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  1. serkazong

    Stem Screws On Too Far . . .

    I have a meerschaum and the stem screws on. But to get it tight*, it rotates too far and the bit is sideways. I cant seem to get it any other way, no matter how I adjust the screw insert. The stem is loose* if I keep it oriented the right direction. * by tight above, I mean snug, not really...
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    One Pipe, One Tobacco!

    Thanks for the article sixmp, that's a great summary. flyfishin Tony, I loved your last line there. Part of the draw to pipe smoking for me so far is the technicalities of different pipes, packing, different tobaccos & cuts etc. There's a lot to learn if you want and that appeals to me in...
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    One Pipe, One Tobacco!

    As a few of you know, I'm newbish to pipe smoking. How important is it to smoke only one tobacco type in one pipe? Is it different for clay, briar, corncob types? I think I'm getting the flavor of my last tobacco smoked when I smoke now. I have 5 pipes so I'm trying to only smoke one type...
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    What do I get for my money?

    Thanks everyone. I've decided my tongue burn* was definitely from smoking too fast/too hot. And I'm leaning toward aromatics for tobacco so far. igloo, I hear you about waiting on buying pipes. I'm happy with the pipes I have now really, but as time goes by and I see something I love I may...
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    What do I get for my money?

    I just started smoking 2 weeks ago. I've bought 4 pipes now that are all pretty cheap (under $50) and I figure that will do me just fine until, over time, I collect nice pipes that I love. I only have 2 of them now and the others are shipping to me. Both the pipes I have now are La Rocca...
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    New Members, Introduce Yourself!

    Hi everyone! I just started smoking 2 weeks ago and after discovering that I have several questions I found these forums. I started out going to a local Edward's shop (Im in Colorado) and bought a cheap LaRocca pipe and a couple Edward's brand blends. I bought a more traditional tobacco-y...