Grrr #1

[Grrrrr609]

Well I finally did it. I made a pipe.

I started restoring pipes oh I guess close to 1 1/2 to 2 years ago to learn about pipes so I could start making them. I, at least I think so, got pretty good at restoring old pipes. Ive been collecting the stuff I needed to start making them.

Tonight I had no intentions to make a pipe. I was actually just going to finish setting up my work area. Had to get my 2 belt sanders up and running. I had picked up a crappy pre drilled block from cbid awhile ago. Wasnt worth making a pipe out of. Wall was too thin and had real bad spots. But it was the perfect piece to test out the sanders with. Then I wedged it in the lathe. Well when it blew up and went to pieces, I was just started to have fun. I grapped a briar block and decided to see what I actually could do. The stem is from the predrilled block kit. I have yet to buy any vulcanite.

 

[cigarblunk]

Awesome looks great

 

[JustTroItIn]

I'm amazed that is your first try. Great job!

 

[danmdevries]

Well done sir.

 

[Stogie_Bear]

Awesome job man!

 

[javelin377]

Wow! That's awesome. I love the light color

 

[Griz]

first pipe my butt.... thats too nice for a first pipe... Seriously, Thats dang nice man. So when is the shop/ store/ lounge going to be open. I gotta add some Grrr pipes to my collection I have been toying around with the same idea, just need the nads to get at it, and some new tooling. already have 4 lathes, but I use them for my powder horns.

 

[Whtwtrman79]

Congrats man that looks great

 

[mdwest]

I gotta add some Grrr pipes to my collection .

+1!

Let me commission Grrr#2... Make it just like Grrr#1....

I'd say "tell me where to send the check".... but.... I already know where you live

 

[TonyRome]

It was a natural progression you were destined to make a pipe bro. That's an awesome first time out can't wait to see what you do next

 

[stin187]

Nicely done sir!

 

[K Williams]

Wow! That looks nice! I'll look for a "Grrr Handmade Pipes" to purchase in a few months!

 

[Hoshneer]

Dave, you ought to be proud brother. That is a beautiful looking pipe.

 

[thedismaltrade]

I'm shocked. I've seen Many first pipes and they ain't that brother. You might be on to something

 

[BrewinHooligan]

That is a whole lot of awesome right there. Something you just "threw together" without a thought out plan?!?! That is just damn crazy man!! Put me on the list of guys wanting a Grrrr custom!

 

[daleo8803]

That's awesome! I haven't even smoked a pipe YET but I wouldnt mind having one of yours! That's just cool man!

 

[WaRevo]

One from dust to a Real Prize. That is a Beautiful looking Pipe I hope it smokes well for you and get loads of pleasure from it

James

 

[Grrrrr609]

Thanx for the compliments guys. I'm really liking this pipe.

Ran some Penzance thru it and it smokes great. I thoroughly enjoyed making it. The wife even loved it. She said this could be my retirement job. Lol

 

[Agentskull]

Great job Dave.

 

[DanLAXX1]

That's awesome! I wish I had the skill to make a pipe. I'm pretty good working with wood (no pun intended) but that just seems a little out of my league. It came out beautiful! In hindsight, is there anything you would do next time that you didn't do for this first one?