Skill Builder Woodworking Projects || Making a Briar Pipe

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[@KeyWoodworks]

I appreciate the heads up on carcinogenic woods. I’d hate to get cancer from smoking. 😬

[@jacobwatts1824]

Yh right lol

[@ethancollins1567]

You wouldn’t want that

[@IrishWriter]

Pipe smoking and cigarette smoking are in different universes when it comes to cancer.

[@thefreeman8791]

In your case, you should use pine to make your pipe. It’ll coat the inside of your lungs and protect them.

[@jaronhead1963]

Cancer squared

[@prasadspin]

the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. kzbin.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

[@haltz]

You're young, you have your whole life ahead of you, then one day you wake up -- you're into woodworking, you have a riding lawnmower, you like single malt scotch, and waxing your pipe doesn't mean what it used to.

[@danholloway892]

To get the stem into the block, have you tried putting the stem in the freezer for a bit. The cold shrinks it making it easier to put into your block. Once the stem warms up, it's not going anywhere

[@cdrive5757]

TIP! To prevent kinking the stem when heating and bending it; first insert a length of stainless steel wire down the length of it. It will prevent the small hole from collapsing and deforming. Wakodahatchee Chris

[@whozyourdaddy]

A long pipe like this is called a churchwarden. The longer stem makes the tobacco smoke cooler, but it can also be a little harder to draw from due to the length of the stem. Packing a pipe correctly does take some practice as well, so those trying pipe smoking for their first time might experience problems when trying to keep the tobacco lit. Anyone trying pipe smoking with also want a tamper as well, for tamping down the tobacco both during packing and while smoking. Smoking the occasional pipe can be a really satisfying and zen experience. There's a ton of tobaccos to choose from. You're better off skipping the grocery store tobaccos like Captain Black and trying something more expensive from a tin (which you can get from smoke shops or online). If you're new to smoking, I would suggest choosing a mild to medium tobacco first, such as a virginia rather than a perique or latakia. These stronger tobaccos can definitely make you dizzy which can be unpleasant and a big tur off if it's your first go around. The fragrance people tend to associate with pipes is actually a type of tobacco called cavendish, which has that sweet aroma to it. Most pipe tobacco is actually made from a blend of different tobaccos though that are grown and cured in different ways to give them their various flavors or aromas. Have fun.

[@papapsadventures6119]

I have a church warden pipe...I never really noticed the "coolness" in the smoke

[@Nonya855]

I smoke a churchwarden and enjoy Tinderbox tobacco especially the Wilshire blend.

[@orellinvvardengra6775]

My buddy had a pipe growing up and I learned how to pack a pipe pretty good. I don't smoke anymore but would love to make a pipe for very rare and special occasions, just seams fun. Also, fun name churchwarden.

[@StoneTheCr0w]

You're an employee who has to be told what to do on a daily basis so another man will cut a check so you can feed yourself. No need to stand on a digital soapbox and preach, your opinions are weightless without masculine life experience behind them. Stay silent and humble son

[@walkermott1750]

@@papapsadventures6119 You might be smoking a tobacco that burns hot or you are puffing to hard. A long stem doesn't matter if you're sucking smoke at mach 3

[@generationswoodcraft]

“Pocket holes on Pinterest!” Lol. Oohhhb Burn 🔥

[@PaulPatrickRogueMissionary]

This might be my favorite project you've ever done. I bought a Savinelli pipe in Estonia years ago when I traveled the globe with the Harlem Globetrotters. We'd smoke our pipes (some smoked cigars) in the closed outdoor cafes in our European hotels. Years later I gave it to my father. He had it for 11 years and after he died in 2020, I found it in his dresser in the exact same condition. He was too scared to use it because he thought it was too nice. So now I smoke it occasionally with a local group of tobacco pipe smokers. We gather around someones backyard fire pit, smoke our pipes, drink whiskeys or bourbons and talk about Inklings, dragons, wood, smoke and other things that get lost in the night. Thanks to your video, I'm going to put some briar wood saw dust on my shop floor.

[@thepiperstable]

This video ruled man and the pipe turned out very nice!

[@Frozenwinter84]

Your love of the halflings weed has clouded your mind. Awesome video, I enjoy a bowl of pipe tobacco now and again. Always thought it would be neat to try making one myself.

[@donwight5806]

I agree that this may be one of my favorite projects that I have ever seen. I have been using a pipe to keep the insects away on the Maine rivers for about 30 years. I just picked up wood working 8 years ago and never put the two together. When my shop gets up and running after the house is built. I think I must try this out. Thank you for great work and great content!!

[@jasonisbell7181]

Next up, epoxy river pipe!

[@cattleNhay]

Which pocket hole screws are best for this project?

[@nated1971]

Wouldn't you want to use a domino to join the pieces?

[@phillipsmith9817]

Flammable Starbond heavy is recommended

[@elijahellis65]

Epoxy river pipe

[@polerin]

@@elijahellis65 I hate this.

[@atomictyler]

Definitely the blue outdoor ones

[@RJStockton]

When I was 15, a friend of mine taught me how to make a pipe out of a soda can. Is that basically the same thing?

[@Bourbonmoth]

Soda can…..apple…whatever you want

[@americansmark]

Now you're in my territory. I've been making meerschaum and corncob pipes for years. I love pipe tobacco.

[@bobweiram6321]

There's no pipe making videos on your channel.

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

That’s a stunning churchwarden, I’m a 15 yr long pipe smoker…. If you don’t sell any, you may want to do it, that’s quality. I believe they also use stains, often coloured to coat the bowls.

[@jarethebear]

Leather stains if I remember correctly, yes?

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

Could be, not sure. Dark browns and dark reds are common.

[@LegionZero]

He really took “the sanding channel” to a whole new level

[@dcraft6570]

I like this style of"anyone can do" projects and the fact that you dressed up as my aunt Beryl was very entertaining thank you and keep em coming

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Beautiful pipe. Love the natural edge on the top of the bowl. Perfect pipe for the enjoyment of a little seven leaf blend from your favorite dispensary. Thank you for sharing this nice build.

[@armann24]

i don't smoke but i love the elegant shapes pipes have... fantastic work!!!

[@jbear3562]

Dude... That hair restoration stuff must really work!!!!!!

[@BrianPasemco]

You can also buy a block of briar which is pre-bored, if you are worried about making a mistake. I made a couple last year and bought the wood from American Smoking Pipe company, Wolf Creek, Montana. Good idea to learn about the different qualities of briar wood.

[@joshburdick428]

Great video! I also coat the inside of the bowl with a small layer of honey. Helps the pipe last longer and less worry of burn. Not as necessary for Briar but other woods it is very helpful.

[@AlAllerton]

We made "pipes" in highschool shop class. But they looked more like a block of wood with a screen shoved in it. 😄

[@tammamakkari8046]

Mate you always wow me with your craftsmanship but this time you took it to the next level 💪🏻💪🏻 , my dream is to be able to make my own pipe ! Now I have the recipe! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@phillipmccutcheon8354]

Still fun watching you man! Looking forward to the next fun project and all the comical commentary. Thanks for the content.

[@lukemckenna]

Solid Gandalf the Grey costume, my kids and I love all the work you do (they also really enjoy your jokes). Thanks, and keep it up 🙂

[@germcrazyshokoff3623]

I thought the beard, tattoos and slip-sliding entrances were enough but adding smoking a pipe to the mix makes this dude even more like a cartoon character than before. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@JamesDeese]

As a former pipe smoker I have always wanted to make one or two of my own pipes. This is a great small project that will teach carving and sophisticated measuring.

[@167curly]

Yes a great mini-project there, Jason. I roared with merriment at then final scene in your garden. When I was about twenty ( a few years back) I smoked a pipe which I always left clean with those pipe pull-throughs etc, and left it on my dresser with my tobacco pouch and lighter. Next time I would light-up the pipe would be nasty and wet which puzzled me. Turns out that my ten year-old sister was smoking it too with a friend up in the bushes! That ended my pipe-smoking career, and it sat in a drawer for many more years and I transitioned to cigarillos.

[@tateantrim2203]

Radagast lives (even though he's a bit gray at the moment)!!! But you need a bird's nest with all of the accoutrements under your hat. Vive la somewhere!

[@geef0813]

I’ve been wanting to do this, now I’m gonna give it a whirl. Thanks fir this video.

[@cjd82187]

Wow that came out amazing. The rough top came out beautiful. Haven't smoked a pipe in years but I kinda want to make one now.

[@makermark67]

Nice change of pace, Jason. Great 'build'. Thanks!

[@tutekohe1361]

“Wax your pipe”! Fnaar fnaar fnaar.

[@joew.harris7018]

You really crack me up. This is one of the better entertaining post. Thanks for this, it is a good break from the usual. :)

[@JayFolipurba]

smoking and drinking took too many of my family memebers to want to do it, but pipes are just so classy. I might need to figure out a way to make one that blows bubbles

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

LOVE IT!

[@johnunderwood3132]

Damn you did a good job and you are funny as well. Thanks for this. Nice job

[@boredymcboredface8624]

Honestly love all your videos … great work

[@robertgarrett9204]

great looking pipe!! The grey hair and beard top it off nicely. I always enjoy your videos, thanks.

[@aikiemarais6676]

I only stumbled on your site now and I like your pipe making editorial. Thanks, I enjoyed it. Many many moons ago I was a pipe smoker and I used to wipe the head of my favourite pipe on the fine oils beside my nose. After a while the pipe picks up a glow you would not believe.

[@CatholicPipes]

Nice job 👍

[@jacobkoppel4820]

This was one of my first woodworking projects. I ordered a kit off eBay and shaped mine with a Dremel. I made a lot of mistakes and never even applied finish but I made it and smoked out of it.

[@chriswaltmann5841]

Great video! I’ve always wanted to make one myself.

[@geef0813]

I personally think it would’ve been better to go to 420 after 320....that would make it go much easier to get through all of those other grits!!!

[@joser989]

Going to actually try this out i appreciate the brief explanation

[@wgordonyoung]

Yay! The Balvenie! my favourite. Good taste my man!

[@specs6637]

Glad I watched this video. Made my first pipe before this and didn’t really consider the wood, ended up making it out of pine case it’s what I had on hand. Now it’s going to sit in my shelf and serve as a warning to myself 😂

[@thomasbyrne7770]

Thanks for such a great project idea .... brilliant teaching as always... and scotch!

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

That whole Gandalf thing at the end was great - perfect ship

[@JiggsysShed]

My dad used to smoke pipe and would have loved something like this. Great video and awesome work.

[@Augcliffe]

Thank you! thank you!!!

[@loopinnerthe]

I don't smoke. But I have noticed that pipes have two very specific uses. The first is for extreme approval of machines. Tapping a pipe out on the boiler of an old steam tractor or on the tyre of a vintage car really demonstrates the unspoken yet unbreakable bond between the smoker and machine (which may often be referred to as "old girl"). The second is for pointing at people. When the mouthpiece is pointed towards a young nephew, it is usually accompanied by life changing advice. Similarly taking aim with it at the neighbours cat, which has once again encroached on the runner bean patch will deter it for a significant number of weeks.... great vid Jason so glad you don't smoke because we need you to stay healthy for years and years to come, I mean you haven't built a cathedral yet and I am sure its on your list.

[@matthewfocheezy8740]

Cheeba cheeba y'all!!! Nice work

[@arth.4196]

Very classy !!

[@RatelLaw]

Thank you for sharing

[@elicalahan3279]

Awesome!

[@jebowlin3879]

My grandfather smoked a pipe, and when I did smoke ( I quit years ago) I had an occasion to use one, thats a real beauty

[@wurly164]

I don't smoke them, but I love the smell

[@ataarjomand]

Thanks a lot. Very nice tutorial 🙏

[@mar.s822]

Gandalf the Grey One! 🤣👍 Love your Videos!

[@corey6393]

My dad smoked a pipe when I was in my single digits. I have always loved the smell. I don't smoke. Never have, never will, but this looks like a fun project. Dad just turned 80, I will ask what type of pipe and tobacco he once used.

[@fcwesel7323]

I like most all of your videos, but this is a great video. Really unique and fun.

[@darreno9874]

Love the outro. God bless you

[@marcelw6440]

I've got a block of mahogany that I've been meaning to turn into a decorative pipe to put on my mantle. Looks like I got something to do this weekend.

[@unclebob8746]

Would never smoke a mahogany pipe - it can't take the heat....

[@sammyshreds]

Good work! I was kinda hoping to see how to make the stems but I'm sure it's a master craft

[@jim7217]

Great video - and thanks for sharing your methods on this. Great result, and also love your flair for the dramatic Gandalf... BTW - excellent choice of Whiskey too - the Doublewood is great, although I love the Caribbean Cask even more so from Balvenie.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Nice pipe! And great video... I've made a couple pipes and still learned a couple things... thanks

[@fretless05]

LOL. I make wood rings on my lathe as a way to use my cutoffs and scraps. I sand those down to 800, add some coats of CA as s finish, and then go all the say to 3000. Sanding is a pain, but it does fix a lot of mistakes and in the end, it's like glass. Nobody enjoys sanding (at least no sane person), but it makes our work look good. That briar burl is beautiful!

[@grant72]

Excellent video Bro and now to find some Briar and begin to dabble cheers

[@jeremysergent5479]

It's going to be awesome

[@etxhsmom]

I've been wanting a wood stem or mouth piece for years, haven't come across one. This is a cool video.

[@chrispeters2022]

I’m glad you explained all this because I’m short on cash

[@dariomartinez2411]

Sick

[@fixxzitt]

Up next…..grandfather clock😜

[@darnick54]

Fascinating….. not only instructional but hugely entertaining too…..many thanks

[@cvogan01]

Amazingly plain and complete - must be the whiskey. Thank you!

[@georgiospapadopoulos2066]

Great video man!

[@michalmusil6611]

Hey, Balvenie doublewood is my most favorite one ❤ cheers!

[@michaelwray4359]

You are so amazing keep up the great work

[@kennethellison9713]

Fun project. My grandad used to smoke a pipe and I just loved the cherry tobacco he used. He was a sailor that smoked a traditional meerschaum pipe. By the way, let me recommend George Dickel Barrel Reserve whiskey. You can thank me later.

[@unclebob8746]

Only 3 sour mash whiskeys made in the world that I know of: Jack Daniels, George Dickel, and Henry McKenna. Always some words exchanged after skydiving for the day as to which is the better. So the boss lady set up a blind taste test for the boys: first was George, second was Henry, and third place was Jack. George in a cup of joe and a pipe of your favorite 'baccie is a great way to watch the sun set.

[@tinkmarshino]

Nice.. I have some 100 year old red mahogany ends that I have started to make into pipes.. I must finish them this summer and put them on display.. you can't smoke them but they sure look good! thanks whisky man

[@everettamador9870]

the Gandalf look....😀😀...I liked it

[@curtaarsvold9198]

Nice churchwarden

[@col.mustard1233]

A good tip, always twist your pipe stem the same direction.

[@stevenbayer167]

Amazing video. Thank you! I've liked and subscribed!

[@sapelesteve]

Great job! Gandalf would love that pipe! 👍👍😉😉😂😂

[@theobolt250]

With that pipe, he looks exactly like captain Haddock (from TinTin, de comics series from Belgium). Haddock and Haddock II both are also fervent whisy afficionados. 😜😄

[@ferd.6779]

indeed, special Loch Lomond...duizend bommen en granaten🤣

[@markdelgado7677]

And all this time I thought you hated sanding!! Great looking pipe. Cheers 🥃

[@peterhodges6684]

Nice job...

[@denisantoniazzi9844]

It's Jason the Grey!

[@billsedutto8824]

Woodworking, bourbon, pipe making, comedy. Is there a better channel on KZbin and a better video than this? I think not.

[@pmdinaz]

Sweet smokin' jacket there Jason!

[@stangsoutdooradventure8716]

Looks like Bosley is amazing, from bald to Gandalf in one video?

[@lllama138]

Design change: I would offset the bottom of the bowl and the stem hole offset so there is a slight reservoir for spit and other oils. I look for this as someone who smokes and is a bit druely

[@oldarpanet]

Check out a Peterson System Pipe. That's what they do.

[@jvmiller1995]

you need 2x 72 belt grinder. I watched to much forged in fire and wanted to make some knives so I built me my very own grinder. OMG I had no clue how much I would use it in everyday wood working. Small wheel attachments can almost do every spot a small drum will go except there is a 72 inches surface and it never plugs up or gets hot. I would not part with mine for nothing. I can sharpen my high sped steel lathe tools in seconds. They are perfect for free hand shaping pipes. You can build one for very little as they are simple machines.

[@Mark_Wood]

Another super fun project. You are so inspirational! Any recommendations on sourcing burl wood?

[@pitsnipe5559]

Reminds me of a pipe I had back in the 1970’s.

[@fasteddie8782]

A crooked pipe is the best to smoke out of, my grandfather told me