After analyzing the grain patteren, its time to design a shape I feel will
work well. The next step is a pray that the briar agrees with my shape.

Cutting the stem after my drilling is complete.
On all acrylic stems I insert a Delrin Tenon.

Cutting the rough shape on the band saw, after that the fun begins.

Jennifer finishing up one of her hand carved pipe stands.
This one has a western look that she inserted a piece of antler.