Behind the Scenes at Peterson Pipes: An Interview with Tony Whelan

(Smokingpipes.com) ... The folks working here are craftsmen, their passion is immediately evident, and the processes have largely remained the same over the years. After spending two days looking at pipes, talking about pipes, and gawking at the various skills and talents all around me, I made some time to sit down with the Factory Manager, Tony Whelan, to discuss his many years with Peterson, and what life on the factory floor is like from day to day. Let's see what he had to say: Continued