by Jason | May 17, 2022 | News, Pipe tampers
Never say never, so they say. Not advice I have ever really taken to heart, though I should perhaps give it a lot more consideration. The same could be said about much of the ‘Olde Worlde’ wisdom handed down through the ages – who knows, perhaps I...
by Jason | Mar 19, 2017 | News, Pipe tampers
This morning it was raining, cold and generally miserable; so, after walking the boys, eating a hearty breakfast and lighting the fire, there was really only one thing to do – a bit of whittling. It keeps the mind from wandering, occupies idle hands, and lets...
by Jason | Feb 28, 2017 | News, Pipe tampers
Over the years I’ve made a few pipe tampers – some quite simple, and others a little more ornate. Depending on what I want they can take anything from 1 -3 hours to carve. All of them are functional and perfectly suited for their intended purpose. When people see them...
by Jason | Jul 27, 2015 | News, Pipe tampers
Beech The Mother Of The Woods Renowned for Her generosity of spirit, offering shelter, nourishment, wisdom and knowledge. I’ve been at a bit of a loose end lately, now that all the firewood has been gathered from the woods; I still have to finish cutting,...
by Jason | May 2, 2015 | News, Pipe tampers
It’s been raining since yesterday and there’s not much to do outside, so, I did a couple of tampers. I think these are going to be the last of this style. The large tamper is made from Beech Wood, is approximately 4 inches long and 1/2 – 3/4 inch in...
by Jason | Apr 18, 2015 | News, Pipe tampers
I’ve been meaning to have a go at carving a spiral for a little while, and, today I did it. My original intention was to create a tapered spiral, but I think I may have been getting ideas well above my ability. Also, it was supposed to be a pendant – but,...
