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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@maxamos7]

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

[@-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.

[@dreapsII]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@katr.9902]

The ART of Making A Blakemar Briar Tobacco Pipe

[@Polar_Bear7]

Kat Rockenbach and the safety not used in this video, is scary haha.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@BlakemarBriars]

@mcdemax12 I buy the mouthpieces pre-moulded from Carlo Giudici of Italy. Thanks, Mike

[@Dantbarfog]

Beautiful work matey

[@BlakemarBriars]

@graemelockieable Yes, it can be dangerous - I've got the scars to prove it! Thanks for the kind comments, Mike

[@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?

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@bonumfatum457]

@pcstudios3 The mouthpiece is usually made of Vulcanite or Ebonite , types of hardened rubber. I make my own using rods of vulcanite i purchase from a supplier

[@CradleOfTheWorld]

Is that dark part some artificial material or is it some dark, hard wood ? And what is he putting on the pipe and then flaming it ? Very nice pipe btw :-)

[@gorilaman12]

Can you make a video on making the stem of the pipe please. I want to make a pipe for my father but don't know how to make the stem. Msg back please

[@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 😀

[@GalleryOfChameleon]

It's just a box with a flame in it to heat the mouthpiece and make it pliable so that it can be shaped into the proper curved shape.

[@jacklumbers2238]

Craftsmenship at its finest

[@airconditioningrepairatlan2438]

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

[@bonumfatum457]

If you have any woodworking shops , i'd start there. If you are in dire need then i'd try ebay or an online supplier.

[@HagiTakanashi1]

This guys a really unsafe machinist. I thought numerous times he was gonna get his hand caught or his wrist cut.

[@beans316]

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

[@illusionistdave1]

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

[@payn3a91]

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

[@ianmedium]

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

[@sasquatchhadarock968]

Why are you running a dress stone across a cloth grind wheel? I wouldn't think the finish would be that hard to maintain with such a wheel but you did put a very nice gloss finish on it... 🤔

[@saucychurch23]

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

[@zugdsbtngizudsgbnudsdsoiu]

3:43 a bit risky...

[@ComeOnYouBoyzInBlue]

meivin123 even what he's doing at the start is foolish and risky

[@woden20]

When you're on your deathbed, you can say you got there safely.

[@logikylearguments6852]

@@woden20 and fashionably late.

[@sasquatchhadarock968]

I thought so too but... Meh. Man knows what he's about let's not critique his OSHA non-compliance 🤣

[@cpurssey982]

He's an old school craftsmen who has used these machines for thousands of hours. Let him do his thing 😅.

[@gianfrancocartella3598]

Maniche del camice troppo lunghe. Bisogna rimboccarle, perche' cosi', e' pericoloso. Con il tornio......

[@Bruno-oq6cb]

you should check out his link, Blakemar Briars, excellent pipes and some at very affordable prices

[@CradleOfTheWorld]

Yes I wrote this comment before watching the video to the end, it is obviously some plastic. . .

[@pcstudios3]

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

[@kKandiel]

Seeing a pipe being made, makes you always want to smoke THAT pipe !!

[@timthecoleman]

Really cool video, making pipes is intensive. But your sleeve near the machinery, so close.

[@Moonlit_Monsters]

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

[@SnackZaddy]

obviously you are an experienced craftsmen, but watching you use power tools is terrifying

[@EnglishPipeGuy]

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

[@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??????

[@head458]

Nice work but, You do know your not supposed to be wearing a long sleeve shirt right?

[@brucejackson4219]

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

[@davidmackv3]

I don't understand why he is using a tool as a tool rest when he has a tool rest.

[@savvou92]

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

[@3r4nd0nk]

does anyone else feel like he is going to slip and jam his fingers into the chuck?

[@Maximumderpify]

Awwh :( This video isn't playing for me!

[@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?

[@CECS1]

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

[@beardedgaz]

awesome vid a dieing art

[@BParker55]

It's on the rise

[@ThePopitfingerboards]

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

[@PalebobUK]

i know, i wonder how many times he has shredded his hands during his career!

[@jarenina]

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

[@SuperFuckABitch69]

3:42 gives me anxiety

[@ZeroContentSF]

What's the name of the tool that you're using to turn the tenon at 3:20?

[@kaisaerpren]

it might be nice if he lerned how to actually use his tools right.

[@casspipercassidy4297]

man the views on this vid! you should start making the vids again!

[@ticleve2]

OSHA was not involved otherwise it would have been an 8 hour video.

[@CreatorCade]

It's an art pipe making is... It's sad how few will ever appreciate

[@TheFailfall]

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

[@Jordan469011]

slow down and sharpen your tools. You're going to hurt yourself.

[@mrbill1032]

I would have lost at least four fingers by about four minutes in.

[@sumdumass]

Anyone know what kind of stain he used?

[@superpelic]

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

[@penchu666]

dude.....roll up ur sleeves b4 ur hand gets near the chuck

[@PhilVerryChannel]

Cool. Always wondered the labor and time.

[@jasonvoorhees895]

And now I know why a good pipe costs as much as it does lol

[@Colin_Holloway]

How long does making a pipe take from start to finish?

[@slaternemeth]

@ 8:18. Smoking a pipe while making a pipe. Bad Ass.

[@fanojo1]

here is the manual dexterity in action. very nice sir

[@ronwells8806]

How could I purchase a pipe of this type?

[@piedmont9287]

I hope dude never catches his sleeve on that end lathe wtf

[@TheGrenadier97]

Take care with this long sleeve, mister.

[@MrCraftyGuy]

Is it me or is his tool rest way to far away ? ? ?

[@kamelsaber3354]

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

[@TherRichardsonSr]

He is old school and doesn't need ALL his fingers

[@rod3067]

what is that big box at 7:32 and what does it do?

[@yutio97]

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

[@BobRoss233]

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

[@cbrsigsauer]

@BreakBeatDnB I cringed at that point as well.

[@didierm3824]

3.42 stupide la légende dit qu'il à perdu la vie

[@ExOfficerJimLahey]

came out beautifully whats the difference?

[@BlakemarBriars]

@TobaccoOnFire Its just cold water - the mouthpiece is soft at this stage and the cold water re-hardens it quickly so that the bent shape is retained

[@ahmadfitrah6075]

Beautiful....how can i get it

[@Moonlit_Monsters]

Can anyone tell me what chuck he's using?

[@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

[@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 . 👍

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Best pipe that I have is a Blakemar ☺

[@Milverton68]

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

[@johnsmith-hb1ry]

Ok im new to pipe smoking i love to see handmade pipes and the craftsmanship that goes into them but will someone exain the wide difference in prices. As far as i can tell most are made from briar so why are some 75 bucks and others that look the exact same are upwards of 400 or 500 what am i missing

[@jaysondavey3658]

john smith a lot of it has to do with the maker. Some makers are known for using higher quality materials, which when paired with exquisite craftsmanship and beautiful and ergonomic design, cost more. $65-150 pipes are great everyday smokers. They're sturdy, attractive, and produce cool smokes without overheating the bowl. More expensive pipes are usually made with finer briar (or other materials), produce a finer smoke, and are usually visually striking (which is in the eye of the beholder honestly). Rossi, Chacom, Peterson, and Viking have reputations for putting out great pipes for "affordable" prices, depending on what you're looking for.

[@jesseboombatts]

john smith He explained it really well. I feel after $200 it's really name and provenance, extras like straight grain, silver work, no imperfections etc. Like a James Upshall pipe is one of England's top pipe brands. A Upshall is perfect and say $400, a Tilshead (second) smokes the same, same wood, same carver, same everything but has a flaw in the wood so is $200.

[@iyot1020]

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

[@zeus-io3hn]

this is a vry good pipe to smoke.

[@Flieger671]

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