Hi all, I am not only a newbie to this forum but I am also new to smoking a pipe. To be a bit more clear I have never smoked my entire life. I am 39 and just started three weeks ago and I am loving it. I have been around pipe smokers in the family and love the smell and I just thought I would give it a shot and I am glad I did. I am learning about the different taste and what a good pipe is and have a great coach. I am also looking at starting to make a few pipes. I am a machinist and also have a nice wood shop at my house and make just about anything out of wood or metal. I am finding out that the tools needed are a bit of a rarity. Looks like I will have to make my own. Any way hello and glad to be here.