Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread

[WaRevo]

Can't wait to see your New pipe when you get it. I am sure it will be a awesome looking pipe. There are so many great pipe carvers out there. Wish i would have stayed in wood shop as a kid but no. I had them move me to Small Motors. Now I see where things could have been different LOL.

James

[ApexAZ]

Originally Posted by WaRevo

Can't wait to see your New pipe when you get it. I am sure it will be a awesome looking pipe. There are so many great pipe carvers out there. Wish i would have stayed in wood shop as a kid but no. I had them move me to Small Motors. Now I see where things could have been different LOL.

James

It's never too late to start, James Take a wood shop class?

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by Subvet642

Funny they're not called Navy mounts: it seems that Sailors can smoke and fight at the same time.

That's the word on the street Darren

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Nice pipe, Darren! Yours too, Mark.

I've got a commissioned pipe on order and that will be my last pipe for a while, hopefully.

Thanks Brian. BTW, www.crawfordpipes.com has some very nice looking pipes on his web page

[ApexAZ]

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

That's the word on the street Darren



Thanks Brian. BTW, www.crawfordpipes.com has some very nice looking pipes on his web page

I'm excited to see how it comes out, Mark.

Is there a way for you to learn the origin of those 2 pipes? I like the bulldogs. It's a good size.

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Is there a way for you to learn the origin of those 2 pipes?

Its gonna be like pulling teeth Brian. The bulldog does not have any markings or stamps. The billiard has the capitol letter "B" stamped on one side of the stem, up near the tenon. Its a capitol "B" and not "b" and is simply a stamped letter, all black impression (i.e., there is no white within the stamped line).

I've looked-up a few different references, but nothing really hits the nail on the head, and it would only be speculation at this point.

I'll shoot a micro photo of the stem and post it here tomorrow for your review...

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Its gonna be like pulling teeth Brian. The bulldog does not have any markings or stamps. The billiard has the capitol letter "B" stamped on one side of the stem, up near the tenon. Its a capitol "B" and not "b" and is simply a stamped letter, all black impression (i.e., there is no white within the stamped line).

I've looked-up a few different references, but nothing really hits the nail on the head, and it would only be speculation at this point.

I'll shoot a micro photo of the stem and post it here tomorrow for your review...

Here's a micro shot of the stem with the letter "B" for your review. It does appear to have had some "white" laid-in the stamped "B" at one point in time.



This particular stamp does not appear to be available for review in some of the websites with "marking" references. So, the search continues...

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

That's the word on the street Darren



Thanks Brian. BTW, www.crawfordpipes.com has some very nice looking pipes on his web page

Thanks Mark, I can almost hear my bank account draining. How are his prices?

[ApexAZ]

Originally Posted by Subvet642

Thanks Mark, I can almost hear my bank account draining. How are his prices?

Crawford quoted me $375-$450 and required a $50 deposit for the billiard. I'm not sure why the $75 range? Perhaps it's hard to tell what the quality of the grain will be until you start cutting into the wood? I also think the high contrast stain I requested adds a bit more labor. He said the sandblasted ones are closer to $300 - $350.

It's actually pretty spendy for a newer pipe maker. It seems as though there are plenty of hand-made offerings in the sub $300 range. However, I specifically went to Crawford simply because he lives in my city and I want to support him. I also like the idea of having something hand-made specifically for me. It could be a family heirloom if I have kids some day. I don't plan on buying many more pipes this expensive, but who knows, if it smokes great maybe I'll send him more of my business.

Once I receive it I'll be sure to post some pics.