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  1. pipedreamer

    Roth"s Morta

    Thats a winner Enjoy!
  2. pipedreamer

    BEWARE: The New Peterson Rosslare Has a Filter!

    What I gather is you don't like the cheap tenon? Because if it were a good strong one,just put in an adapter and have choices. The Petes have not been up to snuff the last few years.A quality control issue of some sort.
  3. pipedreamer

    My Restorations From Today 7/26/13 (Pic Heavy+bonus)

    nice work and good luck.
  4. pipedreamer

    New Pipe: The Whistler?

    The slang Germans use for a pipe is (( A whistle)) Usually indicates something caught in the stem or shank.Drilling is off, or in a lot of cases the bore is too small.I agree with Cigrmaster.Send it back.If this is a problem enlarge stem slightly on pipe side after checking for the...
  5. pipedreamer

    Aging Aromatics

    Aros do just fine. I have many different ones over ten years,and they smoke great. The big confusion is that they don't age the same as Va,s. Unless, of course they have Va. in them. Aro's get a little more mellow,but still give a wonderful smoke. So stock up, for many reasons. Stock Va Lat and...
  6. pipedreamer

    Latest Rad Davis Acquisition ~ Smooth Reverse Cross Grain Zulu

    Very nice pipe.Smoke in peace.
  7. pipedreamer

    Brigham Pipes

    guildpipesfl.com has some of the older brighams in their new and restored dept.
  8. pipedreamer

    North American Pipe Makers

    Guildpipes, Melbourne fl. J. Fordham.
  9. pipedreamer

    "Bargain" Olivewood Pipe

    Beeswax is not just for loose tenons. applied to ease first entry of stem and to balance while pipe adjusts to cutting and climate.Water shifts in briar even when dry changes opening.Ie. A pipe coming from arizona to florida may have to wait a while for stem to fit. The pipe opening gets...
  10. pipedreamer

    Finally Took Pics of My Stash

    Good start, but all those clothes are in the way. May you smoke all that you have and all that you will buy.
  11. pipedreamer

    All This Talk of Rads - What Mine Would Look Like...

    Your pipes will look very good. It takes a long time to make a great pipe..Rad Davis makes, great ones. So be patient.You can't rush a pipe maker, especially him. He wants EVERYTHING, right.Enjoy it when it arrives. It takes at least 10 hours for a pipe made by hand. All are different some...
  12. pipedreamer

    How Long To Make A Pipe

    The majority of pipe makers want to do one thing. Make a pipe that is a great smoker and moving to look at. The problem lies in many areas of fact. First the briar can give unexpected results. The tools are many and each maker has his or her favorites. To survive you can't just make what you...
  13. pipedreamer

    Cannoy Suede Finish

    Walt is a craftsman with superb taste.You WILL NOT get a pipe like that at that price anywhere. Plus it will be a Great smoker too. I'm sure he takes orders.
  14. pipedreamer

    Bo Nordh Pipe, WOW

    collectors have their place too. All common sense is gone .What the market will bear,it will bear. One thing is true however. Bo Nordh was a Great PIPE MAKER. Rest in peace.
  15. pipedreamer

    North American Pipe Makers

    Some of us never forgot you walt.everybody can disappear once in a while.Plus your work is even better than ever.
  16. pipedreamer

    North American Pipe Makers

    The yeti and sasquatch are great craftsman.in addition they have helped more pipe makers and new to carving,aspiring pipe makers then you can imagine. Saquach is one of my heroes.He talks to the briar.well, guess I do too. You guys forgot canoy .:.
  17. pipedreamer

    Wish I Had The Money For This One

    He is one of the great pipe craftsmen of our day.
  18. pipedreamer

    Red Root Oil for Pipe Bowl ?

    no== carnuba. Low shine with beeswax.
  19. pipedreamer

    Noob Needs Some Help

    The balsa wood absorbs the Wet,Hot,,steam that is burning your tongue. Try slowing down.Taste is better with cooler smoke.1Q is a good aro, as is rlp6, Boswells many aros and BCA. Hope this helps,good smoking.
  20. pipedreamer

    My Last Newbie Question (I Hope)

    questions are good, practice,drill, rehearse. Questions keep us engaged. When I started smoking pipes I was a run on question. You have a forum just for asking questions. Wish I had that back when.Briar is a magical wood.It gives, takes and surprises Each has their own encounter. Some are common...