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Smoker's Haven Mixtures In-Stock
They are produced by J.F. Germain and Son, Air shipped to North Carolina where it is tinned in a proper facility, then shipped to me.- smokershaven
- Post #36
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Smoker's Haven Mixtures In-Stock
swampgrizzly, please do not worry. I have undersold from the actual inventory count to make sure I can fill all the orders and also have enough to remedy any issues. cohibajoe and litup, I apologize. I have been swamped with trying to get orders out and trying to answer phone calls and emails...- smokershaven
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Smokers Haven Blends Up For Preorder.
There is a lot of mis-information about the relationship between esoterica and smokers haven. To the best of my knowledge this is what happened. Penzance was modeled after our Krumble Kake in the late 1980's but there is a difference in the recipie. Here is what actually happened: Back in the...- smokershaven
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Different pipe makers and the weight of their pipes
Lonestar's example is the reality of the weight. Materials are the number one factor in a pipes weight. Certain varieties of briar tend to be lighter than others and also stem material can vary in weight dramatically.- smokershaven
- Post #22
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe makers that are no longer making pipes
Adam is making pipes full time and he is back in Arizona. Kurt Huhn was always part time making pipes and he may be doing a few here and there. John Crosby also has always been part time. He is an Engineer by trade. I see him on occassion on the PMF Google Hangouts. He makes a pipe once in a...- smokershaven
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Inexpensive pipes with 5/32 airways?
Bigpond, There is nothing to worry about. The good news is that if the fluffy cleaner is pinching where it meets the slot in your good smoking 5/32" airway pipes, a well done 9/64" airway pipe will also smoke very good for you. Maybe even better. I did a lot of testing before I started selling...- smokershaven
- Post #23
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Inexpensive pipes with 5/32 airways?
Try something out when you have a chance. On one of your 5/32" drilled pipe stems, slowly push a BJ long's Fluffy cleaner through the tenon hole and when there is alot of pressure where you would have to really force it through, mark it and pull it back out. If it stopped right where the slot...- smokershaven
- Post #17
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Svenlar B3 freestyle
Svenlars were made by Michael Kabik. The value can vary depending on the shape, grain, and condition. He made some that had unbelievable grain, and also some that were just ok.- smokershaven
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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List and Pictures for Acrylic Stem Stock?
Scotties from Ladybriar has been using some real cool looking faux tortoise shell Bakelite. I think it is pretty rare stuff. I have not seen an acrylic equivalent yet.- smokershaven
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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GBD on my "Holy Grail" List
The 9242 and 9438 are two of my favorite GBD's. I still have a couple in my collection of each. Time to dust them off and light em up.- smokershaven
- Post #12
- Forum: British Pipes
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Another Revival Of The Great And Contentious Bowl Coating Debate
I probably should stay clear of this subject, but there is some information that is missing that I would like to share. The most important reason for me, and other pipe makers I have had the privilege to work with, to bowl coat is to prevent burnout on the first light. The second reason is for...- smokershaven
- Post #28
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Critique please.
I would suggest to cut off as much possible from the bottom to leave about 3/8" thickness or more. Also angle the bottom just a little forward.- smokershaven
- Post #16
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Smokers Haven Krumble kake
I think there was already a few Latakia Flakes being made well before the 1950's, but Krumble Kake was the first Cake or "Krumble Kake" Leaf is Cut first, then pressed, then cut again.- smokershaven
- Post #31
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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where to buy pipes with wider airflow?
I cannot speak for all individual makers, but the ones I have worked with all open the slot properly to the airway at either 5/32 or 9/64. If the transition from slot to airway is done correctly, a 9/64 airway is very open and can be better than an improperly done 5/32 airway.- smokershaven
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Smokers Haven Krumble kake
misterlowercase, Thank you! I am so sorry that there is this little bump in the road right now with the retail location. All of the pipe makers that I have worked with and been able to help are good people, and they are all much more talented than I am at pipe making. I am blessed to have been...- smokershaven
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion