It is a cavalier style but I did not drill it all the way through for a cap @PappyJoe the bit I had would not reach and I did not want to try to go from both ends .
@Corey562 - What amazing craftsmanship! You really do have quite the talent! Just remember us here when you become famous. Very had to decide which is my favorite of the group.
@Charles That’s a pipe I rescued from a junk shop for $30. I sent pictures to Armellini pipes and it was identified as an original Mauro Armellini pipe carved in the 70s.
I make pipes as a hobby, and as an occasional source of spare income. I have a part-time job at a B&M tobacconist, and we sell my surplus pipes. Don't make much, but its a fun way to get rid of my leftovers. I've done a few briar hobby blocks, but I honestly prefer the way Cherry smokes. They ain't pretty, but I'd put their smoking characteristics against any brand with confidence.
@Badmedicine I have never tried to make or smoke a cherrywood pipe I will have to give it a whirl and see how they smoke I am always open to try a new pipe.
@Corey562 They turned out fantastic! LOVE the lighter colored stain you used. It really makes the grain pop! That's a real classy pair you have there. Have you made up your mind if you are going to keep or sell these beauties? They are simply stunning...
@Corey562, glad to hear it. I was wondering when they would contact you. Send them a couple of samples and let Jon David evaluate them. He may show them on his podcast, who knows?
@mfresa When I emailed them in November I sent a few pics. Said he like them. I told him if he needed some feed back on the way they smoked he could get in touch with Dr Charles Stewart as he owns quite a few of them and he is a reputable collector. He has one of the largest collection I have ever seen I would say atleast a couple thousand or more. One of the few people I know that you can actually google. pipesmagazine.com has a article on him.
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