Box Pipes Aren't So Bad...
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Probably my favourite smoker at the moment was a basket pipe from my local B&M. Smokes like a dream!
My first pipe was a basket pipe and it still smokes very well. I was given a Zulu basket pipe and it is always in the rotation.
Jason
Jason
Many memorable smokes from a Medico squat bulldog. No such luck with a beautiful Kaywoodie.
But I started collecting Preben Holm and some other Danish handmade pipes and never looked back.
I keep threatening to buy some Carey and Grabow pipes, but somehow I end up blowing all my dough
on higher grade pipes. I admit though, that name recognition has a lot to do with my choices.
Those humble everyman pipes have much to commend them.
But I started collecting Preben Holm and some other Danish handmade pipes and never looked back.
I keep threatening to buy some Carey and Grabow pipes, but somehow I end up blowing all my dough
on higher grade pipes. I admit though, that name recognition has a lot to do with my choices.
Those humble everyman pipes have much to commend them.
I have three "basket" pipes that I picked up about 30 years ago.
I repurposed them into churchwardens when I first got them.
One of the three is smoked almost daily.
I have no complaints, they have been and remain valued and loyal friends.
I repurposed them into churchwardens when I first got them.
One of the three is smoked almost daily.
I have no complaints, they have been and remain valued and loyal friends.
I have a $15 basket pipe from Iwan Ries and the thing is excellent every time. A few other cheap ones I have tend to be the ones I grab when I go on fishing or camping trips and don't really use otherwise...Luck of the draw sometimes!
I have two basket pipes and they are both good smokers. I leave them in my travel bag so if they get lost or damaged I'm not out one of my nicer pipes.
My two briars are basket pipes. One of them is a great smoker, no complaints. My churchwarden gets really hot, and smokes a bit wet. Although I suspect that may be partially my fault.
Anyways, I have had my eyes on others there since they are all under $50. Could you educate a newbie on what to look for to help ensure a good pipe? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. :
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Welcome aboard Olewaylon.
I just asked Skip (the proprietor of The Briary) to have the churchwarden stems put on them.
I told him make them as long as they could and bend to look good.
$8 or $10 dollars for the pipe, about $20 to have a stem fitted.
I'm not sure who he uses, but he has done a great job on everything I needed work on over these many years.
I'm sure some of the Members here can offer suggestions for the stems.
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