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The "Stummel" is the briar portion of the pipe, which includes the bowl and shank. The following articles should prove helpful in understanding the process of drilling and shaping the stummel. | The "Stummel" is the briar portion of the pipe, which includes the bowl and shank. The following articles should prove helpful in understanding the process of drilling and shaping the stummel. | ||
[[Drilling on a Lathe]] | [[Shaping on a Lathe]] | [[Shaping with a Sanding Disc]] | [[Shaping with Misc Tools]] | [[Bamboo Shanks]] | [[Drilling on a Lathe]] | [[Shaping on a Lathe]] | [[Shaping with a Sanding Disc]] | [[Shaping with Misc Tools]] | [[Bamboo Shanks]] | ||
'''Overview''' | |||
The internal engineering of a pipe does a lot to determine the smoking qualities of a pipe. While it is most certainly critical to start with good briar, it is also important to take care to do a good job of drilling in order to maximize the potential of the briar. A poorly drilled pipe is not only a sign of a maker's sloppiness, but is likely to hurt the smoking qualities of a pipe. | The internal engineering of a pipe does a lot to determine the smoking qualities of a pipe. While it is most certainly critical to start with good briar, it is also important to take care to do a good job of drilling in order to maximize the potential of the briar. A poorly drilled pipe is not only a sign of a maker's sloppiness, but is likely to hurt the smoking qualities of a pipe. | ||