Comments: The blast turned out to be just super and the bottom of the pipe is outstanding. The birds eye and grain appear to have depth. Stained to match the stem material, I feel this is a rather attractive piece. The shape makes this pipe very comfortable in the hand and the balance makes the pipe feel quite light.
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#7401 FREEHAND SANDBLAST---"THE CHIN"
Weight: 1.9 oz. (53.8 grams)
Length: 5-1/16"
Height: 2-5/8"
Bowl depth: 1-15/16"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem embellishment: Elephant ivory
Stem: Hand cut Cumberland Ebonite
Stem fitting: Military
Shank embellishment: Brass ring
Comments: Not to brag, but that's one heck of a blast!!! There are THIRTY, yes 30, growth rings on the left face. Want to know how long this took? Don't ask!
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#6400 SANDBLAST CUTTY, OB FINISH, WITH TAMPER $415
Weight: .6 oz. (17 grams)
Length: 6"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl depth: 1-1/2"
Bowl diameter: 11/16"
Stem: Hand cut Cumberland Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
One of my favorite shapes and this one is almost identical to one of my
favorite smokers. The tamper came from the same block of briar and is
stained exactly the same as the pipe.
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#6399 SANDBLAST BILLIARD, OB FINISH, ELEPHANT IVORY $415
Weight: 3.1 oz. (87.8 grams)
Length: 6"
Height: 2-1/4"
Bowl depth: 2"
Bowl diameter: 7/8"
Stem embellishment: Elephant ivory
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
For the size of this piece, it is quite light and very comfortable to
the hand. The finish is my "OB" sandblast finish and has that vintage
patina that I commonly describe as an old friend. The briar has a lot
of action with the grain meandering with nature's symmetry. The outside
bowl diameter is 2-1/16".
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#6398 SMOOTH BILLIARD WITH ELEPHANT IVORY $295
Weight: .5oz. (14.2 grams)
Length: 4-15/16"
Height: 1-5/16"
Bowl depth: 1-3/16"
Bowl diameter: 11/16"
Stem embellishment: Elephant ivory
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: 1/4" Delrin
Comments: Not be fooled about group 1 pipes, they are not two puffers!
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#6397 FAT SHANK DUBLIN BLAST NATURAL $495
Weight: 2.7 oz. (75.5 grams)
Length: 5-7/8"
Height: 2-1/8"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Outside bowl diameter: 2-1/8"
Shank diameter: 15/16"
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
Phew! Quite a time consuming blast on this one! What is most thrilling
is having this piece be a natural finish. The briar and stem contrast
is quite striking and the hand feel is extremely comfortable.
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#6396 SANDBLAST OOM-VOL WITH ELEPHANT IVORY $525
Weight: 2.7 oz. (76.5 grams)
Length: 5"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem embellishment: Elephant Ivory
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
Extremely interesting grain patterns with on side symmetrical with the
other having undulating growth rings. This is a clencher since the pipe
easily rests on your chin!
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#6395 NATURAL SANDBLAST VOLCANO $525
Weight: 2.9 oz. (82 grams)
Length: 5-7/8"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank and stem embellishments: Boxwood
Stem: Hand cut Cumberland Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
Being one that loves to blast pipes, this was a dream piece of briar.
The rings are spot on, from the front of the bowl to the mortise. They
flow and are unbelievably symmetrical. For some reason this piece
caused me fits. This was due to knowing the potential within this piece
of briar. It rewarded me with a piece that I could do with a natural
finish and I find myself extremely pleased. Gottta tell
'ya.............I'm having FUN! The Cumberland I'm currently using is
fantastic, it is beautiful Ebonite!
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#6394 STACKED RING GRAIN BENT BILLIARD $550
Weight: 2.9 oz. (82.2 grams)
Length: 7-1/4"
Height: 2-7/8"
Bowl depth: 2-5/8"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Shank embellishment: Boxwood
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
This pipe was a joy due to the ring grain and with the flow of the rings
toward the heel of the pipe. This piece fits my hand like a glove and
the balance is just dandy. It has a subtle contrast that will only
improve with age. Ring grain billiards are not the easiest and this one
fell right into place.
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#6393 SANDBLAST 55 $475
Weight: 1.8 oz. (51 grams)
Length: 5-3/8"
Height: 1-7/8"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: Undulating ring grain that has a beautiful flow into the heel and shank.
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#6392 NATURAL SANDBLAST BLOWFISH
Weight: 2.5 oz. (70.8 grams)
Length: 5-3/4"
Height: 1-7/8"
Bowl depth: 1-1/2"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Boxwood
Stem: Black Ebonite and Cumberland
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: I
am always thrilled when I can make a natural sandblast and when the
growth rings cooperate. The flow of the growth rings were perfect for
this shape and I was more than pleased with the outcome.
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BRUCE A. WEAVER & TODD M. JOHNSON BOXED SET OF MATCHED BILLIARDS $1750SOLD!
Weight: 2.2 to 2.3 oz. (62 to 65 grams)
Length: 6"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Stems: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Stem embellishment: Elephant Ivory
Tenons: White Delrin
Comments:
Custom box, leather lined, briar piece sandblasted in box lid with
BAW/TMJ. At times, Todd and I are commissioned to make a matched set.
They are never identical, since pipe makers have their own
interpretation and styles. In this set, I have to be honest, mine is
far superior to that Johnson fellow! This is a wonderful set, created
from two carvers that are rather competitive. Mine is the better
pipe!!! This is a wonderful set of billiards presented in a custom case
(I did most of the work on the case, Johnson is so lazy). I love to
outshine Johnson!
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#6391 MAGNUM SANDBLAST BILLIARD WITH VINTAGE BAKELITE
Weight: 5.4 oz. (153 grams) - Yep, mighty large!
Length: 7-3/8"
Height: 2-7/8"
Bowl depth: 2-1/2"
Bowl diameter: 7/8"
Outside bowl diameter: 2-1/4"
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: White Delrin
Comments: A handful.
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#6390 TALL SANDBLAST BILLIARD $550
Weight: 3.6 oz. (102 grams)
Length: 7-3/4"
Height: 3"
Bowl depth: 2-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
This is my version of a Dunhill LC. Although this is quite a hefty
piece the balance is wonderful and the hand feel is superb. The blast
on this piece has strong aesthetics and the ring growth flows into the
stem. I oriented the briar so the grain would flow toward the heel and
this gives the piece a nice flow. The photos do not show the contrast
stain well due to the dark color, but there are deep red hues which look
fantastic in sunlight. This piece will patina to a warm two tone.
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#6388 NINE INCH, 17 GRAMS, CUTTY
Length: 9"
Weight: .6 oz. (17 grams)
Comments: There's not much more to say!
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#6385 RHOBOX BLAST
Weight: 2.6 oz. (73.7 grams)
Length: 5-1/2"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl depth: 1-1/2"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Outside bowl diameter: 2-5/16"
Cap embellishment: Boxwood
Stem embellishment: Boxwood
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
Tedious? You betcha ya! Fun? More than I should be allowed! Ring
grain? Yep and freakin' cool! I was so pleased that I was able to keep
some of the boxwood bark, which can be seen on the side of the bowl
edge. Should I have stained this chartreuse?
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#6384 PIPADELIC VOLCANO $(To be honest, if you have to ask, it's not affordable)
Weight: 2.8 oz. (79 grams)
Length: 6-3/8"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-13/16"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Comments:
Wonderful ring grain volcano. I honestly can't think of anything else
to say about this piece, it's just another sandblast volcano, but I will
try. I find the lines conservative and the shape likewise. The
symmetry is spot on and the hand feel is superb. The blast has created a
flow like feature that mimics the flow of lava. I worked diligently to
color the lava flow from the eyes of Timothy Leary. Crafted from Mimmo
briar this piece was hand picked for the growth rings. The stem
material is actually five different materials slapped together with a
hatchet and whittlin' knife (I whittled while rocking on the front
porch). The colors came from dyes I made from wild fruits and berries
while foraging for truffles with my pet pig Fido. Unfortunately he is
only good at finding poison oak and poison ivy, but the berries make a
wonderful red dye. The sand used to blast was from Three Mile Island,
which was actually melted sand that became glass and was crushed into
blasting material. Certainly the bowl can be coated at request of
buyer. I have a new bowl coating that is absolutely neutral. After
years of trials I have found that cremated ash from holy yaks from
Djibouti, mixed with blessed water from the Ganges River and charcoal I
make from sassafras wood to be neutral and totally................sorry,
the rest is proprietary.
The inspiration for this piece came from wanting to express my
conservative view on pipe making. For long, it has been my belief that
pipes have migrated away from classic shapes and into an arena of
weird. The shapes being created today have too many curves and lines. I
simply wanted to make a classic shape that was conservative and to be
enjoyed without making a statement.
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#6383 RING GRAIN SANDBLAST LOVAT $425
Weight: 1.6 oz. (45 grams)
Length: 6-9/16"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-13/16"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
It's so much fun to pick a piece of briar and to orient for a ring
grain, a difficult task for a billiard since the growth pattern is
normally somewhat contrary. This one has a contrast stain that I find
very appealing and should color beautifully. I mention the coloring of
the wood since my method of blasting allow the briar to actually breath
due to slightly more porosity versus conventional blasting.
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#6382 SANDBLAST POKER WITH BOXWOOD $525
Weight: 1.7 oz. (48 grams)
Length: 6-9/16"
Height: 3"
Bowl depth: 2-3/8"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
Spectacular tight ring grain that is 360 degrees. This piece is a
sitter and has a wonderful hand feel, weight and balance. This piece
sports a nice boxwood cap, giving the appearance of a calabash. Boxwood
is a wonderful wood and is such a pleasure to work, the colors and
grain is second to briar. I can just envision one sitting back reading
and enjoying a favorite blend. This piece exudes relaxation and
pleasure.
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#6381 LONG PENCIL SHANK CUTTY WITH "OB" FINISH $425
Weight: .7 oz. (19.8 grams)
Length: 7-1/2"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl depth: 1-5/8"
Bowl diameter: 11/16"
Stem: Hand cut cumberland Ebonite
Tenon: Stainless steel
Comments: Shank tapers to 3/8”, at the mortise. Finished
with my “Old Blastard” (OB) finish. This gives the look and feel of a
piece that has been enjoyed, offering a wonderful hand feel. Part of the
plateau shows on the rim and is aesthetically pleasing. Very difficult
pipe to make due to length and diameter of the shank.
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#6380 OB SANDBLAST EGG WITH VINTAGE RED ALGERIAN BRIAR $395
Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.5 grams)
Length: 5-1/4"
Height: 1-7/8"
Bowl depth: 1-5/8"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Faux Ivory (celluloid)
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
Vintage Red Algerian briar (from the early 1940's) and the stuff I craft
my personal pieces. This is with my new OB finish ("Old Blastard").
The intricate blast has been given my new finish and is warm to the
hand, soft and supple.
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#6378 SMOOTH VOLCANO WITH ELEPHANT IVORY $525
Weight: 3.6 oz. (102 grams)
Length: 5-7/8"
Height: 2-1/8"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Stem embellishment: Elephant ivory
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
This is a full bent volcano with wonderfully clean grain. I was please
to have been able to keep part of the plateau on the swoop, at the back
of the heel. The stem sports a generous piece of elephant ivory and the
birds eye on the heel is striking.
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#6377 "QUARTER POUNDER" SMOOTH MAGNUM BILLIARD WITH ELEPHANT IVORY $1250
Weight: Quarter Pound +, 4.9 oz. (beefy 138.9 grams)
Length: 6-5/8"
Height: 2-3/4"
Bowl depth: 2-1/4"
Bowl diameter: 7/8"
Outside bowl diameter: 2-1/8"
Shank diameter: 1"
Stem embellishment: Elephant Ivory
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Comments: It's big!!!
Grade: "Call to Hounds"
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#6376 SANDBLAST BLOWFISH $600
Weight: 2.7 oz. (76.5 grams)
Length: 5-1/2"
Height: 2-1/2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Pink ebony
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: white Delrin
Comments: The growth rings and their flow is bizarre and fascinating. A tough pipe to blast like this? You bet!
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#6375 NATURAL FINISH SANDBLAST EGG WITH ELEPHANT IVORY $525
Weight: 1.4 oz. (39.7 grams)
Length: 5-1/4"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl depth: 1-3/8"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Hand cut Ebonite
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: I
really like this pipe and even had a dream I filled it up and smoked
it!!! The natural finish really enhances the grain, growth rings and
flow.
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#6374 SANDBLAST BULLDOG
Weight: 1 oz. (28.3 grams)
Length: 5-1/8"
Height: 1-1/2"
Bowl depth: 1-1/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
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#6373 RING GRAIN SANDBLAST BRANDY $450
Weight: 1.8 oz. (51 grams)
Length: 5-1/4"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Black and white ebony
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: I
love doing this shape, along with volcanoes. It allows the effect of
flow of the briar toward the heel. This piece has a wonderful ring
grain that meanders into the shank.
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#6372 SANDBLAST BLOWFISH WITH PLATEAU ON TOP OF BOWL AND SHANK $500
Weight: 2.7 oz. (76.5 grams)
Length: 5-5/8"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
For one that loves to sandblast, this piece of briar was a dream, rings
down the bowl and the shank. It couldn't be better. Being one of my
favorite shapes, this piece has such a comfortable feel in the hand.
The blast is extremely interesting and a visual pleasure.
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#6371 SANDBLAST POKER WITH VINTAGE BAKELITE $500
Weight: 1.9 oz. (53.8 grams)
Length: 5-3/8"
Height: 2-3/8"
Bowl depth: 2"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: Tight and I mean TIGHT growth rings. Fantastic in the hand.
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#6370 SMOOTH BLOWFISH WITH VINTAGE BAKELITE STEM $750
Weight: 3 oz. (85 grams)
Length: 5-5/8"
Height: 2-1/4"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: White Delrin
Comments:
There is some extremely tight grain. This piece of briar was extremely
clean and it was so exciting to have such a fine piece of briar.
Comments:
This was one of those special pieces of briar that was perfect for this
shape and I had so much fun with this piece. It was such a joy to work
with the growth rings on the bowl, but especially along the shank. The
shank is beyond belief and character abounds with this piece. The cross
cut is one of my favorites and this did not disappoint. I only wish I
had more like this piece, a rarity. There are some pieces a pipe maker
looks back on as a favorite and this is one of those for me. I couldn't
be happier!
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#6366 SANDBLAST BILLIARD - OB FINISH - $495
Weight: 1.2 oz. (34 grams)
Length: 5-11/16"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-11/16"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
Start to finish I was amazed by how light this briar was. It's rare to
come across a piece of briar that is so amazingly light. This is on the
top end of a group four, in size and the weight and balance are a
wonder. This sports my new OB blast finish, something I find pleasing
and the hand feel is a comfort.
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#6364 SANDBLAST VOLCANO - NEW FINISH - BAKELITE STEM $600
Weight: 3.7 oz. (104.89 grams)
Length: 6-1/2"
Height: 2-3/4"
Bowl depth: 2-1/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: White Delrin
Comments:
I'm terribly excited about this new finish that I have been working on
for quite some time. I work the blast as normal, but give the piece a
warm vintage finish that creates a superb patina. The hand feel is
exceptional, like this has been a trusted friend for years.
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#6363 SANDBLAST BAMBOO CUTTY $395
Weight: .6 oz. (17 grams)
Length: 6"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 11/16"
Stem: Hand cut tortoise celluloid
Tenon: Stainless steel
Briar: 60+ year old Red Algerian
Comments:
This piece is not for the denture wearer, unless one uses extra strength
denture cream. Due to its hefty weight, this would be most appropriate
for one with an alligators clench. This was one of those pieces that
was exciting, start to finish. It just came together and was fun, fun,
fun. It sports the new finish I'm doing on some of my blasted pipes and
gives it that wonderful patina, like you've held it for years. I'm
really thrilled about this new process!
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6361 BAMBOO BRANDY WITH ELEPHANT IVORY $400
Weight: .9 oz. (25.5 grams)
Length: 5-1/8"
Height: 1-5/8"
Bowl depth: 1-3/8"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Bamboo embellishment: Elephant Ivory and Hippo tooth dot
Comments:
Finished natural and sports a wonderful blast. Every once in a while I
like to do something a bit different and out of the bounds of the norm,
in the classic sense. This one was fun and let me be somewhat
creative. A nice and light pipe that is extremely comfortable.
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#6360 SANDBLAST CUTTY STRAWBERRY BURL $395
Weight: .5 oz. (14.2 grams)
Length: 5-5/8"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl depth: 1-1/2"
Bowl diameter: 11/16"
Stem: Hand cut Cumberland Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: Not for those that wear dentures, it's much too heavy at 14 grams!!!! I almost kept this pipe for myself.
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#6359 SANDBLAST CUTTY $395
Weight: .6 oz. (17 grams)
Length: 5-7/8"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl depth: 1-9/16"
Bowl diameter: 11/16"
Stem: Hand cut Cumberland Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
Defined blast with my new finish, giving the piece a wonderful patina.
The briar is vintage Red Algerian Briar that is 60+ years aged.
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#6358 VINTAGE RED ALGERIAN BRIAR EGG WITH BAKELITE STEM $495
Weight: 1.7 oz. (48.2 grams)
Length: 5-1/4
Height: 1-7/8"
Bowl depth: 1-5/8"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Pink ebony
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: White Delrin
Comments: 60+ year old Red Algerian Briar. Tight rings and well balanced pipe.
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#6357 SANDBLAST BILLIARD $400
Weight: 2.2 oz. (62 grams)
Length: 5-5/8"
Height: 2-3/16"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Stem: Hand cut Ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: Buy it before I smoke it!
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#6356 ASYMMETRICAL VINTAGE RED ALGERIAN BRIAR $1,000
Weight: 2.9 oz. (82.2 grams)
Length: 6"
Height: 2-5/8"
Bowl depth: 2-1/8"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Comments: Zowee! That's some pretty wood!!!
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#6355 SANDBLAST CUTTY $395
Weight: 0.7 oz. (19.84 grams)
Length: 5-1/2"
Height: 1-7/8"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 11/16"
Stem: Hand cut cumberland ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments:
There are a couple of wonderful things about this piece. For my 60th
birthday, one of my dear friends gifted me a Dunhill Cutty. The Cutty
was simply "spot on". One of the most beautiful pipes I have ever
seen. Although the Cutty seems to be an easy standard shape, it is by
no mean so. I was so taken by such a thoughtful gift, I decided to
replicate the piece. This lead to trying to replicate the sandblasted
finish and I'm thrilled to say it is going to be added to one of my
finishing options. I find the finish to be comfortable and
aesthetically pleasing. Look for more pieces with this finish. Thank
you my dear friend for your kindness!
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#6354 SANDBLAST LOVAT WITH VINTAGE RED ALGERIAN BRIAR $425
Weight: 1.3 oz. (36.9 grams)
Length: 5-5/16"
Height: 1-7/8"
Bowl depth: 1-11/16"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Stem: Hand cut Cumberland Ebonite
Stem embellishment: Elephant ivory
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: This briar is 60+ years old. It's the briar I use when making a pipe for myself.
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#6353 SANDBLAST BILLIARD/APPLE $425
Weight: 2.3 oz. (65 grams)
Length: 6-1/16"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-5/8"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Stem: Hand cut ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: Ring blast with a wonderful flow into the heel and shank.
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#6352 SMOOTH ACORN WITH ELEPHANT IVORY
Weight: 2.2 oz. (62 grams)
Length: 5-1/2"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Elephant Ivory
Stem: Hand cut ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: A cross grain offering birds eye and grain that is absolutely mesmerizing.
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#6351 SANDBLAST HORN - VINTAGE RED ALGERIAN BRIAR $425
Weight: 1.3 oz. (36.9 grams)
Length: 5"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-5/8"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Celluloid Ivory
Stem: Hand cut ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: I can only say that the blast defines this piece.
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#6350 PARTIAL SANDBLAST RHO-DISC $500
Weight: 2.7 oz. (76.5 grams)
Length: 5-5/8"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl depth: 1-1/2"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Outside bowl diameter: 2-1/2"
Stem: Hand cut ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: I could stare at the top of the bowl forever and the sandblast contrasts wonderfully.
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#6349 SANDBLAST EGG
Weight: 2.4 oz. (68 grams)
Length: 5-7/8"
Height: 2-1/4"
Bowl depth: 2"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Radius ring: I have to admit, I have forgotten the name of the wood. It looks like it has tiger spots and it's mighty pretty!
Stem: Hand cut brown cumberland ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: Another one of those favorite shapes due to the hand feel. If a pipe fits my hand comfortably, it's a winner.
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#6348 VOLCANO
Weight: 3.4 oz. (96.4 grams)
Length: 7-1/4"
Height: 2-1/2"
Bowl depth: 1-7/8"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: White Delrin
Comments:
This was one of those blocks of briar that rarely avails itself to make
this shape, very rarely. I had been wanting to make a long shank
volcano for quite some time and really wanted to blast this one, but the
grain was just too nice and was destined to be a smooth. The stem is
vintage Bakelite and feel it was the perfect choice for this piece.
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#6347 SANDBLAST BLOWMATO WITH IVORY
Weight: 2.5 oz. (70.87 grams)
Length: 5-7/8"
Height: 1-3/4"
Bowl depth: 1-1/2"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Shank embellishment: Elephant Ivory
Stem: Hand cut ebonite
Comments:
This is becoming a favorite shape to create. It's just fun to watch the
lines fall into place, plus it's very comfortable in the hand.
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#6346 MAGNUM BILLIARD NATURAL SANDBLAST WITH IVORY
Weight: 5.1 oz. (144 grams)
Length: 6-3/4"
Height: 2-3/4"
Bowl depth: 2-3/8"
Bowl diameter: 7/8"
Outside bowl diameter: 2-3/8"
Shank diameter: 1"
Stem embellishment: Elephant ivory
Stem: Hand cut ebonite
Comments:
For about a year, while looking through my briar to find a block for the
next shape, I would continue to pick up this block of briar having a
Magnum Billiard stare at me. It just took some time to acquiesce to the
blocks calling. This is a true Magnum and having a block of briar this
large is not the norm. To be able to leave this as a natural finish
was an added bonus. The elephant ivory has some wonderful grain and is
substantial in size.
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#6345 SANDBLAST VOLCANO WITH VINTAGE BAKELITE
Weight: 2.1 oz (59.5 grams)
Length: 5-1/4"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Shank embellishment: Pink ebony
Stem: Hand cut vintage Bakelite
Tenon: White Delrin
Comments: Undulating grain with extremely tight rings. Phew! Took forever to blast!!!
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FOUR PIECE SET $2250
The four pipes listed below are virtually identical.
Weight: 2.1 to 2.3 oz. (59.5 to 65 grams)
Length: 5-5/16"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 13/16"
Stem: Hand cut ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: This set are the pipes that were featured in the sandblasting pictorial essay. This is a phenomenal set of pipes.
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#6344 SANDBLAST VOLCANO WITH ELEPHANT IVORY $475
Weight: 2.3 oz. (65 grams)
Length: 5-1/2"
Height: 2"
Bowl depth: 1-3/4"
Bowl diameter: 3/4"
Stem embellishment: Elephant ivory
Stem: Hand cut ebonite
Tenon: Delrin
Comments: I
don't know what to say beyond the fact that the rings are very tight and
this is one of my favorite pipes to make. This shape is so comfortable
in the hand.
