Posted: 3/10/2024 12:03:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pestilence12][Edited]
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I was inspired by @DK-Prof to try my hand at making a pipe for myself first (and make mistakes) and for my father later. The shape ended up being a panel pot. It's kind of ugly, but it sits wonderfully and is a good 45 minute pipe. Sits great in the hand too. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File It'd hard to get the taper of the bowl in the picture, but I made my own bit for it, out of a modified spade bit. |
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Attached File Attached File Made my own makers mark out of a brass rod by hand Attached File Ashtray after stain, I'd do it different next time. Attached File After flame stain and wax Attached File |
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Attached File Attached File Attached File And the Ashtray. Smoked the pipe for the first time tonight. So glad I went with the 5/32 draw hole. Smooth, no moisture building, no turbulence. Very cool smoke. It's ugly, but it's my ugly and I couldn't be happier with it. The tray is for my father, it's the 3rd (?) I've made out of locally cut aspen. The resin came out nice on this one. |
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Very well done sir Attached File |
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Thank you! I made some mistakes in the process but I didn't mess up the drilling, which is the critical part. Just gotta work on design more 
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Looks nice. Always thought it'd be fun to try making one. Mr. Brog makes pre-drilled blocks you can finish.  |
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Originally Posted By Tweek: Looks nice. Always thought it'd be fun to try making one. Mr. Brog makes pre-drilled blocks you can finish. www.amazon.com/dp/B009SYZN7E Lol just leave it like that and call it a custom pipe! Kidding aside that'd be great for people without tools like a press or lathe. Takes the hard part out! You should do it! I had a blast trying |
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Very nice. The pipe looks like it's very comfortable in the hand. I absolutely LOVE the ashtray!  Originally Posted By pestilence12: Kidding aside that'd be great for people without tools like a press or lathe. Takes the hard part out! Yeah, I have ruined more pipes than I care to admit when drilling the holes with my press. 
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“A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. By doing this, you will awaken from your dreams.” -- Tsunetomo Yamamoto
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Originally Posted By Tweek: Always thought it'd be fun to try making one. Mr. Brog makes pre-drilled blocks you can finish. www.amazon.com/dp/B009SYZN7E Do it! If you love the tactile and visceral experience of pipe smoking, you'll love smoking with a piece you made yourself. And all you need to finish good briar is a thin coat of mineral oil: 
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