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Peterson Bowl Cracked During Alcohol Cleaning
I had a Kurt Balleby bulldog with a cracked horn adornment which had been stabilized prior to sale by Adam Davidson at Smokingpipes. However the crack was more obvious than it seemed in photos. My buddy Neal Osborn suggested that I consider accepting the flaw in the manner of the Japanese...- craiginthecorn
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Peterson Bowl Cracked During Alcohol Cleaning
It's common for some substances to be alcohol soluble and not water soluble. The alcohol still could have dissolved tars that water had no effect upon. Actually, alcohol is less well absorbed by wood than water. That's why the ABV of whiskey rises when stored in oak barrels. The water...- craiginthecorn
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Peterson Bowl Cracked During Alcohol Cleaning
I wonder, too, if the alcohol dissolved the tars that may have been sealing the crack. You can always try adding a layer pipe "mud".- craiginthecorn
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
I was busy with "show business" during the Slow Smoke, but my understanding is that Les did not win this time.- craiginthecorn
- Post #63
- Forum: Pipe Events
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Turkish Latakia v. Cyprian Latakia
I don't know for certain, but the tin of Latakia my friend received from Jeremy Reeves said it was Cyprian, but Jeremy assured him it was Turkish. I think it's mostly a matter of using the in-stock labels, like Brebbia did when their Balkan switched from Syrian to Cyprian. They still said...- craiginthecorn
- Post #47
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Turkish Latakia v. Cyprian Latakia
I spoke with Per Jensen at the Chicago Pipe Show yesterday. IIRC, he said that the Turkish Latakia is currently being made using Izmir leaf, but they are experimenting with growing the specific variety that had been used in Syria. C&D had been using Turkish Latakia for, I think, a couple years...- craiginthecorn
- Post #43
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Erik Stokkebye Pipe Tobacco Humidor
I saw one of these at The Chicago Pipe Show. I'll say that they seemed very well made.- craiginthecorn
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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Show Off Your Danes
Tonni Nielsen and Alex Florov looked at all three of my W.Ø. Larsen Straight Grain pipes. They agreed on all three. This one they believe was made by Benni Jorgensen and the other two by Teddy Knudsen.- craiginthecorn
- Post #353
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
I didn't have a still camera with, but the YouTube Livestream on Missouri Meerschaum 's channel has some views here.- craiginthecorn
- Post #60
- Forum: Pipe Events
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
I wish I had found a moment to join you and try that ancient Skiff Mixture. But it was great to see you, nevertheless.- craiginthecorn
- Post #59
- Forum: Pipe Events
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Mike. But even more importantly, I'm delighted you enjoyed the show. I'll be sure to pass on your comments. And yes, the Milwaukee (MKE) club and CPCC are very tight. Several of their members are extremely important contributors to the show and nice people, to...- craiginthecorn
- Post #58
- Forum: Pipe Events
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
Thanks very much. Sometimes folks forget that this is a 100% volunteer, non-profit show. A relatively small handful of people put a TON of work into making the Chicago Pipe Show happen. Maybe because it's SO big and fancy, folks sometimes assume we're some sort of big money-grubbing organization...- craiginthecorn
- Post #43
- Forum: Pipe Events
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
No $20 one day ticket, but we do offer FREE Sunday Only admission without drink tickets . You can even pre-register at our website. The drink tickets are crucial to the show's financial health. We are nonprofit and volunteer run. The show is able to hold the event at this beautiful hotel by...- craiginthecorn
- Post #39
- Forum: Pipe Events
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
It turns out that there will not be a commemorative blend this year. We are working on one for 2026, though.- craiginthecorn
- Post #31
- Forum: Pipe Events
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
Gotcha. As for a pocket jar, a few years ago, The Pipery began offering a 3D printed shallow jar which could be sealed with a standard Mason jar lid. Here’s a link to one customized for The Country Squire.- craiginthecorn
- Post #30
- Forum: Pipe Events
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
I believe that C&D is producing two or three commemorative blends. Or are you referring to the pocket tobacco jars? We will have t-shirts available this year along with some very cool dual pipe/cigar lighters. The tees will be plentiful, but there will be only 50 lighters.- craiginthecorn
- Post #28
- Forum: Pipe Events
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2025 Chicago Pipe Show!
FREE Sunday Only Registration Now Available Online This year, Sunday is free at the Chicago Pipe Show and online registration opened yesterday at our website. This includes access to all parts of the show, including the smoking tent. Registering in advance helps speed along your entry to the...- craiginthecorn
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Events
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New Gawith Releases (in US) Confusion
My favorite Gawith Hoggarth blend is Westmorland Slices . I have only seen it in the UK and once in Switzerland. Is it available for import to the USA?- craiginthecorn
- Post #36
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Show Us Your Jody Davis Pipes!
I think I have seen every one of Fred Hanna's amazing collection of straight grain pipes. My absolute favorite is one by Jody. Halo grade. I wish I had a photo to share.- craiginthecorn
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes