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  1. ignaciojn

    RYO Grinder For Pipe Tobacco?

    Yes, that would be the sensible solution. :puffy: The thing is, in my town I can only get the cheap chinese knock offs. I would have to buy it online. And probably I will. But it doesn't hurt to check with the pros first.
  2. ignaciojn

    RYO Grinder For Pipe Tobacco?

    Lately, I've been dabbling in the world of RYO tobacco. And I found this grinder thingie the stoners seem to love (yes, I'm that out of the loop). My question is, does it work well for pipe tobacco? I'm thinking you could get a uniform nice cut for the more messier blends. I've never used (or...
  3. ignaciojn

    Android Phone Apps

    Google News is a smart and well designed app. Amazon Kindle is essential for me. If you work with spreadsheets, Google Sheets makes it very simple to have them synchronized in all your devices. For email, I use and love the Gmail app (but I don't use widgets). Keep Notes (also by Google) is...
  4. ignaciojn

    Can't find taste

    Do you smoke cigarettes? That can interfere with the subtle taste of pipe tobacco.
  5. ignaciojn

    RYO

    Sadly, there are not luxury cigarettes available in my town. Only the usual brands.
  6. ignaciojn

    RYO

    I apologize if this topic breaks forum rules. The rule is clear about electronic devices, but no so much about RYO cigarettes. I had doubts about making this post, but I value the input from this community very much. I'm still smoking and enjoying my pipe, but for diverse reasons I've fallen...
  7. ignaciojn

    Tobacco Breath Odor?

    I enjoy that lingering after taste while it lasts.
  8. ignaciojn

    How to avoid burning tobacco?

    In my case, the best way to avoid burning tobacco is getting a vanilla aromatic.
  9. ignaciojn

    How to Dry Tobacco in Microwave

    Anybody tried drying tobacco in a conventional oven? :puffy:
  10. ignaciojn

    A little bit burned

    Regarding cake, I just bend the pipe cleaner I've used into an U shape and use it to clean the inside of the bowl after each smoke. It's handy and it works.
  11. ignaciojn

    Unfaithful to a Blend?

    I welcome variety. But I easily could be very content with one pipe, one blend, one single malt scotch, one brand of cigarette, as long as I like it.
  12. ignaciojn

    How to Dry Tobacco in Microwave

    The Frank method works wonders with garlic.
  13. ignaciojn

    A little bit burned

    First time I see that kind of design, with the hole at the base.
  14. ignaciojn

    Packing Broad Cut

    I tried everything, finger sticking and all, and couldn't get that baccie to smoke right. Finally, took a pair of scissors, cube cut those chunks and wide ribbons, codger scoop it and it smoked beautifully.
  15. ignaciojn

    How to Dry Tobacco in Microwave

    Any source of heat (of energy, actually) disrupts the molecules. It's not a bad thing per se. I don't like to nuke tobacco because it comes out steamy and damp.