2014 Pipe In The Hat Trade.

[oklahoma red]

Once again a big thank You to Scottie. This reminds Me of the camp cook situation, the first to complain is the next cook. Thank You Scottie, Norm.

+1 and happy Mother's Day!
Chas.

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

Whoo Hoo!!!

I gets a free pipe!

Fork it over Joe! That prince needs a proper coronation with some Escudo!

I'll get it in the mail tomorrow. be prepared, however you want to interpret that.

[PremalChheda]

Okay Gents....Mama is calling it. Here is the final list. Other than Premal and myself I believe everyone has posted pictures of their finished pipes. If you haven't, please do so for the sake of posterity. I will have my pipe finished by Monday...Premal, when you think?

I will go to random.org in just a bit and do the drawing. I will try to post the order some time later tonight.

1. Ocelot55
2. scotties22
3. taharris
4. Vermont Freehand
5. BigCasino
6. Nate
7. PremalChheda
8. mredmond
9. Jthompson1995
10. N.Burnsworth
11. Oklahoma Red
12. mightysmurf8201
13. Mickeyscogin
14. Solomon_pipes
15. notow1
16. eric
17. cmueller

I will post either late tonite or tommorrow afternoon. I should be able to ship it tommorrow morning.

[PremalChheda]

Coming in at 62 grams, 6.68 inches in Long, & 2.10 inches Wide. Enjoy!

[PremalChheda]

More Pics

[N.Burnsworth]

Oh daaaamn! Nice! I might need a retainer to wear with this BEAST of a pipe! LOL can't wait, this will shed some light on me this week as my family is going through a very difficult time at the moment. Thank you Premal

[scotties22]

First, let me apologize to Craig for this taking so long I have been putting of sanding the stem. There are a few things I will change with the next one I make, but overall I like the way it turned out.

[scotties22]

I also wanted to check in....has everyone gotten their pipes in the mail?

[oklahoma red]

I also wanted to check in....has everyone gotten their pipes in the mail?

Eric has received mine and has given me his critique.
I've rec'd mine from Nate King and will finish my critique over the weekend.
Chas.

[notow1]

I sent Mine to Steve but it is probably mixed in with thousands of blocks of briar in His Post Office box, Norm.

[mredmond]

Scottie, I'll get mine sent off sometime this week. Sorry for the delay!

[scotties22]

Scottie, I'll get mine sent off sometime this week. Sorry for the delay!

No worries.....mine won't ship until tomorrow

[N.Burnsworth]

I will get mine sent out by the end of the week. I apologize for sending later than I originally said. I had a very ugly family emergency and haven't even been to work in over a week.

[PremalChheda]

I got a pipe from Micky, Thank you! I will properly break her in this weekend and do a thorough examination and pm you Micky. Or if you would like to speak over the phone, please pm me your number.

[Nate]

Got mine from BC, it is sahweet!!!

[BigCasino]

Got mine from BC, it is sahweet!!!

Glad you like it Nate, hope she smokes well for you

I got mine from Mightysmurf and have sent him critique and this pipe is a great smoker!

[Mickeyscogin]

I got Eric's last week, haven't had time to break her in yet! She's a beauty!

[cmueller]

I'm sending mine out this week. I was away camping

[Nate]

Got mine from BC, it is sahweet!!!

Glad you like it Nate, hope she smokes well for you

I got mine from Mightysmurf and have sent him critique and this pipe is a great smoker!

Smokes very well and is a great pipe, thank you!

[N.Burnsworth]

I would like to comment on the pipe I received from Premal Chheda. It is a magnificent pipe. The drilling is spot on, the finish is nothing short of amazing. The tenon is very snug but is not of concern because it's a larger delrin tenon and is very durable. The mortise, end of the shank, as well as the face of the stem and tenon, are finished and polish superbly. The bit and button are nicely done. The airway in the stem is fanned and polished properly, though a little less than I preffer, it could be fanned wider and deeper, but that is just my preference. The design is awesome. It is a huge pipe, and is not a clencher. But it feels great in the hand and I will have no problem with holding this pipe while watching a movie, reading or drawing up some sketches. This thing smokes like a dream as well. Effortlessly, cool, and dry. The nomenclature is very nicely done reading CHHEDA USA 4 (I believe is the grade) 2014 PMF (Pipe Makers Forum)
A very special pipe added to my collection and a very good example for me on extraordinary finishing of details. THANK YOU! Premal, and Scottie for making this happen. I'm looking forward to the next challenging shape. I learned a lot from this, and that's what it is all about!