Search results
-
Hornets and Tobacco
Ok, stirring up a hornet's nest in the dark is no fun at all, but it affords us an opportunity for a unique experiment. I've heard it said tobacco is a good topical treatment for stings. Tonight we find out if it's just an old wives' tale. On my left index finger i have a bandage holding a...- chopz
- Thread
- Replies: 26
- Forum: General Discussion
-
Would like opinion on Tsuge
i have been considering buying another stanwell because the one i own is my favorite pipe. in fact, i'm considering buying another of the exact same shape - the 179. but i've been looking at tsuge and see pipes for half the price. the kaga bent pot and the tomato in particular, which have the... -
Pipe Shape and Size vs Tobacco Types
after some trouble with a pipe that has a long stem and small bowl (seemed to always smoke wet and take a long time to dry) and after some experimenting i decided english blends work ok with it. not sure if it's because it's still breaking in or just what the pipe's shape makes it work best with... -
First Pipe Carve
a rank amateur i am, but was inspired by pipe carves i've seen here. got a ebauchon from 4noggins - next time i think i may have to try one without the stem already turned as that proved to cause some difficulties. currently it's sanded to 240 and waiting for stain and wax to arrive. been... -
Atmos Pipe Tool - Who Would Have Thought
saw an atmos pipe tool like i have, on ebay for 10 bucks. i guess these things are considered collectible by some? i like my czech tool better because it's shinier. but i use whichever one happens to be closest at the time.- chopz
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
-
Questions About Making, Forming, Melting Stems
Ok I bet a few of you here have done this. I was wondering at what temperature stems can be bent, thinking acrylic particularly. As far as forming a mouthpiece - can it be bent and shaped at a certain temperature? Anyone here who's worked with raw stock and carved or bent, and made stems? And a...