RANDY   WILEY     Mint Estate Pipe

   Great American Carver

   Galleon Model Grade 55

SOLD 10-22-08 only $110 

Randy Wiley has been successfully making moderate to high priced pipes for over 23 years. Randy creates all his pipes from Plateau or Ebascean Grecian briar, which shapes are inspired by the briar's wood grain. He cautiously and carefully strives to get the best presentation from every briar block. He treats the briar with hot oil to enhance its beauty and smoking qualities, then uses a special sanding technique he calls a trade secret. What ever the secret is, it makes for a finish that is smooth as glass. Randy achieves a rich color stain for his pipes by custom mixing his stains until he gets exactly the effect he wants. Finally, all his pipes are finished with a buffed coat of carnuba wax.