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    Puffing like Dirty Harry

    I like to use a pipe cleaner during sessions. Both for any moisture and for raising the bowl slightly after tamping and lighting. I seem to get good results giving the tobacco a little space underneath.
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    Jonathan, 22, Los Angeles

    Welcome, Jonathan! Nice to see you on here!
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    Watch Out or Watch on? Pt 2.

    So, I'm still making pipes but I was recently fortunate to return to work at my old job. I wanted to mark the occasion with an older 1989 Rolex Datejust, ref. no. 16233 with a black dial.
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    Show Us Your pipesbywoo Pipes

    Nothing here is posted for sale. This is a thread for others to show a pipe of mine if they have one.
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    Show Us Your pipesbywoo Pipes

    Humping? I'm sharing a side-hobby that I have. Is there a problem?
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    Show Us Your pipesbywoo Pipes

    The first thing I recommend getting is a book called PIMO’s Guide to Pipe Crafting at Home from https://vermontfreehand.com/books/. From there, I recommend starting with pre-drilled briar blocks and stems, also from vermontfreehand.com or rawkrafted.com. Ideally, you want to shape the briar with...
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    Show Us Your pipesbywoo Pipes

    In 2021, I took some time away from working as a durometer technician to learn how to make pipes. I've since returned to my old job but try to make at least one pipe per week. My style combines traditional shapes with muscular curves and metal accents. As of this post, I've completed 151 pipes...
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    ***What Are You Smoking, August 2023?***

    Hopefully it's OK to post what I'm smoking out of the pipes I've made now. Some Stokkebye's Resolution in one of my own billiards this afternoon.
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    Hello From North Carolina

    Welcome from Los Angeles, California!! I hope you enjoy your journey back into pipe smoking!
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    Greetings from Virginia!

    Welcome from Los Angeles, California :)
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    New member - Ontario Canada

    This is a great place to connect with other pipe smokers. Welcome from Los Angeles, California!
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    Late to the party?

    Welcome from Los Angeles, California!
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    Hello From Scotland

    Welcome from Los Angeles, California!!
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    Hello from Essex England

    You're in the right spot for recommendations; welcome from Los Angeles, California!
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    Greetings All!

    Welcome from Los Angeles, CA! Always nice to see another carver!