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'''Bio''' | '''Bio''' | ||
I started into the obsession/sickness of pipe making probably like a lot of other pipe makers, by wanting to make and smoke my own pipe, one that I fashioned myself. As part of their overall training, every Jedi had to make their own light sabre | I started into the obsession/sickness of pipe making probably like a lot of other pipe makers, by wanting to make and smoke my own pipe, one that I fashioned myself. As part of their overall training, every Jedi had to make their own light sabre and I wanted to make my own weapon as pipe-smoker in training. I wanted the satisfaction of making my own weapon and being able to smoke a pipe that I made myself. I didn’t have a lot of expectations and figured it wouldn’t be much of a pipe to look at, but it would be MINE!!! And I knew I would enjoy the satisfaction of smoking a pipe that I brought forth from a block of wood. | ||
I may not have been a "serious" pipe smoker or collector, but at the time I started the project of making my own pipe, I already owned 11 pipes of various brands & quality. For the most part, I liked them all to some degree and of course had favorites among the group. I will admit, there are also a couple in the collection that could be run over by my truck and I wouldn't miss them. | I may not have been a "serious" pipe smoker or collector, but at the time I started the project of making my own pipe, I already owned 11 pipes of various brands & quality. For the most part, I liked them all to some degree and of course had favorites among the group. I will admit, there are also a couple in the collection that could be run over by my truck and I wouldn't miss them. | ||
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I completed my first 2 pipes in January & February of 2007. Then decided I needed to get some training about pipe construction, internal geometry, fabrication and finishing techniques, and tools. I was fortunate that [[Paul Hildebrand]] of Pipe Makers Emporium taught classes from time to time on pipe making. I took the next available class in April 2007 and have been making dust ever since. Since then, if I’m not actually making dust, I’m at least thinking about it! | I completed my first 2 pipes in January & February of 2007. Then decided I needed to get some training about pipe construction, internal geometry, fabrication and finishing techniques, and tools. I was fortunate that [[Paul Hildebrand]] of Pipe Makers Emporium taught classes from time to time on pipe making. I took the next available class in April 2007 and have been making dust ever since. Since then, if I’m not actually making dust, I’m at least thinking about it! | ||
Through Paul, I also came to know [[Horace DeJarnett]], another well know pipe carver in the Phoenix area. With their guidance and support, I | Through Paul, I also came to know [[Horace DeJarnett]], another well know pipe carver in the Phoenix area. With their guidance and support, I have been developing my skills while focusing on the basic fundamentals of pipe construction. | ||
Since I have a full time job, most of my pipe making activities are on the weekends. A group of Paul’s former students (myself, [[Ryan Quagliata]], and Jason Watkins-Brock), along with Horace meet most Saturday mornings in Paul’s shop to work on projects, bounce ideas off each other, and just have a great time as the Phoenix "Spit-n-Whittle" club! | Since I have a full time job, most of my pipe making activities are on the weekends. A group of Paul’s former students (myself, [[Ryan Quagliata]], and Jason Watkins-Brock), along with Horace meet most Saturday mornings in Paul’s shop to work on projects, bounce ideas off each other, and just have a great time as the Phoenix "Spit-n-Whittle" club! | ||