These kinds of pipes are made with pressure molds, as opposed to slip molds, so the handles (bigger end (wood or iron)) were used to force a cavity in the bowl and shank. I have a friend who actually carved a wooden mold for making his own clay pipes and it worked wonderfully:
I do not believe we could have a more qualified Claypril™ Ambassador.Dr Uhaha wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:04 pmThese kinds of pipes are made with pressure molds, as opposed to slip molds, so the handles (bigger end (wood or iron)) were used to force a cavity in the bowl and shank. I have a friend who actually carved a wooden mold for making his own clay pipes and it worked wonderfully:
The ol wing nut.Dr Uhaha wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:04 pmThese kinds of pipes are made with pressure molds, as opposed to slip molds, so the handles (bigger end (wood or iron)) were used to force a cavity in the bowl and shank. I have a friend who actually carved a wooden mold for making his own clay pipes and it worked wonderfully:
