My Name is Alan Stevenson and I live in Wausau, WI.
I am a very late bloomer for a pipe maker. Have been smoking a pipe since college in 1966.
I have always wanted to try making a pipe, so after 30+ years in industry I have retired to my little corner of the garage. Pipemaking for me has really involved a steep learning curve which I have only begun to climb. My background is math, physics and chemistry, I had never touched a wood or metal lathe in my life. Starting at nearly 60 is tougher than most would think. In 2004 I had tried my hand at a couple of kits from Mark Tinsky and enjoyed working on them. So I paid the kindly Mr. Tinsky a visit in Helena. Mr Rad Davis was there at that time as well and for a few days I had the privilege of learning a little about pipemaking from these two gentlemen. I left Helena with a couple of pipes, abunch of briar and some stems and return to finish working on my shop. About 2 years ago I got my nice metal lathe and set about learning how to hand cut a stem. If I ever learn to do that correctly then I might consider that I am a pipemaker. Till that time I am still learning.
I hope that people will enjoy looking at my pipes here. If anyone has questions,
comments or just want to discuss pipes and tobaccos, I would appreciate a call or email.
After all it gets lonely in that garage, specially during the nine months of winter. Regards to all,
Alan Stevenson
715-432-6215
