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I began collecting pipes back in 1976 while in college and have been infatuated ever since. Through the years my collection grew to include many high grade pipes from eBay that I refurbished for myself. My journey into pipe making started a couple of years ago when the desire to make more extensive repairs led to meeting and learning the mechanics of pipe making from pipe maker and owner of Pipe Makers Emporium, Paul Hildebrand in Phoenix Arizona. From the start I enjoyed pipe making as a great creative outlet and hobby. | I began collecting pipes back in 1976 while in college and have been infatuated ever since. Through the years my collection grew to include many high grade pipes from eBay that I refurbished for myself. My journey into pipe making started a couple of years ago when the desire to make more extensive repairs led to meeting and learning the mechanics of pipe making from pipe maker and owner of Pipe Makers Emporium, Paul Hildebrand in Phoenix Arizona. From the start I enjoyed pipe making as a great creative outlet and hobby. | ||
The third pipe I crafted won a "Best Billiard" contest, judged by the late [[Rainer Barbi]]. The next pipe I sold for $150.00, which I used to buy more materials to begin making more pipes. I have had the good fortune to work with and gain inspiration from many of the worlds most renown pipe artisans | The third pipe I crafted won a "Best Billiard" contest, judged by the late [[Rainer Barbi]]. The next pipe I sold for $150.00, which I used to buy more materials to begin making more pipes. I have had the good fortune to work with and gain inspiration from many of the worlds most renown pipe artisans. | ||
All of the pipes I craft are handmade using the best Algerian or Italian briar available. The stems for each pipe are hand cut from top quality German ebonite rod stock with the exception of an occasional Bakelite or Lucite material. Each pipe is crafted individually using the highest of tolerances to promote superior smoking characteristics. | All of the pipes I craft are handmade using the best Algerian or Italian briar available. The stems for each pipe are hand cut from top quality German ebonite rod stock with the exception of an occasional Bakelite or Lucite material. Each pipe is crafted individually using the highest of tolerances to promote superior smoking characteristics. | ||
Revision as of 19:16, 6 August 2016
From the Crawford Pipes Website
I began collecting pipes back in 1976 while in college and have been infatuated ever since. Through the years my collection grew to include many high grade pipes from eBay that I refurbished for myself. My journey into pipe making started a couple of years ago when the desire to make more extensive repairs led to meeting and learning the mechanics of pipe making from pipe maker and owner of Pipe Makers Emporium, Paul Hildebrand in Phoenix Arizona. From the start I enjoyed pipe making as a great creative outlet and hobby.
The third pipe I crafted won a "Best Billiard" contest, judged by the late Rainer Barbi. The next pipe I sold for $150.00, which I used to buy more materials to begin making more pipes. I have had the good fortune to work with and gain inspiration from many of the worlds most renown pipe artisans.
All of the pipes I craft are handmade using the best Algerian or Italian briar available. The stems for each pipe are hand cut from top quality German ebonite rod stock with the exception of an occasional Bakelite or Lucite material. Each pipe is crafted individually using the highest of tolerances to promote superior smoking characteristics.
Jerry Crawford made one of the seven pipes selected in the Greater Kansas City Pipe Club's 2013 pipe making contest.
Contact Information:
Jerry Crawford E-Mail: aurion1@cox.net Phone: 480-204-2008 Website