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  1. tinbird

    Finally tried some Balkan

    Although the pouch note was a bit off-putting at first due to my aromatic endeavors, I must say that I'm quite taken with Balkan and enjoy it in my Dr. Grabow Freehand estate along with a cup of coffee :). So much easier to pack and keep lit compared to the wetter aromatics (by golly you folks...
  2. tinbird

    Thick Pipe Stem source

    Well look at all you fine folk! I trust the weekend is proving to be a great one for each everyone of you :) If one were thinking about delving into the dark arts and was thinking of making a pipe with a thick stem, like typical Author style pipes, is there a source online? Any places I've...
  3. tinbird

    Rubber Tips

    So I've been seeing that some pipes have a rubber tip end. I looked at these on line and it seems there's is just one size. Do these stretch over or are they heat shrink? I ask this because from my limited knowledge as a newbie, the stem tips seem to be different size/diameters and I don't want...
  4. tinbird

    Repairing lip on pipe stem

    Am I correct in thinking the easiest/low cost way to repair a chipped pipe stem lip is to use epoxy and sand/file to shape? Do I need to color the epoxy to match the black stem and if so what do you suggest to use to do this? With over flowing gratitude from the very depths of my heart, soul...
  5. tinbird

    Oriental/Turkish flavor???

    What is meant by oriental/turkish tobaccos having a spicy taste? Is it spicy as in hot/peppery or more along the lines of rosemary/sage etc? Recommendations for tinned oriental/turkish blends for a newbie to try that are low nicotine. Thank you Tb
  6. tinbird

    Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful Happy Easter

    Just wanted to take the opportunity at this point, and because me memory t'aint as good as it should be, to wish everyone, members and visitors alike a safe and happy Easter weekend. For those traveling, be extra vigilant and may the only break downs be pipes for cleaning :) Tb British...
  7. tinbird

    Is it wrong?

    That as a new pipe smoker, I look at a Savinelli Miele (628) with lust? :) Tb
  8. tinbird

    Capri brand

    When I tried searching Capri, there is no website. I'm wondering if they are merely a third party brand and source their pipes from the lowest binder? Anyone care to enlighten me on my never-ending quest for knowledge? :)
  9. tinbird

    Smoothing a rusticated finish and filler question

    After reading different sections of the forum, I'm toying with the idea of trying to turn a rusticated into a smooth finish. I realize that it will likely reveal blemishes but the pipe I have in mind is a $15.00 one so no great loss if things go south on me. I'm just wondering if anyone else has...
  10. tinbird

    Last 1/4 bowl not burning???

    Okay good people of this forum, newbie using a MM cob and aromatic baccy, wondering what I'm doing wrong besides likely everything at this point:) I notice that while I'm getting better at packing and being able to basically keep the bowl lit for the top 3/4, the last bit of tobacco doesn't...
  11. tinbird

    Lots of saliva and no flavor

    Greetings good people of the forum, Haven't smoked for a bit, picked up a pouch of Captain Black Royal and a new Capri churchwarden :) Loaded the pipe and lit up, found that I didn't taste anything other than 'cigarette flavor' and my mouth watered like Hurricane Katrina, so I figure I sipped...
  12. tinbird

    Wide full/thick stems?

    Hi guys, the pipe thing is basically a new endeavour for me as I have little knowledge of this past time. I'm getting into pipes after having been a cigarette smoker and getting off of them and a maturing of my pursuits :) I quite like the appeal of Churchwardens, and cob pipes as well. For a...