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How to Make a Tobacco Pipe with Hand Tools, Part 4: Stem-Bending, Staining, and Finishing

On balance, I would say that half of pipe making involves sanding. It’s not exactly the fun part of making a pipe, but the results are worth the care and effort. Theoretically, rasps and files are used to establish the … Continue reading

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Thinking of Setting Up an Etsy Shop… Opinions?

I keep getting inquiries about the tobacco pipes I’ve been making, and I plan to make more soon.  I am also thinking seriously about opening an Etsy shop to sell some pipes. I really enjoy the work, and while I … Continue reading

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