Billion Years

[gypski]

This bowl is a billion years old in the universal time clock. Ok, I needed some reason to post a photo of a bowl I just got finished making and inlaying. Yeah, I've been smoking out of it during the course of its finishing. Kind of like putting life in it. Anyway, the catlinite is about a billion years old, and the gold in the wire inlay could also be just as old. And for that matter, the genus cannabis is a few million years old at least! :cool:

Only a stoner could think like this I guess. Anybody else make their own smoking equipment? :pimp:

[BlueBlazer]

Does a dented coke can with some holes punched in it count? [attachment=o259342]

[gypski]

I've also used the soda can, toilet paper roll, apple, once and acorn cap for hash in the Marines. :S2:

And to show I'm not crazy about the billion year thing. :D

In a nutshell, the Early Proterozoic Sioux Quartzite of southwestern Minnesota accumulated as sedimentary sand layers deposited by streams that flowed across an erosional surface developed on older Archean rocks. These deposits were metamorphosed by heat and pressure to produce the metamorphic layers of quartzite seen today. The thin 2 to 6 inch layers of reddish-brown catlinite - a metamorphic claystone argillite - is normally found sandwiched between layers of quartzite which is often found under an overburden of 10-15 feet. The catlinite deposits of southwestern Minnesota are estimated to be between 1.6 billion and 1.8 billion years old.
For more information about geologic time, visit our Geologic Time Page.

The specimen above is a great example, on a small scale, of how the deposits appear.

Catlinite is a mineral made up of diaspore, pyrophyllite, muscovite and hematite, along with traces of anatase and chlorite. Catlinite gets it rusty, reddish color from oxidized hematite - an ore of iron. It is composed of: silica (49.01 percent), alumina (35.17 percent), magnesium (0.23 percent), water (5.87 percent), potash (5.62 percent), ferric acid (3.06 percent) and titanium dioxide (0.44 percent).
Catlinite is very soft measuring 2.5 on Mohs Scale of Hardness. That is about the same hardness as a human fingernail and provides the unique sofness necessary for shaping it into pipes and other objects. For more about Mohs scale, go to our Mohs Scale page.

The specimen above is a great example, on a small scale, of how the deposits appear.

Minnesota Pipestone (Catlinite) from Rockman (http://www.rocksandminerals.com/specimens/pipestonegeo.htm)

[gypski]

I need a new T5 light so maybe these can get one for me!!! Gotta do something to keep from going crazy in today's wacky world full of liars and fuck-ups wanting to tell me what I can and can't smoke. Put some of that green in one of these and you'll know what a smooth smoke is. Glass can't hold a candle to stone!!!! And its hard to break, not like your $75.00 modified light bulb that goes Humpty Dumpty after accidentally falling off the whatever!!!! :lol5:

[gypski]

showing the stone's red better.

[BlueBlazer]

Is there any significance to the symbols?

I've never toked from one of those so I may have to give it a try. :thumbsup:

[gypski]

Is there any significance to the symbols?

I've never toked from one of those so I may have to give it a try. :thumbsup:


Not really. A star burst, a diamond, and chevron. What ever pops out of my head!!! I'm thinking yin/yang, star, whatever comes into my head when I do it. The chevron is sterling silver, the other two 14 ct gold. :D

They're 3" or so long and 1" thick with a 5/8 or so deep bowl that is 1/2 diameter. :smokin:

[BlueBlazer]

How hard is it to carve one of those? Last time I carved anything was in Cub Scouts I think . . . :D

[gypski]

How hard is it to carve one of those? Last time I carved anything was in Cub Scouts I think . . . :D

These took about 4 hours or so each to make. Its a fairly hard catlinite. Part of the block I got has a contact area where its really, really hard. I've had softer, but these weight 85, 80, 79 grams. And they're much harder then soap stone. :cool:

[RAINHAZE]

Looks good Gypski :thumbsup: I had one kinda similar that an Apache friend of mine made me.

A few years back while hiking the Adirondacks, we got to the
top of this one big ass mountain with a beautiful view, and realized we didn't have any papers or a pipe to smoke this really good
skunk that we had brought with us.

So I removed a 6 inch X 3/8 inch piece of the aluminum tubing that was part of my
backpack frame. I found a sharp jagged edge of a boulder and started rubbing the
piece of tubing on it about an inch from the end until it made a small hole.
We then placed some killer bud into the hole and of course the end of the tube
made a great carburetor.
It looked like hammered-hell, (and thousands of years old) but it worked great!:jointsmile:


BlueBlazer;Is there any significance to the symbols?The symbol on the middle one is an arrow pointing to the mouth end BB. :D

[BlueBlazer]

These took about 4 hours or so each to make. Its a fairly hard catlinite. Part of the block I got has a contact area where its really, really hard. I've had softer, but these weight 85, 80, 79 grams. And they're much harder then soap stone. :cool:

I think I'll spend the dough and buy one that's already made . . . otherwise I foresee lost digits :eek:

I've been surfing for them this morning and there are some really awesome sculptured pipes out there. I bit pricey, but definitely look bad ass.

I think that's very cool that you make your own. :thumbsup:

[gypski]

I think I'll spend the dough and buy one that's already made . . . otherwise I foresee lost digits :eek:

I've been surfing for them this morning and there are some really awesome sculptured pipes out there. I bit pricey, but definitely look bad ass.

I think that's very cool that you make your own. :thumbsup:

Some of the Native American made one's are awesome and pricey. Some on the net, I've seen for a few years. And the one's from some of the online headshops are way over priced for what they are. Sweatshop made!!! :D

My price for these is $40.00. to cannabis.com. :pimp:

[RedLocks]

Nice works Gypski, I like your choice of a ancient medium to make the pipes out of. The most I have made was a coconut chalice, got the coconut at the Latino market (most of the coconuts I see in supermarkets are unsuitable), chopped down the bamboo with my machete but I bought the kutchie (bowl piece) it was handmade though, I would have made the kutchie but but the only person I know with kiln access a Sculptor named Ming Fay (can probably find his art online) I haven't seen in about a decade so felt a little weird showing up not knowing if he would remember me or not to request access. Shame too because I know where to harvest fresh clay, some cool shit too, it is a Grey color but fires to a really nice red from the iron content I believe.

Anyways, cracked my Coconut some time ago and haven't gotten around to crafting again, always busy with something it seems, plus some of the antique tools I have collected over the years have been lost, so I am doing my work with not-my-first-tool-choices.

here's a pic of a random coconut chalice I just googled, new computer so don't got any pix of mines on it..

edit:: oops first upload attempt failed, adding another pic too, I want to figure out how stands like these are made. I just use a cast iron thingamajig (wow spellchecker didn't even flag that word!) that I found in this old dilapidated house years ago at a colonial village tourist destination. We started walking through the woods and found out there were all these old crumbling foundations from the original village, the tourist site was just all new constructions and some restored ones too, where we went was, out of bounds so to speak ;)

[budlover13]

Awesome pieces guys! How would one go about getting you that $40?

[gypski]

Awesome pieces guys! How would one go about getting you that $40?


send me an e-mail [email protected] and we can make arrangements. :thumbsup:

[gypski]

Nice works Gypski, I like your choice of a ancient medium to make the pipes out of. The most I have made was a coconut chalice, got the coconut at the Latino market (most of the coconuts I see in supermarkets are unsuitable), chopped down the bamboo with my machete but I bought the kutchie (bowl piece) it was handmade though, I would have made the kutchie but but the only person I know with kiln access a Sculptor named Ming Fay (can probably find his art online) I haven't seen in about a decade so felt a little weird showing up not knowing if he would remember me or not to request access. Shame too because I know where to harvest fresh clay, some cool shit too, it is a Grey color but fires to a really nice red from the iron content I believe.

Anyways, cracked my Coconut some time ago and haven't gotten around to crafting again, always busy with something it seems, plus some of the antique tools I have collected over the years have been lost, so I am doing my work with not-my-first-tool-choices.

here's a pic of a random coconut chalice I just googled, new computer so don't got any pix of mines on it..

edit:: oops first upload attempt failed, adding another pic too, I want to figure out how stands like these are made. I just use a cast iron thingamajig (wow spellchecker didn't even flag that word!) that I found in this old dilapidated house years ago at a colonial village tourist destination. We started walking through the woods and found out there were all these old crumbling foundations from the original village, the tourist site was just all new constructions and some restored ones too, where we went was, out of bounds so to speak ;)

Different medium that's for sure with those coconuts!!! Goes to show people will smoke out of just about anything!! :lol5:

[budlover13]

This has gotten my mind working. I'm trying to think of a unique medium now.

[RedLocks]

Different medium that's for sure with those coconuts!!! Goes to show people will smoke out of just about anything!! :lol5:
might have been different at some point but Rastas across the world have been using these and ones like the next attachment for a very long time. Both are called chalice or chalwa (chillums/kutchies are sometimes also referred to in this manner), you'll often hear references to the before mentioned terms in Reggae music, most people got no idea what it means, just that it has something to do with Ganja.(see Ras Trent lol)

Some people use rubber tubing in the construction but of course the use of rubber piping is discouraged as it is not natural. They aren't really "recreational" smoking devices, rather ceremonial for lack of a better term.

The "kutchie" part is basically a chillum affixed onto the body of the pipe , a smoking device introduced to the Caribbean by Coolies (indentured servants of Indian heritage brought in to work the plantations) Actually many parts of Indian culture and their religions influenced the Caribbean culture and even found it's way into the Rastafari movement.

[gypski]

might have been different at some point but Rastas across the world have been using these and ones like the next attachment for a very long time. Both are called chalice or chalwa (chillums/kutchies are sometimes also referred to in this manner), you'll often hear references to the before mentioned terms in Reggae music, most people got no idea what it means, just that it has something to do with Ganja.(see Ras Trent lol)

Some people use rubber tubing in the construction but of course the use of rubber piping is discouraged as it is not natural. They aren't really "recreational" smoking devices, rather ceremonial for lack of a better term.

The "kutchie" part is basically a chillum affixed onto the body of the pipe , a smoking device introduced to the Caribbean by Coolies (indentured servants of Indian heritage brought in to work the plantations) Actually many parts of Indian culture and their religions influenced the Caribbean culture and even found it's way into the Rastafari movement.

I'm thinking of making a couple chillums. Matter of fact, got one drilled, just need to shape it. Lazy, chair lock, Holiday blahs...............:S2:

[BlueBlazer]

This has gotten my mind working. I'm trying to think of a unique medium now.

I'll just warn you now and save you some time, mashed potatoes don't work very well. :stoned:


Although you can create a reasonable model of a mountain . . .

[RedLocks]

I'm thinking of making a couple chillums. Matter of fact, got one drilled, just need to shape it. Lazy, chair lock, Holiday blahs...............:S2:
cool, good luck. I've seen some pretty cool chillums made out stone as well as Ebony wood before.

[BlueBlazer]

. . . The symbol on the middle one is an arrow pointing to the mouth end BB. :D

Missed this earlier. That must be the one you use when you're very, very stoned. :S2:

[gypski]

These pipes get chilled naturally just sitting around and need to get lit to warm them up occasionally!!! :D

[gypski]

send me an e-mail [email protected] and we can make arrangements. :thumbsup:

Just to up date those who have contacted me at the e-mail address, I will have my shopping cart up and running as soon as my SSL certificate is applied to the web site shop.redstonepipes.com. I want to thank everyone for their great compliments, and if you decide to get one of my pipes, I will make sure you are satisfied with your purchase. Please have a little patience while I work out the kinks in the online store. :thumbsup:

BlueBlazer, yours in on the way, and I sent your tracking number. :cool:

[BlueBlazer]

Man I can't wait. You are a stone cold good dude. :D

[gypski]

Man I can't wait. You are a stone cold good dude. :D

Here's what the pipes look like roughed out before they are totally finished and inlayed. Its a big contrast to the finished product. These are in the pipeline (pun intended) and will be on view as a finished product in the next day. :D

[BlueBlazer]

Well friends and neighbors, I received my pipe.

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Let me tell you, this photo doesn't do it justice. I'm not sucking up to gypski here, but I think this is my favorite pipe ever.

When I received the package, I immediately took the pipe to my den and christened her. As I was having the first bowl, I realized that the pipe fit in my hand just right. I can't believe how mild the toke is. Even when I shared a bowl with my cousin, the pipe stayed cool and so did the smoke.

The stone this pipe was made from has a rich Native American tradition. The quarry was a no-arms, no hostilities zone for all tribes to come and collect the stone for their peace pipes. So this stone has been a symbol of peace and goodwill for over 2000 years. The stone itself is over a billion years old. It just blows my mind to contemplate. I find myself fingering the smooth surface of my pipe like a worry stone.

All in all, I'm well satisfied and deeply pleased with my pipe. Also, let me add that it's an honor to be your first customer and to have my testimonial on your web page gypski.

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[gypski]

Well friends and neighbors, I received my pipe.

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Let me tell you, this photo doesn't do it justice. I'm not sucking up to gypski here, but I think this is my favorite pipe ever.

When I received the package, I immediately took the pipe to my den and christened her. As I was having the first bowl, I realized that the pipe fit in my hand just right. I can't believe how mild the toke is. Even when I shared a bowl with my cousin, the pipe stayed cool and so did the smoke.

The stone this pipe was made from has a rich Native American tradition. The quarry was a no-arms, no hostilities zone for all tribes to come and collect the stone for their peace pipes. So this stone has been a symbol of peace and goodwill for over 2000 years. The stone itself is over a billion years old. It just blows my mind to contemplate. I find myself fingering the smooth surface of my pipe like a worry stone.

All in all, I'm well satisfied and deeply pleased with my pipe. Also, let me add that it's an honor to be your first customer and to have my testimonial on your web page gypski.

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Leaves me speechless!!! :thumbsup:

[gypski]

Chillum with the Chinese rak symbol. Rak means weed. The wire is the same width, its because of the roundness of the chillum that one side looks like a calligraphic script. In actual view its even. The script for the symbol is from the Oracle Bone Script of China's first writing system from 3,500 BP (before present) :stoned:

[gypski]

To those who may be interested. I take photos as I make the pipes. At this stage, the chillum is done, and it has an orange star (inclusion) at the bottom of the symbol. A small feature I put there to enhance the rak (weed) symbol. the middle on has the He symbol in Chinese, and it means harvest. The two to the right will go through another sanding with 5 different grits of sand paper to give them a smooth, glass-like finish and remove any uneven surfaces. :cool: blueblazer can qualify that! :thumbsup:

[BlueBlazer]

Smooth as silk. :thumbsup:

[gypski]

Smooth as silk. :thumbsup:

You can keep it shiny by putting a little vegetable oil on a paper towel and rubbing it in, then wiping it off with a cloth. :thumbsup:

[BlueBlazer]

I'll do that.

By the way, I named my pipe.

Seeing as how Earth Mother is one of mankind's oldest myths, I decided to name her after one of Earth Mother's incarnations from my own distant heritage.

Freyja

In Norse mythology, Freyja is a goddess of love and fertility, and the most beautiful and propitious of the goddesses. She is the patron goddess of crops and birth, the symbol of sensuality and was called upon in matters of love. She loves music, spring and flowers, and is particularly fond of the elves (fairies). Freyja is one of the foremost goddesses of the Vanir.

I understand that it is pronounced Fry-ya in Danish which has a double meaning that I find very appropriate. :D

[gypski]

I'll do that.

By the way, I named my pipe.

Seeing as how Earth Mother is one of mankind's oldest myths, I decided to name her after one of Earth Mother's incarnations from my own distant heritage.

Freyja

In Norse mythology, Freyja is a goddess of love and fertility, and the most beautiful and propitious of the goddesses. She is the patron goddess of crops and birth, the symbol of sensuality and was called upon in matters of love. She loves music, spring and flowers, and is particularly fond of the elves (fairies). Freyja is one of the foremost goddesses of the Vanir.

I understand that it is pronounced Fry-ya in Danish which has a double meaning that I find very appropriate. :D

Interesting. I read a book on Norse mythology and the Norse gods last spring. Interesting stuff, and how they related to the culture. As all cultures gods did in strange ways!!! Good name, may it bring those things to you!!! :pimp:

[BlueBlazer]

Ha, ha. Look at the time stamp on my last post. Guess everyone knows what I was doing as 2010 closed. :S2:

[BlueBlazer]

Interesting. I read a book on Norse mythology and the Norse gods last spring. Interesting stuff, and how they related to the culture. As all cultures gods did in strange ways!!! Good name, may it bring those things to you!!! :pimp:

Thanks. Yeah, Norse mythology is generally pretty harsh. Valhalla sounds more like hell than a reward. Freyja would take some of the warriors to her abode along with all the women. The rest went to practice for Ragnarok over and over again, last man standing is hero for the day.

I think I'll just go with Freyja's group, sounds much more promising. :D

[gypski]

Thanks. Yeah, Norse mythology is generally pretty harsh. Valhalla sounds more like hell than a reward. Freyja would take some of the warriors to her abode along with all the women. The rest went to practice for Ragnarok over and over again, last man standing is hero for the day.

I think I'll just go with Freyja's group, sounds much more promising. :D

I found the story of Thor (big on Thor in the comic book in the day too) quite interesting, and the different version. Beowolf too. I've been looking around for some Nordic/Runic symbols. :D

[BlueBlazer]

I found the story of Thor (big on Thor in the comic book in the day too) quite interesting, and the different version. Beowolf too. I've been looking around for some Nordic/Runic symbols. :D

I too was a big Thor comic fan. In fairness, Thor is pretty much everyone's favorite Norse god.

This rune is pretty cool:

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EihwazEihwaz: (EI: Yew tree.) Strength, reliability, dependability, trustworthiness. Enlightenment, endurance. Defense, protection. The driving force to acquire, providing motivation and a sense of purpose. Indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable target and can achieve your goals. An honest man who can be relied upon. Eihwaz Reversed or Merkstave: Confusion, destruction, dissatisfaction, weakness.

[gypski]

Well I'm gonna call this the Harvest Pipe. Compact, 51.4 gms. Has an orange star to the right of the cross bars which are silver as are the bottome wings. The middle and top cap are gold. The back has two stars one of which is white with a dark nucleus, the other ogrange. :cool:

[gypski]

Silver Shield Pipe silver shield, several stars on the side and the back. :D That's it for today. :S2:

[gypski]

I too was a big Thor comic fan. In fairness, Thor is pretty much everyone's favorite Norse god.

This rune is pretty cool:

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EihwazEihwaz: (EI: Yew tree.) Strength, reliability, dependability, trustworthiness. Enlightenment, endurance. Defense, protection. The driving force to acquire, providing motivation and a sense of purpose. Indicates that you have set your sights on a reasonable target and can achieve your goals. An honest man who can be relied upon. Eihwaz Reversed or Merkstave: Confusion, destruction, dissatisfaction, weakness.

It looks like you're the only person that has shown any real interest. And with that in mind, I'll keep my pipe site up for a month, and if I don't sell another thing, I will refund your money to you including shipping, and call it a gift to someone who appreciates the pleasure of having something made by a friend. Then, what I have, I'll give away to worthy people I meet in the cannabis community in person. That's my guarantee to you. :thumbsup:

[RAINHAZE]

It looks like you're the only person that has shown any real interest. And with that in mind, I'll keep my pipe site up for a month, and if I don't sell another thing, I will refund your money to you including shipping, and call it a gift to someone who appreciates the pleasure of having something made by a friend. Then, what I have, I'll give away to worthy people I meet in the cannabis community in person. That's my guarantee to you. :thumbsup:

Well gypski I gotta tell ya, I have been interested in your pipes from the beginning and always check out this thread, but I have kept relatively quiet about it because at the moment I just got hired on permanently at this killer job and up until now I've had to be careful financially.
I definetly want one for myself, but have had to put it off for awhile atleast.
As a matter of fact, even tho I keep kinda low key, you and WW and DP and a few others here are why I come here everyday.
Hopefully in a months time I will be tokin my just cured ak47 with a pipe made by you bro! :thumbsup:

[gypski]

Well gypski I gotta tell ya, I have been interested in your pipes from the beginning and always check out this thread, but I have kept relatively quiet about it because at the moment I just got hired on permanently at this killer job and up until now I've had to be careful financially.
I definetly want one for myself, but have had to put it off for awhile atleast.
As a matter of fact, even tho I keep kinda low key, you and WW and DP and a few others here are why I come here everyday.
Hopefully in a months time I will be tokin my just cured ak47 with a pipe made by you bro! :thumbsup:

Well, I'll make sure I stay alive so I can make you happy. Its a new year, memories, bullshit gets a person moody.:( If you don't shake the tree, ya can't get no fruit as far as the pipes go!!! :lol5:

[gypski]

I might also mention that I've had an inquiry for them wholesale, but I told them the price on the page is the same for everyone. I'm thinking to taking some around to the local shops, but they aren't cheap or fast to make. They take time to make and time is money, and at the price I'm doing them for I'm making about $10.00 an hour. I can only make so much extra s month or they will fuck me on disability. So, I'm not making a killing in any way. A person could probably blow a hell of a lot more glass in four hours then my one pipe on average. I cut them out with a hack saw and grit blades, then drill them, then shape them, then inlay them, they set over night, then sand them several times, photograph them, clean up things, and finish them. So, they aren't made by slave labor in China, India or where ever else.

I'm thinking about making one in the shape of a .45 1911 A1 with gold or silver detials so I can blow my fucking brains out every now and again!!!! And don't think I couldn't do it. I was a gunsmith in the Marines. :S2: :thumbsup:

[BlueBlazer]

gypski, that was a tremendous offer brother. I couldn't let you do that though and it looks like it won't be necessary. Hang in there with it.

I too am disappointed that more folks aren't showing an interest.

Anyone who has read this thread knows I love my pipe. Not only is it high quality, 40 dollars for a handmade pipestone pipe is a great bargain. Look around on the net a bit and y'all will see what I mean.

Plus, I want to emphasize this. I am a pipe guy. Always have been. I've smoked just about any kind of pipe made out of any kind of material you can imagine. I joke about how the toke is much smoother than my metal pipe, but let me say that I have never had a 3" pipe deliver such a cool smooth toke without appearing to heat up at all. Sure there are bigger and more elaborate pipes that can deliver tokes as cool or cooler, but for a covert piece, this pipe is clearly the best I've ever used.

And I'm not even getting paid to say that or anything. :S2:

[gypski]

gypski, that was a tremendous offer brother. I couldn't let you do that though and it looks like it won't be necessary. Hang in there with it.

I too am disappointed that more folks aren't showing an interest.

Anyone who has read this thread knows I love my pipe. Not only is it high quality, 40 dollars for a handmade pipestone pipe is a great bargain. Look around on the net a bit and y'all will see what I mean.

Plus, I want to emphasize this. I am a pipe guy. Always have been. I've smoked just about any kind of pipe made out of any kind of material you can imagine. I joke about how the toke is much smoother than my metal pipe, but let me say that I have never had a 3" pipe deliver such a cool smooth toke without appearing to heat up at all. Sure there are bigger and more elaborate pipes that can deliver tokes as cool or cooler, but for a covert piece, this pipe is clearly the best I've ever used.

And I'm not even getting paid to say that or anything. :S2:

Maybe I'll look at it as the way we perceive our culture anymore. If it isn't cheap, made quick, and won't last a lifetime, we buy it. If its something that will last a lifetime but cost a little extra or even a bargain, we pass it up for breakable bullshit. Its cultural thing, our culture doesn't appreciate art or crafts or anything that an individual can make. But at one time, that was how our society lived. I'm old school before the Reagan Revolution that fucked this country totally up and everybody turned to buy junk. :D

[RAINHAZE]

Maybe I'll look at it as the way we perceive our culture anymore. If it isn't cheap, made quick, and won't last a lifetime, we buy it. If its something that will last a lifetime but cost a little extra or even a bargain, we pass it up for breakable bullshit. Its cultural thing, our culture doesn't appreciate art or crafts or anything that an individual can make. But at one time, that was how our society lived. I'm old school before the Reagan Revolution that fucked this country totally up and everybody turned to buy junk. :D
Aw hell dont be so hard on yerself. It just takes time for people of quality and character, to find good quality stuff through all the aforementioned shit you just spoke about!:lol5:

[emilya]

It looks like you're the only person that has shown any real interest. And with that in mind, I'll keep my pipe site up for a month, and if I don't sell another thing, I will refund your money to you including shipping, and call it a gift to someone who appreciates the pleasure of having something made by a friend. Then, what I have, I'll give away to worthy people I meet in the cannabis community in person. That's my guarantee to you. :thumbsup:

!!! Don't give up Gypski! I am going to eventually get one from you too. I have been spending so much getting this grow room going though, its time to sit back now and wait for the scholarship and financial aid money to start flowing again. I suspect that there are many of us who want a quality collector's piece made by a friend. :)

Emmie

[gypski]

Let me just add that there are a few external circumstances that have effected my mood the past couple of days, and for a while for that matter. People are always trying to pull some kind of bullshit and renege on agreements. And that has put me through some changes. I've made up my mind, And if I get any more static from that direction, I'm going to fucking war, and I will win. :D I apologize for raking the thread with my rant, but when there are undercurrents of unmitigated bullshit, it gets a person worked up. Making these things right now is what is keeping me half-assed grounded when I'm surrounded by bullshit. :cool:

[Deige]

I might also mention that I've had an inquiry for them wholesale, but I told them the price on the page is the same for everyone. I'm thinking to taking some around to the local shops, but they aren't cheap or fast to make. They take time to make and time is money, and at the price I'm doing them for I'm making about $10.00 an hour. I can only make so much extra s month or they will fuck me on disability. So, I'm not making a killing in any way. A person could probably blow a hell of a lot more glass in four hours then my one pipe on average. I cut them out with a hack saw and grit blades, then drill them, then shape them, then inlay them, they set over night, then sand them several times, photograph them, clean up things, and finish them. So, they aren't made by slave labor in China, India or where ever else.

I'm thinking about making one in the shape of a .45 1911 A1 with gold or silver detials so I can blow my fucking brains out every now and again!!!! And don't think I couldn't do it. I was a gunsmith in the Marines. :S2: :thumbsup:

The 1911 would be awesome Gypski... I would buy one of those in a second. What would be the possibility of getting a one hitter made? I'm not much of bowl or chillum smoker, but a bat would fit nicely in my dugout.

[gypski]

The 1911 would be awesome Gypski... I would buy one of those in a second. What would be the possibility of getting a one hitter made? I'm not much of bowl or chillum smoker, but a bat would fit nicely in my dugout.

Let me see if I can work one up. I've thought of making some bats, but I need to see if they can take the dugout pounding. I have a dugout and brass bat to work from. So let me settle down a little with the other crap and I'll put one up this week sometime. I've got do some shopping and stuff so...........thanks. :thumbsup:

[Deige]

Let me see if I can work one up. I've thought of making some bats, but I need to see if they can take the dugout pounding. I have a dugout and brass bat to work from. So let me settle down a little with the other crap and I'll put one up this week sometime. I've got do some shopping and stuff so...........thanks. :thumbsup:

Thanks buddy, I'll be in touch.

[gypski]

I'd like to send out another thank you to the person who acquired the Silver Shield. :thumbsup: I've got a couple in the works and they should be finished soon. :cool:

Every time I get started on some positive things, a rush of bullshit negativity comes rushing in that I have to deal with, as in the famous words of Oddball, "always with the negative vibes Moriarity, always with the negative vibes!" :D

[BlueBlazer]

He also said, "Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?" and "Woof, woof, that's my other dog imitation." :D

[RedLocks]

I would gladly buy one Gypski were it not for monetary constraints that govern my life. Maybe another time I will grab one, should keep the website going regardless and see what happens, get your stock up ;)

[gypski]

The positive vibes are pulsating today. At least in this area. The tents not folding today, nor too soon. Paradigm changes are in the works and they take a little time to unfold!!! Shuffle the cards and deal myself another hand!!! :D

[RAINHAZE]

The positive vibes are pulsating today. At least in this area. The tents not folding today, nor too soon. Paradigm changes are in the works and they take a little time to unfold!!! Shuffle the cards and deal myself another hand!!! :D
Absolutly! When in doubt...whip it out!:D

[gypski]

Absolutly! When in doubt...whip it out!:D

Ok, here ya go!!! This smoker weighs 85.4 gms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deige, you're up next and I got the piece of stone that I can get a pair of hitters out of. :thumbsup: Show and tell P4B!! :D For more information, check my profile page. :smokin:

[Deige]

Ok, here ya go!!! This smoker weighs 85.4 gms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deige, you're up next and I got the piece of stone that I can get a pair of hitters out of. :thumbsup: Show and tell P4B!! :D For more information, check my profile page. :smokin:

Awesome! Thanks man.... I can't wait to see the finished product.:dance:

[gypski]

Awesome! Thanks man.... I can't wait to see the finished product.:dance:

Well, before the finished product, there is the beginning. This is what the piece of stone looks like I'm going to make your bat out of. Its almost 6" in length, so I should be able to get at least yours out of it. :thumbsup:

[Deige]

Well, before the finished product, there is the beginning. This is what the piece of stone looks like I'm going to make your bat out of. Its almost 6" in length, so I should be able to get at least yours out of it. :thumbsup:

I saw the email address above. Do I need to email you my contact info and make arrangements for payment?

[gypski]

I saw the email address above. Do I need to email you my contact info and make arrangements for payment?

Check out my profile contact information. So you know, I'm on the third attempt, no extra on you. I freaking found my other bit this morning under my keyboard, and I know I looked under there several times the past two days...weird. But, two I drilled today broke, too short. Drilling stone can be tricky sometimes. Anyway, I'll have something finished tomorrow (I hope :smokin:). I have the third attempt 1/2 in from completing the through hole, and I'll be picking up a new bit in the morning. Just little shit that drives me crazy!!! Its the challenge with the stone that I like!! :D

[Deige]

Check out my profile contact information. So you know, I'm on the third attempt, no extra on you. I freaking found my other bit this morning under my keyboard, and I know I looked under there several times the past two days...weird. But, two I drilled today broke, too short. Drilling stone can be tricky sometimes. Anyway, I'll have something finished tomorrow (I hope :smokin:). I have the third attempt 1/2 in from completing the through hole, and I'll be picking up a new bit in the morning. Just little shit that drives me crazy!!! Its the challenge with the stone that I like!! :D

That's a bummer man... Leave it too me to choose a piece that's turned out to be a royal pain in the ass.:D I left you some contact information on your website, so if you don't get it let me know. Thanks again Gypski.:thumbsup:

[gypski]

That's a bummer man... Leave it too me to choose a piece that's turned out to be a royal pain in the ass.:D I left you some contact information on your website, so if you don't get it let me know. Thanks again Gypski.:thumbsup:

Ok, will do. It isn't a total loss, they are 2 1/2" long so they will make something, just not a full size bat!!! Its not as bad as the bunch of steatite I cut up (8hours) in pipe blanks and because of a hidden fault in the stone, it all broke too short. :D

[gypski]

Just some new things for those who may be interested. The bat was custom made for Deige, and is definitely a one of a kind piece. :D Show and tell P4B! :cool:

[BlueBlazer]

You are a true craftsman and those pieces are beautiful. :thumbsup:

[RedLocks]

You are a true craftsman and those pieces are beautiful. :thumbsup:
yeah he inspired me to do some carving, just got to get some extra cash for a big ol' block of gabon ebony wood. aint too expensive but when you're a single father of 3, u count pennies and nickles lol :D

[gypski]

yeah he inspired me to do some carving, just got to get some extra cash for a big ol' block of gabon ebony wood. aint too expensive but when you're a single father of 3, u count pennies and nickles lol :D

Well we will be waiting to see the finished pieces. :D And for me, its like magic in a way, it takes one out of all the bullshit while doing it. So, turn it into a mini-business like me........and hopefully it catches on!!! Those nickles and dimes soon turn to dollars. :thumbsup:

[RedLocks]

Well we will be waiting to see the finished pieces. :D And for me, its like magic in a way, it takes one out of all the bullshit while doing it. So, turn it into a mini-business like me........and hopefully it catches on!!! Those nickles and dimes soon turn to dollars. :thumbsup:
yeah definitely will all of that, when it happens that is. Ill be sure to dig up this thread even if it is next year lol.. Decided to go get another degree so might be starting school in a week or so... gonna fuck with my cash flow and free time till I get into the swing of things.

[gypski]

yeah definitely will all of that, when it happens that is. Ill be sure to dig up this thread even if it is next year lol.. Decided to go get another degree so might be starting school in a week or so... gonna fuck with my cash flow and free time till I get into the swing of things.

School is even better. I got all that stuff out of the way (for all the good its done me), and now all I want to do is kick back the let the flowers grow and make what ever tickles my fancy!!! Good luck in your school, it does help income in the long run with three at home with only dad. :thumbsup:

[RedLocks]

School is even better. I got all that stuff out of the way (for all the good its done me), and now all I want to do is kick back the let the flowers grow and make what ever tickles my fancy!!! Good luck in your school, it does help income in the long run with three at home with only dad. :thumbsup:
yeah, and plus I just like learning, doubt I will ever stop furthering my Education. I firmly believe in the concept of Forward is the only direction to go, so I do my best to move as far forward as possible while leaving the largest possible impact on my surroundings on the way forward. (this is why sometimes I will mention being "Progressive", it isn't a reference to a ideology of Politricks)

I'm an autodidact by nature. I stopped learning from public school at a young age, by 8th grade I was done with school, formally withdrew at 18 after many years of floating through the school system getting grades for not attending any classes. Never stopped teaching myself, eventually I got a GED, and a degree and take courses from time to time after I found out there are many College Professors worthy of my respect that I can learn from despite our ideological differences.

What I'm going to do now isn't going to be the end of it, got plans on attending another University within the next 5 years(WPU). Couple of the Professor's in the one program there have some pretty good published papers that caught my eye, and were even posted on another website I am rather involved with.

Actually the Sculptor I mentioned earlier Ming Fay, is a Prof in the Fine arts department there. (not the department I am interested in, just so happens many of the Professors at the college are friends of mine and are rather prominent in their respective field and we travel in the same circles)

Thanks for your well wishes brother, I'm actually really excited about this next step!

[emilya]

yeah, and plus I just like learning, doubt I will ever stop furthering my Education. I firmly believe in the concept of Forward is the only direction to go, so I do my best to move as far forward as possible while leaving the largest possible impact on my surroundings on the way forward...

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Congratulations on this big step Red! I did the same thing about a year ago and am amazed how much fun I am having. Not to mention that the vacation time and work environment are so much better in academia, why would anyone want to work? Rep+ heading your way!

Emmie

[MrFun209]

Wanted to dig the thread back up and mention how great Gypski's pipes are. I got the silver shield last week and its been at my side since then. The pictures don't do it justice, this is a well-crafted piece of art. If youre thinking about getting one, I can tell you its worth it.

Many thanks again Gypski! Youve done a helluva job with this one :jointsmile:

[Deige]

Well Gypski, my bat arrived yesterday and I was able to try it out last night. The smoke was smoother and cooler then any bat Ive ever used. Ive had everything from aluminum, brass, glass, and stainless and this by far beats them all. It fit neatly into my dugout with only a minor spring adjustment. You sir are a fine craftsman and I hope you business prospers with this pieces.

If you guys have the money, I suggest you purchase one of these. They are truly one of a kind. :thumbsup:

[gypski]

Well Gypski, my bat arrived yesterday and I was able to try it out last night. The smoke was smoother and cooler then any bat Ive ever used. Ive had everything from aluminum, brass, glass, and stainless and this by far beats them all. It fit neatly into my dugout with only a minor spring adjustment. You sir are a fine craftsman and I hope you business prospers with this pieces.

If you guys have the money, I suggest you purchase one of these. They are truly one of a kind. :thumbsup:

Your comment humbles me. People don't realize how I kinda sweat it out while I wait for it to arrive and its actually seen. So far a hat trick and again to those I've satisfied, a big Thank You! :cool:

[BlueBlazer]

Your comment humbles me. People don't realize how I kinda sweat it out while I wait for it to arrive and its actually seen. So far a hat trick and again to those I've satisfied, a big Thank You! :cool:


No, thank you gypski! :thumbsup:

If polygamy was legal, I'd marry my pipe! :D

[gypski]

I gifted two pipes to my friends who are giving me shelter from the storm. I didn't photograph the other but it had a Peace Symbol in the center. :thumbsup: And, strangely, I knew what each would pick when offered to chose! :lol5:

[Lynhal]

I gifted two pipes to my friends who are giving me shelter from the storm. I didn't photograph the other but it had a Peace Symbol in the center. :thumbsup: And, strangely, I knew what each would pick when offered to chose! :lol5:

I know I'd be first in line for one of those bats. Looks awesome! What craftsmanship!!

I think I'm gonna be making my Jojo jealous some day soon with one of your bats. :thumbsup:

[gypski]

I know I'd be first in line for one of those bats. Looks awesome! What craftsmanship!!

I think I'm gonna be making my Jojo jealous some day soon with one of your bats. :thumbsup:

When I can get set back up you got whatever you want. And that's a promise that will be kept!! :D

[BlueBlazer]

Glad to see you're still around gypski. Got a little worried. Hope all is well.

[gypski]

Just noticed this. As well as can be expected under the circumstances. :thumbsup:


Glad to see you're still around gypski. Got a little worried. Hope all is well.

[KyleIsNorml]

Gypski have you ever thought about making a manual of some sort on how to make the pipes that you make? I don't want to sound like I'd be stealing your idea but I think it'd be interesting and fun to make one of my own!

[gypski]

Hey Kyle, I have a nephew named Kyle.....There are some pipe making guides on the web now, and you can buy blanks from them. I usually buy a block or slab. I then cut out the size block I want for a pipe, normally 1"X3 1/4". I drill tyhe small hole with an 1/8 in bit, the bowl hole with a 1/2 bit. I cut every thing with a hacksaw or hacksaw with a grit blade. The stone I have right now is pretty hard, almost too hard. I use a double rasp and files for shaping, and different sandpaper grits for smoothing and finishing.

One of the Native American Pipe sites should have pipe blocks for sale. The stone is softer since they have the rights to the best pipe stone quarries, then the mine it in the traditional way they have always minded it.

If you need some tips and give it a try, just ask me and I'll give you the best answer I can. :thumbsup:


Gypski have you ever thought about making a manual of some sort on how to make the pipes that you make? I don't want to sound like I'd be stealing your idea but I think it'd be interesting and fun to make one of my own!

[KyleIsNorml]

Ahhh thanks a lot man I really appreciate it! :thumbsup:

I've always been interested in stone pipes when I first saw one in a smoke shop, I think I'd like to give it a try for the most part. About how much is invested for doing such pipe making?

[gypski]

I probably have a couple hundred bucks in tools that I use for pipes. I have had most of them for years from carpentry. The biggest expense was the drill press, $100.00. Then you need the little items like sandpaper (a variety pack will do for a single pipe), hacksaw with blades, a double rasp (course,fine), drill of some kind, and imagination. There are blanks you can buy from some site, I don't think they are pre-drilled. If my stone wasn't as hard as it is, I'd send you a drilled blank for free and the cost of postage, but its too hard for a first one. After all that, not really all that much.

Remember, the Native Americans drilled theirs with stone drill bits, and cut them with sinew coated with sandy grit. Then polished and finished them by rubbing with sand from the river banks. :cool:

If you give it a try, I'll help you along the way as long as I'm around, and I don't plan on totally disappearing!!! :D I hope I answered your question. :thumbsup:

As an after thought, you might want to get some soap stone and make one first to get a feel for it. Here is where I get my stone, and I've gotten the steatite too. ;)

Steatite Carving Stone from Rockman (http://www.rocksandminerals.com/specimens/steatite.htm)



Ahhh thanks a lot man I really appreciate it! :thumbsup:

I've always been interested in stone pipes when I first saw one in a smoke shop, I think I'd like to give it a try for the most part. About how much is invested for doing such pipe making?

[BurningLizard]

Very nice pipes gypski. Do you use power tools or hand tools for the shaping?


You can keep it shiny by putting a little vegetable oil on a paper towel and rubbing it in, then wiping it off with a cloth. :thumbsup:

I'd stay a way from vegetable oil for a finish, it can go rancid and get smelly.
Plain old mineral oil would probably be better choice. Its use as a food safe finish on woodworking projects.

I love it when i come across these 'maker' threds. It's cool to see people makin there own stuff. being a woodworker and general maker of things, I appreciate the craftsmanship in hand made items. A lot of time patients and skill went into making those very cool pipes. Nice job.

[BurningLizard]

Wish I had read trough the hole thred before I posted that last comment. You already answered my question.

[gypski]

No problemo. And I heat it in through the oven at 175 degrees. Through use, natural oils from the skin replace it. Wax is the traditional coating for wooden stemmed pipes. I'll give the mineral oil a shot next time I get making. Thanks for the comment. :thumbsup:


Wish I had read trough the hole thred before I posted that last comment. You already answered my question.

[BurningLizard]

Gypski, I know nothing about making stuff from rocks aside from a pile or a projectile. So I don't know how brittle it is or how hard it is to work on a small pieces etc.Would you be able to make just a bowl similar to my drawing?
The reason i asked is I turned some pipe sleeves a while ago. thease are the ones the I have left, nothing spectacular the good ones are gone. I have done some all wood pipes also but dont care for the idea of a wood bowl. Thought of glass and I'm sure it would be doable with all the glass shops around here but rock would work so much better with wood. The only critical dimension is the 3/8" di. and height of the stem that would insert int the body of the pipe the rest of the dims. and shape would be left up to you and the material your working with. So If you could take a look at my drawing and let me know what you think.

Thanks
BL



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[gypski]

Its possible. The shape would take some time to work out. I've thought of making a small stone bong, and I'd have to make a removable bowl for it sinilar to what your drawing is showing. :thumbsup:


Gypski, I know nothing about making stuff from rocks aside from a pile or a projectile. So I don't know how brittle it is or how hard it is to work on a small pieces etc.Would you be able to make just a bowl similar to my drawing?
The reason i asked is I turned some pipe sleeves a while ago. thease are the ones the I have left, nothing spectacular the good ones are gone. I have done some all wood pipes also but dont care for the idea of a wood bowl. Thought of glass and I'm sure it would be doable with all the glass shops around here but rock would work so much better with wood. The only critical dimension is the 3/8" di. and height of the stem that would insert int the body of the pipe the rest of the dims. and shape would be left up to you and the material your working with. So If you could take a look at my drawing and let me know what you think.

Thanks
BL



(http://boards.cannabis.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=266123&stc=1&d=1297991168)

[BurningLizard]

Rite on man, think about it a bit an come up with a price and I'll definitely take 1 maybe 2.

[gypski]

Ok, will do. It may take a little while before I get to them but probably around about $20-25 per bowl. I have some nice steatite that you might like too. I has marble cake-like swirls. I can make one of each as soon as I can and show you. :thumbsup:


Rite on man, think about it a bit an come up with a price and I'll definitely take 1 maybe 2.

[BurningLizard]

yeah, lets do 2 at 50 bones, that steatite looks like it varies from black to tan to green (very quick google search), what flavor do you have?

[BurningLizard]

$50.00 total

[BlueBlazer]

BurningLizard, I really like this one. What kind of wood is that?

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Having just given up my metal pipe for one of gypski's stone pieces, I can tell you that you will be well satisfied with the stone and gypski's work.

[BurningLizard]

Hey BB
It is made from Madagascar rainbow-wood. JK
It's curtly maple that I dyed while spinning on the lathe.

[BurningLizard]

12 bucks and its yours.(10+shipping)

[gypski]

I'll take a photo of a piece tomorrow that I'll sand down to finished state. But, it compares favorably with the colors here at the link. scroll down to the greenish ones but my has more white veins or lines. :thumbsup:

Soapstone carvings-Bears (http://www3.sympatico.ca/ve3jji/soapstone_bears.html)


yeah, lets do 2 at 50 bones, that steatite looks like it varies from black to tan to green (very quick google search), what flavor do you have?

[gypski]

I also have catlinite pigment that would make excellent pigment for artists who make their own paints. Maybe I'll make a little egg tempra with some and post what shade it is. Could even be used with water colors. :cool:

[BurningLizard]

OK cool I'v got some lignum vitae that will go great with that. Work slow. My funds just took a detour and I wont have the extra cash till 2/25.

I thought I saw that you had A shopping kart site some ware,....ware?

[gypski]

Don't worry about slow. I have to set up my drill press, and that entails putting it back together!!! So. March or so...:D Yeah on my web page you can find it @ my profile. :thumbsup:


OK cool I'v got some lignum vitae that will go great with that. Work slow. My funds just took a detour and I wont have the extra cash till 2/25.

I thought I saw that you had A shopping kart site some ware,....ware?

[gypski]

Mine is darker then most. I oiled it and I have quite a few pieces this similar size that I can use. an look for a nice grain or pattern. the reds that may show are from iron, the white is calcium carbonate I believe and its not a very good cement. Anyway, here it is...two shots same stone. :thumbsup:


I'll take a photo of a piece tomorrow that I'll sand down to finished state. But, it compares favorably with the colors here at the link. scroll down to the greenish ones but my has more white veins or lines. :thumbsup:

Soapstone carvings-Bears (http://www3.sympatico.ca/ve3jji/soapstone_bears.html)

[KyleIsNorml]

I probably have a couple hundred bucks in tools that I use for pipes. I have had most of them for years from carpentry. The biggest expense was the drill press, $100.00. Then you need the little items like sandpaper (a variety pack will do for a single pipe), hacksaw with blades, a double rasp (course,fine), drill of some kind, and imagination. There are blanks you can buy from some site, I don't think they are pre-drilled. If my stone wasn't as hard as it is, I'd send you a drilled blank for free and the cost of postage, but its too hard for a first one. After all that, not really all that much.

Remember, the Native Americans drilled theirs with stone drill bits, and cut them with sinew coated with sandy grit. Then polished and finished them by rubbing with sand from the river banks. :cool:

If you give it a try, I'll help you along the way as long as I'm around, and I don't plan on totally disappearing!!! :D I hope I answered your question. :thumbsup:

As an after thought, you might want to get some soap stone and make one first to get a feel for it. Here is where I get my stone, and I've gotten the steatite too. ;)

Steatite Carving Stone from Rockman (http://www.rocksandminerals.com/specimens/steatite.htm)

Well thanks again man I really appreciate all of this. I looked into stone pipes a year back and saw that people mention to try out soap stone first since it's a softer type of rock. But yeah it'll be a long time before I can get the money for all of this but I'm sure slowly overtime I can get everything that I need.

[gypski]

When I get set up again, I'll make a blank for you of steatite. It may be a little while, but I'll drill the two holes and leave it like that. You can shape or carve it....smoke out of it!!! :thumbsup:


Well thanks again man I really appreciate all of this. I looked into stone pipes a year back and saw that people mention to try out soap stone first since it's a softer type of rock. But yeah it'll be a long time before I can get the money for all of this but I'm sure slowly overtime I can get everything that I need.