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Thos. Martin
Shaping The Stummels
Tuesday, 28 November 2006
Stalling on Pipe 8
Topic: Pipe 8: NOV06 -NFS

I've been stalling on Pipe eight a bit because its my last bit-o-briar. I have a shipment on the way but as of today its in Erie, PA. I'm in Beverly, MA. It'll be a couple of days. And I took Monday off because that's what I do. Although I did do some sanding: 2-300 grind, with the staining inbetween.

Today I did 300-600 grinds and stained it for the last time. Tonight and or tommorow I will do 800 - 100, polish and wax it. I also carbonised the bowl.

Top ten reasons why this pipe is not for sale:

  1. Drilling tobacco chamber at too high a speed vaused the paddle bit to wander a bit do to the different densities occuring in one small piece of Briar.
  2. I like it too much.
  3. Why quest for the "ultimate pipe" when I can make one?
  4. I experimented on engraving my name on the stummel and didn't like the results. This will be the only such engraved pipe.
  5. Inconsisten bowl thickness which shouldn't be a problem because this wood is ROCK solid.
  6. I want a new pipe.
  7. I also experimented with treating the inside of the bowl:pre-carbonizing it. I did this because JP Cooke does it, not for the smoker, but for the protection of the pipe. I like that Idea. I watched his video, and he twice referred to the gender of the briar he was working on. Cool.
  8. I need to test it (see number 7)
  9. I'm currently sick of all the other pipes I own (except the Peterson Green Dublin.)

Posted by thos.martin at 4:42 PM EST
Updated: Wednesday, 29 November 2006 6:06 PM EST
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