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  1. nightmarejones

    Inherited Treasures

    It's cool man, we've all had trouble at some point...For me Philip's link was the way to go.Once I set that "photobucket.com" up,it has been so easy to share pics on here,FB,Ebay and other sites as well,it just takes a little time initially but worth it in the long run.
  2. nightmarejones

    What's the deal with Pokers?

    Never been a big fan of the shape but the first pipe I ever carved was a poker (due to tool issues) and to my complete surprise I actually like it now.
  3. nightmarejones

    Any Trailer Park Boys fans?

    Can't wait for the "S#it Tornado" that Ricky, Julian and Bubbles get themselves into this time.It is on Netflix instant as far as I know, I watched a few favorite episodes a few months ago.BTW it is a much better show if you watch the series in order.
  4. nightmarejones

    Irishsmokers Son!!!!

    Congrats,man!!!
  5. nightmarejones

    Thrift Stores.

    I hate thrift stores personally just because here in FL. they can't sell pipes as they are paraphernalia and my ol lady spends entirely too much in them..lol...As for cheap pipes absolutely.I restore them and for ones I don't care for I sell and the ones I do I keep.So far I seem to have a love...
  6. nightmarejones

    What pipes should you have and why?

    My personal favs are old estates, granted I do restores on them but, on the bay, if you're patient and look for ones that have been "Fully restored" you can get A Kaywoodie,Dr.Grabow,Willard or Edwards for under $20.Like everyone here has said and will say again just experiment and find what...
  7. nightmarejones

    Florida Smokers Roll Call

    For those close to Orlando there's a smoke shop in Clermont on HWY 50 "Ol' times smoke shop".They have a wall of pipes and about 15-20 jars of their blends along with quite a few retail blends.They also have a lounge but I didn't go in, but from what I could see it seemed a bit small with no...
  8. nightmarejones

    Walker Briar Works' "Stem Restore Kit"

    I use Carnuba on the briar, not on the stem...anymore...I did for awhile and heard so many people saying how much they hated it.Being a pipe restorer and seller I didn't want someone to not buy my pipe because I put wax on the stem and I recently found that one I did apply wax to now has brown...
  9. nightmarejones

    Walker Briar Works' "Stem Restore Kit"

    OH YEAH it does.. The stem on this one in the pic doesn't have any wax or anything on it...just the micro-mesh.Man I love that stuff!!!
  10. nightmarejones

    Walker Briar Works' "Stem Restore Kit"

    Here is one that I used the Dremel on the whole pipe..also on the bowl to remove remnants of the finish then re-stained ..before.. Then after...
  11. nightmarejones

    Walker Briar Works' "Stem Restore Kit"

    WOOOOWWW!!..lol..I melted a tiny spot on one with it using a supposed buffer but never on fire...The micro-mesh was from Stewart-Macdonald a guitar restoring company for $17.99 + tax for a total of 20 change with shipping and I got it in 3-4 days..Initially I was told of another place which I...
  12. nightmarejones

    Walker Briar Works' "Stem Restore Kit"

    My method for pipe restoration as thus far (which has worked for me with no ill affects) for the stem is as follows. 1.Soak stem in oxi-clean and hot water for 30-60 mins depending on severity of oxidation. 2.After soaking, rinse well under warm water 3.using alcohol (my preference is Isopropyl...
  13. nightmarejones

    Ashy Taste

    Have you tried matches instead of a lighter? Because I too have had a similar issue with one of my local B&M blends.The first 2 bowls were great but after that they started getting a lil ashy,granted my blend is a golden cavendish and chocolate, but I have tried it in another pipe and same...
  14. nightmarejones

    Opinions on Kaywoodies

    I have only one now and I LOVE it!It too is a "Standard" a straight billiard 05 from the early 50's.It smokes beautifully with any one of my 4 usual blends with no transfer of flavor.
  15. nightmarejones

    Through the nose...

    Through the nose or retro-hale is the only way I get the flavor without full on inhale.It may be from smoking cigs for years or my allergies that have toned down my taste-buds or whatever,I'm not sure.Though like Cmkiefer said it also lets you know when you're smoking too hot because it burns...
  16. nightmarejones

    1942 Dunhill estate restoration questions

    Usually I'm with ejames all the way, but this time I'd say use the oxyclean on the bit side of the stem with a good rinse and some micro-mesh all over to even out the shine.As for the bowl the "chip" is what it is, take it as character unless you want to completely re-finish the whole thing and...
  17. nightmarejones

    Paying it Foward

    That is absolutely amazing man, you never hear about stuff like that anymore.Thank you for sharing not only a great story but the motivation to make other people want to do something grand big or small for one another.
  18. nightmarejones

    Can You Name This Old Tool?

    That is funny every time and unfortunately I have seen one before.I was most commonly used to wake people that had passed out and drowning victims from what I understand.
  19. nightmarejones

    Feelings on custom pipe cases?

    Close but no Penzance..I am trying to work out the details of different factors to be incorporated like multi-pipes,baccy space tools/tampers space.I hope to have a prototype before Halloween.That's the "goal" anyway.
  20. nightmarejones

    A Walmart Horror Story.

    I have to say..well a few things pro and con on Wal-mart..They are the devil since Sam died,all they care about is saving THEMSELVES money.I've worked for them for just short of 10 yrs. in the warehouse/distribution center and every 6 months our production goes up and cases per trailer goes up...
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