Real name: John Paul "Fud" Zavacki
Age: 52
Location: Dickson City, PA
Years a pipe smoker: 30+ years
How you got into pipe making: Third generation piper (second to live in the States. Probably 10th if we go back to the old country). I love woodworking and I take great pride and satisfaction in creating things with my own two hands.
Other interesting facts: A former touring musician, then I opened a luthier's shop (that's a fancy word for guitar builder/fixer). Never broke anything I couldn't eventually fix- I'm handy as all get-out!
I haven't so much as bought a hunk of briar, yet, so I'm dying to dive in head-first! Any tips or ideas are welcomed!
Howdy-do from Northeastern Pennsylvania (where they dug coal!)
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Re: Howdy-do from Northeastern Pennsylvania (where they dug coal!)
Welcome to the forum! Best place to learn the craft. Read all the intro info. Happy carving!
Re: Howdy-do from Northeastern Pennsylvania (where they dug coal!)
Welcome.
My son in law is from Wilkes Barre, so we have spent some time there. Interesting area with a very active arts community.
The way that many of us started is with a a kit- predrilled block and fitted pre molded stem.
This give you a feel for shaping and finishing briar, and you can publish photos for a critique
There are several ways to go after you decide that you want to continue, and a huge amount of information on this forum.
DocAitch
My son in law is from Wilkes Barre, so we have spent some time there. Interesting area with a very active arts community.
The way that many of us started is with a a kit- predrilled block and fitted pre molded stem.
This give you a feel for shaping and finishing briar, and you can publish photos for a critique
There are several ways to go after you decide that you want to continue, and a huge amount of information on this forum.
DocAitch
"Hettinger, if you stamp 'hand made' on a dog turd, some one will buy it."
-Charles Hollyday, pipe maker, reluctant mentor, and curmudgeon
" Never show an idiot an unfinished pipe!"- same guy
-Charles Hollyday, pipe maker, reluctant mentor, and curmudgeon
" Never show an idiot an unfinished pipe!"- same guy
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Re: Howdy-do from Northeastern Pennsylvania (where they dug coal!)
Welcome from south central Pa...! I’m in York county. Get your wallet ready because you’ll need it! Haha!
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