Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread

[DrDubzz]

thanks for the advice Sawyer

I would like to have Tinsky do it, but I doubt he could fit our budget. Boswell is probably the best candidate for price, but they are overwhelmed at the moment, so I don't know how soon they could be done.

I'll probably start sending out some emails next week to see who would even be interested, and figure out a shape and all that from there.

judging from this thread, I think I'll first ask about 1/4 bent poker, then maybe a bent apple.

If whoever picks us up can't/won't/doesn't like doing pokers, would you guys prefer an apple, lovat, or maybe even a dublin

let me know, I think the first round of emails will be to: Boswell, Senatorov, and Kirk Bosi (did the club pipe for IPC last year with great results)

[Curly Cut]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

I am not interested in any pipe group buys anymore, but I do have a few pieces of advice for you guys.

First, make sure that the carver that you choose has done group pipes before. Dealing with someone that has never done it before or has little experience dealing with a group's expectations is very frustrating. Especially if the pipes don't meet the group's expectations in quality or appearance once completed.

Next, if you are going to pick a shape before an artisan, make sure that the artisan is comfortable with the shape that you picked and has made it before. It is probably safer to choose the maker and then pick a shape that they make pretty often with possibly some tweaks. It may not be as special or unique, but everyone ends up happy with the quality, appearance and construction.

Lastly, picking a new or up and coming pipe maker can seem attractive due to price or other considerations, but going with one of the more established pipe makers is always a better choice. Even if they may be a bit more expensive, it is worth it to know you are going to get a quality product and if you aren't happy they will make it right. A couple good ones that I can think of off the top of my head would be Tinsky and Boswell.

Good luck to you guys.

he speaketh from experiencth.
sounds like you just had that problem (still waiting for my re-done pipe as well).

i have to agree, i'd stick with a basic shape, one that you know the pipe maker chosen makes frequently and you like the outcome.

anyone looked at Joel Shapiro and his "chubby" pipes? he was a member of CS a while back.

[DrDubzz]

ok, I have emailed and received an initial repsonse from the Boswells.

J.M seems willing to take on our project. I can attest to how well his pipes smoke, and I guarantee he will have the best price point of anyone we've been discussing.

So, take a look here http://www.boswellpipes.com/classicpipegallery.html and post up what catches your eye.

These will be the easiest to have made, and be the most inexpensive. Most of these ran in the 50-90 dollar range when first posted.

I have posted the ones I like, but post yours, or if you see something from a different gallery post that as well. I can call him monday or tuesday if we have a good idea of what we want. I know many wanted a poker, but a nice quarter bent apple or something along those lines may be the best for getting this done and at an agreeable price

[Nabinger16]

I'm good with anything from Boswell. I'm glad they're willing to take on the project. I've been wanting to own one for quite some time. Here are a couple that really stand out to me, but like I said I'm cool with what the masses want.

I like the FINISH on this one but am happy with whatever.

Half-bent apple sounds wonderful for a first time.

Originally Posted by Nabinger16

I really like this one! It's real nice! I always wanted a Boswell to and that is what I would buy.

But Whatever the pipe may be I'm still in!

Originally Posted by Nabinger16

I'm good with anything from Boswell. I'm glad they're willing to take on the project. I've been wanting to own one for quite some time. Here are a couple that really stand out to me, but like I said I'm cool with what the masses want.

would love a sitter. especially for herfs

I'd still prefer the finished apple in a dark, RX.

But, an unfinished Lovat does look nice as I now look at them, not knowing what they were.

Good luck to you, and thanks for doing this!

I want to be a pain; my updated choices are below.

1. rx2010 ($80-130)
2. JaKaacH ($79-129)
3. Nabinger16 ($81-131)
4. sixpacksunday ($79.50-130.50) pinching pennies!
5. Yellowgoat (up to 130)
6. Savvy (up to 130+)
7. KZM007 ($50 - $130)
8. WWhermit ($50-$150)

I like the idea of a bent or straight finished apple pipe.

I also found some interest in an unfinished/rustic Lovat pipe.

Lastly, as Requiem stated, a churchwarden would give CA a classy sort of appeal for a first pipe, and I really like Zeman's Lord of the Pipe as well as his corkscrew stem on the Fiery Cross model.

Sorry to be such a bother; the more I look, the more I like. No more choices lol.

[DrDubzz]

looks like we've got 16 or so that would be interested.

I forgot about Zeman, I will include him in the first round of emails

[imthegoal]

I would probably be interested in getting in on this as well. Will keep an eye on this to see where it goes.

[RGD.]

1. rx2010 ($80-130)
2. JaKaacH ($79-129)
3. Nabinger16 ($81-131)
4. sixpacksunday ($79.50-130.50) pinching pennies!
5. Yellowgoat (up to 130)
6. Savvy (up to 130+)
7. KZM007 ($50 - $130)
8. WWhermit ($50-$150)
9. RGD ($49.95)

Price ranges are fine with me. More of a bent apple kinda guy here - with a really big bowl.


Ron

maybe its time to add a poll or two?

i would prefer a bent apple myself as well, but have no problems with what the majority agrees to.

[Conch Republican]

I am interested... similar range to the posted ones

[AngryBill]

I'd be willing to do this too!

I posted in the poll, just wanted to make it official, I'm interested

just a sugestion on the cheap side: Jirsa pipes (Czech Rep.)

http://www.jirsa.cz/home/index-en.html
http://www.jirsa.cz/shopcz/mypage/index.html


(note: 1000 CKZ = less $50)

[DrDubzz]

wow, there are some seriously beautiful pipes there

anyone have any experience with these?

found this about them: http://forum.pipes.org/~discus/discu...tml?1154113083

[DrDubzz]

hmmm, I'll keep an eye out on those, but tomorrow evening I will email the aforementioned makers

today was a bit unexpected, so I didn't accomplish much