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zanthal on "check out my new custom freehand"

zanthal — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:16:09 +0000

(pics to follow) shaintiques pointed me in the direction of a friend of his who made me a double plateau freehand based on my general specifications. It turned out great, and with no offense intended, better than I expected. The draw is great, the tenon fits perfectly in the mortise, and the chamber walls are about as thick as the chamber diameter, making for great insulation. And it looks good to boot. I'm going to followup with a weight and exact measurements, as well as pics.

Pipe Novelist on "Big Changes: Will Be In and Out of The Forums"

Pipe Novelist — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:27:10 +0000

My girlfriend and I went from living with the druggies to living with my folks for a while, as some of you may know. The other day, we signed a lease on a two bedroom apartment for dirt cheap. We are currently in the process of moving, and I have to call to get internet service set up for the new place, so just to let you guys know, I will be in and out of the forums for probably about a week or so. I will come back to my folks house to check in when I can, but I may be something of a ghost until I can get my own hookup.

Lawrence on "What Are You Smoking? February"

Lawrence — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:10 +0000

1411 Posts... Seems we've all been keeping them stoked! :clap: <a href="http://luxurytobaccoreviews.com/t/g-l-pease-haddos-delight">G.L. Pease Haddo's Delight</a> in my TRG White Ringed Volcano.

jchaplick on "May be getting sick..."

jchaplick — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:05:15 +0000

Always the worst, not only do I have to deal with the discomfort of being sick, I will mostly have to take a break on pipes for a while. Always the worst

deyro on "What the heck... a few meers"

deyro — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:59:04 +0000

Since I'm on a roll with posts and pictures and what not, here are a few of my Meerschaums that are near and dear to me. <img src="http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/2260/dey_2470_1c-600x398.jpg"> This was my first real pipe. (I don't count the chinese plastic disaster I had for a couple weeks) I picked this up from one of the shops the Turks ran on Camp Victory, Iraq for 60 bucks. Since I had just started smoking a pipe, I wanted something simple and not pretentious. This seemed to fit the bill. It's not my best smoker, but I'll never get rid of it. <img src="http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/2260/dey_2471_1c-600x398.jpg"> This was the second one I bought, from a different Turk. To hell with simple and unpretentious, I said. I can't get it to smoke worth a damn and I'll probably die before the bowl starts to color, but it sure is purty. By the way, does anyone else think the way the bowl of a new meerschaum smells right after the first few smokes is one of the best things ever? Must be the beeswax. <img src="http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/2260/dey_2468_1c-600x398.jpg"> My wife found this one in an antique store in Three Forks, Montana. It looks like it was dropped, busted, repaired and well-used over the years. I just wish I knew the history of this one, since it has so much character. It was my first attempt at restoring an antique. I managed to get it cleaned up and back into smoking shape without doing any damage. That is up until a couple weeks ago, when I managed to shatter the original amber stem! Luckily I found an old bakelite stem and a bone tenon in my stash fit and looked good. <img src="http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/2260/dey_2462_1c-600x398.jpg"> And my latest, a $15 estate sale find which some of you may have already seen on another post. So, just for the heck of it, there are four of my meerschaums. One day I'll get the rest photographed.

searock on "Post your picture with a pipe."

searock — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:51:25 +0000

I thought it would be fun to see pics of some of the guys smoking their pipes. I don't have a recent one but here's one of me taken a few years ago you might get a kick out of. See, I have been at it a while. <img src="http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa337/searockguy/Assorted%20Pipe%20Pics/img050.jpg">

uberam3rica on "Wanted: Falcon Bowls; 2/7/12"

uberam3rica — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:29:27 +0000

Ive been wanting some more bowls for my Falcon, and was wondering if anyone has any they would be willing to sell. I really want a meer lined bowl. I dont know if they make an all meer bowl, but if they do, Id be interested in that as well.Im not looking to buy one right away, but if anyone has any, let me know and if Im interested I'll probably buy it sometime in the near future

rhogg on "Erinmore Mixture"

rhogg — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:56:08 +0000

I was pleasantly surprised by this blend as I do not like many aromatics. This one seems to be lightly topped with vanilla. Maybe a slight honey note as well. This is an aromatic that I can smell while I smoke, so the room note adds to the pleasure for me. The tin smell reminds me of chewing tobacco, and it smokes like it smells. I recommend a medium to large bowl for this one as well. I had picked up the tin some time ago so it sat around for 3 or 4 months. I did not expect to like it; however, the tolerable room note was agreeable with the "you know what" so I may actually keep a tin around.

loneredtree on "Viking vs Falcon Metal Pipes"

loneredtree — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:35:30 +0000

What are the differences you have noticed between the Falcon and the Dr. Grabow Viking pipes. I saw some in an antique store yesterday, 1 Falcon and 3 Vikings (and a Kirstin BTW) that had different shank designs. They look like they function the same. I know that the bowls are small and would like to get a bigger one if that is possible. They are ugly but besides that which do you like?

Mick on "Is your B&M worth the extra cost ?"

Mick — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:39:47 +0000

So here's a question or poll for you guys. I just went to the local B&M which has been real helpful to me over the last several months and stocked up on some of my favorite bulks. Note that in Texas, tins are more and more difficult to get, but this store carries a nice supply of bulks. So, in I go, while she's filling my order, we start talking about a blend I hadn't tried. "Fill up a bowl and try it", she goes. As I grab the jar and walk over to the counter, an older man shuffles over to me with the words "Let me try some of that too". He grabs this old, beat-up full bent out of his jacket, stuffs it with his thumb and while I'm still fiddling, he's up and puffing away. We sit down and enjoy a bowl together. And yes, I ended up buying 4 Oz. of it. A little while later, a younger guy walked in, wanting to know about pipes and tobacco. We steered him to a cob and some 1-Q. Showed him how to pack and he lit up right there with us. All in all, I spent a good hour just hanging out and chatting. On the other hand, I ended up paying $49.95 a pound for the same tobacco that goes for $30 a pound at any of our sponsor on-line retailers. So... is this 50% mark-up worth it ? Is the atmosphere, the advice, the free samples, the camaraderie worth it ? I'm starting to wonder. It still is now, but how much longer will I do this. How about you ?

dajibash on "Can you recommend a repair store to remake the hole of my bent pipe?"

dajibash — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:10:37 +0000

My 2 bent pipe ( Peterson & Savinelli ) failed passing filter test. I remember a veteran here once said I can remake the hole. Can you guys recommend a good repair store and possible rate? This issue really bothers me. Thanks in advance. I checked section of repair but not find what I search for.

nsfisher on "Here's a monster for sure"

nsfisher — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:34:22 +0000

it sure is a monster. too bad its a crappy china pipe. <a href="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/FINE-HUGE-Harder-Than-Briar-Rhamnus-Root-Wood-Smoking-Pipes-Worth-Collecting-/130466014203?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e606163fb" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.ca/itm/FINE-HUGE-Harder-Than-Briar-Rhamnus-Root-Wood-Smoking-Pipes-Worth-Collecting-/130466014203?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e606163fb</a>

jchaplick on "Plugs?"

jchaplick — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:35:12 +0000

Anyone have any good recomendations for a plug tobacco. I want to try somethin new, I love pretty sweet virginias, like orlik I was thinking of wessex golden brick

deyro on "Finally a post... all because of PAD"

deyro — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:27:07 +0000

I started my account here about a year ago and haven't had much chance to spend time here. So Hello. What brought me back? Well I just picked up a Peterson System 309 for 12 bucks and my wife isn't impressed much. I'm excited because it's my first Peterson. I found it up at an estate sale with a weird ugly stem on it. Luckily I had a spare p-lip stem that I was able to use. I also found a Savinelli churchwarden, an old Demuth Aristocrat billiard with real nice flame grain and meerschaum cutty churchwarden. I thought it was a pretty good haul for about $40 and had to tell someone, even if it's people I've never met who might appreciate it.

scotrob on "Weird World of Pipe Smoking"

scotrob — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:18:23 +0000

a brief glance at youtube will reveal a wealth of weird and wonderful vids displaying all facets of human nature. A couple do with pipe smoking which for some bizarre reason were suggested for me by youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJOWf_TLbvQ">Weird smoke</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5XJjNXJxJ0">Weirder smoke</a> funny old world

docrx on "Unsmoked Pipes"

docrx — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:02 +0000

Who has pipes in their collection that remain unsmoked and why?

bowhatchie on "In regards to tattoos"

bowhatchie — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:08:15 +0000

Started to post in the Things you see that don't make sense post as it ad seemed to drift to tattoos.... but as this was a bit off topic.. thought better to start a new one... My Wife approached me one day about 4 years ago with the desire to get one small tattoo... She is now 58 years old.. at the time.. of course 54.... I being the perfect husband said of course dear ..whatever stirs your martini.... so away WE went to the tattoo parlor.. where she promptly selected a small yet very colorful Chile pepper to be applied to her derriere..... on the way home I asked her what prompted her choice.. Her reply still makes me laugh to this day... She said one day when I am really old and in a nursing home and they go to change my depends or diaper... when they roll me over and see this shriveled up Chile pepper.. they will think to themselves...once upon a time this was really one hot piece of A#&! No pictures Hobie...

nsfisher on "Tounge has turned black!!!"

nsfisher — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:53:12 +0000

Well this is a new one for me. I have suffered tounge burn and tounge bite before on more than one occasion. Sore for a few days, biotene, etc. Generally goes away easily. This time, entire tounge is black, yes black, almost the whole top section!!! The only thing i done different was had a couple pipes of penzance. I really cant figure it out. Tounge is sore, and black and roof of mouth is sore. This is going on 4 days now. Got any opinions???

carpart67 on "Stem Repair - Oxidized "dots"?"

carpart67 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:15:06 +0000

I am currently in the process of refurbishing an oxidized vulcanite stem. I'm not fond of the bleach idea so I began with sanding. I've wet sanded with 600 grit and the stem is smooth and black. However, the stem has very small little dots or specks that are yellow in color. The stem has brass insets, I thought perhaps the spots were brass fragments that got rubbed in during sanding, but they look too large to be created with wet 600 grit sanding. I've also done a similar stem with the same inserts and got no specks(That setm wasn't oxidized when I started). So I'm thinking that's not the cause. I'm a pipe novice but from what I understand vulcanite is porous. Is it possible these specks are perhaps tiny, but deep, pits that are still oxidized? Should I start over this time wet sanding with 400 to get a little deeper? Perhaps a magic eraser or liquid polish would "reach" into the pits now that I've smoothed it? Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Paul on "More PAD - and I Haven't Even Gotten IRS Refund Yet"

Paul — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:22:53 +0000

Going on the theme of trying to add a pipe from as many pipe making countries as possible - today I bring one to the collection from Germany: <img src="http://assets.smokingpipes.com/images/products/002-457-1028.jpg"> Of course also have to bring in some TAD to get up to the free shipping level, 2 Tins of Mac Baren's: Mixture Modern-Danish Mixture and 3 Tins of Mac Baren's: Danish Gold

lifeon2 on "stem for an amphora 731 canadian"

lifeon2 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:41:27 +0000

Well like the title says I need a stem for an amphora 731 canadian like this one but kinda wire wheel/rusticated looking <a href="http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/misc/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=66711" rel="nofollow">http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/misc/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=66711</a> willing to pay or trade let me know if this is in the right section

Kevin on "If Worst Comes to Worst, No More Pipe Tobacco Industry"

Kevin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:54:17 +0000

News Alert: In order to save the children, we must eliminate all "flavored" tobacco. Sorry pipe smokers ... Hopefully it won't come to that, but you should hope and pray while smoking your pipe and reading Carter's latest ... Please cross-post comments onto the article as well as here: <a href="http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/tobacco-policies-legislation/much-ado-about-flavoring-part-two/">Much Ado About Flavoring: Part Two</a>

schmitzbitz on "Grilled Stuffed Trout Wrapped in Bacon"

schmitzbitz — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:39:28 +0000

A friend in aquaculture stopped by this afternoon, and left me with four choice rainbow-trout for supper. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed these wonderful fish, and this recipe is simply amazing (and should work for pretty much any freshwater fish). 4 each Trout; approx 0.5-0/75lbs, cleaned (head and tail on) 8 rashers Bacon 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1 Medium Onion 1 Lemon Combine Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup, mix into a thick paste. Slice Onion and 1/2 of Lemon into thin (1/4") slices (cut remainder of lemon into wedges as garnish).* Wash and pat dry trout. Lay out a length of tinfoil slightly longer than the trout. Place strip of bacon on tin-foil, and brush on Syrup/Sugar mix onto bacon. Lay fish on bacon; then brush mix into gut-cavity. Stuff cavity with slices of onion and lemon, then brush more Sugar/Syrup mix onto exposed skin. Lay piece of bacon on top of fish, and wrap tightly. Grill at medium-low (350-375) for 15 - 20 minutes, until fish is flaky. *As I have an aversion to chewy bacon, I tend to par-fry my rashers to 1/2 cooked at this point

scottyb on "Fitting?"

scottyb — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:01:28 +0000

Yea back for another question for the bunch. I've noticed over the last two days the fitting between the stem and shank/bowl (still learning the terminology) is loosening up. Now I'm noticing a little wiggle. Is this expected due to wear? Seems a little quick for just picking up this hobby. Ive read it's better to have a couple of pipes to rotate so they rest. Hoping my new one comes tomorrow. Could this be due from not resting? Sorry for all the questions.

pawpaw on "SG Black XX Kendal Twist"

pawpaw — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:10:18 +0000

bought a 50 gram tin and this is not for me smoked one coin cut off the rope will gladly trade this make me an offer

leonardw on "Top 10 Pipe Brands in Your Dream Store?"

leonardw — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:59:47 +0000

If you had a store, which must-have pipe brands would you carry? For that matter, which must-have but unique accessories? A kind of significant on line retailer has asked me to provide them with this sort of advice (I'll reveal the name of the retailer in a couple of weeks), and I figured there's no better folks to ask than the pipesmagazine forum.

chispa on "You must be a pipe smoker"

chispa — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:03:13 +0000

If you walk around sniffing your mustache... You must be a pipe smoker.

viceroy on "Pipe Shops in New York City"

viceroy — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:25:42 +0000

ALright its been a while since I last posted. But I was wondering if anyone knows of good pipe stores in the city. Im heading there in a month and want to hit up some.

nsfisher on "Spousal Inventory, whaaaattt ?"

nsfisher — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:15:25 +0000

I noticed my wife today mentally taking an inventory of my pipes and baccy. Lolol. She didn't even bat an eye when i suggested that i needed a Churchwarden for my Virginia blends. After placing my order with Mr. Brog, i took an inventory myself. 29 pipes, 21 blends of baccy, 14 packs cleaners, 117 assorted filters(brig rockmaple, medico, 9mm, and balsa wood) 3 pipe tools, 11 lighters, 4 table top pipe racks, 2 wall mounted pipe racks, bottle of 99% alochol, pint of brandy (for stems), bag of cotton balls, box of salt, bag Q-tips. All in all, a very modest and barely acceptable inventory. Add to this, 1 pipe in mail on route, and 3 blends of baccy.

Lawrence on "New Members, Introduce Yourself!"

Lawrence — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:16:28 +0000

Time for a new string. Welcome to all new members. Please introduce yourself to everybody. We all look forward to your comments, pictures, questions. :puffy: We're going to leave the first string up for a while to give everyone a chance to meet our newest members. Go ahead and post your welcomes in this string... Mention the new member's Screen Name.

pawpaw on "I Know That Ghost"

pawpaw — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:13:28 +0000

Today I got my WDC dublin from Mattia and it is a great old pipe but when i went to check the draw on it i noticed a ghost flavor and i KNEW what was the last tobacco smoked in that pipe the pic tells the tale <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/thehound/wdcdublin.jpg">

monstermash51 on "What Music are you listening to right now?"

monstermash51 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:44:48 +0000

I see a lot of things in the general discussion forum but nothing about music. Music is life and I love it. So tell me, what are you listening to? (If Possible provide a vid or something so you can share) I'm listening to Kyoto by Skrillex :) [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86khmc6y1yE&feature=relmfu][/url]

dukdalf on "Red Dot!?"

dukdalf — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:33:11 +0000

Greetings, all. As a relative newbie on this forum I hesitated in putting this question to you in one of my first posts, but it keeps nagging at me so here goes. For several years I have had this pipe lying about: <img src="http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i393/Dukdalf/Pipes%20for%20sale/CW51.jpg"> Stamped CW51, Dunhill Shell, Made in England 16, R. All very well and nice, but the thing is this Dunhill does not have a white spot. It has a red one. Vividly red, even. Can anyone tell me why this is? One theory I've heard is that it means this pipe was not intended for retail. Thanks for any info you can provide. Pics: <img src="http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i393/Dukdalf/Pipes%20for%20sale/DSC01327.jpg"> <img src="http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i393/Dukdalf/Pipes%20for%20sale/DSC01328.jpg">

nsfisher on "Why so much??"

nsfisher — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:11:53 +0000

I dont quite understand why this is goin for so much, can someone clear this up for me please. <a href="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Unsmoked-Vintage-Shillelagh-Falcon-Pipe-w-Lt-Blue-Dublin-Briar-/160728453543?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256c2991a7" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Unsmoked-Vintage-Shillelagh-Falcon-Pipe-w-Lt-Blue-Dublin-Briar-/160728453543?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256c2991a7</a>

tokerpipes on "TAD's a calling"

tokerpipes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:05:04 +0000

ok i am going to be placing my order on the 15th and already have on hand 1Q mac beren vanilla cream orlik-not fond of yet i am wanting to get 7 Seas royal and a few more things to try. i like flavorful yet sweet aero tobaccos and am please so far with what i have tried and need some suggestions