So the next pipe I felt I should give a go was a bent style, seeing as they’re so common and also one of my current favourite shapes! Plus, drilling a squared block for a billiard is fairly simple as you can use the squared edges to help line up the drill bits, but a…

This pipe is the first pipe where the stummel has been completely made by me. I wish I could have also made the mouthpiece, but until I can afford to get a nice little metal lathe that is out of the question. The shape is a Billiard, though I’m sure more experienced carvers will explain…

My pipe making journey starts here! I suppose I dont count this one so much as the majority of the work was done for me, but im still happy with it as a first attempt! After much reading and watching regarding the world of pipemaking, I figured it was time to dive in. For my…