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'''Michael's [http://www.lindnerpipes.com/ website]'''
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[[Image:michaellindner3.jpg|thumb|300px|]]'''From Michael's website'''
[[Image:michaellindner3.jpg|thumb|300px|]]'''From Michael's former website'''
[[Image:65thlindner.jpg|thumb|300px|Bent Dublin by Michael Lindner, courtesy, [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3748 Smokers Haven, 65th Anniversary set]]]
[[Image:65thlindner.jpg|thumb|300px|Bent Dublin by Michael Lindner, courtesy, [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3748 Smokers Haven, 65th Anniversary set]]]
'''A Quick and Dirty Biography'''
'''A Quick and Dirty Biography'''


My name is Michael Lindner. I was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan, where I still reside. Currently, I am 40 years old and have been making pipes since July of 2000. I am pretty much self-taught when it comes to pipemaking, although there have been some notable makers who were kind enough to supply information and encouragement when I first started (namely, Jimmy Cooke, who taught me some basics about setting up machinery; John Eells, who encouraged me early on to "do things right"; Trever Talbert, who gave me insight on equipment and tooling; and Paul Bonaquisti, who has given me advice on anything from bowl coatings to choosing the right lathe.) I have a background in fine art, commercial art, and design, as well as business administration.
My name is Michael Lindner. I was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan, where I still reside. I am pretty much self-taught when it comes to pipemaking, although there have been some notable makers who were kind enough to supply information and encouragement when I first started (namely, Jimmy Cooke, who taught me some basics about setting up machinery; John Eells, who encouraged me early on to "do things right"; Trever Talbert, who gave me insight on equipment and tooling; and Paul Bonaquisti, who has given me advice on anything from bowl coatings to choosing the right lathe.) I have a background in fine art, commercial art, and design, as well as business administration.


'''Motor City Misfit'''
'''Motor City Misfit'''
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This will ramble a bit, but it’s all important in the big scheme of things. I make about 100 pipes a year. My briar source is Mimmo – a fantastic friend and also the same source for Teddy Knudsen and many other great makers. I age my wood for about three years, and I allow it to experience the seasons – it allows the wood to learn to take in and give up moisture naturally. My rod stock is from Germany – I never use stem blanks. I do all my own sandblasting. My ivory is mastodon from Canada – it’s been dead long enough. All my pipes will pass a pipe cleaner without ramping the airway – ramping messes up the airflow (in my opinion.) I don’t take myself as seriously as you may think – it’s all about having fun. My favorite music to listen to when working is Electronica (Paul Oakenfold is a favorite) or Jazz (the real deal, Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley, Sonny Rollins... none of that Kenny G crap). Life shouldn’t be lived without involving dogs in some capacity (eating them doesn’t count). When I want to get away, nothing compares to Traverse City in October. We all need some way to express our creativity to truly be whole.  
This will ramble a bit, but it’s all important in the big scheme of things. I make about 100 pipes a year. My briar source is Mimmo – a fantastic friend and also the same source for Teddy Knudsen and many other great makers. I age my wood for about three years, and I allow it to experience the seasons – it allows the wood to learn to take in and give up moisture naturally. My rod stock is from Germany – I never use stem blanks. I do all my own sandblasting. My ivory is mastodon from Canada – it’s been dead long enough. All my pipes will pass a pipe cleaner without ramping the airway – ramping messes up the airflow (in my opinion.) I don’t take myself as seriously as you may think – it’s all about having fun. My favorite music to listen to when working is Electronica (Paul Oakenfold is a favorite) or Jazz (the real deal, Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley, Sonny Rollins... none of that Kenny G crap). Life shouldn’t be lived without involving dogs in some capacity (eating them doesn’t count). When I want to get away, nothing compares to Traverse City in October. We all need some way to express our creativity to truly be whole.  
'''In the summer of 2015, Michael joined [[Nate King]] and others in the formation of the [[Briarlab]] in Indianapolis, Indiana.'''
*You may also enjoy hearing Brian Levine's interview with Michael on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-148/ Pipes Magazine Radio Show]


'''Contact information:'''
'''Contact information:'''
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  E-mail:mailto:michael@lindnerpipes.com
  E-mail:mailto:michael@lindnerpipes.com
  Toll-free: 888) 592-9100.  
  Toll-free: 888) 592-9100.  
  Lindner Pipes
  Lindner Pipes, c/o Briarlab
  2189 Avon Industrial Dr.
  5341 W 86th St. Bldg 7
  Rochester Hills, MI 48309
  Indianapolis, IN 46268


[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]]
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]]
[[Category: United States]]
[[Category: United States]]
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