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  1. wayneteipen

    Do You Believe In The Cake? Yes or No

    Interesting. I've been off the forums for a good while so this was a new concept for me. I've always been for doing it the way that makes you happy so no criticism from me. I'm just curious.
  2. wayneteipen

    Opinions Regarding the "Palm Swirl" Method of Packing a Pipe.

    My thoughts as well. I've tried the palm swirl method and it works pretty well but it only works with ribbon cut tobaccos for me. The scoop and tamp is my default for simplicity sake. After awhile, you don't really even think about it and the right pack just happens naturally. I agree with...
  3. wayneteipen

    Briar Age

    Moisture in the environment ebbs and flows in minute amounts through all wood with the changes in the humidity in the environment. Where I live, the winters are extremely dry and the summers are very humid. There is as considerable difference in the woodwork in my house if I don't humidify in...
  4. wayneteipen

    Do You Believe In The Cake? Yes or No

    No. I clean my pipes in the dishwasher after every smoke. Just kidding! Yes. I'm not particularly finicky with my pipes. I let the cake build up if it wants to and scrape it out with a pipe nail every now and then and ream a pipe if it gets too thick before I realize it. I like the added...
  5. wayneteipen

    Does Anyone Dedicate Their Lighters to Certain Pipes or Blends?

    Here's the lighter I dedicated to cobs: :LOL: Just kidding. I like cobs.
  6. wayneteipen

    Best Bourbon For An Old Fashion?

    Buffalo Trace is my favorite for an Old Fashion and I'll second the Luxardo cherries. I also prefer simple syrup over sugar cubes.
  7. wayneteipen

    Dan’s Da Vinci and Torben Dansk Blue Note

    I smoke Dan's DaVinci regularly. Quality tobacco with a light, natural flavoring from the chianti barrels it's aged in. It and Reiner's professional are the only aromatics I smoke. They smoke dry and aren't overly flavored, have a great room note, and are nice for a change of pace from the...
  8. wayneteipen

    Have Difficulties Finding Group 2 Sized , Straight Billiard Pipes

    And, for the record, I know exactly the range size your referring to when you use the Dunhill groupings. For the most part the group sizes are within a certain range. I wish everyone would use it so there would be a common and simplified language.
  9. wayneteipen

    Have Difficulties Finding Group 2 Sized , Straight Billiard Pipes

    Stanwell shape 107 is a great group 2 sized billiard but save some for me. I love them.
  10. wayneteipen

    Restaining Question

    If you use an aniline (alcohol based) dye like Fiebings leather dye (the most commonly used dye by professional pipemakers), there's no need to mask if you don't want to as it wipes off easily with alcohol.
  11. wayneteipen

    The Burley & The Briar in Bloomington, Indiana

    This shop is just about 20 or 30 minutes from my home. It's a great little shop with a fantastic smoking lounge. Oddly enough, I've only been there a few times. This thread reminds me that I need to visit again soon.
  12. wayneteipen

    What Music Are You Listening To? ~ September 2018

    Greta Von Fleet - If you like Led Zepplin, you may like this band from Michigan. Another one I've been into is Gary Clark, Jr. - Jimi Hendrix meets Mississippi Delta Blues meets Chicago Blues. Pretty amazing stuff.
  13. wayneteipen

    50-60 dollar pipe.

    Stanwell pipes would be my first pick.
  14. wayneteipen

    Why Briar?

    It's my understanding that the environment around the Mediterranean Sea is a bit harsh which results in the heath tree growing at a much slower rate which in turn results in a more dense wood. There are other heath tree varieties that can and have been used for pipes. mso489 mentioned one-...
  15. wayneteipen

    What Do You Do For a Living? 2nd edition

    I currently have four jobs. My main job is as a hospital supervisor (house supervisor) overseeing the operations of a hospital. My second gig is as a vascular access specialist performing ultrasound guided venipuncture and teaching other healthcare workers to do the same. My third job is as a...
  16. wayneteipen

    Did Anyone Have a Good First Smoke?

    My first pipe was pretty awful. It was a local blend called Ginger Snap in a GBD zulu that bit me like a rabid dog. I wasn't sure from that point if I'd be able to enjoy it at all but I kept on and finally figured it out.
  17. wayneteipen

    Fine White Ash - Really?

    Smoking to a fine white (gray) ash is possible as many have said. I experienced this zen moment this evening. I think the temp/humidity and smoker cadence are the biggest key factors as mentioned. I was relaxed on a bench outside The Blind Lemon in Cincinnati enjoying some Stanwell Melange in...
  18. wayneteipen

    Pipe Carving Questions

    Lot's of good advice already given here. I would just add that you might want to check out www.pipemakersforum.com and read through the archives. The sight isn't as active as it used to be (mostly because there's not much more to say since just about every topic has already been discussed ad...
  19. wayneteipen

    Stem Removal - Yes or No?

    I don't make it a practice to regularly remove the stem; especially when the pipe is still warm. As mentioned, moisture swells the briar mortise and heat can misshapen the tenon. It's also true that tenons that don't have a slightly rounded over edge can dig into the briar over time and...
  20. wayneteipen

    Stanwell Italian Made Pipes

    The ones in the photo are cheap Harbor Freight ones I picked up for something like $10 if I remember correctly. They've actually lasted for three or four years now and are still going strong. I'm not usually a cheap tool kinda guy but these have worked great for the job.
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