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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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I was hooked. The next step was to accumulate the tools necessary to start from scratch with a block of briar. Before starting this pipe making venture, I had essentially no woodworking tools. In fact, I even had to build my first workbench. (And of course I had to borrow tools to build the bench!) Gradually I bought up the necessary pipe making tools as I could afford them. A Dremmel here and drill bits there, some stain, some stems and briar, a Pimo tenon turning tool, and then finally the big one: a Delta Midi wood lathe for Christmas. While buying up tools I was diligently studying pipe making. I also asked questions on ASP and in personal e-mails with pipe makers. Trever Talbert's now defunct web page was, of course, a HUGELY helpful resource, and [[Todd Johnson]] of STOA Briars sold me some much needed tools early on. [[Cornelius Mänz]] has been an incredible help, both with pointers and materials. Along the way [[Trever Talbert]], [[Brian Ruthenberg]], [[Andy Ogura]], [[Todd Johnson]], Bill Weist ([[Cats Paw Pipes]])and especially [[Michael Lindner]] have been great resources for answering my pipe making questions. (Thanks guys!) | I was hooked. The next step was to accumulate the tools necessary to start from scratch with a block of briar. Before starting this pipe making venture, I had essentially no woodworking tools. In fact, I even had to build my first workbench. (And of course I had to borrow tools to build the bench!) Gradually I bought up the necessary pipe making tools as I could afford them. A Dremmel here and drill bits there, some stain, some stems and briar, a Pimo tenon turning tool, and then finally the big one: a Delta Midi wood lathe for Christmas. While buying up tools I was diligently studying pipe making. I also asked questions on ASP and in personal e-mails with pipe makers. Trever Talbert's now defunct web page was, of course, a HUGELY helpful resource, and [[Todd Johnson]] of STOA Briars sold me some much needed tools early on. [[Cornelius Mänz]] has been an incredible help, both with pointers and materials. Along the way [[Trever Talbert]], [[Brian Ruthenberg]], [[Andy Ogura]], [[Todd Johnson]], Bill Weist ([[Cats Paw Pipes]])and especially [[Michael Lindner]] have been great resources for answering my pipe making questions. (Thanks guys!) | ||
Once I had the wood lathe -- after I had saved up enough to buy the necessary accessories -- I began making pipes in earnest. The only tool that I really lacked was a lathe for turning tenons on stems. I was using a Pimo tool with wholly unsatisfied with the results. Then came the opportunity to buy several used tools. I bought a Taig micro lathe for stems, as well as a band saw and several other key tools that sped up the pipe making process. At that point, with the gaps in my tool box filled, the quality of my pipes took a move in the right direction, and I became comfortable with the notion of selling my pipes. I began developing my skills, and pursuing the creation of the "perfect" pipe. I love it! | Once I had the wood lathe -- after I had saved up enough to buy the necessary accessories -- I began making pipes in earnest. The only tool that I really lacked was a lathe for turning tenons on stems. I was using a Pimo tool with wholly unsatisfied with the results. Then came the opportunity to buy several used tools. I bought a Taig micro lathe for stems, as well as a band saw and several other key tools that sped up the pipe making process. At that point, with the gaps in my tool box filled, the quality of my pipes took a move in the right direction, and I became comfortable with the notion of selling my pipes. I began developing my skills, and pursuing the creation of the "perfect" pipe. I love it! | ||
The following are several fine examples of Tyler's excellent work in the pursuit of pipe perfection: | |||
<gallery widths=200px> | |||
Image:Tylerlane_egg2.jpg|Tyler Lane Egg | |||
Image:Tylerlane_asym6.jpg|Tyler Lane Asymmetrical | |||
Image:Tylerlane asym8.jpg|Asymmetrical (Cont.) | |||
Image:Tylerlane_helmet.jpg|Tyler Lane Helmet | |||
Image:Tylerlane_bamboo_billiard18.jpg|Tyler Lane Billiard | |||
Image:Tylerlane_canadian.jpg|Tyler Lane Canadian | |||
</gallery> | |||
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:''' Telephone: | '''Contact information:''' | ||
Telephone: (405) 456-9854 | |||
E-Mail: mailto:tyler@tylerlanepipes.com | |||
Website: http://www.tylerlanepipes.com/ | |||
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