Job Description:

• 1) Performs all hand and machine operations to make smoking-pipe bowls and stems from briar blocks: Sets up preselected block in fixture of wood-turning lathe.

• 2) Sets up cutters in lathe chuck, and moves block forward to cause cutters to partially turn and face bowl of pipe.

• 3) Replaces cutting tools to bore inside of bowl.

• 4) Clamps block in frazing machine and forces it against cutters that duplicate lower part of bowl and shank to preselected pipe shape.

• 5) Places shank in holder of drill press and drills and reams shank hole.

• 6) Selects appropriate bit and drills airhole from mortice hole through shank into bowl chamber.

• 7) Removes bowl from drill press and digs into bowl and shank to remove rotten briar and rough spots, using sharp handtool.

• 8) Threads shank and stem, using threading machine.

• 9) Inserts metal bushing in shank with handtool.

• 10) Inspects pipe for flaws, cracks, or irregularities.

• 11) Dips pipe in stain solution to highlight grain and color of briar and wipes pipe dry with soft cloth.

• 12) Coats inside bowl chamber with specified mixture to sweeten bowl, using brush.

• 13) Screws or presses stem into shank to assemble pipe, using handtools.

• 14) Holds assembled pipe against sanding and buffing wheels to finish and polish surface.