Recent content by RudyG
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Do You have a Pipe You can’t Bring Yourself to Smoke?
Here's a Vollmer & Nilsson I can't bring myself to light up. Maybe one day.- RudyG
- Post #108
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Show Off Your Danes
A Vollmer & Nillson- RudyG
- Post #253
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Who is the Greatest Living Artisan Pipe Maker?
Well said!! I agree!- RudyG
- Post #87
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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All Day Tobacco
I usually go to a straight forward Oriental bend as an all day smoke. Nothing too complex and stays lit easily. Also a little lighter on the Vitamin N- RudyG
- Post #8
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Putting Shine to Briar
There's and aerosol spray called "Bees Wax" that is amazing for most any type of material and especially on wood. However because it is a spray you have to apply it to a cloth first and then wipe down the pipe. You certainly don't want the spray to get into your bowl. Prevents wax build up.- RudyG
- Post #33
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Craziest tamper
Was out in the woods with my guitar and had to use the round end of a thumb pick because I left all my pipe accessories at the cabin.- RudyG
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Colonel Parker
Great photo of The King and The Colonel. Thanks for sharing- RudyG
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Show off Your Smoking Rooms!
I have an exhaust to the outside and a room air purifier.- RudyG
- Post #29
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Polishing: Needed?
I don't wax as I like the natural finish pipes obtain after awhile. If the briar is really nasty, I use a small bit of olive oil to remove the grime and obtain the natural patina.- RudyG
- Post #48
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Why did Screw Stems Fall From Favor?
Years ago I smoked a lot of Kaywoodies with the stinger and for me they always smoked wet. To unscrew it and run a pipe cleaner for me was a pain in the neck. I tried cleaning without unscrewing and that never worked for me as well. Maybe it was improper technique in my early days but I...- RudyG
- Post #34
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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That incredible Zen...
Some teas have more caffeine than coffee. Be careful, but enjoy that pipe!- RudyG
- Post #25
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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That incredible Zen...
A nice glass of single blend scotch and some Magnum Opus in my Larsen bent dublin after a hard day's work. Valhalla! It doesn't get any better!- RudyG
- Post #12
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Ten Minute Tiny Pipes
A 4" Dirk Heinemann. Smallest pipe I've ever owned. A great 10-20 minute smoke- RudyG
- Post #61
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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How Do Folks Prefer to Buy?
Sorry to hear of your situation. I too have lost taste since the pandemic but I still have some enjoyment. I agree any more than 4-5 tins represents a financial problem for some. Look forward to your offerings Kindest regards, Rudy- RudyG
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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Show Off Your Danes
Sven Knudsen, an incredible smoker. Thanks Todd for permission to use photo.- RudyG
- Post #237
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes