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  1. W

    Time To Give Up The Hobby

    You can order by the leaf and blend yourself but that’s another part of our hobby. Sometimes you can get a tin into Canada. i was stung pretty good last year about this time. Keep the orders small. Network with other Canadians like myself. Chat.
  2. W

    How would you fix this crack?

    Tube it. Then a couple of pins. Tube it for sure.
  3. W

    Some Real Progress With Invisible Stem Repairs

    Has anybody tried JB Weld in black? I didn’t know they made it in black but I’d like to try it on some stem repairs.
  4. W

    Do you keep a journal of your work on pipes?

    I don’t write up a specific pipe, but if I run across a great procedure or tip I’ll make a note about that specific problem and how it was solved. ie - pipe will pinning, and different specifics for stem repair.
  5. W

    Sweet Latakia Blend Recommendations

    I was looking for exactly that some time ago. Settled on GL Pease Sextant. It’s got rum in it but that translates to sweet
  6. W

    Recommendations for Shops in Palm Springs

    Tinder Box it is then. Thank You!
  7. W

    Blocked from viewing Tobacco Reviews website.

    I’ve used it in the past just for remembering some of the blends I ordered. Stupid decision IMO. If you want to tank a forum they just did it.
  8. W

    Advice on Buffing Wheels

    Thanks Al
  9. W

    Recommendations for Shops in Palm Springs

    Planning a trip soon and I know nothing about the shops in that area. I visit a sister from time to time. I’m probably going to pick up some house blends and not too much tinned. Any recommendations? ill probably call once I have a name. Thanks ~ Bill
  10. W

    Mineral Oil For Faded Finish

    I’ve found that mineral oil will significantly darken a pipe IF left too long on the pipe. A light coating left for a minute is what I like. Mineral oil also does wonders when setting a stain. In the winter, my buffer is outside, so before allowing a briar to rest I’ll use Renaissance wax.
  11. W

    Removing Ghosts

    +++^^. When I pick up ISO at the drugstore I just tell them it’s for electronics or antiques. I may have mentioned something about electric trains, or metal chess pieces.
  12. W

    Thriving in the Upcoming Tobacco Apocalypse

    Well I’m in Canada, and I’ve got the tax stories. I’m also retired. i have a few jars and once in a while I’ll try and get something from US friends. I have a sister in Palm Springs so that helps a bit. I don’t think tobacco will ever be outlawed so to speak. The government through taxes just...
  13. W

    Pipe Smoking & Nicotine Addiction

    Great thread. I love nicotine and coffee. Two vices. I only smoke outside, and with the truck window down. Maybe two bowls a week. as one can see from the threads this is completely an individual thing. I think sometimes I get more enjoyment of restoring a pipe more than the actual smoking. I...
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    Advice on Buffing Wheels

    @ssjones …. Al, I’ve decided to go with Carswell. They have the best application. Now I need to some advice on wheels. I’ll get a soft one for Carnuba, but I’ll be working with rouge and white compounds. Should I just go with the stitching count? Many thanks ~ Bill
  15. W

    Canadian Import Advice Help - Tax was 200%!

    You have to “know a gu, who knows a guy”. My last from Noggins was unbelievable.
  16. W

    Seeking advice on restoring rim color and silver shank (photos)

    A little saliva and a q-tip for the rim. I do find that alcohol will take off stain.
  17. W

    Advice on Buffing Wheels

    Many thanks. They also have a Canadian website.
  18. W

    Advice on Buffing Wheels

    I’ve invested in a bench buffer for my small shop. Included in the package was a couple of buffing wheels. There quite low grade as I have threads all over the garage. One wheel is courser than the other. One being softer than the other. Id like some advice on a brand of buffing wheel that’s...
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    Canadian Import Advice Help - Tax was 200%!

    Hi to a fellow Canuck. We’ve all had these “surprises” Many Canadian pipers order from whole leaf and make their own. You learn to cut, and mix and so forth. Do you have a friend in the states? That helps. Start a network. Sometimes it’s “I know a guy, who knows a guy”
  20. W

    Variations on Pipe Mud - Tip for Alternative Ash

    I’ve experimented with a number of concoctions but they all work. For those who don’t smoke cigars I’ve found this one to be very useful. A mixture of Elmer’s multi purpose glue, Briar dust and Charcoal dust mixed into a black paste. Apparently, Elmer’s glue is an organic material and when...
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