[Savvy]

I have pretty much zero artistic capability, but for some reason or another I decided to buy to pre-drilled briar blocks from Mark Tinsky when I ordered a pipe from him as well. I just thought it would be a fun thing to try and do. Naturally, I am no expert or anything, but I definitely made something that is pipe shaped and certainly smokeable. There were a few minor flaws in the wood though, just sand pits. So I am waiting to stain the pipe and then rusticate it before staining it again. After that I may take some pictures. The hardest part of making your own pipe is getting the proportions right so that it doesn't look clunky. You really don't need to get too many tools if you are just using the pre-drilled kits. I made mine with a Dremel, a few rarely used files, and a bunch of various grit sandpaper. It's a fun thing to try, but I definitely have to give props to the guys that essentially turn it into an art form. That certainly takes talent.