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Years later, my pipe collection has grown dramatically (as has my understanding of the British), but I still treasure my first pipe with great fondness. It is a Willmer economy-line pipe, and it makes regular appearances in my normal smoking rotation, as well as inspiring my Traveler Series of pipes, as I always bring it with me whenever I travel abroad. | Years later, my pipe collection has grown dramatically (as has my understanding of the British), but I still treasure my first pipe with great fondness. It is a Willmer economy-line pipe, and it makes regular appearances in my normal smoking rotation, as well as inspiring my Traveler Series of pipes, as I always bring it with me whenever I travel abroad. | ||
While working as a high school English teacher I began to dabble in pipe making for the first time. As a teacher I had access to the school's extensive woodshop, and I began to learn the basics. I started with a pre-drilled pipe kit, and over time I acquired a rudimentary understanding of the craft. | |||
I am no longer a teacher and no longer have access to the equipment of the school's facility. Instead, I now use the tools I have collected in my own workshop, nestled in the basement of my home in Denver, Colorado. As my shop has expanded, so have my crafting skills, and now I produce pipes that I am confident to stamp my name on and offer to my clients. | I am no longer a teacher and no longer have access to the equipment of the school's facility. Instead, I now use the tools I have collected in my own workshop, nestled in the basement of my home in Denver, Colorado. As my shop has expanded, so have my crafting skills, and now I produce pipes that I am confident to stamp my name on and offer to my clients. | ||
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I truly believe that a fine pipe is special; it is an heirloom that can be passed down with a story that lasts beyond ourselves. I do not take for granted the opportunity I have to share my work with my customers. Whether my pipe is a minor addition to an already impressive collection, or a first pipe to be treasured above all others, I am grateful for the opportunity to play a part in my clients' stories. | I truly believe that a fine pipe is special; it is an heirloom that can be passed down with a story that lasts beyond ourselves. I do not take for granted the opportunity I have to share my work with my customers. Whether my pipe is a minor addition to an already impressive collection, or a first pipe to be treasured above all others, I am grateful for the opportunity to play a part in my clients' stories. | ||
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'''[http://turnerpipes.wordpress.com Of Briar and Ashes]''' The Turner Pipes Blog | '''[http://turnerpipes.wordpress.com Of Briar and Ashes]''' The Turner Pipes Blog | ||
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Of Briar and Ashes serves a combination of purposes: a news source for current happenings in the Turner Pipes workshop, an archive of pipes previously sold to clients around the world, and a place to read thoughts and musings bouncing around in Simeon's head as he works in the shop. | Of Briar and Ashes serves a combination of purposes: a news source for current happenings in the Turner Pipes workshop, an archive of pipes previously sold to clients around the world, and a place to read thoughts and musings bouncing around in Simeon's head as he works in the shop. | ||