Danish Style Pipe Making Tutorial - Video 1 of 6

Video 1 of 6 in this series. This pipe making video series walks you through all of the steps to make a Danish styled pipe. The drilling of the briar block and the stem are pretty straight forward but the shaping of the pipe will take a bit of practice. I use a French wheel but you can achieve the same results with a Dremel or Foredom tool.
The lathe I'm using is a Lathe used Grizzly G4000 9 x 19.
The briar chuck used can be purchased at RawKrafted.com at the URL below.
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To purchase my pipes please visit my website at sedercraft.com/ . If no pipes are currently available you can sign-up for my newsletter where I announce when pipes are available.
I am also on Instagram with the username @kraigseder

[@alexandersemenenko910]

Hi.Kraig! Greetin from Moscow! Thanx alot for your video-it helps me to start making pipes! Good luck.Kraig! Shake your hand!) Alex/

[@kraigseder]

Hi Alex. I'm glad that the video helped you. Feel free to reach out if you have any pipe making questions.

[@lomoDaniel]

It's been too long. I credit your early videos for getting me started in pipe making. Thank you for coming out with this series, I looking forward to watching all of them.

[@kraigseder]

Thank you very much and I'm glad my early videos were a help. I'm going to try and be more active on KZbin again. Take care.

[@mcfats7652]

Thank you for making these videos! Really cool, haven't watched them all yet but I am really impressed by your craftsmanship- all without any formal tutelage. I think it would be sweet to get into this one day. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@tajz1]

Thanks for great videos , and a great learning curve . I did watch your older videos 2013 , and really loved your technic . that pipe was very nice .

[@r.dickeypipes9]

G4000 baby! I love mine!

[@kraigseder]

They are a definitely a nice metal lathe for the money. This is the first time ever using a metal lathe and am really liking the precision.

[@MultiDhasan]

beautiful work, I like it.

[@kraigseder]

Thank you!

[@addictedtodiecast5170]

Thats a gorgeous pipe!

[@kraigseder]

Thank you very much!

[@racionalizado]

Very helpful explanation. 😁🔥🔥🔥

[@garbagemanpiper]

Nice tutorial! I appreciate all your efforts in making this series as I am only on my 13 pipe!🍭🐓👶

[@kraigseder]

I'm glad you're liking the tutorial! I get a little long winded at times but I'm trying to cover as much as possible. I will be making another few videos for people that don't have a metal lathe. What are you currently using to drill your pipes? Let me know if there is anything you'd like me to cover in upcoming videos that I haven't covered in these videos.

[@garbagemanpiper]

@@kraigseder Currently I do my briar drilling on a wood lathe. I just got a Grizzly metal lathe for stems which I have not started using yet. Up to this point I have been using pre- made stems. I prefer the wood lathe for the briar. I have the same set up as you on the French wheel.

[@kraigseder]

@@garbagemanpiper Great! What Grizzly metal lathe do you have?

[@garbagemanpiper]

@@kraigseder G8688

[@srenhaandbk7904]

As a danish amateur pipe maker this video title caught my attention lmao

[@dwoodworker1]

I remember many years ago watching your original pipe making videos and we had actually communicated about them. I’ve lost track of you I tried to start making pipes and just could not get the hang of it and now I’m back into it again going to give it another shot LOL. you have some very beautiful pipes you didn’t really have many last we spoke. I would like to be able to obtain one of your pipes where do you sell them at?

[@rauldanielzanuttini4950]

Muy bueno el video. Ya he obtenido información importante para mí en éste. Continuaré viendo la serie. Pero quiero hacerle una consulta, con la disculpa previa por el idioma. Me gustaría saber cómo llaman al mandril especial que usan para sostener el bloque de brezo, su marca de fabricación y donde poder comprarlo, o dónde lo ha comprado Ud. Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@pchokry]

could you please tell us the size bits you are using? thankyou !

[@webtvrevolution7398]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I am considering a new lathe. It seems that a lathe to turn metals is more precise than a lathe for wood. Do you agree? Is your lathe one to turn metals? Your suggestion would be greatly appreciated 🙂

[@kraigseder]

Hi. Yes, I do prefer a metal lathe/machinist lathe because of the precision. There are pipe makers that just use a high quality wood lathe, but for me the advantage of a metal lathe is being able to make your stems, accents and drill your briar all on the same lathe with great precision. I have a Grizzly 4000 lathe which is on cheaper side for a lathe that still has a large enough swing to make all of the size pipes I make. I'd recommend not going too far below a 9 x 19 lathe so you have good clearances. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

[@webtvrevolution7398]

@kraigseder Thank you so much for your answer! I am in Europe, and I will study if Grizzly can still be a viable solution. I am not familiar with inches... 😂

[@skinkpaj]

I love this video series! And your pipes is one of the best I've seen, big inspiration! I wonder where I can buy the drill bit you use to make the tobacco hole? Or similar core box bit?

[@funjunk2835]

For some reason, your old method with drill press/band saw seems easier for beginners. Which way do you think it better to get started with? I would have to buy all tools basically to start out.

[@kraigseder]

You are 100% correct! The inexpensive drill press method is the best way to get started. One of the best pipes I’ve made to date was with the drill press. The metal lathe is extremely nice, but by no means necessary. You bring up a good point, and a video I should do on Making nice pipes and the cheapest way to do it. When I started I was on a very tight budget, and those wanting to try it out don’t want to spend $3k before knowing it’s a hobby they really want to pursue, or maybe they just want to make pipes without spending thousands. This is why I love feedback. I’ll start thinking of a few videos on making quality pipes with minimal equipment. Thanks for your comment to the video!!

[@funjunk2835]

@@kraigseder No thank you for always responding! Your content and your pipes are criminally underrated. You deserve way more views on YT. I know you have no problem selling your pipes though 😄. Pipes have been on the decline for a long time but I think they could and are making a comeback.

[@funjunk2835]

@@kraigseder Also I know you listed your metal lathe, but do you have recommendations for the drill press and band saw or does it not really matter? I know you said the bit sizes and to get quality ones that are accurate.

[@brianrutherford9074]

That bit you have set up for cutting, looks similar to a gouging tip for wood tools, rounded, where would you get one like that?

[@kraigseder]

Hi. I actually bought 3/8" x 3/8" HSS blanks. I then set an angle on my disc sander and made different size rounded tips for machining wood and ebonite/vulcanite stems. They work really well as long as I keep them very sharp. Ebonite dulls HSS really fast.

[@jeffvandeyacht7280]

The airway hole is out side of the entry point of the mortise hole. How do you treat that? Do you fill it or do you just leave it and let the stem cover it when it is inserted?

[@StandswithafistPiper]

@jeffvandeyacht - I was wondering the same thing - did you ever find out? I know its 2years ago since this comment. Just started making pipes myself and love this video from Kraigseder

[@StandswithafistPiper]

Ah I see he explained what to do on his drilling for a bent pipe video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHXOfH6eqr6Cis0si=ZqXYagujFulm_BFB

[@brianrutherford9074]

Please let me know where you got that jaw set for the chuck!??

[@stuartjohnson3345]

Hi I'm currently using jaws from vermontfreehand to hold my blocks in place, can you please tell me what your setup is called and where i can purchase it from. Thanks

[@kraigseder]

You can get the chuck I use from RawKrafted.com. The product link is rawkrafted.com/yu-xuanjie-mini-briar-chuck-two-jaw-self-centering-with-pins/ .

[@michaeldicerto6265]

Can I ask what that clamp is called that is holding the pipe that fits into the chuck?

[@kraigseder]

These are called briar chucks and they are made for drilling briar. The updated and upgraded version of mine can be found at RawKrafted.com. rawkrafted.com/tools/chucks/ The two major pipe making suppliers in the US are RawKrafted.com and VermontFreehand.com. I'm sure there are others, but these are the two that I buy from.

[@gregbianchi561]

Nice video. I would chamfer your mortise after drilling.

[@kraigseder]

Thank you Greg. I actually always do chamfer the mortise. I think with recording and being out of my normal work flow I overlooked it. Thank you though.

[@eneros2323]

Hello Sir. I want your advise. what is your opinion on the spec for metal lathe? I'd like to buy a 7"x 11.8"(180mmx300mm) metal lathe. Would it be okay to fit the rawkrafted chuck you use on this? I know It'll be hard to make the long shank, but I think this is best option for me, (except for Chinese lathe). and If you have any opinion on the minimum requirements spec fir metal lathe, please advise. Thank you in advance!

[@hestolemybrainatyouthcamp7750]

Where can I sourse the chuck/ jaws ?

[@francoisbergeron121]

I need them to!!!

[@FedulovAtelier]

Hi . How is it this chuck ? Reliable fastening ?

[@kraigseder]

I really like this briar chuck. I like that I don't have to take off my 3 jar large chuck. It's been very reliable and as long as you tighten the 3 jaw chuck it works perfect. I've never had a problem with it.

[@AlexKr0iss]

Hello, thank you very much for this great tutorial :) So interesting and helpful. I got an important question tho: Where did you get the turning tool for your lathe? I can only find completely different ones here in Europe. How are they called?

[@kraigseder]

I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. The briar chuck I'm using can be purchased at rawkrafted.com/yu-xuanjie-mini-briar-chuck-two-jaw-self-centering-with-pins/ .

[@AlexKr0iss]

@@kraigseder Hello thank you very much for ur answer :) But i was actually talking about the chisel or whatever that tool is you are using to cut the briar and ebonite ... do you have a link for that maybe? would be amazing:)

[@kraigseder]

@@AlexKr0iss Oh, now I understand what you mean. I actually made that cutting bit by rounding a 3/8" x 3/8" x 3" HHS cutting blank. I rounded the tip using a grinder and set the adjustable rest to about 15 degrees. I then started grinding and rotating the cutting blank. Here is a link to the type of blank I used. Please let me know if you still have questions. I could probably make a quick video showing how I make the cutting bits. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MKB91YN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@AlexKr0iss]

@@kraigseder Thank you so much now things are getting clearer :) I am also beginning to making my pipes and i am improving but didn't find a suitable tool like that yet. I would be extremely grateful about such a video but it shouldnt be too much of an issue for you :)

[@kraigseder]

@@AlexKr0iss I'll try and post a video tonight of how I shape and sharpen but lathe cutting bits. I need to make a new bit anyways for different types of cuts.

[@brokenrecord3523]

It seems that the fist step in making a pipe is to drop a few grand on a milling machine. 😕

[@kraigseder]

No, you can definitely make pipes with just a drill press. I have another video series I made in 2013 showing how to make pipes without a metal lathe. You can find the video series on my channel or go to sedercraft.com/tobacco-pipe-making-videos/ .

[@brokenrecord3523]

@@kraigseder 👍🏼