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I just put the finishing touches on my new pipe tonight. I'm excited about this one. It's my 1st time using this new rustication method. I tried it out on some scrap, but my nerves were kicking in high gear when I hit it on the real deal. I think it turned out great! Let me know what you think...

OK, folks. Got her all done today. I just love this one. Turned out nearly perfect. It has a couple very tiny spots that just would not sand out, but they are not distracting and blend in well with the grain. The grain really sets this one apart; and that birsdeye .... just gorgeous. I...

Just finished my latest pipe this afternoon. Inspired by some of my favorite carvers; this Volcano has beautiful swooping lines and a wonderful feel in the hand. There is a fantastic mix of straight and flame grain all around; with stand out birdseye on the bottom. A hand shaped stem of an...

Just finished my latest. If I may say so; I may have stepped it up a notch. I had several pipes envisioned and then put down on paper; and now was the time to start bringing them forward. It took me a while to decide on which should come first, but once I decided, I knew it was the right...

The great feedback and tips I've been getting from so many, acted as a great inspiration to get this one done early this morning. It's something of Billiard with a little different spin. Turned out to have pretty remarkable graining and without a couple tiny spots it would have been a perfect...

Finished this Bulldog today. Practice for some different techniques in sanding, staining, and making my own acrylic stem with delrin tenon. What do ya think?

Hey guys. I decided last month that I wanted to give carving a try. Didn't have any tools or total confidence that I had a chance at getting one done. I bought a few kits from Tim West; that he drilled the chamber and airway for me. I brought home a 4-sided rasp and a ton of sandpaper, and...

Just wanted to drop a line to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Dave and I am a pipe addict. I have been hooked on pipes for a little over a year now. I am in a freefall down the slope of PAD/TAD with no hope of slowing down anytime soon. I recently began carving pipes, too. Talk...