With the kit, the new pipe maker can focus their efforts on shaping and finishing the pipe and avoid the pitfalls associated with drilling the tobacco chamber, airway, and mortise, not to mention facing the shank and stem to meet perfectly, and turning the tenon of the stem to fit snugly in the mortise.
Pre-bored pipe making kits with pre-fit stems are a good way to start, especially for those who don't have access to many tools, or previous woodworking experience. Pipe Kits, courtesy Vermont Freehand, Pipedia Underwriter
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Having said this, pipe making is great fun, and very rewarding in many ways, but be careful-most pipe smokers are not addicted to tobacco, but most pipe makers are addicted to pipe making!īelieving: "Damn the torpedoes, man, full speed ahead." Most also invest a considerable amount of money in equipment and materials. Those that do have unusual talents or gifts and have dedicated a great deal of time developing them.
Relatively few pipe makers make their primary living as pipe makers, and it is a very small handful of pipe makers that sell in the upper price ranges. The Dan Pipe Hobby Catalog has some good basic information as well.Ī Cautionary Note: Because some ultra high grade pipes sell for thousands of dollars, it is tempting for the uninitiated to think they may be able to get rich making pipes, or at least make a decent living. Also helpful is the article Pipe Making For The Rank Amateur, by Bob Everett. While far from exhaustive, this small book offers many helpful tips on pipe making with minimal tooling. Many pipe makers in the US start out with a small book called Pimo's Guide to Pipe Crafting at Home. 6.4.2 Drills for mortise and draught holes.
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