Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Gandalf's Pipe!

Adam Savage discusses a replica of Gandalf's staff and pipe from The Lord of the Rings films.

The replica pipe that came with the staff was not real, so Adam decided to make his own using simple materials.

Adam demonstrates how to make a pipe out of a piece of pine board, emphasizing that it is not meant to be smoked but to smell like tobacco.

🔥 Adam Savage demonstrates the process of making Gandalf's pipe using a steamer version and cutting it in two halves.

🪚 He chisels out the hole for the tobacco and glues the two halves together to complete the pipe.

👍 Adam showcases his skill in estimation as he successfully creates enough space for the tobacco in the pipe.

🔪 Using an X-Acto and a snap blade knife, Adam carves a channel in a piece of wood to create the base of the pipe.

🧩 Gluing the pieces together and using a new flexible CA glue, he creates a pipe-shaped object with markings for thin areas.

🛠️ Adam emphasizes that the pipe is a prop and not functional, sharing an anecdote about a young child's perception of functionality.

🔧 The speaker discusses the importance of maintaining the structural integrity of the pipe and avoiding compromise.

💨 They demonstrate the process of shaping and refining the pipe, looking for irregularities and high spots.

✂️ The speaker carves out the middle of the pipe and focuses on shaping the outside.

🔨 Adam Savage carves and shapes Gandalf's pipe, removing unnecessary parts until it looks pleasing.

✨ Adam is happy with the transition and the fit of the pipe, deciding to make it unique and not an exact replica.

🎻 Adam uses a convex belly plane called a violin plane to carve the inside of the pipe.

🚬 Building Gandalf's pipe is a satisfying and quick process that takes less than two and a half hours.

🎨 Applying acrylic paint and artist's medium helps achieve a weathered and worn look for the pipe, resembling a vintage piece.

🌳 Creating a faux wood grain finish on the pipe using burnt umber adds to the overall aesthetic of the build.

Adam Savage created a replica of Gandalf's pipe based on a resin one.

The paint job with black underneath and brown on top gives it a weathered look.

Adam is pleased with the final result and how it fits into the Gandalf staff.