Waughtel

Robert Waughtel, broken pipe - Pipemaker in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Lacking other information we quote these words from a friend:

"Robert Waughtel was a dear friend of mine for more than 10 years. He was a true Rabelaisian character, with an appetite for life second to none. He was a fine pipemaker and tobacco blender, too. As a pipemaker, he used some of the best old briar that I'd ever seen. I was fortunate over the years to get 5 of his pipes, including one of the last he made, a 1/8 bent brandy which I rec'd in 1996. He died early 1997. He was also a cardplayer of some intensity, driving from Harrisburg to Philadelphia's Melrose diner where he and I would eat breakfast at 6:00 PM and then head off to Atlantic City. I'd drive and he played cards all night.

Waughtel's forte was large clunky pipes, in almost classic shapes. One of my favorites is a '91 1/4 bent semi-scoop, very comfortable in the hand."