LifeOfBeard

[LifeOfBeard]

Real name Charles Theivagt

Age 41

Location: Harlingen, TX

Years a pipe smoker: 1

How did you get into making pipes? I’ve been fascinated with the idea of making pipes for years. The beautiful grains, mysterious plumes of smoke, the optical illusion of a bent pipe...it was all do enticing. About a year ago, I decided I should probably first learn to smoke one. I’ve smoked cigars for 20 years, but the pipe was a whole new experience.

My wife and I are in the process of building a house. I’m currently in a rental and my only “shop space” is a 4x8ft concrete patio. I have drill a drill press that I transport back and forth from storage. I’m otherwise using hand tools and a dremel(I know. Please don’t don’t judge me too harshly). It’s a fun challenge working with a limited palette. It’s also time consuming. I’m trying to see that as positive and approach pipe making as a meditative process.

I’m also in this for the sake of the learning process. It’s so rare that a rank amateur would have access to such highly skilled teachers. I’m honored to be here and deeply appreciative.

Here are a few photos of my first briar(I’ve previously made 2 olive wood pipes).

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I’ll take better photos to put in the gallery feed this weekend.

Other interests: I’m an avid surfer in the Texas Gulf. Maybe one day I’ll learn to shape surf boards!



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