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Expensive Pipes--To Each His Own
I'm sorry you feel so personally attacked. Maybe a few sessions with a therapist will help you with that.- smokeymo
- Post #52
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Expensive Pipes--To Each His Own
We'll have to agree to disagree. I believe anyone can drill good chamber geometry and airway. Tooling and machining are easy. I can CNC program a perfect geometry pipe (I cannot read grain patterns or shape a pipe). It's why factory pipes exist. The fact that you say "If you know what you're...- smokeymo
- Post #50
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Smoking and Mental Health
My Grandpa had 5 daughters. He smoked a pipe since his 20s. I don't think he would have made it to 83 without his pipes.- smokeymo
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Expensive Pipes--To Each His Own
A perfect block of briar (or even a near perfect one) would cost 3x one of Jack Howell's pipes by itself. Uncarved. Howell's briar, from what I have seen, isn't all that great. His carving looks masterful though. The material itself has more impact on the "smokeability" than the crafting of the...- smokeymo
- Post #42
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What's in a Name?
Everyone in the world refers to US Citizens as Americans. Not just us in the States. America, for all intents and purposes, means USA when speaking about a country of origin. Nobody refers to their place of origin by continent. Example: ask an Indian person where they are from. I'll bet you...- smokeymo
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion
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How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?
And if you're going to purchase a pipe and don't get to smoke it first?- smokeymo
- Post #28
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Tins or jars?
Only put them in jars if you're then going to ship them. And if that is the case, make sure you nestle them in there real tight with no packing material.- smokeymo
- Post #17
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Peterson Barley Spigot Release
common knowledge.- smokeymo
- Post #54
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Peterson Barley Spigot Release
No one is mud-wrestling. I addressed the points you made which were almost all entirely incorrect. And you KNOW they are incorrect. Which is why you are not interested in rebutting the facts that I put forward: - there is a spectrum of briar that ranges from unusable to flawless. fact. - pipes...- smokeymo
- Post #38
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Peterson Barley Spigot Release
Here is more clarification: I'm guessing you've checked every pipe ever made so you can substantiate a claim like "ALL finished pipes from reputable makers contain sand pits or other minor flaws." which is simply an inaccurate, untrue statement. The briar you speak of that is used as firewood...- smokeymo
- Post #36
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Peterson Barley Spigot Release
Another thing to note is that a lot of their pipes are stained very dark. Some like this style, and it certain pipes I do as well. But dark staining, rusticating, and sandblasting are great ways to hide subpar briar. This is why smooths are generally more pricey. Especially smooth natural...- smokeymo
- Post #33
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Peterson Barley Spigot Release
You should get one. They are neat pipes. In my experience, the briar on the more recent pipes is not as good. This is common though. Simply less good briar around now a days. If you click through some photos, you can usually see inclusions on the outside of most of their pipes. The bowls are...- smokeymo
- Post #31
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Peterson Barley Spigot Release
always liked pete shapes and style. i own 15. the recent (last 20 years at least) quality continues to be an issue. in my opinion.- smokeymo
- Post #29
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Identification Help
It looks like that is exactly what it is. Thank you so much- smokeymo
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Gandalf, the Churchwarden Clencher
I'd try a cyser tobacco.- smokeymo
- Post #73
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Gandalf, the Churchwarden Clencher
I can't remember if I'd heard cider mentioned in the lore of the Hobbits. But I like your idea of them casing it with a beverage. I know Tolkien mentions they are fond of wine. I was recently at Racine and Laramie in San Diego and they have a wine aromatic house blend that was quite pleasant. I...- smokeymo
- Post #71
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Identification Help
The "C" on the side of the stem certainly looks more like a left bracket "[" to me as well. It is not heavily buffed, but it is small; I didn't even notice it on my first look at the pipe. This pipe was my grandfather's and he lived in eastern Washington. He does have many pipes from that area...- smokeymo
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipe Identification Help
Hello all. Was wondering if anyone was familiar with this pipemaker. I don't recognize the markings. I think the stem is acrylic with a white "C" marking on the side (in picture 2 if you look very closely).- smokeymo
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion