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by jholder
Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Briar for Cheap?
Replies: 6
Views: 658

Re: Briar for Cheap?

Thanks. That is more like it. I cam afford $5 a block, and when I screw up the first 50 I won't be completely broke.
by jholder
Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: Briar for Cheap?
Replies: 6
Views: 658

Briar for Cheap?

I have almost completed my first pipe kit and I am itching to try more, however with my skill level I can't really justify spending $17-25 per block for briar plus a stem. Is there a good resource for cheap briar? I understand it may not be the same quality as the $20 per block material, but I figur...
by jholder
Sun Jan 12, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: Finishing Techniques
Topic: Natural Finish on a Pear Wood Pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 2509

Natural Finish on a Pear Wood Pipe

I'm working on my first ever pipe, and it happens to be a pear wood kit from Mr. Brog that my wife bought me for Christmas. I like the look of the natural pearwood Mr. Brog's that I have seen, but I have no idea how to do that. I have shaped it and sanded it to 600 grit. Is my next step carnauba wax...