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[[File:PoulIlsted-J-Res-Poggenpohl.JPG|thumb|J. Rex Poggenpohl (right), with Poul Ilsted in Poul's workshop in 2010 | [[File:RexPoggenpohl-WDublin.JPG|thumb|Rex with a Freehand Dublin he made]][[File:PoulIlsted-J-Res-Poggenpohl.JPG|thumb|J. Rex Poggenpohl (right), with Poul Ilsted in Poul's workshop in 2010]] | ||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Rex Poggenpohl is a notable Pipe collector, amateur pipe maker, and was a part time Pipe-Smith at [[Iwan Ries & Co.]], Chicago for 10 years. | Rex Poggenpohl is a notable Pipe collector, amateur pipe maker, and was a part time Pipe-Smith at [[Iwan Ries & Co.]], Chicago for 10 years. | ||
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=== The Pipe Connection === | === The Pipe Connection === | ||
[[File:Rex Cavalier.JPG|thumb| | [[File:Ilsted Rex Heeschen Carl Knightenjpg.jpg|thumb|From a visit to the home of [[Peter Heeschen]] in 2015. Left to Right, Poul Ilsted, J Rex Poggenpohl, Peter Heeschen, Carl Knighten. Courtsy J. Rex Poggenpohl]][[File:Rex Cavalier.JPG|thumb|Cavalier pipe made by Rex, who refers to himself as an amateur pipe maker]][[File:RexPoggenpohl-ShowTable.jpg|thumb|Rex with his tables of interesting pipes at a pipe show]]Like many college students, Rex tried pipe smoking with his father’s favorite Weber pipe to impress the girls, using 3 Star Blue and Flying Dutchman from Iwan Ries in Chicago, meeting owner Stanley Levi there. During the last 15 years of his corporate career he managed numerous international building projects and purchased a new pipe in many foreign cities as mementos of visits, smoking in the home garage only occasionally in winter. | ||
In the 1980’s Rex and family were living in suburban Philadelphia near the giant Lancaster area flee markets where he started collecting and refurbishing old pipes. In the late 1980’s he started occasionally making pipes for himself and friends. During this period he amassed the '''''List of American Pipe Makers''''' and published it online in 1996. This list was pivotal in building the knowledge base here on Pipedia. | In the 1980’s Rex and family were living in suburban Philadelphia near the giant Lancaster area flee markets where he started collecting and refurbishing old pipes. In the late 1980’s he started occasionally making pipes for himself and friends. During this period he amassed the '''''List of American Pipe Makers''''' and published it online in 1996. This list was pivotal in building the knowledge base here on Pipedia. | ||
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For the last 10+ years, Rex spends time at home in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, at 8000’ elevation, reducing their many collections and correspondingly traveling to about 10 collectible shows a year. He also enjoys still playing in his workshop making handmade furniture, knives and pistol grips; as well as some restoration of target guns, bamboo fly rods, and pipes. | For the last 10+ years, Rex spends time at home in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, at 8000’ elevation, reducing their many collections and correspondingly traveling to about 10 collectible shows a year. He also enjoys still playing in his workshop making handmade furniture, knives and pistol grips; as well as some restoration of target guns, bamboo fly rods, and pipes. | ||
'''Examples from the J. Rex Poggenpohl workshop" | |||
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RexPoggenpohl-Dublin.jpg|Traditional Dublin | RexPoggenpohl-Dublin.jpg|Traditional Dublin | ||
RexPoggenpohl-DublinBlast.jpg|Freehand DUblin Blast | RexPoggenpohl-DublinBlast.jpg|Freehand DUblin Blast | ||
RexPoggenpohl- | RexPoggenpohl-Blowfish.jpg|Blowfish | ||
RexPoggenpohl-Stummels.jpg|Shaped Stummels | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Pipes.jpg|Group of Rex's pipes | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Knife&Case.JPG|Knife and case | RexPoggenpohl-Knife&Case.JPG|Knife and case | ||
RexPoggenpohl-KnifeBlades.JPG|Knife Blades | RexPoggenpohl-KnifeBlades.JPG|Knife Blades | ||
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RexPoggenpohl-Knives2.jpg|Handcrafted Knives | RexPoggenpohl-Knives2.jpg|Handcrafted Knives | ||
RexPoggenpohl-Knives3.JPG|Handcrafted Knives | RexPoggenpohl-Knives3.JPG|Handcrafted Knives | ||
RexPoggenpohl-Knives4.JPG|Handcrafted Knives | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Box.JPG|Beautifil box | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Boxes.JPG|A lovely assortment of boxes | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Boxes2.JPG | |||
RexPoggenpohl-BluePrintDrawes&Table.jpg|Drawing storage and table | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Cabinet.JPG|Cabinet | |||
RexPoggenpohl-ShoulderPlanes.JPG|Display of shoulder planes | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Files&Handles.JPG|Assortment of files w/custom handles | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Pistel.jpg|Pistel | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Pistel&Holster.jpg|Pistel and Holster | RexPoggenpohl-Pistel&Holster.jpg|Pistel and Holster | ||
RexPoggenpohl-Pistel&Holster2.jpg|Pistel and Holster | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Pistel2.JPG|Pistel | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Holsters.JPG|Group of Holsters | |||
RexPoggenpohl-ScopeBox.jpg|Riffle scope and box | RexPoggenpohl-ScopeBox.jpg|Riffle scope and box | ||
RexPoggenpohl- | RexPoggenpohl-Rifle.JPG|Rifle and gun bench | ||
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'''Scenes From the Poggenpohl home in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, at 8000’ elevation''' | |||
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RexPoggenpohl-Mountains.jpg|Rex with mountain backdrop | |||
RexPoggenpohl-View.JPG|View from the workbench | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Garden.jpg|Garden | |||
RexPoggenpohl-Snow.JPG|Snowy view from the workbench | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category:Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category:United States]] | [[Category:United States]] | ||