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  1. briarblues

    West Coast Pipe Show—Roll Call

    Good Day All; For those that attended, we had a great time. For those that did not and would like a little taste of what this pipe show is like..... yesterday I began loading the videos taken at the WCPS. Yesterday we chatted with Leejen from Pipin Ain't Easy, and also the Charatan Collectors...
  2. briarblues

    West Coast Pipe Show—Roll Call

    If all goes as planned I should be at the hotel mid / late Thursday afternoon and out on Monday. Video camera i n hand. Remember .. what happens in Vegas, just might end up on You Tube. ;)
  3. briarblues

    Hello! 'Tao' pipe info?

    theoriginaldig, if you check smokingpipes.com, they have a new Tao with silver band. SRP is $3400.00. The "normal" rule of thumb is an estate pipe sells for about 50% of SRP. YMMV. As yours is large, I'd say you could be in the + $1000.00 US range, and to the right buyer, even more. Regards...
  4. briarblues

    I Have a Question About My New Pipe!

    kienphan, I am not 100% sure, but the makers mark looks like Bertram Safferling. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  5. briarblues

    Briar pipe makers in Canada

    Last news I had was that The Royal York, is renovating the whole down stairs retail levels and all the retailers had been moved out. I think Julius has set up a shop in his home and is only semi retired. Michael J. Glukler
  6. briarblues

    Briar Blues on Youtube

    I understand now. Thanks. :) No idea on the mantle. I assume wood. Tile around the wood burning fire place and on the floor. I rarely use it though, now that my furnace is fixed. Sorry not a dark room. It is where I have my lights and table set up for shooting pipe images. I have not done...
  7. briarblues

    Briar Blues on Youtube

    Peck - Thanks for posting the link to the BB Channel. Thanks to all for the kind words. Metalhead - not sure how "cool" I am. jpmcwjr - I do not understand . High signal noise? The audio on most of the early videos was terrible and very challenging to correct. I think over the past 2...
  8. briarblues

    Briar pipe makers in Canada

    The list so far shows those still carving. Those no longer …. Colm Manger John Calich John Hamilton McGrath Leonard Payne John Rocheleau Cats Paw Pipes - Bill and Terri Weist - not sure if they are still carving There are a few others, but can't think of their names right now Michael J...
  9. briarblues

    Wife/Girlfriend Approved Blends?

    Sadly, for me, I'm in the same boat as jpmcwjr. My better half is a rabid anti smoker. Luckily we live in separate homes. At mine I smoke in my office. At hers I puff outdoors. Somehow I doubt I'll ever find a blend that will please Xia. :(
  10. briarblues

    Castillo 65 A

    Many Castello dealers do have Castello stamp a specific letter on the pipes they purchase. This allows the seller, Castello, and any later dealer know the pipes source, if that information is ever needed. Here is a list of many of those dealers stamps. N1 = Novelli ( Italy ) N = Noli ( Italy...
  11. briarblues

    West Coast Pipe Show 2018

    Hotel is booked. Will arrange flights soon. It looks like Jack's has been converted to high limit slots. The new giant buffet is in the newly renovated area and from what I have seen on You Tube, looks to be very good. Oyster Bar still there. New Asian eatery, plus Italian / pizza. The...
  12. briarblues

    FDA Rant - Pipes for inspection!!!

    Just received a tracking email from UPS. Appears the Radice pipes are now back with UPS in Louisville. I am assuming ( and we all know what that suggests ) the pipes cleared FDA. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  13. briarblues

    FDA Rant - Pipes for inspection!!!

    Just received an email. The Castello's appear to have been " accepted". No idea on the Radice's. MJG
  14. briarblues

    FDA Rant - Pipes for inspection!!!

    woodsroad - somehow I doubt any Canadian elected official would care. I have all overseas shipments land in the US, as it is usually much easier to clear through Canada customs by hand. Next time though … from Italy to Canada, direct. NO more FDA for me. mso489 - notification came from...
  15. briarblues

    FDA Rant - Pipes for inspection!!!

    Good Day All; Please excuse this rant. I now have two packages of new pipes that are being "detained" by FDA for "inspection". 8 pipes from Radice and 7 from Castello. 1 shipped by UPS, the other Fed Ex. Both are commercial shipments, and under $2000.00, thus need only an informal entry for...
  16. briarblues

    West Coast Pipe Show - Las Vegas

    Good Day All; I hope I'm not the only one thinking to November for the Las Vegas Show. Anyway, thought I'd do a little You Tube look see if any hints for the current reno situation at The Palace Station might look like. I found this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CFl4CLbEXw Looks like...
  17. briarblues

    Cheap Buffing Wheel Setup?

    Depending on how serious you wish to get ...... I use 4 furnace fan motors. 2 bought used ( $20.00 each ) and 2 new ( $90.00 each ). Beall buffing system set I think is around $100.00. They do come with "quick release" arbors, so you really can get set up for under $150.00. Regards Michael J...
  18. briarblues

    Castello Shape 55 and variants?

    jeffro; A few brands make variations of the shape 55, bent pot. Ascorti, Caminetto, and Radice are a few. What price range are you able to deal with, or what is your threshold for pain? ;) Dave, you are correct. Not just a Rad Davis shape 55, a simply stunning Rad Davis shape 55, ring blast...
  19. briarblues

    Commissions, How Much Input?

    MSO, I have had a few pipes commissioned. For me, I have offered the carver the length, weight, and chamber sizes, and then suggested a style, and left the rest to them. ie. Last pipe from Ryan Alden .. 5 - 5.5". 50 grams or less. Something straight, with a Scandinavian flavor. I was sent...
  20. briarblues

    Ordering Tobacco from USA to British Columbia

    rocky, what you will / may end up paying depends on the shipping carrier. If via courier you will end up with all the Fed duty, taxes, and BC taxes. If by post, you may only end up with the Fed portion. At 200 grams or less, if via the post ... sometimes it slides through. Regards Michael...
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