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Death of the Rock Star
Lots of real rock-stars left, you just have to look beyond the tripe that gets played on the radio. Lots of awesomely self-destructive partying in the punk and metal scenes still. I can tell you with a certainty that the guys from NOFX still like to rip shit up.- schmitzbitz
- Post #29
- Forum: General Discussion
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Peterson Refinish
instymp, rather than paint or varnish remover, I would suggest submersing the stummel in the highest percentage isopropyl alcohol available to you. Let it bathe for a couple of hours, then take it out and give it a good scrub with a soft cloth - if you haven't pulled out the stain the first go...- schmitzbitz
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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What is a rescued pipe?
LOL - you guys are going to bring a tear to my eye!- schmitzbitz
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Your Thoughts on Brigham Pipes
It's hard to tell from the pics available (pipe vendors don't tend to photograph the interior of the chamber), but it does appear that the Acadian (and higher grades) do seem to show evidence of grain in the tobacco chamber which would indicate the absense of sodium-silicate (Brighams mix dries...- schmitzbitz
- Post #25
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Your Thoughts on Brigham Pipes
numbersix, don't let their use of water-glass complete turn you off from the company - as I noted originally, I was originally drawn to the company due to their Canadian origin - and didn't know sodium-silicate from grape-flavoured fish-shit when I started collecting them. However, even now...- schmitzbitz
- Post #24
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Canadian Edition Box Pass - Round 1
Right here! Also, check your PM's Barkar.- schmitzbitz
- Post #63
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Having an ARGH moment
While our health-care system does have it's draw-backs, this isn't one of them - our docs have access to phones and fax machines too - assuming the Medicare Network that was implemented this year, containing everyones medical records and 'scrips (both current and completed) are down. Heck, I...- schmitzbitz
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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Your Thoughts on Brigham Pipes
To be honest, I can't speak for the top end lines of the newer Brighams, I haven't had the opportunity to actually examine one in person. I can say with a certainty, however, that up to four-dot they are. As I understand it, the reason sodium-silicate is used as a bowl-liner is actually in part...- schmitzbitz
- Post #22
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Canadian Edition Box Pass - Round 1
Hey all - sorry I missed these posts, my personal life has taken a turn for the ridiculously hectic. I changed up the order a little bit, trying to stagger the shipping costs / not lay a bigger charge on the same person twice in a row. We've got a big country, and a large gap in the praries (no...- schmitzbitz
- Post #57
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Achieving the Most Flavor!
That is really just the tip of the iceburg in my opinion. I feel that every step you take from how long you dry your leaf, to how you pack, light, sip and tamp will affect the amount of flavour you experience. On top of this, there are intangibles over which we have no control - relative...- schmitzbitz
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Your Thoughts on Brigham Pipes
I am a huge fan of Brigham pipes, with (as of now) seventeen examples of their work currently in my rotation. The maple filter system is, in my opinion, far superior to any other filter system for the simple reason that you can still pass a pipe-cleaner through them (Savinelli's balsa come a...- schmitzbitz
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Brigham Stem Oxidation Aluminum Shank
Lumberjakpipester is correct, you don't have to worry about those brass pins eroding away but the aluminum will oxidize like mad in bleach. I personally perscribe to the method outlined by NSFisher, avoiding bleach if possible on my restores. Simple sandpaper and micromesh for this guy, followed...- schmitzbitz
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Fishing Pipe - Bait a concern?
Josh, have you considered the (semi-disposable and always vernerable) cob as a fishing pipe? I only suggest this as I've never heard anything good about brylon in terms of smoking quality; and yet cobs are cheap enough that should one pick up the funk of your bait it isn't a big deal to toss it.- schmitzbitz
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- Forum: General Discussion
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AM Radio Question
That little wire is actually the FM antenna; AM receivers require a 'loop' antenna (a continuous ring of metal wire, often embedded in the body of the electronics; or in the case of an automobile, the entire body of the car). The cheapest way to boost your receiving power is to create a larger...- schmitzbitz
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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Brigham 1-Dot Refurb
Back when we were awaiting the return of the first-round of the Canadian Box Pass, maral4de and I were speculating on what would be awaiting us. I noted that I hoped to find something to replace both the pipe I had already sent off and the pipe which I was about to send; and went further to say...- schmitzbitz
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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I wonder how old this is
During the Edo period of Japan, the Dutch 'gaijin' were allowed access to the port at Nagasaki. European artists were exposed to, and heavily influenced by the Japanese style of art; but rather than completely emulating the style (as was done with Chinese art-forms); they adapted it into...- schmitzbitz
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Out For the Weekend
I dunno fshu2; my wife is my backpacking buddy - something to be said for a soft body at the end of a hard day! :wink: Seriously though, sounds fun...post some pics; due to the two-month old we haven't been able to get out this summer, so I need to live vicariously through others.- schmitzbitz
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Meer lined pipe bowl prob
From my understanding, most meer lined bowls are pressed; simply because colouration isn't really a factor (the briar hides any patina that could develop) and cost is. I have a couple of meer-lined pieces, one of which was suffering from the problem you described. I chose to simply remove the...- schmitzbitz
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Canada duty rates for online US online tobacco buys?
Sasquatch has it correct. Prior to January 2012, there was an exemption on amounts under 200g; however with the changes implemented this year, that is no longer the case. That said, customs is somewhat hit-and-miss when it comes to assessing duty, seemingly (and perhaps willingly) missing many...- schmitzbitz
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Moustache Note
cynyr; if you read my reviews on the main-page, you will note that in my blurb in regards to a particular blends room-note, I also touch on the aroma of the latent smoke trapped in facial-hair and clothing. I feel this is quite important as not only does it provide the smoker with a lingering...- schmitzbitz
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion