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  1. pruss

    New Zealand Briar Society

    Mortonbriar’s comments are spot on with regards to needing the right wood to turn for pipe making. I also don’t know of any pipe makers in Aotearoa. But I do know a wonderful pipe maker who is in Melbourne. I am sure he would make commission pieces if you’re happy working with his time frame...
  2. pruss

    A Fistful of Crud

    Ash does this for reals…
  3. pruss

    A Fistful of Crud

    I mean, I’m not talking about Peck in cutoffs… Nice to see you, and so many others, here fathering flame. — Pat
  4. pruss

    A Fistful of Crud

    Fine white ash…
  5. pruss

    Broken Pipe - Mike Lancaster

    Hey everyone, I had a scan of the forums and couldn’t find a post, so apologies if this is old news. I learned today that Michael Lancaster passed away. Mike was really active on YouTube and social media a number of years ago and helped bring the idea of artisan pipes to younger and newer pipe...
  6. pruss

    Yanik Buffalo Meer

    Hey Brian, been an age, hope you’re well. I did the same thing you did, fell in love with an S. Yanik figural meer and pulled the trigger without questioning the engineering. Mine has the same issue yours does, with the airway slotting in under the bottom of the chamber. That said, I’ve...
  7. pruss

    New Pipe Ghosted with 1Q.

    I’ve given a Viking funeral to more than a few in my time. When I left Canada for New Zealand I burned about thirty misused and maltreated briar stummels in my parents wood burning stove. Ironically, the pipes burned down to a fine white ash.
  8. pruss

    Most Iconic Pipe Shape for tattoo?

    Nah… I’m just otherwise and prone to not being where I say I am. ?
  9. pruss

    What are You Watching? Year 2022

    Was surprisingly pleased with Obi-Wan Kenobi which launched on Friday. For a 48 year old the show was one giant Easter Egg. I found the pacing good, the new characters enjoyable, and the lack of faith in the Jedi refreshing. The actors who return pick up their characters like a warm glove. The...
  10. pruss

    New Schwag For Alaska Pipe Club

    I’m gonna need to buy one of those hats… nice work mate.
  11. pruss

    What are You Watching? Year 2022

    I’m working my way through 1883 at an episode or two per week during TV time with my wife. The acting has been wonderful so far, with Isabel May stealing the show by delivering wonderful moments. Sam Elliott is always good, but Tim McGraw is showing us that the future of the Western is in good...
  12. pruss

    Most Iconic Pipe Shape for tattoo?

    You can’t make me.
  13. pruss

    Most Iconic Pipe Shape for tattoo?

    I went with the bent billiard when I had my last piece done.
  14. pruss

    Favorite from LJ Peretti ?

    Oriental #40
  15. pruss

    Who Snagged This!?!

    I used to searches for “Straight Grain” until Shiny Pipes used that keyword for everything… including blasted and rusticated pipes. Jerks. ?????
  16. pruss

    Show Off Your Bulldogs/Rhodesians

    This one is big enough that it deserves its own post. I have named it “Bradley”. It’s my only Rad Davis pipe; and if I cube cut, it takes four flakes with some head space at the top of the bowl.
  17. pruss

    Show Off Your Bulldogs/Rhodesians

    Nice! I have a couple of Comoy’s kicking around too. Here they are with a wayward BBB and an Askwith Morta.
  18. pruss

    $2 Yard Sale Find

    Nail polish remover often has other ingredients included. Don’t go there. Just head to the hardware store and grab some acetone.
  19. pruss

    Hello from New Zealand

    He’s not wrong. What a lovely collection of pipes. Your dad clearly knew what he liked and went for it. I love the variety in the assortment pictured. When we get a meet up booked, any of a number of us can walk you through basic cleaning and refurbishment techniques to help you get the most...
  20. pruss

    Hello from New Zealand

    Kia ora. Welcome, from East Auckland. What Ahi Ka said. — Pruss