For beginning carvers who want a few new practice shapes

[LatakiaLover]

In case you are tired of pokers and etc.:

http://scandpipes.com/group.asp?group=418&lang=uk1

[W.Pastuch]

Yeah, easy stuff.
While these pipes are really not attractive for me personally, I would love to see his process for finishing these carved shapes. I'm pretty sure it involves a selection of little rotary tools, like tiny scotch brite wheels, dental style rubber+abrasive bits, etc.. But how does he use them without getting any micro texture? I don't know, would love to see that.

[pipedreamer]

I too, would love to spend a day with him.These are not up my alley for great smoking everyday pipes and I'm sure you will see it in the price; however they are pretty and out there.Thanks for reminding us George that there is more than one way to skin a Sasquatch, I mean cat!!!

[Billy Klubb]

the 2nd thing I noticed is they are all sold. ha!

[LatakiaLover]

the 2nd thing I noticed is they are all sold. ha!

Indeed. Given that his earlier, not-nearly-so-amazing specimens routinely go for around $2K, the crazier, newer ones are doubtless selling for considerably more.

In fact, in cases like this where your customer base has effectively unlimited means and rare/expensive personal possessions confer social status, the more something costs the more desirable it is. I wouldn't be surprised if a few on that page sold for as much as a decent used car.

The other number I'd love to know is how many hours the trickier ones took to make.

[e Markle]

With all that intricate sanding, I can only assume that a case of crippling arthritis is in his future.