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Tyler' | [[Image:tylerbeard.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Tyler Lane Beard]][[Image:tylerbeard1.jpg|thumb|300px|Tyler Lane bulldog, from the Smokers' Haven 65th Anniversary Pipe Set, courtesy [http://www.smokershaven.com/ smokershaven.com]][[Image:tylerbeard2.jpg|thumb|300px|P&T contest entry with the prize received for a runner-up finish (a Bekler/Butera Meerschaum)]]Tyler Lane Beard is a part-time pipe maker who has significantly influenced the most recent generation of pipe makers through starting the [http://www.pipemakersforum.com/ pipe makers forum], and his excellent pipe making videos, which can be seen from his website. | ||
Tyler | '''From Tyler's [http://www.tylerlanepipes.com/ website]:''' | ||
'''''The Journey''''' | |||
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I started smoking cigars while in college during the cigar boom in the early 90's. After graduation I took a job as a chemical engineer in the oil field of West Texas. At that time I started a cigar business with a friend. After two years I sold my interest to him, and he is still operating today. During college and my cigar days, I tried my first pipe. I bought an $18 basket pipe and some aromatic tobacco. It was wholly unsatisfactory. It was hard to keep lit, produced thin wispy smoke, and scorched my tongue. I stuck with cigars. | I started smoking cigars while in college during the cigar boom in the early 90's. After graduation I took a job as a chemical engineer in the oil field of West Texas. At that time I started a cigar business with a friend. After two years I sold my interest to him, and he is still operating today. During college and my cigar days, I tried my first pipe. I bought an $18 basket pipe and some aromatic tobacco. It was wholly unsatisfactory. It was hard to keep lit, produced thin wispy smoke, and scorched my tongue. I stuck with cigars. | ||
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The following are several fine examples of Tyler's excellent work in the pursuit of pipe perfection: | The following are several fine examples of Tyler's excellent work in the pursuit of pipe perfection: | ||
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Image:Tylerlane_egg2.jpg|Tyler Lane Egg | Image:Tylerlane_egg2.jpg|Tyler Lane Egg | ||
Image:Tylerlane_asym6.jpg|Tyler Lane Asymmetrical | Image:Tylerlane_asym6.jpg|Tyler Lane Asymmetrical | ||
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[ | You might also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview with Tyler on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-123/# Pipe Magazine Radio Show] | ||
'''Contact information:''' | '''Contact information:''' | ||
Telephone: (405) 456-9854 | Telephone: (405) 456-9854 | ||
E-Mail: mailto:tyler@tylerlanepipes.com | E-Mail: mailto:tyler@tylerlanepipes.com | ||
Website: http://www.tylerlanepipes.com/ | |||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: United States]] | [[Category: United States]] | ||