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Eaglerico - Pipe #2 Out Of My Shop
Alright guys. I have had plenty of time as of late since losing my job a week or so ago. Its been a few months since I posted my first pipe out of my shop here. Officially, this is really pipe 10 or so. Lots of failures / learning in between the two. Let me know what you guys think. How did I... -
Austrian Pipe Maker David Wagner
I am constantly cruising YouTube looking for videos on pipe making trying to pick up hints to help me. I find I get much more from watching someone do something then any amount of reading. I found this video today and I think it is by far one of the best pipe making videos I have seen to date. I...- eaglerico
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Made My First Pipe In My Shop
For the past few months I have been decking out my garage with everything I felt I needed. It took much longer and a lot more money then I had expected but I finally have some fruit for my labor (and money). Also made the wife happy to start seeing something coming out instead of everything... -
The Blends to Try by Genre
I know we have probably talked this to death but I wanted to put it all in one place. I am primarily an aormatic smoker and I know many here smoke mostly one genre of blends. I have been moving into other genres but have been wondering if I am smoking the standards or trying the outlyers. So if...- eaglerico
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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A License Plate For You Lat Lovers
I found this this morning and thought it was cool. Edit: (Pic is too large to post. Link Here.) (I do not have anything to do with this item or seller....yadda yadda...)- eaglerico
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- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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Tom Hanks Portrayal of Walt Disney Lacks Authenticity
Apparently to prevent the movie from getting an "R" rating, and the fact that smoking is not an currently held Disney Co. value, it was necessary to be historically inaccurate for Tom Hanks to not smoke is his upcoming movie where he portrays Walt Disney. This is disturbing to me on a deep...- eaglerico
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- Forum: Tobacco Legislation
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PAD - Ardor Urano Fantasy Paneled Bent Dublin
I have my first Ardor on the way. I check Smokingpipes every Mon. and Thurs regularly looking for good estates at great deals. The best deals are always quickly snagged before I can usually get to the. I can't believe I got this one. Under $200. I have been wanting any Ardor that struck my fancy... -
Pipe w/ Metal Covered Rim
For a while now I have been seeing seom really high end pipes with a metal cap on the rim. While I think these are very nice looking. I question the practicality of them. For those of you who have one 1) Does the rim tend to darken the same as without? 2) How much extra care is it? If any... -
MB Plumcake New vs Vintage
I recently bought a vintage tin of Plumcake. I bought this as I am wokring my way into Latakia and have been enjoying Plumcake. I am actually working my way through a tin now and was curious what age does to a tin of this stuff. Does anyone cellar Plumcake? Current Tin Vintage tin I bought -...- eaglerico
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Finished My First Seven Day Set - Savinellis
Well thanks to a few members here I have now finished my Savinelli Seven Day Set. I say "First" because I am two away from finishing a seven day set of Chacoms and then I think I will go for something nice. Either Ferndown or Tinsky. Which do you all think I should do first? Anyways, here they... -
My First Ferndown
A few weeks ago my wife and I spent some time on the River Walk in San Antonio for our anniversary and birthdays. Both our birthdays and our anniversary are only a few days apart. While there I visited a couple location of Club Humidor and got this wonderful Ferndown for by Birthday /... -
How to Make a Tobacco Pipe - Blowfish Shape
Below is a YouTube video I found tonight. It is by far the best quality video I have seen on YouTube in this subject. It doesn't go into a lot of detail but the video is great still. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr1q1N_atgI -
Long Beach B&M
Any of you fellow pipers in the Long Beach / L.A. area? I will be there for the week starting Tuesday and am looking for places to hit after work. I will be restricted to the general Long Beach area this time but will have many trip in the future.- eaglerico
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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CPCC Website Not Working???
Can someone please verify that I am going to the right place? When I try to go to the link below it won't load for me. I tried multiple browsers. Still no go. http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/ I am trying to figure out when and where the 2014 show is. If someone can provide some of those details...- eaglerico
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Being Happy With What You Do
I ran across this and just had to share. lol. BTW I work in the corporate world and am leaving my current job for a new job in a week. The warning my current boss gave me this morning was "gonna be the same $***, just a different color. Have fun." So this may seem a bit funnier to me then...- eaglerico
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Lighting A Match In The Wind
Found this article on the website Mental Floss. Thought the part above was relevant here. The link to the full article below. 10 Life Hacks 100 Years Ago- eaglerico
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Humidity Affecting My Lighters
There have been a few threads lately discussing how humidity is affecting people's smoking experience regarding either the pipe or tobacco. Living in Houston, this is a typical occurrence for me and not something that has really bothered me until now, or at least I think. I have two vector...- eaglerico
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Mini Lather - Will This Work For Pipe Making
I am looking to get a lather to start making pipes. For those of you who make pipes / turn wood...do you think the lathe from the link below? Or should I just buck up and get the $600-700 Jet. http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/6/1/27/121/-/4568/Apprentice-812-VS-Mini-Lathe- eaglerico
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Peterson 2013 Seasonal Blends Are In Stock
I got my order in 2 of each. In stock at smokingpipes.com. 2013 Christmas Blend 2013 Special Reserve 2013 Summertime Blend- eaglerico
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Hunting For Savinelli Goliaths
Hundreds of eyes is always better then two. I am not asking to buy anyone's pipe here. I asking if anyone sees one for sale at a decent price, preferably bent and rusticated, to please let me know. I have been looking for over a year now and have only found one bent (I bought it). I just love...