Making a Freehand Pipe--Pipemaking from Start to Finish

**To answer a frequently asked question about this video: the texture is created by sandblasting. Unfortunately, the footage I recorded of this process was corrupted and I was unable to use it for this video. If you would like to see how I sandblast, you can see it in these two videos: This video demonstrates the steps taken to create a freehand pipe--from start to finish. In the past, I’ve shown how to make a billiard pipe, which is made in the tradition that uses a lathe to turn the primary form of the shape and to align and machine the holes. Freehand pipes do not rely on the precision of machinery to achieve symmetry (or asymmetry if that is the aim), instead requiring a trained eye and refined hand-shaping techniques to render the desired result. In this video, you’ll see me begin with the raw briar block, sketch a shape on it based on the natural pattern of grain within it, and then shape, refine, and polish the materials. I’ve had a long of questions about some of the tools you see in the video. Here are some purchase links for some of them: Machinery Recommendations (not exactly the same as mine, but good quality and can be used for pipemaking): 10x22 Metalworking Lathe: Quick Change Tool Post & Holders: The Smallest Bandsaw I’d recommend for cutting briar: A much better Bandsaw equivalent to the one in my videos: Sanding and Buffing Arbor System: 7“ Shaping Disk Backing plate: 7“ 36gr Grinding Disks: Rough File Used to Shape Mouthpiece: Fine File Used on Mouthpiece: Swiss File set used on Mouthpiece Slot: As always, please visit my links to see what I’m up to currently, buy pipes, gear, or to learn pipemaking from me in person: Music licensed through Lumafusion’s Storyblocks library: Falling in Love Instrumental by Fredrik Storm Feel it too (Instrumental) by Szymon Szarpatowski Half of your heart by Kyle Rhodius