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'''Tom Eltang''' took an early interest in pipes and pipe making. From the moment he stared through a tobacco shop display window at age 6, at seeing a magazine that featured very nice pipes with yellow and black staining, he knew he wanted to make something like that with his own hands--he wanted to make pipes.  
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'''[http://www.eltang.com/ny/index.html Tom's Website]'''


'''Tom Eltang''' took an early interest in pipes and pipe making. From the moment he stared through a tobacco shop display window at age 6, at seeing a magazine that featured very nice pipes with yellow and black staining, he knew he wanted to make something like that with his own hands--he wanted to make pipes.  
[[Image:Tom Eltang02.jpg|thumb|right]][[Image:Tom Eltang.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]Eltang made his first pipe from a Pipe Dan kit at the age of 11. Later, he learned about pipe making from a man named Flemming, who worked at at a center that helped youth transition into working adults. Tom made some pipes there in the afternoons and evenings. He was next given a two-week tryout at the Larsen pipe factory, but discovered that was not the right place for him. He was not interested in the factory approach used there at the time, with it's focus on efficiency.  


Eltang made his first pipe from a Pipe Dan kit at the age of 11. Later, he learned about pipe making from a man named Flemming, who worked at at a center that helped youth transition into working adults. Tom made some pipes there in the afternoons and evenings. He was next given a two-week tryout at the Larsen pipe factory, but discovered that was not the right place for him. He was not interested in the factory approach used there at the time, with it's focus on efficiency.


He was introduced to [[Anne Julie]] at the age of 16 (August of 1974), and after showing her some of the pipes he had made, he received an apprenticeship. Julie taught Eltang harmony and balance in pipe shaping, as well as the predecessor to the contrast staining technique for which he has become famous. He worked with Julie for three years, and than went to work for Pipe Dan where he did repairs and was also able to make some of his own pipes. Like many, Tom found the repair work was great experience in terms of how a pipe works or doesn't work. After three years with Pipe Dan, Eltang took a job working for Stanwell. He worked for Stanwell till around 1980 when he went into business for himself, but he still sells some of his designs to Stanwell, even now.
[[File:TomEltang interviewpipe.jpg|thumb|Pipe made by Tom for his interview with Anne Julie fresh out of High School, courtesy J. Rex Poggenpohl, who recently returned it to Tom from his collection]]He was introduced to [[Anne Julie]] at the age of 16 (August of 1974), and after showing her some of the pipes he had made, he received an apprenticeship. Julie taught Eltang harmony and balance in pipe shaping, as well as the predecessor to the contrast staining technique for which he has become famous. He worked with Julie for three years, and than went to work for Pipe Dan where he did repairs and was also able to make some of his own pipes. Like many, Tom found the repair work was great experience in terms of how a pipe works or doesn't work. After three years with Pipe Dan, Eltang took a job working for Stanwell. He worked for Stanwell till around 1980 when he went into business for himself, but he still sells some of his designs to Stanwell, even now.


Tom has the respect of nearly every pipe maker. His name often comes up in conversation with young pipe makers as a pivotal influence, and he has generously given his time to many up and coming pipe makers from around the World, many of whom made pilgrimages to his shop previos in '''Taarbaek''' or his newer one in "Charlottenlund".
[[Image:tomeltang2.jpg|thumb|right]][[Image:tomeltang1.jpg|thumb|left]][[Image:tomeltang3.jpg|thumb]][[File:TomEltang Dublin(made for father).jpg|thumb|left|A pipe made for his father, courtesy J. Rex Poggenpohl, who recently returned it to Tom from his collection]][[Image:tomeltang5.jpg|thumb|right]][[Image:tomeltang4.jpg|thumb|right]]Tom has the respect of nearly every pipe maker. His name often comes up in conversation with young pipe makers as a pivotal influence, and he has generously given his time to many up and coming pipe makers from around the World, many of whom made pilgrimages to his shop previos in '''Taarbaek''' or his newer one in "Charlottenlund".


Part of the [http://www.pt-magazine.com/backissues/summer2005/story1.asp Pipes & Tobacco article]
Part of the [http://www.pt-magazine.com/backissues/summer2005/story1.asp Pipes & Tobacco article]
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A lot of people had met in '''Charlottenlund''' this day, in fact there was so crowding that it was quite difficult to move around in the shop. It was not easy to get a full picture of it all, but I am really convinced about one thing – this is a spacious and very well functioning workshop (what else could be expected when a creative person like Tom has made it all), but it is also a very pleasant and comfortable place, not only for Tom but also for visitors.
A lot of people had met in '''Charlottenlund''' this day, in fact there was so crowding that it was quite difficult to move around in the shop. It was not easy to get a full picture of it all, but I am really convinced about one thing – this is a spacious and very well functioning workshop (what else could be expected when a creative person like Tom has made it all), but it is also a very pleasant and comfortable place, not only for Tom but also for visitors.
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[[Image:tomeltang6.jpg|thumb|left]][[Image:tomeltangset.jpg|thumb]]A great attraction was the new 7-days-set which was now shown for the first time. This is the second set Tom has made this year; I can not figure how he finds the time. The set was on a rotating plate so that you could see all the pipes. The cover of this issue gives you an idea of how beautiful it is.
A great attraction was the new 7-days-set which was now shown for the first time. This is the second set Tom has made this year; I can not figure how he finds the time. The set was on a rotating plate so that you could see all the pipes. The cover of this issue gives you an idea of how beautiful it is.


As I mentioned in the beginning all were there. I have never before seen so many pipemakers and other people in the business in the same place at the same time. This proves that there is a friendship among Danish pipemakers; they look upon each others rather as friends than as competitors. That is also my experience from many meetings with various pipemakers.
As I mentioned in the beginning all were there. I have never before seen so many pipemakers and other people in the business in the same place at the same time. This proves that there is a friendship among Danish pipemakers; they look upon each others rather as friends than as competitors. That is also my experience from many meetings with various pipemakers.
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'''Contact information:'''
'''Contact information:'''
  Eltang Pipes
  Eltang Pipes
[http://www.eltang.com/ny/index.html Tom's Website]
  Hyldegaardsvej 38
  Hyldegaardsvej 38
  2920 Charlottenlund, Denmark
  2920 Charlottenlund, Denmark
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