The Making Of A Blakemar Briar Tobacco Pipe

[@jasondaniel918]

Such steady hands. I am disabled (veteran) and have motor-neural disconnects. I have trouble *lighting* a pipe, let alone making one. I can only watch and envy the skill of the craftsmen.

[@grumblekin]

When you get a handmade briar pipe, you really have a unique, one-of-a-kind creation....there's no pipe exactly like yours anywhere else in the world. So when I put some tobacco in it and light that internal core...flame brings the soul of that pipe to life. There's nothing like it in the world.

[@AdventureSworn]

Enough of the safety comments. Let the man work at this own pace, with his own style, and at his own risk. If he get's caught by a machine, it's on him. I'm sure that's a concept he fully understands. Awesome video. That thing buffed out very nicely...

[@Asscobra916]

That pipe came out absolutely stunning. Major skill in those hands, wow.

[@Paulus_Von_Schneider]

I bought three pipes from you last Friday Mike when I visited your workshop and display room. I'm really thrilled with all three! I shall return to purchase more in due course! Keep up the good work. Paul

[@timothygagnon0624]

Fantastic, what else can I say. From a piece of wood in dirt to such a beautiful piece of art.

[@paulglicker5694]

Talk about FREEHAND! Only lathe and chisel to a pipe creation. Well done!

[@I-Understand-I-Exist]

A freehamd pipe is a pipe that has another shape than the regular pipe shapes Say a volcano shaped pipe, it is a freehand however, that doesn't mean it was only made by hand

[@The1vanillaman]

wonderful,what a pipe,why do people not understand this is a expert at work who knows exactly what he is doing no risk involved

[@HarmonicaMustang]

I remember how in a school production I was given the role of Sherlock Holmes, but we didn't have a pipe and they didn't want me to smoke a real one. So, I went into the school wood workshop and made my own prop pipe that I could 'smoke', but it didn't have a channel through the mouthpiece so I couldn't draw. That way we had a nice 'smokable' prop pipe. Apparently it looked like I really smoked it when I burnt some tobacco on-stage. But, that was just for a show. This is a true masterpiece and my hat is off to the craftsman.

[@EnglishPipeGuy]

I have 2 Pipes from Blakemar Briars They are Truly a work of Art and they Smoke Brilliantly

[@hamiltoncallum]

Had a look at the website, these are some really, very handsome pipes. I was particularly shocked at the price ranges as well. I would have added a zero myself!

[@cheshirepiper9254]

A pleasure to buy such fine workmanship from you Mike, best wishes. Kev

[@jacklumbers2238]

Craftsmenship at its finest

[@cadaveramatore]

Things are accomplished without fear. it takes to be a great teacher like Mr.

[@bm51879]

clearly an expert craftsman at work

[@BlakemarBriars]

@MegaPickledOnions The stain is ignited to burn off the excess spirits, the resulting colour is slightly darker than if the stain is allowed to dry naturally. The permanence is not affected.

[@AmatHour]

A true woodworking skill. I love seeing real skills put to use. Great video

[@PratikBaral]

What A Beautiful Craftmanship...

[@MBACCR]

That clip was an absolute pleasure to watch - what an art!

[@jarenina]

You sir, are an artist! :D Great job!

[@Milverton68]

Great video. I have brought three pipes from Blakemar all excellent smokers and great examples of the pipe makers craft.

[@RequiemPipes]

Thank you for showing your art in this excelent video, sir. I will get a Blakemar very soon. Cheers Gustavo

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Enjoying your pipe very much Mike! Cheers, SF

[@-drake3614]

A real a work of art. Also I don't think this guy needs safety advice from KZbin's experts!

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

You dont need to be an expert to spot a real risk. he's going to have fun when his over stressed lathe tool snaps and pings to gawd knows where.maybe in his eye if braveheart isnt wearing saftey glasses? The tool rest is great, but loose. It and the cutting edge should be closer to the work (less leverage and pressure on the tool) That is basic and common woodturning knowledge

[@radarbrew]

Definitely not, but I cringe when I see that loose sleeve next to the spinning lathe. Loved the video.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

@@radarbrew i had the same thing i went FFwnd to look if everyting goes well.

[@jwheetree]

Thanks you. This vid really shows just how hard of a wood briar is.

[@hansdavidchristian]

This is such a beautiful pipe! Simple and perfect.

[@beingatliberty]

Now I appreciate my Blakemar infinitely more, thank you for my lovely aristocrat sitter pipe, and made in england to boot, I would much recommend anyone watching this video to explore the blakemar website.

[@illusionistdave1]

Such an amazing video! Wish I had the tools and talent to learn this.

[@DeadGlassEyes]

Who are you to say he used them incorrectly? The man just made a very handsome pipe. Everyone's an expert these days, sheesh. How many pipes have you made?

[@vlantuni]

Worth every second. Thanks for uploading!

[@hotrock51]

Yes respect the craftmanship

[@motardktm640]

That was fantastic! Great skill and a pleasure to watch

[@johnnewton7577]

hand crafted gotta love that came out nice well done sir

[@MrTam63]

Stunning work !

[@angustungsten2687]

Absolutely hands down the coolest thing I've ever watched on KZbin! Thank you!! I look forward to the opportunity of enjoying the fruits of your labor as soon as possible ;) Best wishes.

[@LunasCraincloud]

I wish I had the ability to do this let alone the start up money it would cost. This was beautiful.

[@dirosaga]

Nevermind i saw the answers to my question on your website. beatiful stuff, hope to own one someday, maybe when im not a poor student

[@portpipe99]

superb craftmanship

[@oldschoolsk8rat]

Now i know how awesomeness is made Thank you!

[@ianmedium]

Found your page via Milverton68's mention of you, have subscribed, fascinating videos, thanks for posting!

[@Flieger671]

Fantastic video! I own two Blakemars so far and they are exellent smokers. Looking forward to extedindig my colletion. Great work! -Mike

[@skeletonbitchify]

Damn. I am seriously jealous of your set up, and your skill. Right now I am working on a churchwarden with 25+ year old aged mohagany, without a lathe. I have made stone pipes that are much easier to shape than this wood. But, it's absolutely beautiful and it's going to be worth the hassle, if I don't tear my skin off out of pure frustration. Good vid, thank you.

[@dutchweeks1]

Nicely done sir!

[@ThomasGeorgeDolan]

This is amazing work!. I do hope you make a lot of money on these pipes. It's a lot of work on each one. Really nice to see pipes being made by hand. Saved to my favs.

[@superpelic]

I have a blakemar..excellent pipe...great and friendly service..

[@Dantbarfog]

Beautiful work matey

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Wow thats a awesome looking pipe. Great stuf. Greetings,, Kitty.

[@thegodfather909]

That’s a really beautiful pipe 👌🏼

[@anthonymackintosh4776]

Hi just found your pipes on eBay could not believe you are just a few miles away from were I live so will be coming to pay you a visit very soon. Loved the video. See you soonAnthony

[@Grizzly191186]

Absolutely beautiful! Been thinking about trying to make my own pipe, just looks like it would be fun to try and gratifying to smoke a pipe I made my self.

[@airconditioningrepairatlan2438]

Thanks for this video Bro!I just learned something new, Good job!!!

[@eshulade6292]

beautiful work

[@dreapsII]

If i'd was in jury of the safety contest I'd give you 10 of 10 points

[@ITYuri]

Very beautiful craftmanship! I read about how much work it took to make a pipe, but as I found I could buy some blocks of briar wood I thought I might want to take a try to pressent to my father as a gift for his birhday next year (he's a former pipe smoker). I really admire the work there is into these pieces of art! I hope to sucesfully be able to make a pipe that look at least smokeable. Could you recoment some kind of wood to "test" on before making the real one? I mean as a "proto type"

[@robertlittle9907]

Absolutely beautiful a work of art. Thanks for the video

[@Karma8Kami]

Hi, I am an amature pipe maker myself, although on a much smaller scale than this using only hand tools, hand drilling and carving the stem and bowl and so forth simply because I find it calming and enjoyable. I have been trying out the old fire drill method to make the bowl but I keep having the problem of the wood splitting either because of the heat, pressure or both. You wouldn't have any advice for avoiding this by any chance? Very nice pipe by the way, do you fire harden the bowl?

[@ORGANISM44]

Utterly amazing

[@Wondering_Ghoul]

Thing of beauty!

[@maxamos7]

Very nice. however, at around 3:30 it looks like you almost cut your hand on the drill. I'd be careful.

[@raykiller545]

I am planning on making a beautiful pipe myself soon, handcrafted, seeing this definatly helps with getting an idea of how I would go about doing it and all=D great video, very enjoyable. I used to study metal and electrics, and man those machines are kinda scary sometimes haha:p be careful you!

[@bbwalter1]

Well done Sir!!

[@jumentodosertao1]

Fantastic!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Well I’m glad I found your channel I’m convinced after watching 3 reviews today .....,, I will be contacting you middle of next week calling round to your shop yes but a pipe or two . 👍

[@amandamurphy8410]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@dirosaga]

Simply beautiful. I've wanted a long stem pipe, because i'm a ridiculous nut when it comes to the Lord of the Rings. The video did not show the wood selection though.... at my local tobacco shop, they said pipe prices veried according to the quality of wood, which is apparently from the root of a tree, and the finer the piece the higher the price.... How do you go about this process?

[@cmasailor]

Absolutely superb.

[@THEMrTNMUSIC]

i m sorry in 6:25 what kind of wheel do you use ...and what kind of dye I need to how is puttin on the pipe the shinning??????

[@ExOfficerJimLahey]

came out beautifully whats the difference?

[@fanojo1]

here is the manual dexterity in action. very nice sir

[@payn3a91]

what exactly does lighting the stain on fire do? Does it make it darker or does it just help it to dry quicker?

[@didierm3824]

Superbe vidéo bravo sinon de l'oeuvre d art

[@robaustin9220]

Amazing Mike!!! You are a True Artist... I can't wait to get my pipe! I don't know why you don't charge 4 times what you do for your pipes! Be well 😁

[@PhilVerryChannel]

Cool. Always wondered the labor and time.

[@iyot1020]

now thats what you call handmade!!!!!!

[@MartyLJ57]

That is beautiful pipe I wouldn't mind owning and smocking.

[@corytersmitte3284]

It boggles my mind on how a skilled tradesman make it looks so "easy". It's anything but and probably takes a significant amount of time learning the right touch and a keen eye. High quality, hand-made anything is becoming obsolete nowadays. What a shame.

[@sjhorsfall]

Fascinating stuff. How long would it take to make a pipe like that, from start to finish? Presumably more than 10 minutes, 32 seconds! Do you buy the acrylic mouthpiece blanks in, and simply finish them off yourself, or do you make them from scratch as well?

[@Wardog2142]

Hey there, am curious as to where you get your briar blanks? I am having trouble finding some, and I would like to start making my own. Your pipes look awesome by the way.

[@teutons87]

Beautiful.

[@pcstudios3]

and where i can find the plastic part of pipe? i make only the woodwn part... im in greece thanks

[@mr.sherlockholmes6130]

Amazing and I love these video Old world Craftmeship. I have a lot of pipes. I want a Blakmar Pipe They are so beautiful I love them. I love the calabash shape. How can I get one.

[@beans316]

Can you please tell me what kind of tool that is you use to turn down the tenon

[@Moonlit_Monsters]

Where do you buy your supplies? The Briar wood, the Stems, and the paint. Can anyone tell me?

[@Reviveandrefurbish]

This was fascinating to watch, great video indeed! Are you going to be uploading more videos on pipe making at all? as this would be so interesting to watch 😀

[@74KU]

Lovely work! +1 Just curious why you have your tool rest so far away from the work where it seems you could have it set much closer?

[@TheMetalBison]

Is that just regular wood stain he is applying and then burning in?

[@BobRoss233]

Beautiful pipe. where do I get one and how much?

[@brucejackson4219]

I have three superb 9 mm filter Blakemar pipes, all excellent value for money.

[@TheFailfall]

what sanding wheel machine is that you were using at the beginning?

[@silvermediastudio]

Can you recommend a particular type of stain as you use around 5:55 in the video? I'm assuming it is alcohol based. Also, is it possible to use tung oil? How does that react with the briar and heat?

[@CECS1]

When your fitting the MP, what cutting tool is that? is it a universal diameter type?

[@saucychurch23]

looks like you've done the spin thing with the pipe on the sander at 4:45 a few times haha. effortless

[@Beluskj]

Thaks for your video. I learn a lot:) I think it is the time for make my first own-made pipe..:)

[@jamesthedude1977]

Most admirable!

[@yutio97]

love it. hoe long does it take to make a pipe ?

[@miguelmendoza3616]

hello a question that nozzle materials make them or leaving it in the video material is

[@kamelsaber3354]

What kind of wood is lemon wood good for a pipe?

[@BlakemarBriars]

@silvermediastudio The stain I use is alcohol based, I mix the stain myself using powdered dye and methylated spirits. The dyes date back to the 60's / 70's when my uncle used to buy them in quite large quantities, I do not know if they are still available to buy - but I have enough stock left to last my lifetime and perhaps a few more as well! I am not familiar with tung oil so I can't really comment on it's use. Thanks, Mike

[@ThePopitfingerboards]

hi, i just wodering? what is the name of the product you brushed on the pipe?

[@savvou92]

what kind of paint is that on 6:00 ??? sorry for my english i hope u understand..