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DIY Casing/top coat Recipe?
Hello there fellow pipe smokers, Id like to turn one of my favorite blends, C&Ds Constellation into something similar to HGL. While I enjoy both blends, HGL does not have enough backbone to it and Constellation could use an Improved room note. I figured if I could create a hybrid it might be...- bosmer
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Peterson Question
In past forums, I have read of a decline in quality for Peterson pipes. I own a few and they work fine but, at what price point would one consider a Peterson to be of significant quality (if at all). The 2 pipes from the dublin rustic collection I paid $80 each. My expectation for quality was... -
GLP/C&D tins
Whats up with the several layers of thick paper that cover the tobacco on the inside of those tins? Does anyone else use them? There is a perforated area on all 3 discs that can be turned into a tab to pull on and off of the tobacco. Does keeping those paper discs in with the tins keep the...- bosmer
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Dunhill Flake Square Tins
When did Dunhill Flake switch to square tins?- bosmer
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Problem with Tsuge Kaga 902
So, here is the problem. My Tsuge Kaga has a bent stem and I can send a straight pipe cleaner through the stem towards the bowl BUT, the cleaner will not enter the shank area. In order to be able to shoot the cleaner through the stem and into the shank I must make a small bend in the tip of pipe...- bosmer
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Burley Based Aromatics
Why are burley based aromatic so weak in nicotine? Every time smoke I some Old Joe Krantz or other high nic blends my wife always comments on how bad I smell. When I first started with aromatics, my wife loved them but, as we all know Lane 1-Q is weak as hell and is pretty much only good for...- bosmer
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History of Aromatics?
Is anyone aware of the history behind aromatic tobacco? It seems that a great amount of tobacco sold is under the aromatic label and In my opinion, seem to be of lower quality. That is not to say that quality aromatics don't exist but the point being, how and when did aromatic tobacco start and...- bosmer
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Christmas Came Early This Year
I answered an AD on Craigslist this weekend, a guy was selling off his old cellar. He hadn't given up the pipe, he just had switched to smoking G.L. Pease Filmore exclusively. I ended up purchasing 9 tins of christmas cheer, most of them dated to 2006 but some as far back as 2002. needles to...- bosmer
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Corn Cob Stems
I like to smoke out of cobs but, I think their stems are not comfortable. With the knowledge that my cob will burn out eventually and need to be replaced, are there any after market stems that fit into cobs that I can swap out with my new bowls?- bosmer
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Cake Questions
In general, I break in my pipes with either a burley like Carter Hall or a virginia blend. The cakes seem to develope quickly and are also hard cakes. I have a pipe in which i have dedicated to english blends and have been breaking in the pipe with EMP, Arango Balkan Supreme, 965 and Frog...- bosmer
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R.I.P. Steven Books
From House of Calabash on Facebook: It with a heavy heart that The Master Blender of Oregon Steven Books passed away this morning after a long battle with advanced prostate cancer. He was surrounded by family and close friends. He lived a long and full life and will be deeply missed by all that...- bosmer
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Master Blender Steven Books
I live in Oregon, home to master blender Steven Books who has amazing reviews for his blends up on Tobacco Reviews.com. I frequent Richs cigar store in Portland and have been trying out some of Steven's blends that Bill has been making since Steve left years ago.I can't seem to get a hold of...- bosmer
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Greetings Gentlemen!
long time lurking, first time posting, just thought i would say hello. I've been smoking pipes for a few months now, it was rough starting out, lots of tongue bite, wasted money and frustration but, after sticking to it and finding some great resources on this site and youtube( thanks muttonchop...- bosmer
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