pipemakersforum.com

I've recently made my blog public, and have posted an article there that summarizes a discussion we've been having in the private forums.

It speaks some about what it really looks like to be a pipemaker as well as addressing the obligations of aspiring or would-be pipemakers. I hope that it is illuminating. Here is the link: http://www.todd-m-johnson.blogspot.com

Todd

Thanks Todd. I didn't read it all yet but it seems very informative and interresting. Some really nice work on display there.

Thanks for sharing that Todd.

I think that could be said for almost every profession...its lots of hard work, there are often hard mistakes involved and you pay your dues early on....AND hanging out the the big guys speeds up the learning curves for sure.

If I was younger guy, I would love to try and sell myself to a pipecarver in order to be his apprentice. I would work for room and board and free baccy. I am unsure if any carvers would be game for that but I know a few who are overwhelmed with special order requests. I'd probably start out as "Buffer-boy" or "Stainman" or "Floorsweeper"

Anyway, it ain't all about glory and money...if a guy enjoys it, thats a plus.

Kola

Todd Thanks for reposting it... ment to do so myself but my oldest daughter is turning 4 this weekend wich has turned into a 3 day party and I'm already sick from all the cake

This is a fantastic blog post, Todd--thank you very much for publishing it!