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Same Peterson Design but One has Deeper Reservoir.
I am a big fan of the Peterson Pub pipe. I received a new one today and I noticed that the reservoir chamber is noticeably more shallow in the one that arrived today. Will the more shallow rendition of the Pub Pipe make for a less dry smoking experience? The dark brown pipe in the photo is...- dogparkpiper
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Does a Rim Cap Interfere with Reaming?
This is a pipe I'd like to get. Does anyone know if the metal cap will get in the way of doing a good ream job on the bowl? My suspicion is that it would not. But I need to ask the council.- dogparkpiper
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How Do You Blend Thin Ribbon Cut Tobacco?
I am a big fan of Three Sails and Five Brothers. People has said they are good for blending. How on Earth do you blend these tobaccos with others homogeneously when they are in such a knot?- dogparkpiper
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Organic Pipe Reamer
I was finishing a bowl out on the porch and couldn't get my IM Corona pipe tool down to the last bit of dottle before heading inside. Lo and behold: A dry Christmas tree lent a branch and removed the dottle wonderfully. And the pipe smells of pine. It makes me think, what random things have...- dogparkpiper
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Aging MacBaren Virginia No. 1: Tongue Bite?
I bought a little too much of MacBaren Virginia No. 1 if it's going to bite forever like it does today. Short of perfecting my technique, which is happening, and drying it, which I certainly do until it's crispy, how much will age impact the bite it can give? 1 year? 3 years? 5 years?- dogparkpiper
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Dilemma of Piping Decisions: Tobacco vs Pipe
Would you rather: Would you rather live the rest of your life with: Sub-par tobaccos in exceptional pipes OR sub-par pipes smoking exceptional tobacco. My answer: Sub-par pipes with exceptional tobacco, but it's damn close! *I ask because when I smoke a pipe once more to see if I want...- dogparkpiper
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What Pipe would You Like to have Back? Why?
Edited title for capitalization and brevity. Original: Thinking back on all the pipes you had, which one would you most like to have back today and why ? I do not yet have an answer to my own question. This thought came to mind when I was at the dog park this morning smoking. I've heard the...- dogparkpiper
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New Criteria for my Pipes.
I've been thinking about how to dial in on what kind of pipe criteria my favorite pipes have in common. It can help when the PAD kicks in because it limits my buying ability, and it' fun to think about. Title edited for caps and brevity. -jpm New Rules: Rule 1 [shape]: straight apple shape (a...- dogparkpiper
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Should I Care about this Drilling by Castello?
The pipe arrived and checked the draught hole. It's not high or low, just to the side a little. No worries?- dogparkpiper
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