Welcome!

Welcome to my world of pipes. On these pages you will see some of what goes on in my workshop. A bit of work-in-progress, mess-ups (they do happen!) and also some other pipe-related posts.
I love talking about and discussing pipes, so feel free to contact me at charl.chillfactor@gmail.com.
Should you wish to have a look at my pipes, please drop in at my website (http://goussardpipes.com/).




April 9, 2010

#1005







Stummel: briar
Height of bowl: 45mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 33mm
Bowl size: 22mm (conical)
Length of pipe: 144mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Price: R900
The Dublin has been one of my favourite shapes for a long time and one that always is a pleasure to make. It has quite simple lines, but never fails to be elegant. This pipe, among other things, have unfortunately a lot of little pits all over the stummel. If I had the ability to do my own sandblasting, it would have been the ideal candidate for a try-out. It will still make for a really decent pipe. And that at a really decent price!




April 8, 2010

#1004




Stummel: briar
Height of bowl: 45mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 37mm
Bowl size: 23mm
Length of pipe: 109mm
Stem material: vulcanite with white acrylic insert
Price: SOLD
This one is for a long-time customer of mine that is crazy about Oom Paul's. Hope you enjoy it for years to come!


March 30, 2010

#1003



Stummel: briar
Height of bowl: 47mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 37mm
Bowl size: 22mm (tapered)
Length of pipe: 142mm
Stem material: vulcanite with acrylic inlay
Price: SOLD
This is one of the first acorns that I tried my hand at, and I really like this shape! It fits the hand wonderfully and the flow it has is (for me, that is) quite sensuous. Hope you enjoy it too!







March 10, 2010

#1002






Stummel: african blackwood
Height: 45mm
Depth of tobacco chamber: 37mm
Bowl size: 22mm
Length of pipe: 155mm
Stem material: vulcanite
Price: SOLD
A lovely, flowing "dress" pipe. There is a little mark on the stem/shank joint, which is the reason for the really low price. Otherwise it is perfect and a real steal.








February 7, 2010

#1001











This pipe was made for the Pipemakersforum "Pipe in the Hat" event. The idea behind this is to make a pipe, send it to another pipemaker and then get some feedback regarding it. I see this as extremely valuable for any pipemaker. After all, what better way to get critique is there than from your peers?
In the end I unfortunately didn't have time for taking measurements, as you can see.




November 15, 2009

#0945








Stummel: african blackwood
Height of bowl: 52mm
Depth of tobacco hole: 45mm
Bowl size: 21mm
Length of pipe: 137mm
Stem material: vulcanite with white acrylic inlay
Price: SOLD
This is a stunning pipe with long elegant flowing lines. The type of pipe that is smoked only at home for those special occasions.


#0944












Stummel: african blackwood
Height of bowl: 52mm
Depth of bowl: 45mm
Bowl size: 21mm
Length of pipe: 132mm
Stem material: vulcanite with white acrylic inlay
Price: SOLD
This is a beautiful pipe with nice flowing lines and perfect symmetry. The bit of yellow wood on the front of the bowl actually also worked out to be in perfect symmetry. It is quite a heavy pipe, so definitely not for the heavy clenchers.