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[[Image:teddy_shaping.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Teddy Knudsen]] shaping, courtesy Lars Kiel]] | [[Image:teddy_shaping.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Teddy Knudsen]] shaping, courtesy Lars Kiel]] | ||
== Getting Started == | == Getting Started == | ||
Many pipe makers in the US start out with a small | Many pipe makers in the US start out with a small book called [http://www.pimopipecraft.com/book.html Pimo's Guide to Pipe Crafting at Home]. While far from exhaustive, this small book offers many helpful tips on pipe making with minimal tooling. Also helpful is the article [[Pipe Making For The Rank Amateur]], by Bob Everett. [http://pipedia.org/docs/PipeDan_HobbyInstructions.pdf The Dan Pipe Hobby Catalog] has some good basic information as well. | ||
'''A Cautionary Note:''' Because some ultra high grade pipes sell for thousands of dollars, it is tempting for the uninitiated to think they may be able to get rich making pipes, or at least make a decent living. Relatively few pipe makers make their primary living as pipe makers, and it is a very small handful of pipe makers that sell in the upper price ranges. Those that do have unusual talents or gifts and have dedicated a great deal of time developing them. Most also invest a considerable amount of money in equipment and materials. Having said this, pipe making is great fun, and very rewarding in many ways, but be careful--most pipe smokers are not addicted to tobacco, but most pipe makers are addicted to pipe making! | '''A Cautionary Note:''' Because some ultra high grade pipes sell for thousands of dollars, it is tempting for the uninitiated to think they may be able to get rich making pipes, or at least make a decent living. Relatively few pipe makers make their primary living as pipe makers, and it is a very small handful of pipe makers that sell in the upper price ranges. Those that do have unusual talents or gifts and have dedicated a great deal of time developing them. Most also invest a considerable amount of money in equipment and materials. Having said this, pipe making is great fun, and very rewarding in many ways, but be careful--most pipe smokers are not addicted to tobacco, but most pipe makers are addicted to pipe making! | ||
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==== Pipe Kits:==== | ==== Pipe Kits:==== | ||
Pre-bored pipe making kits with pre-fit stems are a good way to start, especially for those who don't have access to many tools, or previous woodworking experience. With the kit, the new pipe maker can focus their efforts on shaping and finishing the pipe and avoid the pitfalls associated with drilling the tobacco chamber, airway, and mortise, not to mention facing the shank and stem to meet perfectly, and turning the tenon of the stem to fit snugly in the mortise. These steps are all great fun and some first time pipe makers start right in from scratch, but it can be a bit overwhelming and tool intensive for the beginner without a background in woodworking or machining trades. Even with the pipe kit, it is still possible to do some "tweaking" of the airway in the shank and stem, as well as thinning the button area and carefully funneling the slot. Careful attention to tweaking in the generic mechanics of a pipe kit after shaping the stummel and shank can turn it into a really fine pipe, and every bit your own creation. | [[File:VF PipeKits.jpg|thumb|250px|Pipe Kits, courtesy [http://vermontfreehand.com/pipe-kits/ Vermont Freehand], ''Pipedia Underwriter'']]Pre-bored pipe making kits with pre-fit stems are a good way to start, especially for those who don't have access to many tools, or previous woodworking experience. With the kit, the new pipe maker can focus their efforts on shaping and finishing the pipe and avoid the pitfalls associated with drilling the tobacco chamber, airway, and mortise, not to mention facing the shank and stem to meet perfectly, and turning the tenon of the stem to fit snugly in the mortise. These steps are all great fun and some first time pipe makers start right in from scratch, but it can be a bit overwhelming and tool intensive for the beginner without a background in woodworking or machining trades. Even with the pipe kit, it is still possible to do some "tweaking" of the airway in the shank and stem, as well as thinning the button area and carefully funneling the slot. Careful attention to tweaking in the generic mechanics of a pipe kit after shaping the stummel and shank can turn it into a really fine pipe, and every bit your own creation. | ||
Pipe kits generally come in variations of three basic styles intended for bent pipes, straight pipes, or freehand pipes. Several pipe makers also offer custom kits. Kits are available with two different pre-fit stem mounting styles (flush or military mount), and using either ebauchon or plateaux cut briar blocks. | Pipe kits generally come in variations of three basic styles intended for bent pipes, straight pipes, or freehand pipes. Several pipe makers also offer custom kits. Kits are available with two different pre-fit stem mounting styles (flush or military mount), and using either ebauchon or plateaux cut briar blocks. | ||
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Plateaux Briar, as the name suggests, is the top part of the burl. It has a rough pebble top that can be left on for a freehand look or sanded smooth for a traditional appearance. Plateaux comes in different shapes and sizes. The custom pipe kit makers will do the best they can to match your design to the proper block. Plateaux grain tends to run straight or angled. These blocks will generally yield flame grains or an occasional straight grain. They contain generally less flaws than ebauchon, though you don't know what a block will yield until you get into it. | Plateaux Briar, as the name suggests, is the top part of the burl. It has a rough pebble top that can be left on for a freehand look or sanded smooth for a traditional appearance. Plateaux comes in different shapes and sizes. The custom pipe kit makers will do the best they can to match your design to the proper block. Plateaux grain tends to run straight or angled. These blocks will generally yield flame grains or an occasional straight grain. They contain generally less flaws than ebauchon, though you don't know what a block will yield until you get into it. | ||
[http://www.pimopipecraft.com Pimo] offers kits, but | [http://www.pimopipecraft.com Pimo] offers kits, but most pipe makers will recommend obtaining a kit from a pipe maker, such as Steve [[Norse]] at [http://vermontfreehand.com/pipe-kits/ Vermont Freehand], or American Smoking Pipe Co's. ([[Mark Tinsky]]), available at [http://www.amsmoke.com/Services/PipeKit.html The American Smoking Pipe], or from [[Tim West]] (J.H. Lowe), available at [http://www.jhlowe.com/briar.htm J.H.Lowe]. Kits are also available from [http://www.pipemakers.org/ Pipe Makers Emporium], Kim Kendall at [http://www.penguinbriar.com Penguin Briar]. | ||
In '''Denmark''' kits available from [http://shop.hermanns.dk/group.asp?group=54 P.E.Hermann]. In '''Norway''' kits are available from [http://www.pipe-maker.com/ubuild.htm Tabago]. In '''Germany''' kits are available from [http://www.danpipe.de/ Dan Pipe]. | In '''Denmark''' kits available from [http://shop.hermanns.dk/group.asp?group=54 P.E.Hermann]. In '''Norway''' kits are available from [http://www.pipe-maker.com/ubuild.htm Tabago]. In '''Germany''' kits are available from [http://www.danpipe.de/ Dan Pipe]. | ||
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[http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/education/2007NanaIvarsson.ram Nana Ivarssen] | [http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/education/2007NanaIvarsson.ram Nana Ivarssen] | ||
Video processes [http://www.papaliapipe.com/ | Video processes [http://www.papaliapipe.com/it/processing Papalia pipe] | ||
Joel Shaperio (JS Pipes) has a nice photo essay of his [http://jspipes.com/PipeMaking/index.htm Pipe making process] | Joel Shaperio (JS Pipes) has a nice photo essay of his [http://jspipes.com/PipeMaking/index.htm Pipe making process] | ||
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== Tooling == | == Tooling == | ||
=== Machines === | === Machines === | ||
[[File:VF TourretLathe.jpg|thumb|250px|A Tourret Lathe outfitted for pipe making, courtesy [http://vermontfreehand.com/ Vermont Freehand]]] | |||
Machines can be a huge asset while making pipes. Each pipe maker finds and refines their own methods, so the machines used vary greatly, but the following types of machines are common to professional and serious amateur pipe makers. | Machines can be a huge asset while making pipes. Each pipe maker finds and refines their own methods, so the machines used vary greatly, but the following types of machines are common to professional and serious amateur pipe makers. | ||
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== Materials and Supplies == | == Materials and Supplies == | ||
[[File:VF Banner Smoke.png|thumb|link=http://vermontfreehand.com|500px|Many thanks to our friends at, [http://vermontfreehand.com/ Vermont Freehand], for their generous underwriting support]] | |||
'''CHINA''' | '''CHINA''' | ||
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[http://www.janzen-pfeifen.de/ Marco Janzen - Hermann von Appen]: Assorted Pipemaking Supplies. | [http://www.janzen-pfeifen.de/ Marco Janzen - Hermann von Appen]: Assorted Pipemaking Supplies. | ||
[http://www.pfeifenecke.de/ Pfeifenecke, Alles für Pfeifenbauer]: Assorted Pipemaking Supplies. | |||
[http://www.sem-hitzacker.de/ SEM]: Ebonite Rod | [http://www.sem-hitzacker.de/ SEM]: Ebonite Rod | ||
[http://www.nyh.de/ebonitwerkstoff.php New-York Hamburger Gummi-Waaren Compagnie AG]: Our Ebonite Rods can be processed in the area of smoking pipes and music instruments and for the production of writing instruments and jewelry. E-Mail: mailto:vertrieb@nyhag.de | |||
'''GREECE''' | '''GREECE''' | ||
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[http://www.achaiki-amadeus.gr/briaren.html Amadeus Pipes]: Greek Briar | [http://www.achaiki-amadeus.gr/briaren.html Amadeus Pipes]: Greek Briar | ||
[https://spoon-bits.com/ Spoon-Bits.com]: Tools and kits for pipe makers. E-Mail: mailto:info@spoon-bits.com | |||
'''ITALY''' | '''ITALY''' | ||
[http://www.prestigepipe.com]: Volkan Pipe Clairmont Pipe | |||
[http://www.orimmetalli.com/ Orim Metalli]: Silver and other Metal manufacturing | [http://www.orimmetalli.com/ Orim Metalli]: Silver and other Metal manufacturing | ||
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[http://www.laradicasrl.it/ La Radica Srl]: Italian Briar | [http://www.laradicasrl.it/ La Radica Srl]: Italian Briar | ||
[http://www.giordanobriar.com/en/ Domenico Giordano]: Italian Briar | |||
[http://www.briar-pipe.it/index.php Briar Pipe (Manno)]: Italian Briar | [http://www.briar-pipe.it/index.php Briar Pipe (Manno)]: Italian Briar | ||
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[http://www.jhlowe.com/supplies.htm J.H.Lowe]: owned & operated by [[Tim West]]: Briar; Pipe Kits; Rod - Vulcanite & Acrylic/Lucite; Preformed Stems - Vulcanite & Acrylic/Lucite; Shank Repair Bands; Finishing Products - Buffs, Compounds, Abrasives, Stains, Wax; Machine Parts - Tenon Cutters, Arbors, Sanding Discs, Mortise Drill; Tools - Drills, Taps, Spade, Bits; Miscellaneous - Bone Screws, Delrin Tenons, Teflon Push Sets, Top Bowls, Bamboo, Calabash Bowls. | [http://www.jhlowe.com/supplies.htm J.H.Lowe]: owned & operated by [[Tim West]]: Briar; Pipe Kits; Rod - Vulcanite & Acrylic/Lucite; Preformed Stems - Vulcanite & Acrylic/Lucite; Shank Repair Bands; Finishing Products - Buffs, Compounds, Abrasives, Stains, Wax; Machine Parts - Tenon Cutters, Arbors, Sanding Discs, Mortise Drill; Tools - Drills, Taps, Spade, Bits; Miscellaneous - Bone Screws, Delrin Tenons, Teflon Push Sets, Top Bowls, Bamboo, Calabash Bowls. | ||
[http://www.vermontfreehand.com Vermont Freehand], owned and operation by Steve Norse E-mail: mailto:stevenorse@gmail.com . Steve also runs a store on eBay, but it is best to contact him directly for the best price. He has Briar from Italy and Algeria, Ebonite from several suppliers, bamboo, pre-made stems, pipe kits, and other tools and supplies for making pipes. | |||
[http://www.pipecrafter.com/ Pipecrafter]: Owned and operated by Kurt '''[[Huhn]]'''. Pipe Kits, Motor Arbors, Sanding Pads. | [http://www.pipecrafter.com/ Pipecrafter]: Owned and operated by Kurt '''[[Huhn]]'''. Pipe Kits, Motor Arbors, Sanding Pads. | ||
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[http://www.masecraftsupply.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Masecraft Supply Company]: Assorted Natural & Alternative Stem, stem insert, shank extension materials. | [http://www.masecraftsupply.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Masecraft Supply Company]: Assorted Natural & Alternative Stem, stem insert, shank extension materials. | ||
A & M Steel Stamps | A&M Steel Stamps, Custom Stamps for pipe makers: Paul Argendorf, Phone: 516-741-6223, Email: amsteelstamp@optonline.net | ||
[http://www.steelhandstamps.com/index.html Buckeye Engraving]: Custom Stamp Maker used by some U.S. pipe makers | [http://www.steelhandstamps.com/index.html Buckeye Engraving]: Custom Stamp Maker used by some U.S. pipe makers | ||
[https://www.infinitystamps.com/collections/wood-stamps Infinity Stamps, Inc.]: E-mail: inquiries@infinitystamps.com, Phone: 818-576-1188, Fax: 818-576-1166, Address: 8577 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91304, U.S. | |||
[http://mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_core.html MLCS] Core Box and Round Nose bits for boring tobacco chamber. | [http://mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_core.html MLCS] Core Box and Round Nose bits for boring tobacco chamber. | ||
[http://www.lambpipes.com | [http://www.lambpipes.com Ken Lamb]: Chucks, Bits, Cutters, etc. | ||
[http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/index.html Caswell]: Buffing supplies. | [http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/index.html Caswell]: Buffing supplies. | ||