Cube Cut
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bentmike:
I'm not a fan of silver bands on pipes (unless it's a Peterson System), but I have to tell you that the birds-eye grain on the pipe in the University Flake photo is gorgeous. If that carries through to the other side as well, you've got yourself one beautiful pipe!
Bob
I'm not a fan of silver bands on pipes (unless it's a Peterson System), but I have to tell you that the birds-eye grain on the pipe in the University Flake photo is gorgeous. If that carries through to the other side as well, you've got yourself one beautiful pipe!
Bob
Not trying to hijack the thread but since cube cutting has been brought up I also have a question. What is the best way to pack a pipe with this method....the three step or something different?
@bentmike, nice cube-cut'in brother
I don't cube-cut all my flake , since I started and learned
fold/stuff method before finding the great cube-cut I find it
depends on blend and pipe for me...Blends like MB's ODF,
I cube cut and find it gives great flavor and depth to the
smoking experience vs a fold/stuff...now for Pete's UF,
I fold/stuff in a Stanwell 63M or other 3/4" diameter bowl
chamber and it hits the spot...agree as stated no right or
wrong way to prepare your flake (except rubbing the "@&$?!'
outta it ;-) experiment and enjoy
I don't cube-cut all my flake , since I started and learned
fold/stuff method before finding the great cube-cut I find it
depends on blend and pipe for me...Blends like MB's ODF,
I cube cut and find it gives great flavor and depth to the
smoking experience vs a fold/stuff...now for Pete's UF,
I fold/stuff in a Stanwell 63M or other 3/4" diameter bowl
chamber and it hits the spot...agree as stated no right or
wrong way to prepare your flake (except rubbing the "@&$?!'
outta it ;-) experiment and enjoy
This is the way that works best for me. I cut it between 1/8" to 1/4" depending on the blend. Wet flake 1/4" as it will shrink a little and also the way I prepare it.
Tap, tap, tap, tap then refill. Then tap, tap, tap and refill with a little tamp. Check the draw so you have a little resistance. Then use the small "kindling" to top it off with a little tamp. Check the draw and if it's not perfect, dump and start again. The most important thing is proper drying, to wet and the flake will expand clogging the bowl, also giving off steam that will lessen the flavor. The best method I've found is drying it well and wet flakes can take 12+ hours. Then put it in a used tin for a couple days letting the small amount of moisture still in the center, even out through the flake letting the flake burn evenly.
There are many ways of preparing flake, and each blend takes different preparation. You will find what works best for you going through the different blends. Some are ready to smoke right after cutting, but wet flake you should take the time and care to get the most out of the blend.
There’s also delayed gratification where you take the bowl and do your char light then letting it sit overnight. Depending on your cadence, with properly prepared flake you'll never have to tamp or relight, getting that perfect ball of ash to dump out.
But as I said, there are many ways and many blends. Just another piece to the journey of learning to smoke a pipe, with the many blends it can take years.
Tap, tap, tap, tap then refill. Then tap, tap, tap and refill with a little tamp. Check the draw so you have a little resistance. Then use the small "kindling" to top it off with a little tamp. Check the draw and if it's not perfect, dump and start again. The most important thing is proper drying, to wet and the flake will expand clogging the bowl, also giving off steam that will lessen the flavor. The best method I've found is drying it well and wet flakes can take 12+ hours. Then put it in a used tin for a couple days letting the small amount of moisture still in the center, even out through the flake letting the flake burn evenly.
There are many ways of preparing flake, and each blend takes different preparation. You will find what works best for you going through the different blends. Some are ready to smoke right after cutting, but wet flake you should take the time and care to get the most out of the blend.
There’s also delayed gratification where you take the bowl and do your char light then letting it sit overnight. Depending on your cadence, with properly prepared flake you'll never have to tamp or relight, getting that perfect ball of ash to dump out.
But as I said, there are many ways and many blends. Just another piece to the journey of learning to smoke a pipe, with the many blends it can take years.
I always cube cut then dry, it makes the drying faster. I use the 3-4 stage fill method and make sure I have some good resistance when I am done. I find that my flakes smoke cooler with a tighter pack. If I pack too loosely it gets very hot and ruins the flavor of the tobacco.
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