Tag Archives: briar
How to Make a Tobacco Pipe with Hand Tools, Part 2: Drilling the Briar Block
In my last post, I explained how I prepare a stem to be fitted to a pipe. In this post, I will show how I drill the holes in the block of wood itself. This stage of the pipe-making process … Continue reading
How to Make Refrigerator Magnets from Wood Scraps
Some wood scraps are just too pretty to throw away. For example, the briar wood burl from which I make tobacco pipes has beautiful flame-grain, and some even has eye-catching natural edges. So every time I make a pipe, I … Continue reading
Recent Pipes
I’ve spent quite a bit of time this summer making more pipes. I learn a little bit (and sometimes a lot) with each one I’ve made recently. I’ve been experimenting with layering different stains on top of each other, and … Continue reading
Two for One: A Freehand Dublin and a Churchwarden Apple
Trying out materials from different suppliers is always an adventure. Some time ago, I ordered a “medium” sized block of plateaux briar wood from a vendor who came highly recommended. When I got the block in the mail, I was … Continue reading
Two More Churchwarden Pipes
Here are my latest two pipes, both churchwardens made from briar. This one is my first attempt at using a stain on briar. The color is not quite as even as I had expected, but I am pleased with the … Continue reading
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