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  1. Laurent

    New Pipe Racks…Opinions and Criticisms

    As I got into pipes and collecting them, soon I realized I need place to put them. I went online and didn’t like anything I saw, I was looking for something more modern. Talking to the manager at the local B&M and other pipe club members, I gathered their opinions and criticisms and started my...
  2. Laurent

    Churchwardens…Opinions and Photos.

    I’ve been thinking of getting a churchwarden. Just wondering how many of you have them and what your opinions are on them? I’ve heard the stems can be a little bit of a hassle to clean. Maybe, you have a particular brand you enjoy?
  3. Laurent

    Antique find!

    Gentlemen, I have found 3 very old pipes at a antique shop. With all your knowledge and plus what I’m finding on google, I was wondering if you can fill in that gaps. I bought a Silver Duke Dr Grabow, Tom Howard, and what I believe is a Hawthorne. The what I believe Hawthorne, because I can...
  4. Laurent

    Bamboo

    I notice from all the picks of pipes, I haven’t seen any bamboo stems. Do any of you have them and like them?
  5. Laurent

    Opinions on tenons

    Just out of curiosity, what are your opinions on your pipes tenon? I notice that some pipe makers drill and epoxy a tenon in verses shaping one out of the whole stem block.
  6. Laurent

    Cheers and happy New Years!

    Cheers and happy New Years gentlemen and gentle ladies! Glad I joined this forum and have already learned so much. Looking forward for new conversations and smoking techniques in 2022 with you all.
  7. Laurent

    Drying Before Smoking

    Just wondering what everyone’s routine is before smoking their tobacco. I’ve heard of drying 5 to 10 minutes, even on a paper towel. I’ve heard of people drying for 30 minutes to a hour even. I know some tin tobacco can be pretty moist but, what if you bought tobacco out of a jar at a brick and...
  8. Laurent

    Exploring pipes

    As a new pipe smoker and now forum user, along with some other newbies I’ve noticed the last few days, I’m wondering what pipe brands to look into. Now, I’m aware of the much loved Dunhills, Castillo’s and factory pipes as in Peterson, Savinelli and Chacom’s. But, I’m talking about the other’s...
  9. Laurent

    Opinions on Kiribi lighters

    I use just a bic and it works just fine but I was thinking of treating myself with something a little more crafty. I know people like the corona old boys, which are cool and pricey. I saw the reviews with muttenchops on his kiribi but just curious of all your thoughts and experience.
  10. Laurent

    New Member- Michigan

    Hello, I’ve was cigarette smoker for 20 some years and had quit 5 years ago. I was a cigar smoker for the last 2 years but also thought about pipes. I got into pipe smoking 4 months ago and prefer it to be my favorite way to enjoy tobacco. I have 5 pipes already and will probably have more. I’m...
  11. Laurent

    Shank and Tenon Question

    Title edited and thread moved. -jpm Hello everyone! New to the forum. I had bought a savinelli Estella 114 ks from a tobacco store, it was used. When I got home I noticed this pipe gurgles a lot. After investigating, I noticed that the tenon is 5/16 shorter then shank and mortise, creating a...
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