TShea
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:28 am
Real name: Todd Sheaman (last name pronounced Shay-men)
Age: 47
Location: northern Colorado (Fort Collins/Loveland)
Years a pipe smoker: Don't smoke, just make
How you got into pipe making: I'll type my thesis below
Other interesting facts: See thesis below
Greetings good people. I've already had a chance to interact with some of the good people of the forum, and a few pipe makers scattered throughout the world. Kudos to Kurt, Steve and Premal particularly. The Walt Cannoy information on YouTube is spectacular, along with the J. Alan channel. All of them are very good people and I've enjoyed my various interactions.
Long story short is I make a living as a paramedic and Emergency Medical Services instructor, so I've seen some really crappy things through my career. I started when I was 16 as a First Responder, and I suppose I would say that if I had a time machine and could go back I would probably opt for something else. I love the career. It's what it leaves behind psychologically that I struggle with. This is ultimately why I'm a wood worker, and have been for 35+ years. My career demons go away when I'm in my shop. My specialty is wood turning, which I've done for 15+ years. I have a tool fetish, have bought some tools from the above mentioned, and I have two full-sized wood lathes and a metal lathe (amongst many of the other woodworking goodies/equipment). For those familiar with wood turning, my pride and joy in my shop is a Robust American Beauty (with all the bells and whistles). She's made in WI and I'm on it daily, if not every other.
My interest in pipe making began, you're going to like this, when I walked into a friend's bathroom and smelled a candle that reminded me of pipe smoke. This happened four months ago, which tells everyone how long I've been making pipes. I thought to myself, "self, I wonder if I could make a pipe?" And the rest is history. I don't smoke, but I love the smell of pipe smoke. I'll post some of my projects and I would very much like to get some strong feedback. My philosophy is I want to make the next project better, so what did I learn from the completion of the current project to make the next one better?
Be safe, be good to one another, and remember to stop and smell the roses now and then. Life is short!
Happy to be a part of this fine forum.
Cheers,
Todd
Age: 47
Location: northern Colorado (Fort Collins/Loveland)
Years a pipe smoker: Don't smoke, just make
How you got into pipe making: I'll type my thesis below
Other interesting facts: See thesis below
Greetings good people. I've already had a chance to interact with some of the good people of the forum, and a few pipe makers scattered throughout the world. Kudos to Kurt, Steve and Premal particularly. The Walt Cannoy information on YouTube is spectacular, along with the J. Alan channel. All of them are very good people and I've enjoyed my various interactions.
Long story short is I make a living as a paramedic and Emergency Medical Services instructor, so I've seen some really crappy things through my career. I started when I was 16 as a First Responder, and I suppose I would say that if I had a time machine and could go back I would probably opt for something else. I love the career. It's what it leaves behind psychologically that I struggle with. This is ultimately why I'm a wood worker, and have been for 35+ years. My career demons go away when I'm in my shop. My specialty is wood turning, which I've done for 15+ years. I have a tool fetish, have bought some tools from the above mentioned, and I have two full-sized wood lathes and a metal lathe (amongst many of the other woodworking goodies/equipment). For those familiar with wood turning, my pride and joy in my shop is a Robust American Beauty (with all the bells and whistles). She's made in WI and I'm on it daily, if not every other.
My interest in pipe making began, you're going to like this, when I walked into a friend's bathroom and smelled a candle that reminded me of pipe smoke. This happened four months ago, which tells everyone how long I've been making pipes. I thought to myself, "self, I wonder if I could make a pipe?" And the rest is history. I don't smoke, but I love the smell of pipe smoke. I'll post some of my projects and I would very much like to get some strong feedback. My philosophy is I want to make the next project better, so what did I learn from the completion of the current project to make the next one better?
Be safe, be good to one another, and remember to stop and smell the roses now and then. Life is short!
Happy to be a part of this fine forum.
Cheers,
Todd