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(New page: '''Will's [http://www.willpurdy.com/ website]''' '''Pictured bellow--Nosewarmer Garlic - Grade BX Will's Descrption:''' One of the best ever Garlics to date. A diminutive beauty! My Cherr...) |
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'''History (from Will's site[http://www.willpurdy.com/])''' | '''History (from Will's site[http://www.willpurdy.com/])''' | ||
I was born in 1958 with a pipe in my mouth. Well, not quite, but I do come from a family that has had a lot of pipe smokers throughout the years. Several are featured on this page. My first pipes were acquired after graduating from high school, and have been a part of my life ever since. At the turn of the century, pipes switched from being objects of comfort and pleasure to an absolute passion. I began to express the passion by crafting several kit pipes, beginning in 2001. By 2002, I had invested in a couple of lathes, some briar and rod stock, and began learning how to make hand made pipes. | [[Image:65thwillpurdy.jpg|thumb|300px|Bent Brandy, 65th Anniversary set, [http://www.smokershaven.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3748 Smokers Haven]]]I was born in 1958 with a pipe in my mouth. Well, not quite, but I do come from a family that has had a lot of pipe smokers throughout the years. Several are featured on this page. My first pipes were acquired after graduating from high school, and have been a part of my life ever since. At the turn of the century, pipes switched from being objects of comfort and pleasure to an absolute passion. I began to express the passion by crafting several kit pipes, beginning in 2001. By 2002, I had invested in a couple of lathes, some briar and rod stock, and began learning how to make hand made pipes. | ||
I have taken a different approach than many. Stubbornly, I decided to work a little bit every day, learning how to carve on my own. I promised myself that I would not bug the professional pipe makers, knowing they have better things to do than answer questions from guys like me. It is not that I didn't have help though. I was blessed that I was able to get to know some collectors who were kind enough to help me hone my style, offer me suggestions, and tell me honestly what worked and what didn't. I am eternally grateful to Greg Pease and Erwin Van Hove for the countless hours they have spent exchanging e-mails, looking at photographs, and steering me in the right direction. They are not alone. I also must give a humble bow and hearty thanks to: | I have taken a different approach than many. Stubbornly, I decided to work a little bit every day, learning how to carve on my own. I promised myself that I would not bug the professional pipe makers, knowing they have better things to do than answer questions from guys like me. It is not that I didn't have help though. I was blessed that I was able to get to know some collectors who were kind enough to help me hone my style, offer me suggestions, and tell me honestly what worked and what didn't. I am eternally grateful to Greg Pease and Erwin Van Hove for the countless hours they have spent exchanging e-mails, looking at photographs, and steering me in the right direction. They are not alone. I also must give a humble bow and hearty thanks to: | ||