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Profiles in Pipes –– Edwin Hubble
Edwin Hubble (November 20, 1889 –– September 28, 1953) was one of the most important and groundbreaking astronomers of the 20th century. His contributions to science expanded our understanding of the… (View Post) -
Artisan Showcase –– Kent Joyce
You could say that Kent Joyce is good with his hands. The 59-year-old from Noble, Oklahoma has 40 years of experience in the construction industry with an emphasis on carpentry. He plays drums in a r… (View Post) -
Profiles in Pipes –– J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien––born John Ronald Reuel Tolkien in January of 1892––was one of the most famous and influential writers of the 20th century. Tolkien’s longest-enduring works, The Hobbit (1937) and The … (View Post) -
Artisan Showcase #2 –– Neal Monier
For most people, carpal tunnel surgery isn’t a career-changing moment. However, for Neal Monier, it ended up leading him to his current profession: pipe making. Seven years ago, Monier was a tattoo a… (View Post) -
Artisan Showcase #1 –– Martin Cermak
Martin Cermak creates some of the most distinctive and picturesque pipes you’re likely to find anywhere in the world. However, when he first started out in the pipe-making business, the process didn’… (View Post)