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Falcon Pipe Bowl
Have a bowl (Plymouth) about a year old where the base is crumbling around the hole. Two other bowls, comparable age and use, are not showing this. Repairable? Thanks all.- andrew l
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Alexander Briars
A while back there was some discussion of model. I would be interested to know if anyone has direct experience. There seems to be some consensus that Greek pipes are usually pretty good.- andrew l
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Uneven Tenon
Title edited. Please see rule 9. I have a pipe where the tenon is loose when fully inserted yet enters the shank with appropriate tightness. I need to slightly increase the diameter of the tenon's stem half (without altering shank half's size). Anyone with experience here? I was thinking...- andrew l
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DIY stem filters
On the web I've been able to find 3, 6 & 9mm pipe filters. For most metal filter pipes--my experience--it would take a 4-5mm cylinder filter for stem use once the metal unit is removed. Any forum members have successful experience making your own filters? Other strategies for adapting non...- andrew l
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Sharrow Philtpads
Anyone with experience on how many bowls a single pad is good for?- andrew l
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Falcon Bowls Wish List
Given the popularity of the falcon I wonder why there are no wood bowls other than briar readily available. Olive, Osage Orange and Lemon wood likely would sell quickly. Have been in contact with Don Warren--he no longer does falcon bowls.- andrew l
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Falcon Bowl
Have a meerschaum Falcon bowl where the polymer thread ring has detached from the meerschaum bowl. Think I can reattach without altering much but am unsure of adhesive. It appears that the ring was secured to the meerschaum with some adhesive--not for sure. Are there appropriate glues for...- andrew l
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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First Time Casing
I'm getting ready to try my hand at casing for the first time, on whole leaf Virginia Flue cured. I'm set on a casing mix formula but have some questions on anti-mold additives. I've had good results so far misting with a grain alcohol/polyethylene glycol solution. I'm pondering which is...- andrew l
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Whole Leaf Beginner
Title edited. Please see Rule 9. -jpm I'll soon be starting with my first batch of cured whole leaf. Think I'm pretty much on board with cutting, casing process and recipes, but a few questions remain. is it better to case all you have at once or does whole leaf store better uncased? best...- andrew l
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion