Pipe Making - Alaskan Banker

[@MassisPipes]

I've tried a new format this time, filmed in 1080p with my DSLR (as opposed to 2.7k on a GoPro) as well as skipping the music and using the actual video sounds. I'd love to hear if you prefer this style to the old one? Please leave a like on your favorite style below :-)

[@MassisPipes]

I prefer the GoPro fisheye and some music!

[@MassisPipes]

I prefer the DSLR close-ups and machine sounds!

[@RicardoGonzalez-oy4oj]

I prefer this one . Awesome job... Can you ship to USA the pipes?

[@MassisPipes]

@@RicardoGonzalez-oy4oj sure!

[@trevorpeauk3931]

OK either way, but understand not everyone will share your music choice. Great vids, thanks.

[@dingo5208]

I think it would be great to see a happy customer trying out the pipes you show us being made. I would bet they are some proud to have such beautiful pipes to smoke.

[@willyfarr]

DSLR looks terrific! I used to be a pipe smoker and I have some real nice pipes. I'd love to smoke again but I wouldn't die from smoking a pipe again...My wife would shoot me first. You are a true master and a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@adammcdonald611]

Unbelievable work on this piece! Great video!

[@MassisPipes]

Thanks Adam!

[@DoctorTooploop]

when you drill the hole through the stem are you making an alaskan pipline?

[@MassisPipes]

you forgot the *bah dum tss*😀

[@1cleandude]

Sweet pipe and oh my what a happy piper!🙏🙏🙏 FYI I find the shop sounds therapeutic!🙏

[@elijahhutchinson3031]

Very cool shape. Good job you.

[@Bartyron]

Dit is weer een van je meesterwerken Massis!

[@Uhrensohn6669]

This is a beautiful pipe. Very nice work. Greetings from Luxembourg. 🇱🇺

[@MassisPipes]

Thank you Claude! I'm hoping to upload another one soon!

[@horsenut4617]

I've learn so many things about pipemaking because of this. Thanks for this great video! Btw, I know where to buy 2 side jaw, but I can't find oneway chuck in my country. Here only have 3,5 inch woodturning chuck. It's same size with yours?

[@MassisPipes]

I don't know for sure. Oneway, oneway talon and i believe Nova all share the same bolt pattern...

[@davidcudlip6587]

Have you ever used fossilized ivory or antler in your custom pipes?

[@MassisPipes]

I've been wanting to try some mammoth ivory for a long time, but never gotten round to it...

[@shnommel6340]

Hi, great job! Could you tell me, what device do you use to hold briar in the lathe? This two plates that clamp the workpiece Thank you

[@MassisPipes]

It's a Oneway woodturning chuck with 2 custom jaws. You can buy those jaws from VermontFreehand.com. Rawkrafted.com sells a different version which I'd prefer now, but they didn't exist when I got these.

[@cguitarallday]

Nice looking pipe

[@Bardurf]

what is that black stuff you put on it mid sandblasting? looks hella cool

[@MassisPipes]

Black Fiebing's leather dye. It is absorbed into the wood, but then the softer wood is blasted away easier than the rest and you get contrast :-)

[@addeniz]

İzlerken keyif aldım, Elinize sağlık.

[@Gappyps3]

Hey nick, I think the DSLR and sounds is great. Love your work, I’m new to pipe making in the uk, (I think we are In the same pipe makers group on fb), and find your production work really inspiring 👍🏻

[@MassisPipes]

Thanks! There's a wealth of information in those facebook groups. As well as some very talented carvers!

[@RicardoGonzalez-oy4oj]

Please can you share the group link please?

[@MassisPipes]

@@RicardoGonzalez-oy4oj there are many, but I'd recommend this one: facebook.com/groups/2035723833326733/?ref=share

[@rickypowers7720]

What type wood are you using. I make pipes with deer antler and woud like to expand and make some out of wood.

[@MassisPipes]

Briar is by far the best and most commonly used wood for pipemaking. Some cheaper options are cherry, pear or maple, but they'll wear out a lot quicker and often crack. Olive and morta (bog oak) are quality options too.

[@rickypowers7720]

@@MassisPipes where can I buy it. Is there a site online that sells it.

[@MassisPipes]

If you're in the USA, Vermont Freehand or Rawkrafted are by far the best sellers. They have everything you need to make pipes.

[@rickypowers7720]

@@MassisPipes thank you so much for the info. I'm disabled and make all kinds of small items with wood and leather. I hand carve canes and walking sticks and make small pipes out of deer antler. The wood pipes will make a nice addition to the rest of my work

[@AC-cj1up]

amazing. what's the best way to get briar for pipr making? the pre-made pipe kits seem too pricey.

[@MassisPipes]

Those kits are the best way to get started if you have no experience carving stems. If you're in the US, either Rawkrafted or Vermont Freehand have everything you need, including briar. If you just want to practice, tell them. They often have cheaper practice blocks for a few dollars each.

[@ryandroutman1074]

Great vid, man!

[@gabrielpierriknives]

Impressive talent!! Whats is this "varnish" after Paint ?

[@MassisPipes]

Thank you! It's a thin cut shellac :-)

[@jospipodEvo]

Prachtig en geweldig om te zien 👍🏻 ge zijt ne krak!

[@MassisPipes]

Thanks David!

[@samiam3297]

Beautiful pipe and amazing process! So am i correct in thinking a hand made pipe is done in a similar fashion but without using motorized tools and just pure hand grit? Hence why some of the hand made's cost near an arm and a leg (no pun intended).

[@MassisPipes]

Actually 95% of all "handmade" pipes are made this way, with a lathe, sanding disc, ... Handmade in a "handmade pipe" simply means it's not made by an automatic machine milling it by a template, but by a person controlling everything by hand. So even "handmade" pipes costing several thousands of dollars, are nearly always made with lathes etc. Pipes made without power tools are extremely rare, I don't recall ever hearing of any quality pipe made without power tools in the past 10 years I've been making pipes.

[@samiam3297]

@@MassisPipes Thank you for your response. I have a chunk of briar that had the chamber and stem fitting hole pre-drilled..i suspect ill be sharpening my lil knives often and using much elbow grease in the process since i don't have a lathe. Thankfully i have no cut gloves for the occasional slip of the blade. Hand salute to all your handy work(s).

[@MassisPipes]

@@samiam3297 we always say fancy tools don't make pipe making easier, just faster :-) take your time , enjoy the process and create a fine smoking instrument. I started out the same way!

[@arizonaunplugged-neilbrook9509]

The texture is really amazing! That rough texture, next to the green shiny tip, is the “sizzle in the steak” Would make a great weed pipe IMHO🤙🏽🌵

[@dwoodworker1]

Where did you get your makers stamp please?

[@MassisPipes]

Buckeye Engraving:-)

[@chrisxdeboy]

How do you condition the inside of the bowl to build up that layer of char?

[@MassisPipes]

If a pipe's well made, no conditioning should be needed. Simply fill the bowl for only 1/3 for the first few smokes, then 2/3 for a few and only then fill it up completely. That carbon cake layer will form on it's own naturally. Just as a safety precaution, because you never know how careful a client is going to be, I generally coat my pipes with a mixture largely consisting of activate carbon powder along with some other ingredients, unless a client specifically asks me not to. There's a ton of varients of this mixture out there, with people using sugar, honey, egg whites, yoghurt, maple syrup, ... or the non-organic waterglass.

[@chrisxdeboy]

@@MassisPipes I've certainly heard of honey being used. Not sure how I feel about egg whites or yogurt being used. Perhaps food grade gum Arabic would be a better alternative to those?

[@williamhart4896]

Great looking pipe man I've got a chunk of rose roots dried for two years I'd like made into a good pipe

[@MassisPipes]

Thanks! As for the rose roots: I'm not sure that's actually possible. I have no experience with roses (different from rosewood, which is a tree) but you'd need to have it carefully dried to not have cracks, plus it would probably have to be boiled for several hours before drying to remove tannins and other oils from the wood. Even then, it might be toxic.

[@williamhart4896]

@@MassisPipes thanks for the heads up ref the rose roots wasn't certain if it was a posible action

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

Thank you for th evideo. Just curious have you ever created the Sherlock Holmes Calabash Pipe before. . .

[@MassisPipes]

An actual Calabash pipe isn't made of wood, but from an actual dried calabash. Which are very hard to come by, so no I haven't. Little known fact: Sherlock smoked a small regular pipe in the original. The calabash was an addition by the first stage actors playing Sherlock :-)

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@@MassisPipes can you make something that looks like one from wood? If so I "Wood" love to see it. Thank you for the video. My dad would have loved to watch your channel but he is passed away now. Tale care and blessings to you and yours.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@@MassisPipes i know but I don't smoke but I would love to have one for my Sherlock Holmes collection.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@@MassisPipes thank you again for the videos.

[@MassisPipes]

@@jetcitysinatra7300 I'm sorry for your loss. You can actually make a similar pipe from wood, it's been done many times. Even with the same Meerschaum inserts they use for actual Calabash pipes. I even have one of those lying around with a briar insert, but haven't gotten around to finishing it yet. If I ever manage to get through my backlog of orders I'd love to make a full one!

[@banku666]

Can you please tell me what is this shape called and what's the shape number, thank you?

[@MassisPipes]

Like I answered on your previous comment, it's called an Alaskan Banker and it doesn't have a number as it's not a default factory produced pipe in any existing shape.

[@gharrett2092]

I must own this pipe!!!

[@MassisPipes]

It does seem to be my most popular pipe shape :-) Unfortunately this was a commission and has since been sent to it's new owner . I'm currently working on another variation of this shape, but that too was a commission ;-)

[@edwardherford4629]

Nice one, where can i get one?

[@MassisPipes]

Most of my work is commisions and I'm currently still working through a backlog of custom pipes for customers. If you'd like to commission your own custom piece, I'd kindly suggest signing up to my newsletter (direct link: eepurl.com/brtEeb, or visit massispipes.com). My next newsletter will be going out as soon as I start accepting new orders 🙂

[@banku666]

What is this pipe shape called and what's the shape number?

[@MassisPipes]

Like the video, this shape is called the 'Alaskan Banker', as it's a hybrid of an Eskimo/ukelele with a banker. There's no number as it's not a factory pipe, it's a handmade custom design.

[@banku666]

@@MassisPipes thank you for your reply.

[@kabaenvironment2537]

Piece of art 🙏 Amazing pipe. You can give me details for payment and shipping this pipe? Thank you

[@MassisPipes]

Thank you for the compliments. Unfortunately this pipe was sold shortly after I finished it.

[@maggdes3516]

Anche io la voglio in Italia

[@MrWayneploof]

what a beautiful smoking pipe

[@MassisPipes]

Thanks Wayne!

[@blackthornknives]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@peterhendriks1972]

well done, look great..... as allways

[@MassisPipes]

Thanks Peter!

[@thangvo777]

Thank u!

[@davidwhiren817]

A stubby , chunky spliff pipe !!!

[@timocruz9460]

Like to get one how much

[@MassisPipes]

This one was a custom commission so unfortunately it's no longer available.

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Yep liked (thanks for sharing) TFS, GB :)

[@robertblanks9602]

Gorgeous🤩

[@LuisSilva-tq9sj]

You really should review the music choice. A more contemplative, calm music suits better in my view. Cheers

[@MassisPipes]

I've stopped using music since this video :-)

[@mark6302]

exquisite!

[@gman3218]

I don't even smoke but I watched the whole thing.

[@augy7117]

anybody seeing the red on the lathe background and wondering which finger was lost?

[@MassisPipes]

haha don't worry, it's just some stain from applying finish to a spinning product :-) Still have all my fingers and I plan on keeping it that way!

[@jihadthwabyah5056]

جميل

[@markRTFGuns]

Would you make me one of these ? I would gladly pay ! Please let me know. Thank you very much. Mark.

[@MassisPipes]

Unfortunately I'm not accepting any orders at this point, because I've built up a backlog of commissions already and I don't want to keep people in limbo for months on end. However you could - if you wish - sign up to my newsletter to be informed when I open up my order list again. I'd then be very happy to make you a pipe similar to this one! Don't worry about spam: I send only 1 or 2 mails a year ;-) You can sign up here: eepurl.com/brtEeb

[@trappenweisseguy27]

You saved that special piece of wood for years and then sandblast it and cover it with a dark stain...hmm 🤷‍♂️.

[@MassisPipes]

Yup, the shape and size were special, but unfortunately there were some large sandpits on the shank that did not allow a lightly stained smooth pipe. Such is the nature of the briar lottery.

[@Алихан-и3й7о]

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