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From Nate King's [http://www.natekingpipes.com/ Website]: | From Nate King's [http://www.natekingpipes.com/ Website]: | ||
[[File:NKP-Headshot.jpg|thumb|left|200px]][[File:NateKing Gearpunk.jpg|thumb|200px|A Nate King Geerpunk]]I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico but now reside in Indianapolis, Indiana. I began smoking pipes | [[File:NKP-Headshot.jpg|thumb|left|200px]][[File:NateKing Gearpunk.jpg|thumb|200px|A Nate King Geerpunk]]I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico but now reside in Indianapolis, Indiana. I began smoking pipes with a good friend. Not having my own pipe, I borrowed one of his. I tried a simple aromatic blend, likely Lane 1Q, but its taste really piqued my interest! I went with my friend to a local ‘smoke shop’ and bought my first pipe kit. I then started buying pipes I liked in lots at antique stores and later from sites on the Internet. | ||
After collecting pipes for a while, I began restoring and selling a few online. The process of restoring these estate pipes sparked a passion for pipe design and inspired me to try making one of my own. I bought a pre-drilled kit from a local shop and started shaping it. Around that time I met another pipe maker, [[Wayne Teipen]], who lives near me. I have spent many hours at his shop, and he has given me invaluable advice about the craft of pipe making. After completing my first pipe, I was hooked! | After collecting pipes for a while, I began restoring and selling a few online. The process of restoring these estate pipes sparked a passion for pipe design and inspired me to try making one of my own. I bought a pre-drilled kit from a local shop and started shaping it. Around that time I met another pipe maker, [[Wayne Teipen]], who lives near me. I have spent many hours at his shop, and he has given me invaluable advice about the craft of pipe making. After completing my first pipe, I was hooked! | ||