Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Les Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 89 Trading: (4)	Re: New Pipe Hobby (Pic Heavy) Are you able to buy the stems separately? How does that work?

02-09-2009, 08:35 AM	#3
morefifemusic Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Pipe Hobby (Pic Heavy) Great looking pipes mate! I recently started getting in to pipe making myself. I scored a great deal on a variable speed grinder for sanding and buffing and my parents are giving me a wood lathe that belonged to my departed grandpa. WTB drill press! I have a small poker to be buffed right now and I am working on a volcano that is going along nicely. Of yours, I think I like the Churchwarden and the fan the best. The chruchwarden looks like a heavy SOB though. For those who were asking, here is some great info to get you started. PIMO - Good resource for briar as well as pipe making supplies and a pipe crafting book. Pipedia - The pages on pipe making have all kinds of great info. Penguin Briar - My preferred briar supplier for kits. Great communication and you can order the kit drilled based on what pipe you want to make. Best price/quality ratio I could find. Pipe Makers' Forum - Lots of good information and a great place to post your pipes for critique. Be forewarned, they are honest but VERY picky. A good deal of very reputable pipe crafters frequent the board (such as Rad Davis). Pipe Shape Chart - Good reference for getting an idea of what kind of pipe you want to make. Hope that info helps point in the right direction. -Tyler