NOW 20% OFF grade 1&2 Algerian briar pricelist & size chart

[Vermont Freehand]

NEW BATCH IN STOCK, READY TO SHIP

As of October 2014, We have reached a new agreement with the mill and can now offer 20% off grade 1 and grade 2 plateaux!!

Grade 1 (tight grain on both sides)
Grade 2 (tight grain on one side and loose on one side)
Grade 3 (loose grain on both sides, primarily used for blasts)

The sizes below are minimum sizes, lengths and widths will vary.
Plateaux and ebauchons have the same lengths and heigths, but the widths vary.
Most of the time, my smalls are similar to other vendor's mediums.
Sizes determined by heigth of block;

Plateaux
W x H x L
mini 1 3/4+ x 2-2 1/4 x 3+
small 1 7/8+ x 2 1/4-2 1/2 x 3 1/4+
med 1 7/8+ x 2 1/2-2 3/4 x 3 1/2+
lg 2+ x 2 3/4-3 x 3 3/4+
xlg 2 1/4+ x 3-3 1/4 x 4+
jumbo 2 1/4+ x 3 1/4+ x 4 1/2+

Grade 1 Plateaux
mini – $20.00 now $16.00
small – $25.00 now $20.00
medium – $30.00 now $24.00
large – $35.00 now $28.00
x-large – $40.00 now $32.00
jumbo – $45.00 now $36.00

Grade 2 Plateaux
mini – $12.00 now $9.50
small – $17.00 now $13.50
medium – $22.00 now $17.50
large – $27.00 now $21.50
x-large – $32.00 now $25.50
jumbo – $37.00 now 29.50

Grade 3 Plateaux
mini - $5.00
small - $7.00
medium - $12.00
large - $17.00
x-large - $22.00
jumbo - $27.00

prices do not include shipping costs.

[d.huber]

Just to clarify, these are plateaux, correct?

[Vermont Freehand]

Doah, I forgot to mention there is just plateaux until next month.
I'll make an edit above, oops

[oklahoma red]

Having bought a bunch of Pegleg's plateaux when he folded his tent I'm in good shape.
However, I missed out on all but a couple of pieces of his ebauchons so I'd be very interested when (if) you get a batch in.
If you can, make a note to yourself to PM me in case I miss your notice.
Chas.

[d.huber]

I just got a bunch of PegLeg briar too, but the briar from Yazid has been my favorite to work with and smoke from, so I bought a bunch.

Here's a photo of three blocks picked at random. I ordered the mini blocks. Sorry for the fuzzy photo.

[Vermont Freehand]

FYI - I'm always willing to barter if someone has pipe tooling or a lathe or a Jeep or a musical instrument or ginseng roots or whathaveyou, worst I can say is no

[Red]

I'm in the market right now for some medium sized plateaux, and would like opinions of Yazid's Algerian vs Mimmo's usual stock (Spanish??). It appears Mimmo's is actually a little cheaper when you consider the shipping is included. Of course, I don't want to pinch a few bucks if Yazid's is clearly superior. I was thinking about ordering a box of 10 from Mimmo until I saw this post. (I don't have blasting equipment, so that's not a factor in the type...)
I've been idle for a good while, and don't want to start back with mediocre stuff, so any advice will be appreciated
Thanks.

[d.huber]

I'm working on this right now which is the bottom block in the photo two posts up. I haven't worked with a lot of Mimmmo briar, but what I have worked with has been very clean. I've gotten a few incredibly grained smooths out of Yazid's briar and a few nice blasts. In my limited experience, Yazid's briar has more dramatic graining vs Mimmos which has more elegant graining. Mimmo's wood smokes very neutrally while Yazid's adds a rich sweetness to the first couple of bowls that I love. I'm a fan of Yazid's briar, personally.

Here's the photo I mentioned in the first sentence. It'll probably be a blast, as there are some small flaws on the other side, but the chamber is flawless and beautiful.

[Red]

Very nice! I appreciate your assessment of the two sources, too. Thanks.

[the rev]

FYI - I'm always willing to barter if someone has pipe tooling or a lathe or a Jeep or a musical instrument or ginseng roots or whathaveyou, worst I can say is no

I have some very high quality minimalist artwork by an undiscovered but very talented painter


what say ye

rev

[Vermont Freehand]

I don't think they would fit next to my carboard boxes that are ductaped (yeas, thats a word) on my wall (BTW, they are painted camo, it would clash)

PS - tell your painter to smooth out those walls

[the rev]

yeah, I hated showing my work on a textured surface, the lighting was shit too.

rev

[Gershom]

I am really wanting some of these... but you don't like lathes...

I am saving up some money... Just spent $300 on Spanish briar... Hopefully I can get some profit and buy some more of these. I loved them.

[wisemanpipes]

need a bike?
...a mountain bike.

evan

[Vermont Freehand]

need a bike?
...a mountain bike.

evan

nah, not into mountain biking.

I have managed to pick up a nice chainsaw and some instruments, can always use more of each, haha

[Gershom]

I have a two year old girl and a 7 month old boy... interested? Do you need a kidney?

[Vermont Freehand]

I'm going to pick up the batch of briar in a couple days.

For those who have reserved blocks, I have sent pm's.

If there is anyone I missed, pm me.


And haha, no bartering kids, kidneys, or artwork.
I am always willing to barter for musical instruments, chainsaws, guns, and ammo, I guess gold and silver too.

[oklahoma red]

Any ebauchons in this load coming in?
Chas.

[Gershom]

Do the chainsaws have to run?

[Vermont Freehand]

Chas, yes, there are ebauchons ready to ship, check the above list

Gershom, the chainsaws do not have to run if they are Stihl or Husky, but keep in mind, shipping is pricey, better to barter in person