Armentrout

Nathan Armentrout.

Armentrout stamp / nomenclature.

An Armentrout bamboo freehand. Image courtesy MBSD Pipes.

Armentrout pipes are made by Nathan Armentrout, from Lancaster, California. Like many other carvers began with a few pipe kits and a desire to see if he could mould a block of briar into a functional pipe. By his own admission, those early pipes were not the most beautiful, but an ember of fascination was lit. First and foremost, he is a science teacher, but has been learning about making briar pipes as a hobby since 2009. With some help and guidance from pipe makers and friends, his work is growing in design and detail. Nathan's pipes are inspired by Danish designs, and he pays close attention to carving stems from solid ebonite rods. Like many contemporary American carvers, he uses Delrin for his tenons. Currently, his pipes are either smooth, sandblasted, or a combination of the two. Utilizing exotic woods, acrylics, and bamboo to accent some of his pipes allows for lovely variation among transitional themes. Courtesy, Smokingpipes.com

• You might also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview with Nathan on the Pipes Magazine Radio Show

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  An Armentrout smooth apple, made in 2016. Image courtesy Smokingpipes.com.

An Armentrout bent apple with partial blast. Image courtesy. Smokingpipes.com.

Contact Information:

Contact Details

Website: http://www.armentroutpipes.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armentrout.pipes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armentroutpipes/
E-mail:  na@armentroutpipes.com