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Tom Leedy is a very versatile and creative American pipemaker out of Clayton, OH. | |||
[[File:Tom Leedy.jpg|thumb|500px|Compilation courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[Image:Leedy_Ultra.jpg|thumb|Tom Leedy Ultra Freehand, courtesy [http://www.tomleedypipes.com/ tomleedypipes.com]]][[Image:Leedy_Sweetstick.jpg|thumb|Tom Leedy Sweetstick Freehand, courtesy [http://www.tomleedypipes.com/ tomleedypipes.com]]]Leedy pipes are always freehand with no lathe work involved. The designs are mostly unique, though some are clearly inspired by the old danish masters, though most find no match in past and present designs. The mechanics of the pipe are carefully considered, The natural carnauba finish sitter pipes are especially prized. All pipes are made by hand, and various types of wood are used in his creations such as imported briar, some American fruitwoods and olive wood. | |||
A variety of finishes are used to enhance the already unique and sometimes straight from the classics designs and styles that have made Leedy pipes grow in popularity. | |||
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== Contact information: == | == Contact information: == | ||
Tom Leedy Pipes | Tom Leedy Pipes | ||
Clayton, OH | Clayton, OH 45415 | ||
E-mail: mailto:info@tomleedypipes.com | E-mail: mailto:info@tomleedypipes.com | ||
Website: [http://tomleedypipes.com/ Tom Leedy Pipes] | Website: [http://tomleedypipes.com/ Tom Leedy Pipes] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:50, 23 February 2019
Tom Leedy is a very versatile and creative American pipemaker out of Clayton, OH.
Tom Leedy Ultra Freehand, courtesy tomleedypipes.com
Tom Leedy Sweetstick Freehand, courtesy tomleedypipes.com
Leedy pipes are always freehand with no lathe work involved. The designs are mostly unique, though some are clearly inspired by the old danish masters, though most find no match in past and present designs. The mechanics of the pipe are carefully considered, The natural carnauba finish sitter pipes are especially prized. All pipes are made by hand, and various types of wood are used in his creations such as imported briar, some American fruitwoods and olive wood.
A variety of finishes are used to enhance the already unique and sometimes straight from the classics designs and styles that have made Leedy pipes grow in popularity.
- Bamboo example and detail, courtesy Doug Valitchka
Contact information:
Tom Leedy Pipes Clayton, OH 45415 E-mail: mailto:info@tomleedypipes.com Website: Tom Leedy Pipes