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.

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!!! 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


Quote Originally Posted by 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?