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  1. doug535

    Cursed Pipe Won't Smoke

    An inexpensive keyless 3/8 drill chuck will solve the changing sizes problem. Also less tendency to get side pressure, as with a T-handle.
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    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    Back of the can in my post above says Feb 2020, are you sure you're not confusing with McClelland, maybe?
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    ***What Are You Smoking, April 2025?***

    Our cats don't get to go outside, but Sookie says a very exuberant "Hello" to Cowboy 😁
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    ***What Are You Smoking, April 2025?***

    Man, talk about a crap day. I've been too busy to smoke lately, trying to get a few more pipes done for the Chicago Show. So I decided to take a break, since my brain want braining today. Loaded up a bowl of Pembroke and set out to the lower deck. Fire it up and just getting it rolling good, and...
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    Opening A Tin? Show Us!

    2020 Acadian Perique, only have a couple of these left.
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    Thanks Doug Finlay!

    No hard feelings on my end. And I'm glad we got it sorted out, it's always a pleasure to work with you. Thanks again, Gregg!
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    Perfect Storm of Repair Difficulty

    Nice! A Tokutomi/Eltang collab pipe. Well done!
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    Mystery Pipe

    Thank you, I do try to mix in some outside-the-box ideas, when I can. You can follow me on IG, if you're on there. Not sure if I should post my info on here. I could always PM you, if not.
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    Mystery Pipe

    Yes, it is a pipe I made. It was a commission. If the person receiving it wants to reveal themselves, they will. George and I are in contact every week and I quite often send him progress pics of stuff I'm working on, and final pics when done.
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    What Does BBQ Mean To You?

    The end result is all that matters to me. The 2 owners at a place I used to work at did competition BBQ all over the USA and had several awards (The American Royal, Jack Daniel's etc...) Low, slow and indirect smoke/heat. There are people doing high temp, fast smoking now, that are also winning...
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    The Dupont Knock-off

    Hopefully not while still on her wrist, if so, you need to find out who's pushing her in and starting it. 😉
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    Damned Commies Complaining About Turkey.

    Ah, I see they made sure to place kindling under it, too. I will actually be doing a 14lb Turkey AND a 14lb Brisket on the smoker for the festivities.
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    Kansas City Club?

    Glad you asked or I would have forgotten to mention, they changed it to the first Thursday, December 5th.