J. Alan Pipes Workshop

Pipemaking is a very unique enterprise that demands the use of machines that dwarf the actual pipes that are being produced by them. I thought that some of you might have an interest in seeing just what it looks like in my lair where I spend so many hours huddled over my heater trying to keep warm while sanding away on briar.

Main Shop Area

Final sanding and finishing bench

Storage Shelving

Briar Stock

Ebonite, Cumberland, and Bakelite Rod Stock

Bandsaw

Turning Lathe

Stem and Drilling Lathe

Sanding Bench