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Before it was over, in response to my makeshift and unorthodox techniques, Jim said "You might as well chew the pipes out of the wood!" He then offered to let me come and spend some time with him in his shop. | Before it was over, in response to my makeshift and unorthodox techniques, Jim said "You might as well chew the pipes out of the wood!" He then offered to let me come and spend some time with him in his shop. | ||
A few months later I was on a plane to Vermont. What I learned over that next week changed everything for me. I returned to Nashville, re-tooled my shop, and began honing my skills with an even more intense determination and confidence that I was moving in the right direction. ... | A few months later I was on a plane to Vermont. What I learned over that next week changed everything for me. I returned to Nashville, re-tooled my shop, and began honing my skills with an even more intense determination and confidence that I was moving in the right direction. | ||
The results were immediate. I began to set concrete standards for form, quality and technical concept. I learned the importance of a solid foundation in the classic shapes. Jim would say "If you can't make a billiard well, you can't make anything well." From the "Danes" I learned the importance of using only the finest materials, and to set very high standards for my work. They also showed me the subtle (and not so subtle) nuances of shape, and encouraged me to find my own voice as a pipe maker. | |||
I never want be complacent as a pipe maker. I believe I will always be working to become better, and I think it shows in my work over the years. I'm looking forward to working much closer with my customers to produce an ever improving product. | |||
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When Jody finished answering my question he suggested we go for a walk in the desert before we eat dinner with his wife Erika and their daughter Bethany. The moon was full and the desert seemed even more beautiful in its silver light. The rest of the interview could wait till morning. We heard coyotes yipping in the distance. This is a great place to make pipes I said. He agreed. | |||
'''Contact information:''' | |||
Jody Davis | |||
3193 W. London Dr. | |||
Yuma , AZ 85364 | |||
Phone: 928-257-9294 | |||
E-mail: mailto:jdavisfinepipes@gmail.com | |||
J. Davis [http://www.jodydavispipes.com/ website] | |||
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