To address some of the most commonly asked questions: - The materials used on this pipe are briar wood for the stummel and ebonite rod for the mouthpiece, which is a type of high quality vulcanised rubber. - The colouring is done with Fiebing's leather dye which is fixed in place with a thin cut shellac. - I'm currently not accepting new orders, hopefully I will get through my backlog soon and open up new orders in early 2022. If you're interested I'd kindly suggest to sign up for my newsletter on massispipes.com - smoking a tobacco pipe isn't healthy, but it is a lot less unhealthy then other types of tobacco usage as you generally don't inhale the smoke, and has in fact proven in studies to have some benificial effects as well.
Beautiful work! I've always wondered how these were made. Thanks for posting. (Perfect pipe for sitting in an overstuffed chair, in front of the fire on a cold winter's eve, with a good book.)
absolutely amazing!!!!!! you made it look so easy, I know however how hard it is to do, fantastic work, I hope you get the recognition you deserve for your skilled work, thank you
Wonderful of you to allow us the privilege to be so educated about your woodworking process especially when they are so applicable. Of course, I subscribed. Thank you, Massis.
That is beautiful. I have tried to smoke pipes before and just can’t. But I thoroughly enjoy the look and ritual that goes along with them. Keep up the craftsmanship.
I enjoy the ritual of it. But it is the next day the taste and smell. I smoked cigars for about a year and the one day I was done. My brother-in-law made some beautiful ones. I love hanging around people who smoke.
I wish I could do this so bad! I couldn’t imagine having a custom built pipe!! I remember smoking on my pipe when I was in Iraq and fell in love with it
It's good to know that old world craftsmanship is still alive and well. Makes me want to start pipe smoking again but it ain't gonna happen. Really glad to know that you have enough commissions to keep you going. Long may your work continue. I hope you are wearing an especially GOOD mask with SUPERIOR filter. Any kind of wood dust is not good for the lungs.
Actually pipes have been made on lathes for quite a long time. But really the machines only make it faster, a good pipemaker could make the same pipe completely by hand, it'll just take REALLY long ;-)
Judging by my viewcount, there's more than you'd think 😁. In all seriousness, there's many many fewer then in the olden days ofcourse, but the past years have seen people return to the pipe as an escape of our busy lifestyle.
@@MassisPipes shame I don’t smoke! Lol me mammy wouldn’t let me smoke and she was a heavy smoker! Lol but my father in law was a piper, we brought him a meachem pipe.
@@neighborhoodman323 like every artist: I steal from others 🤣 J. Alan pipes, Yeti pipes, Walt Cannoy, Trever Talbert, Scottie Piersel, Downie Pipes,... There's so many great carvers. I was once even lucky enough to visit Teddy Knudsen in his home. And every now and then I just try some weird things for fun ;-)
There's actually only 1 piece of wood used, a nice block of Briar (Erica Arborea), a heather tree root ball, which only grows around the Mediterranean. This particular piece was harvested in Catalonia, Spain, somewhere around 2014, after which I selected it at a briar mill :-) The stem is ebonite, a type of high quality vulcanised rubber.
Beautiful work! And if you look at the pattern of worn paint on the left lower corner of the vise (at 7:36+), it looks like two children frolicking with a dog at their feet!
I don't have a band saw so what I did was make a inverted mount for my jig saw and a vise grip for the trigger and it works just as good, just thought I'd put that out there for people who DIY😉
@Alex Jason steel lined shanks has been done many times before without problems. I've not heard a single complaint from the owner of this pipe (in fact, he bought another one shortly after). There's no reason for a 4mm steel lined hole to create more condensation than a 4mm wood lined hole with the same temperature. Condensation mainly forms due to turbulence in the airflow (not a problem here) or difference in temperature. Since this steel tube is fully encased by wood, it quickly adapts the same temperature as the wood around it, so there's no issue.
Hello, BEAUTIFUL pipe ❤ please can you tell me the name of the lathe chuck with two Jaws? My chucks are all 4 jaw self centering but to hold a pipe you can only use 2 jaw??? Hope you can help
Maestro with all due respect 🙏🏻: why maitre pipier won’t take apprentices or offer in- house workshops ? can’t find books.you are the first to offer a mini course on the subject and answer questions freely,wish you the best from texas.( I’m a pipe smoker )thanks
Honestly I'm a hobbyist, who only spends evenings and nights in a workshop. So there's no real possibility to take an actual apprentice. I'm happy my videos are helpful to others though :-)
Unfortunately I'm a solo hobbyist, so I rarely ever have stock. Your best bet is to sign up for my newsletter, so you'll be informed when I take new orders. Then you can commission one to your liking.
I thought something would have gone in the 'cup' of the pipe where the tobacco burns, maybe it does and I missed it/wasn't shown. Lovely anyway, the sand blasting trick was pretty cool, I have never seen that in distressing wood before.
"something" as in a metal screen? That is only done on weed/hash pipes, and is not needed in a regular tobacco pipe since you only lightly draw on a tobacco pipe and the tobacco itself generally clings together once packed in the pipe, preventing it from passing through the airway. What I generally do apply, is a layer of active carbon coating inside the bowl to prevent burnout, although this shouldn't be needed if a pipe is smoked by a careful pipesmoker. As for sandblasting, it's actually been a common way of finishing tobacco pipes for many years, but is rarely used in other woodworking projects 😃
@@MassisPipes I meant the burnout issue, but it seems to not be a thing. I was a cabinet maker when I was young, the sandblasting is new to me, it's a cleaver idea really and gives a nice effect.
Most of it is ebonite rod which I buy per meter straight from the factory. This one is made by SEM Germany, another week known producer is NYH Ebonite, also in Germany.
@@RedsWoodDesign1 Not quite, though that is possible to. This standalone motor is the type of motor you'd find on a stationary machine like a wood lathe, a bandsaw or in industrial machines. In my case they're 1500W 380V motors, but a 110V (US) or 230V (EU) single phase 750W motor should be plenty. They usually look like this: www.klimaat-totaal.nl/content/pd-17866-1-78340/DMA22013220M202.jpg
@@MassisPipes Wow this is so interesting. I am trying to find a machine I can buy that is like this. This would be awesome for me to use for making my kitchen wood utensils like our spoons. Is there a company that sells this machine by itself?
Very well done..liked and subbed...I once had a long pipe that was styled after general macarthers large corn cob pipe but it was hand carved ..not sure what wood..but it smoked very smooth...you do beautiful work sir...perhaps one day ..I shall enjoy one of yours.
Thank you for your comments, and welcome to the channel :-) The general's pipe was pretty famous, Missouri Meerschaum still sells identical corn cob pipes!
I love your pipes but I live in south Africa and I don't think I will be able to afford those beautiful hand crafted pipes but it's sure are master pieces keep up producing those masterpieces
Normally you can order straight from me, be it through mail, instagram, facebook or my website massispipes.com. However I'm currently fully booked for the next couple of months at least. If you want to be the first to know when ordering is available again, please consider signing up to my newsletter.
Shipping to India is not an issue, however I'm currently not accepting new orders. If you'd like to be informed when orders open up again, may I suggest signing up to my newsletter over on massispipes.com?
@@MassisPipes I definitely can see your point. The dye really makes such a difference as compared to other dyes that have been used. Thanks for the response.
I want this pipe! Awesome job! Would you mind telling why you used leather dye instead of a wood stain? Reason I'm asking is because I work with wood and leather, I just never thought about using leather dye on wood. Also, what did you brush on the tobacco end of the pipe before you buffed it? I have a heavy mini wood lathe and I need to try this! 🍾
Woodstain usually contains a bunch of nasty chemicals and solvents. Fiebings Leather dye is alcohol based so the alcohol evaporates and it dries quickly. But the REAL reason: I was taught this way by way more experienced pipemakers and it works wonderfully well :-)
@@MassisPipes Thanks for the info, I didn't know that about wood stain. Have you ever tried using the Pro dye that seems to be popular these days with leather workers? I think it's oil based but supposedly goes on more even. I'm not sure how it works on wood but it might be interesting to try.
Unfortunately this was a commissioned pipe from a relatively rare extra long piece of briar, so I couldn't make another one at this time. Currently my pipes start around €200, but prices can vary quite a bit based on size, complexity, materials used and quality of the briar.
This was a commission so it's no longer available. Right now I'm not taking any new orders, but if you're interested I would suggest signing up to my newsletter on massispipes.com to be informed when I'm taking new orders :-)
When the heather grows, the root ball will often grow around tiny rocks and sand, enclosing them inside. So when you make a pipe from a perfect looking piece of briar, you might suddenly sand into a large, previously hidden, hole in the wood: a sandpit.
@@MassisPipes thanks, you popped up in my feed for some reason (I gave lots of cigar channels saved), and now I'm watching another pipe being made. I have a couple pipes, one being all made with hand tools by old gentlemen wearing suits. The could turn out a pipe in 24 hours with no power tools. I always thought that's how it was done, and now I see you in a t shirt working on a lathe and see the other way. It's a lesson in contrast.
I might not wear a suit, but the contrast is less than you'd think. My first pipe was made with a handdrill, a set of files and lots of sandpaper. It also took me about 30 hours of work and it was hideous ;-)
To address some of the most commonly asked questions:
- The materials used on this pipe are briar wood for the stummel and ebonite rod for the mouthpiece, which is a type of high quality vulcanised rubber.
- The colouring is done with Fiebing's leather dye which is fixed in place with a thin cut shellac.
- I'm currently not accepting new orders, hopefully I will get through my backlog soon and open up new orders in early 2022. If you're interested I'd kindly suggest to sign up for my newsletter on massispipes.com
- smoking a tobacco pipe isn't healthy, but it is a lot less unhealthy then other types of tobacco usage as you generally don't inhale the smoke, and has in fact proven in studies to have some benificial effects as well.
I really like this. How much in US dollars for a pipe like this and when will it be ready?
@@jdavi-uu1yl😂😢
Such a satisfying process to watch unfold. Especially the final polishing! Beautiful piece!
Oh that's a very nice pipe! So much fun watching it come to life.
Beautiful work!
I've always wondered how these were made. Thanks for posting.
(Perfect pipe for sitting in an overstuffed chair, in front of the fire on a cold winter's eve, with a good book.)
To call it beautiful work is being modiste the man made a work of art.🤩
absolutely amazing!!!!!! you made it look so easy, I know however how hard it is to do, fantastic work, I hope you get the recognition you deserve for your skilled work, thank you
You make it look easy, your work is inspiring. The final product looks great!
THAT IS A FANTASTIC PIPE
ITS JUST RIGHT,NOT TOO FANCY,NOT TOO BLAND.JUST PERFECT..
no need to shout indoor voice plz jk
He's just trying to be heard over the sound of my lathe ;-)
Simply gorgeous!
Wonderful of you to allow us the privilege to be so educated about your woodworking process especially when they are so applicable. Of course, I subscribed. Thank you, Massis.
Lovely pipe, lovely craftsmanship.
Love a few puffs from that work of art great job.
Lol 😆 . When he checked to see it just barely cleared the swing of the lathe. @ 0:45 That thing's a monster!
Yup, it didn't even fit my metal lathe, which is why i used my wood lathe :-)
What an amazing pipe! Wow!!
That is beautiful. I have tried to smoke pipes before and just can’t. But I thoroughly enjoy the look and ritual that goes along with them. Keep up the craftsmanship.
I'm curious to hear why you can't? Such a shame.
But thank you for the compliments!
I enjoy the ritual of it. But it is the next day the taste and smell. I smoked cigars for about a year and the one day I was done. My brother-in-law made some beautiful ones. I love hanging around people who smoke.
Lovely looking pipe , real classy . Thank you 😊
Great job on making pipes that one made me going to buy one
I wish I could do this so bad! I couldn’t imagine having a custom built pipe!! I remember smoking on my pipe when I was in Iraq and fell in love with it
Me, too. And, I don't even smoke!
It's good to know that old world craftsmanship is still alive and well. Makes me want to start pipe smoking again but it ain't gonna happen. Really glad to know that you have enough commissions to keep you going. Long may your work continue. I hope you are wearing an especially GOOD mask with SUPERIOR filter. Any kind of wood dust is not good for the lungs.
You're honorering that username :-)
I usually wear a 3M halfface with 2 big filters on top of dust extraction near the source :-)
Why not smoke again. A little puff now n then won't kill you
Old world craftsmanship on a modern lathe, lmfao
Actually pipes have been made on lathes for quite a long time. But really the machines only make it faster, a good pipemaker could make the same pipe completely by hand, it'll just take REALLY long ;-)
@@MassisPipes Brilliant work. Ignore the stupid comments :-)
Easy to see why you have a waitlist! Brilliant work!🙏🏻
Not many pipe smokers about now!!
Judging by my viewcount, there's more than you'd think 😁. In all seriousness, there's many many fewer then in the olden days ofcourse, but the past years have seen people return to the pipe as an escape of our busy lifestyle.
@@MassisPipes shame I don’t smoke! Lol me mammy wouldn’t let me smoke and she was a heavy smoker! Lol but my father in law was a piper, we brought him a meachem pipe.
Perfect as always👍
please compare pipes from different brands 🙏
Thanks 🌹
wonderful to see the craftsmanship
Thank you PJ!
Wow! Nice work!
Beautiful pipe.
I absolutely love the green wood. I think I just might subscribe.
What a beauty of a pipe
I don't smoke (well, OK, maybe a puff on a cigar every few years, at someone's wedding!), but after seeing this work of art, I wish I did :)
Life's too short any ways so I say smoke up
Beautiful
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Came from reddit. Buddy, you are incredibly talented
Thank you! I still have a LOT to learn :-)
@@MassisPipes Don’t we all.
Where do you find inspiration when making your pipes?
@@neighborhoodman323 like every artist: I steal from others 🤣 J. Alan pipes, Yeti pipes, Walt Cannoy, Trever Talbert, Scottie Piersel, Downie Pipes,... There's so many great carvers.
I was once even lucky enough to visit Teddy Knudsen in his home.
And every now and then I just try some weird things for fun ;-)
Super classic 😍
Beautiful looking pipe mate
Absolutely beautiful
do you use shellac after coloring?
Depends on the finish but shellac is a good way of fixing the colour yes.
@@MassisPipes Would you mind telling me the name of the shellac you work with?
@@VuTran15R i mix my own from blonde dewaxed flakes.
@@MassisPipes wow~ .Great.!
Wirklich eine sehr schöne Handwerkskunst. Meinen Respekt. Weiter so 👍 💪 🇩🇪.
wonderful, can someone please let me know the type of grinder/sander at 2:27? it has a long rod and plenty of space to work around with the pipe.
It's a basic electric motor with a hook&loop sanding pad screwed into the thread on the axle
thanks so much! I have a grinder, but the shaft on this is nice and long, really nice access. @@MassisPipes
Beautiful work
Outstanding piece of art. Can you please post what kind of wood used for different parts? TY
There's actually only 1 piece of wood used, a nice block of Briar (Erica Arborea), a heather tree root ball, which only grows around the Mediterranean.
This particular piece was harvested in Catalonia, Spain, somewhere around 2014, after which I selected it at a briar mill :-)
The stem is ebonite, a type of high quality vulcanised rubber.
@@MassisPipes Thank you very much!
Beautiful work! And if you look at the pattern of worn paint on the left lower corner of the vise (at 7:36+), it looks like two children frolicking with a dog at their feet!
That vice was a gift for my first communion when I was 6 or 7 years old, so it's had a rough life over the past 25 years ;-)
@@MassisPipes Man, it's beautiful. As is your work. Love to see the process. Cheers!!
I don't have a band saw so what I did was make a inverted mount for my jig saw and a vise grip for the trigger and it works just as good, just thought I'd put that out there for people who DIY😉
Great tip
Fun to watch.
Hermoso trabajo, muy prolijo y detallista.
Muchos gracias!
Steel pipe inside??
There's a steel reinforcement in the shank yes, to prevent it from breaking :-)
@@MassisPipes I see.. But, I'm afraid, condensate will appear when smoke the pipe.
@Alex Jason steel lined shanks has been done many times before without problems. I've not heard a single complaint from the owner of this pipe (in fact, he bought another one shortly after).
There's no reason for a 4mm steel lined hole to create more condensation than a 4mm wood lined hole with the same temperature. Condensation mainly forms due to turbulence in the airflow (not a problem here) or difference in temperature. Since this steel tube is fully encased by wood, it quickly adapts the same temperature as the wood around it, so there's no issue.
@@MassisPipes okay than :)
Wow amazing job man 👍
Beautiful !
Sei un grande un grande Artista Bravo ❤❤❤👍👍👍
Big wood, rare, magnum! 👍
Hello, BEAUTIFUL pipe ❤ please can you tell me the name of the lathe chuck with two Jaws? My chucks are all 4 jaw self centering but to hold a pipe you can only use 2 jaw??? Hope you can help
It's a set of tower jaws on a oneway chuck. You can get these jaws at vermont freehand
Wow so quick, thanks very much for the quick reply, beautiful pipes 🎉
Gorgeous
Excellent.
This is awesome I want one and I don’t even smoke 🤣
Believe it or not, not there are more pipecollectors than you'd think who don't actually smoke ;-)
Loser!!
@@scottlocke8935 if this is how you actually act in real life then i feel so sorry for all the people who have to deal with you on a regular basis
@@scottlocke8935 well, at least you spelled it right🙄
How much do you charge for this pipe ?
Maestro with all due respect 🙏🏻: why maitre pipier won’t take apprentices or offer in- house workshops ? can’t find books.you are the first to offer a mini course on the subject and answer questions freely,wish you the best from texas.( I’m a pipe smoker )thanks
Honestly I'm a hobbyist, who only spends evenings and nights in a workshop. So there's no real possibility to take an actual apprentice. I'm happy my videos are helpful to others though :-)
What is the green and black material you used on the mouth piece?
Ebonite
It reminds me of a shillelagh a little bit. Gives me an idea... Hmm, I wonder of my walking stick could be converted into a walking pipe? 😂
That's actually an existing concept, many have been made, even commercially:-)
Very nice Pipe thx
So beautiful
amazing woodturnning denonstration
Thank you Claude!
@MassisPipes Great job mate can you tell me have you ever used a spur wheel to give the bowl a rough finish instead of sandblasting it.
looked at your website couldnt find one like this for sale. I would love to have one of your pipes.
Unfortunately I'm a solo hobbyist, so I rarely ever have stock. Your best bet is to sign up for my newsletter, so you'll be informed when I take new orders. Then you can commission one to your liking.
Very nice
eu gosto muito desses tipos de cachimbos clássicos assim!
Beatiful peace! What a green material?
German Ebonite, a type of vulcanised rubber.
What material is the stem/mouthpiece made from?
German Ebonite, made by SEM
@@MassisPipes thanks
Now I want to smoke a pipe.
You made a wonderful looking pipe. I bet it tasts great, with a fine Tobacco.
Where do you get such a big piece of briar?
I was lucky enough to be able to visit my briar cutter and hand select some pieces, among which were 2 massive ebouchons for Lumberman style pipes :-)
Whirling stem of death
Nicely done
I have kindly requested the new owner of this pipe to not bludgeon people to death with it :-D
It looks fantastic, i guess you have already sold it , May i how much was the price ?
It was indeed sold to the customer who commissioned it. Honestly I don't remember the exact pricing...
That sure is beautiful.
Que coisa mais linda! Belo trabalho. Parabéns.
Obrigado!
Hello, what paint did you use for the pipe? Greetings and excellent video.
Leather dye, not paint :-)
-How long drill bit do you need?
That guy: yes
Lol :-) I did in fact have to shop around until I finally found a drill bit that was long enough :-)
@@MassisPipes you are indeed a legend
I thought something would have gone in the 'cup' of the pipe where the tobacco burns, maybe it does and I missed it/wasn't shown. Lovely anyway, the sand blasting trick was pretty cool, I have never seen that in distressing wood before.
"something" as in a metal screen? That is only done on weed/hash pipes, and is not needed in a regular tobacco pipe since you only lightly draw on a tobacco pipe and the tobacco itself generally clings together once packed in the pipe, preventing it from passing through the airway.
What I generally do apply, is a layer of active carbon coating inside the bowl to prevent burnout, although this shouldn't be needed if a pipe is smoked by a careful pipesmoker.
As for sandblasting, it's actually been a common way of finishing tobacco pipes for many years, but is rarely used in other woodworking projects 😃
@@MassisPipes I meant the burnout issue, but it seems to not be a thing.
I was a cabinet maker when I was young, the sandblasting is new to me, it's a cleaver idea really and gives a nice effect.
@@dawnrazornephilim i coat before I ship them, but that's not in the video :-)
Absolutely stunning. You are a gifted artist.
thank you Seth!
excellent
Q: what's the material you used to make stem ?
A section of SEM Ebonite rod from Germany :-)
@@MassisPipes 🙏
where do you get your stems blanks?
Most of it is ebonite rod which I buy per meter straight from the factory. This one is made by SEM Germany, another week known producer is NYH Ebonite, also in Germany.
Привет. Используемый эбонит чьего производства?
SEM Germany
@@MassisPipes вы выписываете его из Германии или сами проживаете в Германии.? Если выписываете то с какого сайта
I live in Belgium, but order straight from the Factory of SEM ebonite-arts.de
Is that a certain type of disc sander or is it just a disc sanding pad attached to the lathe?
It's a hook and loop pad clamped in a drillchuck that's attached to a stationary electric motor :-)
@@MassisPipes like a buffing machine ?
@@RedsWoodDesign1 Not quite, though that is possible to. This standalone motor is the type of motor you'd find on a stationary machine like a wood lathe, a bandsaw or in industrial machines.
In my case they're 1500W 380V motors, but a 110V (US) or 230V (EU) single phase 750W motor should be plenty.
They usually look like this: www.klimaat-totaal.nl/content/pd-17866-1-78340/DMA22013220M202.jpg
@@MassisPipes Wow this is so interesting. I am trying to find a machine I can buy that is like this. This would be awesome for me to use for making my kitchen wood utensils like our spoons. Is there a company that sells this machine by itself?
is this what your talking about?
I like it ... it's beautiful..👍👍👍
Very well done..liked and subbed...I once had a long pipe that was styled after general macarthers large corn cob pipe but it was hand carved ..not sure what wood..but it smoked very smooth...you do beautiful work sir...perhaps one day ..I shall enjoy one of yours.
Thank you for your comments, and welcome to the channel :-)
The general's pipe was pretty famous, Missouri Meerschaum still sells identical corn cob pipes!
Beautiful work and craftsmenship!
I have to ask, did I see right and you buffed Carnuba wax 1st and white diamond 2nd?
Thank you! The first is Tripoli paste, Carnauba is 3rd and final, if I use it :-)
@@MassisPipes thanx!
That makes more sense 🙂
It's amazing 👏
I love your pipes but I live in south Africa and I don't think I will be able to afford those beautiful hand crafted pipes but it's sure are master pieces keep up producing those masterpieces
I've shipped to Argentina, USA, Spain, France and even South Africa, so that's not the problem ;-)
Be nice to see how well it smokes!
I'm yet to hear any complaints after 10 years :-)
What kind of wood?
Briar, which is the harvested rootball of a Mediterranean heather tree called 'Erica Arborea'
Nice 👍
What is that liquid that is being applied with the pipe cleaner?
First leather dye, then Shellac
@@MassisPipes ahh, thanks. Any particular kind/brand you recommend?
@@shaggyrumplenutz1610 for dye use Fiebings, for shellac i mix my own from blonde flakes.
@@MassisPipes thank you.
Where can I purchase 🤔 a pipe from
Normally you can order straight from me, be it through mail, instagram, facebook or my website massispipes.com. However I'm currently fully booked for the next couple of months at least.
If you want to be the first to know when ordering is available again, please consider signing up to my newsletter.
Hi. I want one. In India. Is it possible?
Shipping to India is not an issue, however I'm currently not accepting new orders. If you'd like to be informed when orders open up again, may I suggest signing up to my newsletter over on massispipes.com?
Beautiful pipe. Why do you use leather dye to stain the wood?
It's the way I've learned from multiple very experienced pipemakers. I've experimented with some other dyes, but none come close to this.
@@MassisPipes I definitely can see your point. The dye really makes such a difference as compared to other dyes that have been used. Thanks for the response.
I want this pipe!
Awesome job!
Would you mind telling why you used leather dye instead of a wood stain? Reason I'm asking is because I work with wood and leather, I just never thought about using leather dye on wood. Also, what did you brush on the tobacco end of the pipe before you buffed it? I have a heavy mini wood lathe and I need to try this! 🍾
Woodstain usually contains a bunch of nasty chemicals and solvents. Fiebings Leather dye is alcohol based so the alcohol evaporates and it dries quickly.
But the REAL reason: I was taught this way by way more experienced pipemakers and it works wonderfully well :-)
@@MassisPipes Thanks for the info, I didn't know that about wood stain. Have you ever tried using the Pro dye that seems to be popular these days with leather workers? I think it's oil based but supposedly goes on more even. I'm not sure how it works on wood but it might be interesting to try.
hOW MUCH WOULD THAT COST IF I WERE TO ORDER ONE
Unfortunately this was a commissioned pipe from a relatively rare extra long piece of briar, so I couldn't make another one at this time.
Currently my pipes start around €200, but prices can vary quite a bit based on size, complexity, materials used and quality of the briar.
@@MassisPipes As a professional woodworker myself, that is an extremely good price considering all the time and skill that goes into them.
What was the Golden product in the glass jar?
A very light cut shellac
cost?
What do you use dyes and color coating, friends?

Fiebings Leather Dye is the default coloring agent for most pipemakers.
How mụch dơes it cost?
This was a commission so it's no longer available. Right now I'm not taking any new orders, but if you're interested I would suggest signing up to my newsletter on massispipes.com to be informed when I'm taking new orders :-)
@@MassisPipes OK, seems it bigger than normal liverpool pipe, right?
Definitely! This one's well over 25cm/10" long!
@@MassisPipes oh, bigger than one in your website
@@WuKongFx179 yeah, the previous one was a normal size Liverpool. This one was a custom request for a huge one :-)
What do you mean a sand pit opened up? And what is on the bowl to give it that sheen and make the grain pop without burning?
When the heather grows, the root ball will often grow around tiny rocks and sand, enclosing them inside.
So when you make a pipe from a perfect looking piece of briar, you might suddenly sand into a large, previously hidden, hole in the wood: a sandpit.
@@MassisPipes ah, so liiterally a sand pit as opposed to a sandpit, tks. What about the stain on the bowl?
@@dingo5208 Leather dye, a black basecoat for contrast and a brown toplayer to bring out the grain :-)
@@MassisPipes thanks, you popped up in my feed for some reason (I gave lots of cigar channels saved), and now I'm watching another pipe being made. I have a couple pipes, one being all made with hand tools by old gentlemen wearing suits. The could turn out a pipe in 24 hours with no power tools. I always thought that's how it was done, and now I see you in a t shirt working on a lathe and see the other way. It's a lesson in contrast.
I might not wear a suit, but the contrast is less than you'd think. My first pipe was made with a handdrill, a set of files and lots of sandpaper. It also took me about 30 hours of work and it was hideous ;-)
Peça perfeita!!!
Yes Please!
What species of wood was used for the pipe?
Briar, the rootball of erica arborea.
What is the stem made of ?
German Ebonite rod, a type of high quality vulcanised rubber.
Wow great work sir
Watch the type of wood
Erica Arborea, also known as Briar
@@MassisPipes
Thanks
I am not into smoking but pipes and cigars are cool for some reason.