I just finished my first pipe today. I was going for, well, something. I didn't have any final shape in mind, and a poker style bowl seemed like the easiest shape to make it.
The bowel is oak, and the stem is a china berry stick that I hollowed out with a bit of hot wire. The total work time was about 2 hours spread over a week.
I know this probably won't last long, but it doesn't have to. I started this project for fun, and just to see if I could make something that would smoke.
Not sure if it is worth your time to comment on this, seeing as it I am not going for art and perfection at this stage in the game. But I'd welcome any tips.
First... Pipe?
First... Pipe?
A pipe gives a wise man time to think and a fool something to stick in his mouth.
~ C. S. Lewis
You might find that smoke blown out cleared your mind of shadows within.
~ Mithrandir
~ C. S. Lewis
You might find that smoke blown out cleared your mind of shadows within.
~ Mithrandir
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Re: First... Pipe?
That's what's often referred to as a "camping pipe".
I have no idea if oak burns at too low a temp to be a suitable bowl, but there's only one way to find out, right?
I have no idea if oak burns at too low a temp to be a suitable bowl, but there's only one way to find out, right?
UFOs must be real. There's no other explanation for cats.
Re: First... Pipe?
Enjoy it and let it spur you on to more.
"No reserves, no retreats, no regrets"
"When you're dumb...you've got to be tough." - my dad
"When you're dumb...you've got to be tough." - my dad
Re: First... Pipe?
Reminds me of the old cherrywood Ropps.