New pipe

[wulfgar]

I started on this pipe this morning, and just finished it up. It is made out of a little maple tree that didn't survive last summer's drought, so the wood is well seasoned and was really hard drilling. I carved the bowl and stem using my little Mora 511, and then sanded it down. I rubbed in a coat of mineral oil and then beeswax. I felt like it needed something else, so I wrapped the stem, which helped hide the many flaws. All in all I am really happy with it. I haven't smoked it yet, but I will let you know how it works out.

[Straelbora]

Outstanding! I think real rangering would entail a lot of down time, just kind of watching things. Whittling, creating pipes like this one, etc. , would certainly help fill the time.

[Addreonynn]

Very cool!!! I've not attempted a wooden pipe yet, but I made one of clay a few years back for my dad. he loved it and he said it smokes well. Do you have any tips for wood pipes?

[wulfgar]

Well, I gave it a try today and I think that is smokes as well or better than any commercially made pipe that I have. Here's a pic of lighting it with some char cloth that I struck with flint and steel.

[Ringulf]

Very, very nice. I absolutely love seeing original pipes. The handmade wooden pipe is truly an artform, one wich I hope to start very soon. I have had fun even recently with a batch of clay pipes, but I truly look forward to the carving of one like this!