pipe making tutorial

  1. Pipe 23c - Copy.jpg

    Pipe 23c - Copy.jpg

    Then gradually drill larger holes until you reach the proper size.
  2. Pipe 22c - Copy.jpg

    Pipe 22c - Copy.jpg

    Mark the center and drill a pilot hole.
  3. Pipe 21c.jpg

    Pipe 21c.jpg

    Same diameter!
  4. Pipe 20.jpg

    Pipe 20.jpg

    Diameter of the drill bit should match diameter of the stem piece.
  5. Pipe 18c.jpg

    Pipe 18c.jpg

    Pipe stem and bowl
  6. Pipe 17.jpg

    Pipe 17.jpg

    Marking off where to cut.
  7. Pipe 16.jpg

    Pipe 16.jpg

    Estimating the size of the bowl.
  8. Pipe 15.jpg

    Pipe 15.jpg

    This looks kinda like a Harry Potter wand!
  9. Pipe 29c.jpg

    Pipe 29c.jpg

    Sander secured upside down in vise.
  10. Pipe 11c.jpg

    Pipe 11c.jpg

    Stem piece with 11/64" (4.5 mm) opening.
  11. Pipe 09.jpg

    Pipe 09.jpg

    But if you can secure it in a vise, this is much easier.
  12. Pipe 08.jpg

    Pipe 08.jpg

    You could just hold the branch in your hand.
  13. Pipe 07.jpg

    Pipe 07.jpg

    Cut the side shoots off and clean up the piece.
  14. Pipe 06c.jpg

    Pipe 06c.jpg

    Already somewhat hollow.
  15. Pipe 05.jpg

    Pipe 05.jpg

    8" section of the main trunk
  16. Pipe 28c.jpg

    Pipe 28c.jpg

    Tools used.
  17. Pipe 03.jpg

    Pipe 03.jpg

    Drill bit length determines maximum pipe length.
  18. Pipe 00.jpg

    Pipe 00.jpg

    My first pipe project.
  19. Pipe 02.jpg

    Pipe 02.jpg

    Starting with a Blackberry Fire skeleton.
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