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  1. pipestud

    PayPal Payment Changes

    I have a business account with PayPal. I run a business and have to pay taxes on my income just like the owner of a brick and mortar business who takes only credit cards or cash. That person pays his/her taxes so why shouldn't I? And if I were to cheat and do the family/friends thing, what if I...
  2. pipestud

    A One Pipe Man....

    Back in the 1970's Texas A&M had a head football coach by the name of Emory Bellard. He was, in fact, the inventor of the famous wishbone formation back when he was an assistant coach under legendary Head Coach Darrell Royal at the University of Texas. In my former career as a television sports...
  3. pipestud

    Kohlhase & Kopp Tin Art.

    I love it when I hear stories like this. It makes me proud and thank you for the purchase, scloyd!
  4. pipestud

    More on Cellaring - Tin Seal Question

    What sablebrush 52 said regarding cutter tops. But, most of today's tobaccos in the round pull tops are the absolute best bet for keeping them in the tins since you won't find cutter tops anymore. I've dealt with tons of old flat vacuum sealed tins and the round ones do better than the square or...
  5. pipestud

    4Noggins

    LOL! Sorry I missed this one but thanks to a fellow member for showing me this post. May be the most hilarious post that I've ever read. You've had me laughing all morning, HawkeyeLinus! Steve
  6. pipestud

    Happy Holidays PipeStud!

    Thanks for the kind words, gents! A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you here on pipesmagazine.com! And I always celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus. I don't know if He's going to allow pipe smoking in Heaven, but I told my wife to put my favorite pipe and a can of Christmas...
  7. pipestud

    Pipe Just Won't Smoke?

    I use a drill by hand and start with a 5/32 bit. If the pipe is already drilled that wide or wider, then I don't think opening the draft hole will help the pipe.
  8. pipestud

    Amber or Amberoid?

    Good point Jacob... why do you think I wear a hat!
  9. pipestud

    School me on Pipe Smoking Contests

    They are just plain fun! No scientific or athletic skill required. Just sit down, visit with those around you and have a good time. The only time I am nervous or uncomfortable is until the first guy goes out - and it isn't me!
  10. pipestud

    Hand made, high grade, pipesmith, pipe maker, pipe carver, craftsmen, or artisan?

    What sablebrush52 said.
  11. pipestud

    Long Term Cob Torture Test: 6 Months Under The Elements

    Nothing wrong with smoking a good cob, but there is a downside. unless you are my age, you will outlive the cob.
  12. pipestud

    2021 Texas Pipe Show - A Huge Success

    It was a pleasant surprise to see you at the show, Dave! Hope you like that Johs and was thrilled when I saw that you were the one that won it. The only downside was that of the 37 contestants in the slow smoking contest, I found out that I was the oldest cowboy in the barn! Oh well....
  13. pipestud

    Outside of these Forums

    I visited with McClelland's guru's Mike and Mary McNiel about this very subject a couple of years ago, and learned some things about Virginia tobacco - especially Red Virginia tobacco - that I never knew. I wrote a blog about my findings here: What is Red Virginia & Why is it So Special? -...
  14. pipestud

    New Ashton Old Church vs New Castello Old Antiquari?

    You will get all kinds of opinions on that one, even though you have selected two very well known and highly respected brands. Both are awesome brands and it would be impossible to say that one is better than the other. A shape preference - style of pipe - that suits you is really the only...
  15. pipestud

    Next Pipe Suggestions

    I am among the group that says to save up for a quality hand made pipe and then pull the trigger. Because artisan pipe makers know that in order to make sales, they need a quality pipe, they seek out the best well cured wood, and learn how to make the engineering enhance the opportunity to get a...
  16. pipestud

    Amber or Amberoid?

    Yes sir, it is easy and I learned this trick long ago from an old pipe smoker. Rub the stem like crazy and then put if up to the hair on your head. If the hair stands up and gravitates toward the stem, then it's amber. You can Google how to tell the difference and there are all kinds of other...
  17. pipestud

    Break-in Time?

    Great answer by hoosierpipeguy. Some pipes are superior smokers right out of the gate and others need to get into the home stretch before crossing the finish line on top. It's kind of like breaking a horse to the saddle. Let it dictate the process. You'll know soon enough whether its a keeper or...
  18. pipestud

    Are VaPers the Biggest Rabbit Hole in Pipe Tobacco or is it Straight Va?

    You may try what a lot of pipe smokers do. Get yourself some blending Perique and add it to a Virginia that you like. Just add a little Perique at a time until you find just the right amount that makes the Virginias sing for you.
  19. pipestud

    Losing a Pipe is like Losing a Friend

    I didn't read through all the responses, but I am sure someone told you that broken shank is repairable, although the shank may be a bit shorter once done. If you love the pipe, then just contact one of the professional pipe repairmen our hobby is fortunate to have, and ask them to fix it for you.
  20. pipestud

    What is Your most Ridiculous piece of Kit?

    If it's useless I won't keep it, but for some reason I like to keep an old ten penny nail that I found back in high school and occasionally use it as a tamper/pick. Me and some buddies were sneaking some beer behind a construction site for apartments when I found it. I had just kept it in a...
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