Two things. One, beautiful pipe. Two, lulz.durangopipe wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:02 pmDesiring is dangerous.
This blasted dublin arrived in today's mail:
A Rad Davis blasted Dublin sitter that was the 2008 Smoker's Forum POTY. This one is unsmoked.
Rad's blasts are amazing. He did the blasting on a few of my Mark Tinsky pipes, and their collaboration has made for some really nice pipes, but this is the first of Rad's own sandblasts I've seen in the flesh.
Those Montana fishing guides sure know how to carve a pipe!
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hugodrax wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:42 pmTwo things. One, beautiful pipe. Two, lulz.durangopipe wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:02 pmDesiring is dangerous.
This blasted dublin arrived in today's mail:
A Rad Davis blasted Dublin sitter that was the 2008 Smoker's Forum POTY. This one is unsmoked.
Rad's blasts are amazing. He did the blasting on a few of my Mark Tinsky pipes, and their collaboration has made for some really nice pipes, but this is the first of Rad's own sandblasts I've seen in the flesh.
Those Montana fishing guides sure know how to carve a pipe!
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very nice, reminds me a bit of the CPS POY about the time I joined CPS.hugodrax wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:42 pmTwo things. One, beautiful pipe. Two, lulz.durangopipe wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:02 pmDesiring is dangerous.
This blasted dublin arrived in today's mail:
A Rad Davis blasted Dublin sitter that was the 2008 Smoker's Forum POTY. This one is unsmoked.
Rad's blasts are amazing. He did the blasting on a few of my Mark Tinsky pipes, and their collaboration has made for some really nice pipes, but this is the first of Rad's own sandblasts I've seen in the flesh.
Those Montana fishing guides sure know how to carve a pipe!
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Beautiful pipe! Rad’s pipes are just a C note or three out of my range.
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I got very lucky and paid a lot less (a LOT less) than this pipe might ordinarily cost.
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I keep noticing that I tend to look at quite a few Randy Wiley pipes. Are they worth the money? Estate money that is though he has some new ones right around $150 too.
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Not to me. I've only handled ten or so, and have only owned one, but I wasn't impressed with the drilling. I'd make sure to examine one personally before buying.
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Thanks for the heads up, the smoke ability is king.
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DP that pipe is a thing of beauty!
JudgeRusty, I think the pipe you speak of is the 2012 CPS POY. It is the same one pictured on sweetandsour's posts. It was carved as a collaboration of some the carvers from CPS. Mine is a very fine smoker...reminds me I haven't had it out in a while.
JudgeRusty, I think the pipe you speak of is the 2012 CPS POY. It is the same one pictured on sweetandsour's posts. It was carved as a collaboration of some the carvers from CPS. Mine is a very fine smoker...reminds me I haven't had it out in a while.
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Oh my . . .
I do like this Rad Davis!

I do like this Rad Davis!

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From the thumbnail picture I thought they were using it as a planter.
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You're helpless!

In all seriousness, if there is such a thing as a graceful poker- that's it.
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Nice, who makes that billiard?
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Becker smooth acorn

I’d love Becker pipes even if the family history were not so extraordinary. That history just makes them that much more special.

I’d love Becker pipes even if the family history were not so extraordinary. That history just makes them that much more special.
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I made this one a few years ago. It's kind of, sorta, quasi like that one. I'll sell it to you for half of whatever that Becker is going for.durangopipe wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:02 pmBecker smooth acorn
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Yours is lovely JM.JMG wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:43 pmI made this one a few years ago. It's kind of, sorta, quasi like that one. I'll sell it to you for half of whatever that Becker is going for.durangopipe wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:02 pmBecker smooth acorn
I’d love Becker pipes even if the family history were not so extraordinary. That history just makes them that much more special.
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The Becker is listed at $1,160.
Gulp.
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$580 it is then. I just saved you a bunch of money.durangopipe wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:37 pmYours is lovely JM.JMG wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:43 pmI made this one a few years ago. It's kind of, sorta, quasi like that one. I'll sell it to you for half of whatever that Becker is going for.durangopipe wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:02 pmBecker smooth acorn
I’d love Becker pipes even if the family history were not so extraordinary. That history just makes them that much more special.
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The Becker is listed at $1,160.
Gulp.
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This is why I love this place. What's helping each other out. JMG is so considerate.JMG wrote:$580 it is then. I just saved you a bunch of money.durangopipe wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:37 pmYours is lovely JM.JMG wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:43 pmI made this one a few years ago. It's kind of, sorta, quasi like that one. I'll sell it to you for half of whatever that Becker is going for.durangopipe wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:02 pmBecker smooth acorn
I’d love Becker pipes even if the family history were not so extraordinary. That history just makes them that much more special.
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The Becker is listed at $1,160.
Gulp.
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