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  1. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    Hopefully it will be perfect. I wonder if one could speed up the process with a quality dehydrator?
  2. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    Much appreciate you sharing this knowledge. The next time I have a smoke with my good friend he will appreciate my interest in becoming more educated.
  3. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    What is the average time for cob to dry or age before carving? How does one know that it is ready?
  4. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    Excellent information!!!! If this post isn't a sticky admin should make it so. Very helpful and friendly advice. Everyone has been great at helping to educate me here.
  5. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    How does one know if the wood is quality? Beyond briarwood, hickory, cherry or pair? Age of wood? Growth rings that are appealing to the eye? Is there a specific direction that the grain should be carved from?
  6. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    Is that a cob from a local corn field or something you purchased from a supplier? As with any hobby, one can produce a pipe with minimal tools (pocket knife, hand drill, rasp etc.) Or with the use of special equipment and tools (lathe, sanding disc, drill press, etc.) Who knows if I will...
  7. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    I'm a little late to the game, but I'm collecting the Buescher's Corn Cob Pipes. Mainly to make a display and later pass on to kids. I have a couple of M.M. to smoke and are easy to travel in pocket. I bought my good friend and neighbor a nice Churchwarden for Christmas. I love the cool draw and...
  8. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    Very well said Sir. You and I have similar thoughts but that doesn't mean we have to agree with everyone's individual tastes and preferences. Be kind and carry on....
  9. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    I actually just met a guy, Eddie, that owns a flea market in Calhoun, MO. Eddie showed me his personal collection of Falcon pipes. Very interesting pipe and heck of a nice guy.
  10. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    Thanks for your reply and tips.. I will have to take a pipe cleaner along with me for the in-person purchases.
  11. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    All very true my friend, all very true....
  12. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    I agree.. go with the flow, pun intended. I enjoy the whole experience: the look of the pipe and the wonderful aroma of sweet blends of tobacco and enjoying the conversation with a close friend and fellow pipe lover.
  13. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    I started to collect Buescher's Pipes to pass on to my kids. Still doing research but was told by my aunt we are part of the same Buescher family that used to produce pipes. My Great grandparents are from Washington, MO and are buried there. Great grandpa Walter Buescher and his brother Edward...
  14. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    That sounds easy enough, but hard to judge without taking it on a test drive. I guess like most things in life with experience comes knowledge... I'm still at the infant stage.
  15. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    What are signs of good drilling? good stem work? Shaping to me is up to the eye of the beholder? Or is there more to shape than curb appeal?
  16. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    I'm too new to even understand what that means ?
  17. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    I would have to smash a lot of piggy banks for a $300 pipe. But, maybe, one day... I never thought I'd spend $2500 on a rifle scope. But once I got serious about long range shooting I don't have any regrets and I'm now a scope snob.... nothing compares to quality glass when shooting distance in...
  18. Buescher308

    How do You Know it's a Quality Pipe ?

    Title edited. Rule 9! But more importantly welcome! Totally new at puffin a pipe. What are the ways to tell it's a quality pipe? A $25 Chinese Churchwarden vs a $250 Churchwarden? I'm guessing name brand and country of origin? Also, by pipe maker style and materials?
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