I've only made 3 pipes, but i have done plenty of woodworking. Even if you want to go all out and buy large power tools, it really comes down to buying a drill press, disk sander (belt sander works too) and a bandsaw. these tools prove very helpful for countless other woodworking tasks as well. and yeah, harbor freight is a great way to buy inexpensive tools.
harbor freight will be your best friend in this endeavor. Definitely seek them out for affordable power tools that would otherwise break the bank. 50$ for a band saw ? yeah, seriously. They have deals like that all the time. I"m going to start the same hobby, but have llong been a harbor freight stalwart
yes i am framiliar with that method i have used it in the past to fit a handle to a newly made knife by heating the tang in a forge and pushing it down into a pilot hole, i have a few different ideas in mind for steaming and forming the bend in the stem. as for documenting my progress i may but when i work in my shop i tend to just jump right in so setting up a camera dosent even occur to me
i have just began work on my first pipe.....for tobacco smoking (harumph). i am making a replica of the pipe gandalf smokes in the lord of the rings trilogy. i plan to use a lathe to make the bowl and stem seperatly then steam and bend the stem and attach it to the bowl. i found a great bench top lathe at harbor freight tools for $130
@blinky23456 Good work on starting your first, and a great pipe to model your first after, as well!
I am not familiar with Harbour Freight Tools, I'll google them. I know a buddy who used to make all wood pipes, stems and all. One of his tricks for getting a nice hole through a long stem was to super heat a piece of piano wire and then shove it all the way through. Works well if you don't have a drill bit long enough, then you can just steam bend the rest.
My advice would be to go for it. Prior to this I had ZERO woodworking experience. I definitely didn't come out with a pipe that a seasoned pipemaker would build, but it works and I am plenty proud.
From what I've learned getting the best, and proper tools is quite expensive. In total I probably invested less than $100 into needed tools. I already had a saw, power drill and knife and only really needed some attachments and bits.
See what you have and what you need, then just go for it.
yup. picked up different blades for my coping saw. The coarse blades cuts through butter for the rough shaping. I use the finer ones for precise shaping. My dremel makes a world of difference for rough sanding.
NICE............. LOOKING FORWARD TO DO ONE =)
tabacopipe21 4 months ago
well odne.
jmg1957 1 year ago
I've only made 3 pipes, but i have done plenty of woodworking. Even if you want to go all out and buy large power tools, it really comes down to buying a drill press, disk sander (belt sander works too) and a bandsaw. these tools prove very helpful for countless other woodworking tasks as well. and yeah, harbor freight is a great way to buy inexpensive tools.
6sixpounder6 1 year ago
harbor freight will be your best friend in this endeavor. Definitely seek them out for affordable power tools that would otherwise break the bank. 50$ for a band saw ? yeah, seriously. They have deals like that all the time. I"m going to start the same hobby, but have llong been a harbor freight stalwart
sonick808 1 year ago
yes i am framiliar with that method i have used it in the past to fit a handle to a newly made knife by heating the tang in a forge and pushing it down into a pilot hole, i have a few different ideas in mind for steaming and forming the bend in the stem. as for documenting my progress i may but when i work in my shop i tend to just jump right in so setting up a camera dosent even occur to me
blinky23456 1 year ago
i have just began work on my first pipe.....for tobacco smoking (harumph). i am making a replica of the pipe gandalf smokes in the lord of the rings trilogy. i plan to use a lathe to make the bowl and stem seperatly then steam and bend the stem and attach it to the bowl. i found a great bench top lathe at harbor freight tools for $130
blinky23456 1 year ago
@blinky23456 Good work on starting your first, and a great pipe to model your first after, as well!
I am not familiar with Harbour Freight Tools, I'll google them. I know a buddy who used to make all wood pipes, stems and all. One of his tricks for getting a nice hole through a long stem was to super heat a piece of piano wire and then shove it all the way through. Works well if you don't have a drill bit long enough, then you can just steam bend the rest.
Any plans to document your progress?
Autofac 1 year ago
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thats cute i remember my first beer u jariatric fuck get a life dip fuck
MrPyrocrazed 2 years ago
Are there any other types of woods that you can use to make pipes?
itachi1303 2 years ago
@itachi1303 Yes. Cherrywood and olivewood can sometimes be found used in pipe making.
The reason they're not always best is because they simply do not stand up to the heat of bowl the way briar does.
Pipes are sometimes also made out of clay.
Autofac 2 years ago
thats a pretty badass thing to do. anybody can buy something, but you decided to make one.
ALMYCorporations 2 years ago 2
Thanks man, figured I would give it a try. Totally worth it.
Autofac 2 years ago
its the little things like this that makes life fun
ALMYCorporations 2 years ago
Good for you.
I've been smoking pipe for a couple years now and just today thought about making my own. From your first impressions, do you have any pointers?
tevear 2 years ago
My advice would be to go for it. Prior to this I had ZERO woodworking experience. I definitely didn't come out with a pipe that a seasoned pipemaker would build, but it works and I am plenty proud.
From what I've learned getting the best, and proper tools is quite expensive. In total I probably invested less than $100 into needed tools. I already had a saw, power drill and knife and only really needed some attachments and bits.
See what you have and what you need, then just go for it.
Autofac 2 years ago
ive been useing a dremel and coping saw. My briar wood came pre-drilled and with stem. i
tribulation138 2 years ago
The dremel and coping saw are really all you need, as long as you have patience.
I need a finer saw, might pick up a coping. The dremel is a wonder-tool, makes it really easy to shape the body of the pipe.
Autofac 2 years ago
yup. picked up different blades for my coping saw. The coarse blades cuts through butter for the rough shaping. I use the finer ones for precise shaping. My dremel makes a world of difference for rough sanding.
tribulation138 2 years ago
where did you buy the briar? I've been wanting to do this for a while, but can't find website to buy a block of briar.
thelighthousekeepr 2 years ago
TLK,
Check out the video info I have the link to the place I got everything there.
Awesome little company, good prices, quick shipping and good quality product.
Cheers,
C
Autofac 2 years ago
you should use a clamp and chisel, carving with a knife is dangerous
surfdude53 2 years ago