The Swirl Method

[docwatson]

Another recommended way to pack a pipe. And one that I've never tried. I guess old dogs will try new tricks. Bravo to the Classy Chap doing the video from such a well established British Tobacco House.

 

[mike73]

These method does wonders now for my ribbon cut tobaccos. Thanks for sharing this!

 

[fitzy]

I've tried the swirl method a few times. I have some inconsistencies in my packing. Sometimes it's great sometimes not so good. I've used a modified version of the Frank method for a long time with great results.

 

[petes03]

+1 scrapyardape! I had never heard of that, but I'll have to try it sometime.

 

[cetyn]

I use the swirl method with ribbon cut. I do it without even thinking about it. When it comes to flakes or rope or plug, the filling of my pipes varies. But it's all good :D

 

[rmason]

I think these videos have come up a few times before and everytime I just love hearing his voice, it is so soothing to the ears.

~Ron

 

[jkenp]

Doesn't work well with flake. Think I'll stick to fold and stuff. :nana:

 

[nsfisher]

Shove baccy in bowl, tamp, light, smoke.

 

[sfsteves]

Yesterday, I said:

"I've been smoking a pipe for 40 years and have never seen

it before ... that said, I will have tried it before the day ends."

OK ... I've tried it three times now and each has been a positive thing ... all three pipes full burned cooler than usual and burned evenly to the bottom without a single re-light. No unburned tobacco was present in any of them when knocking out the residue at the end.

later, docwatson said:

"I guess old dogs will try new tricks"

well doc, this old dog tried the new trick and was impressed. I will be following this method from now on.

 

[flyguy]

I use the swirl method with long ribbon cuts only. I look at the tobacco and determine which method would work best. Sometimes nsfisher's way is best:

Shove baccy in bowl, tamp, light, smoke.

 

[sablebrush52]

I did this method years ago, and completely forgot about it. I'll have to revisit it as I currently smoke mostly ribbon cut.

 

[porshcigar]

Thanks for the link. I will give this a try.

 

[barleynbaccy]

I just stumbled on this within the last month as well. It must be making its way around youtube, because I had never seen it presented until recently. I do think this would have been a great method to know when I was starting out. It has been reliable and I have taken to even using it in my cobs becuase I tend to pack them to tight even with the Frank method.

 

[jkenp]

The thing that I only joked about above is that you need a mixture that works with the method. You need a cut that cooperates. I have some Newminster 701 Virginia that is a nice ribbon cut but the ribbons are long and tend to bind together. It is a bit like separating a chunk of steel wool from the pad. As a giggle, I tried swirl and nothing much made it to the bowl.
If you only smoke certain mixes that lend themselves to the technique then was poetic. With slices, cake, coins and others on down the list, you learn to pack to accommodate the tobacco. It is a bit silly to beautify one packing method that works only with a certain group -- unless you are totally satisfied there is nothing better out there.

 

[smokeytay33]

I will definitely be trying this next time! Thanks for sharing with us. ::

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Is this also called The Palm Method?
I have never tried that. Based on my sheltered upbringing, I had always thought that would make me go blind.

 

[pipefish]

Is this also called The Palm Method?
I have never tried that. Based on my sheltered upbringing, I had always thought that would make me go blind.

:rofl:
I tried the swirl method last night and for the first time I was able to finish an entire bowl and it only took 5 relights. Up to this point it took me tons of relights just to make it to mid bowl and I usually just gave up after about 45 minutes of frustration. I didn't know if it would work as I was trying C&D's Autumn Evening which is a coarse cut rather than a ribbon (lovely tobacco, by the way). I finally was able to relax and puff away....
I've tried the three step, Bob, and Frank methods but consider me a true convert to the swirl.
Actually, you can end with a pinch, but I prefer the clockwise swirl (Fusilli Jerry episode).

 

[petes03]

I'm giving it a shot this morning with a Caminetto and some Black House. It packed very well, and took to the match with ease. I'm 3/4 of the way through the bow, and so far zero relights, and it is burning very cool! This method may just be a winner!

 

[petes03]

Well, I just finished that bowl of Black House. It smoked all the way to the bottom with zero relights! I'd say it works!

 

[burlpettibon]

I've been experimenting with this technique since I saw the thread two days ago and I am impressed... I have been able to smoke every bowl down to fine ash without ANY relights EVERY time. Over the last two days that is... 8 bowls or so? Anywho, this is most certainly the technique I will use from now until the end of time.