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Lane Ltd Crown Achievement question
I see the new Lane Crown Achievement describes this as a Virginia, oriental, Lat blend and was wondering how it is being received. Anyone out there tried it? And if so how do you like it. I'm also wondering if anyone knows how it compares to Sutliff's Bosphorous Cruise which I believe is quite...- harkpuff
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Making your own flakes
I love smoking whole flakes and coins and have thought about the possibility of making some myself, and was wondering if anyone has actually tried this. For small quantities I though about using my masive bench vice that is mounted to my shop workbench. I'm thinking it would create sufficient...- harkpuff
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SG Navy Flake Question
Just curious.....what do you suppose is the percentage of Latakia used in Samuel Gawith Navy Flake? To me it's really difficult to determine this just by looking at the flakes. I love this blend and my friend who also loves Latakia and Virginia blends was just wondering if anyone had an idea...- harkpuff
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International pipe sales questions
Just wondering what percentage of artisan pipe makers out there offer to sell their pipes internationally. I was haveing this conversation with someone on eBay and they told me that if you typically have no problem selling your items nationally then the hassels of international sales are not... -
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Pipe Sock Questions
Just was wondering..... What percentage of professional artisan and factory pipe makers do you suppose provide a sock with their pipes? Do you know of any that do not? How much importance do you suppose buyers place on a sock being provided or not? Harkpuff84 -
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What Would Your "Dream Blast" Sandblasted Pipe Look Like?
I know from what I read that straight grain angel hair is considered the holy grail of smooth pipes. Fine straight grain and a rare find for the pipe makers. But my question today is what do pipe collectors believe is the holy grail of sandblasted pipes? I realize the answer will differ with... -
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Bamboo Questions
I'd like to make a pipe with a bamboo shank but I'm concerned about what I read about bamboo. I read an article a while back on line that said bamboo has a very delicate and thin outer skin. The article said that once this outer skin is sanded through the piece of bamboo is basically now...- harkpuff
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Tobacco Tins....Sealed.....or NOT???
Recently had some conversation concerning the issue of receiving postal damaged tins in the mail. One trader mentioned that he had received a tin that was damaged enough that the tin had lost its factory seal. This discussion caused me to wonder more about the issue of sealed tins. I was reading...- harkpuff
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Newminster and my quest for the Lat Bombs
In my search for the ultimate "Lat Bomb" I was able to acquire and try the Newminster Ultimate English and found it to be quite good. However, I noticed as mentioned in other conversations that I've had that the Ultimate English did not appear to have a tremendous amount of Latakia in it, but...- harkpuff
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Tobacco, blind taste test
Tobacco curiosity: Since aromatic tobaccos are basically unlimited in their realm of possible aromas and flavors due to the virtually unlimited possibility of toppings that can be applied, the subject matter I am addressing here is in regards to blends that would not be considered topping...- harkpuff
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What Makes a favorite pipe
A strange phenomena suddenly became apparent to me the other day. I have been smoking pipes off and on since my mid-twenties and I'm now 60. Over the years I have collected a fair number of pipes; most of which are the average inexpensive off the rack pipes, some are even basket special pipes...