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Talk to Me About Wrist Watches
Quartz watches can keep better time than mechanical watches as long as they have batteries. That said, I am a fan of automatics and have worn them since the '70s. The watch brand I have been wearing for the last 15 years or so is Orient. They have given good service at a reasonable price...- retrogrouch
- Post #29
- Forum: General Discussion
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Leather and Pipes Revisited
It seems like you could use the broken cupholder as a base and line it with something that fits holds you churchwarden more securely/snugly. Was that the original intent for your deerskin? Or you could smoke a Lovat :puffy:- retrogrouch
- Post #10
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Stumels and stems for practice
Here is one source in the States. I don't know if they ship. https://vermontfreehand.com/product/adjustable-tenon-turning-tool/- retrogrouch
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Stumels and stems for practice
It looks like a fun project. Please keep the photos coming of your success'/failures.- retrogrouch
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Leather Pipe Stands
Sorringowl used to sell a simple loop leather pipe stand. I believe that loop was open enough for the bowl of the pipe to sit in and rest on a surface. The sides were high enough to keep the pipe upright. There is some discussion of the pipe loop in the following link. Just something to...- retrogrouch
- Post #7
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Lakelands: Let's Build A Sauce Scale
Number 7 Broken Flake and CCP unscented would be a 6. I believe the CCP aro would be pretty high up, maybe a 9? Incidentally, this should tell you how “ unscented” the CCP Unscented is.- retrogrouch
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Lakelands: Let's Build A Sauce Scale
I would think Brown Flake Scented would be about a 3. BCP unscented would be a 5 and BCP aromatic would be a 7. All subjective of course.- retrogrouch
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Ennerdale Flake
I once opened a tin of Ennerdale with five years of age on it. The scent was reduced to a faint aroma and the sugars in the Virginia had crystallized. It was sublime. Fresh, wet, Ennerdale can smell up a room, steam your tongue, and ghost your pipe. I still love the stuff aged or fresh. I...- retrogrouch
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Any Kaywoodie Fans?
With the Kaywoodie club on top of the stem, it might be earlier than the ‘50s. I am not sure when it was moved to the side.- retrogrouch
- Post #5
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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*** What Are You Smoking?*** (July 2019)
Sam Gawith Bothy Flake in a brushed Stanwell billiard. First bowl of this tobacco. It is quite good.- retrogrouch
- Post #220
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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No Deal Brexit US/UK free trade
Darn. I was fantasizing about filling an empty swimming pool with Ennerdale Flake and covering it with plastic wrap.- retrogrouch
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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No Deal Brexit US/UK free trade
I believe that is an EU rule.- retrogrouch
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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No Deal Brexit US/UK free trade
I have no desire to discuss politics and which side is right or wrong but as a casual observer of word events, a pipe smoker, and an idle muser, I wonder what the impact of a "no deal" Brexit would have on our community both in the US and the UK. The current US administration has stated that...- retrogrouch
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Do-It-Yourself Shop Tools -- The "Hammock Sander" (video)
That blast is amazing.- retrogrouch
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Bulldog pipe amber mth peice problem !!!
I am sorry to hear about the damage to your pipe. Reborn Pipes recently repaired an amber stem pipe. You can check out the link below and determine if you would like to contact him for repair service. I hope you are able to repair your pipe...- retrogrouch
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Greywoodie Pipes
I am terrible with a camera but here is a link to the original sale for the one I bought. After smoking it a bit I have to say that this is the best acrylic stem I have smoked. Most acrylics are a bit thick at the button for me. This one is just right...- retrogrouch
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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A Few Thoughts on Coniston Cut Plug
I am a big CCP fan too. I understand that the version available here in the states is the un/less scented. 4Noggins used to carry the aromatic version which had quite a bit more of the topping. That one was sublime.- retrogrouch
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Sweetest Non-Aromatic
I have been wanting to try some of the Gawith and Hoggarth cavendish. I believe it is unflavored but through the production process it should be pretty sweet. If anyone has tried it, I would love to hear it. I have had it in Top Black Cherry and Black and Brown where it is flavored and quite...- retrogrouch
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Greywoodie Pipes
I wanted to put in a good word for Greywoodie. I recently ordered a Kaywoodie 1/4 bent, blasted, billiard with an acrylic stem. Working with Nathan was a pleasure. The pipe shipped quickly and arrived today. It was well packaged and the pipe is of excellent quality. The blast is deep and...- retrogrouch
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- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Most Attractive Factory Bent Bulldog
I am a fan of the Comoy's 409.- retrogrouch
- Post #24
- Forum: Pipe Talk