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  1. smoothsailing

    Kaywoodie Table Pipe, Info Help?

    I have an 86 year old friend who's looking for info on his pipe collection. I'm familiar with the pipe and have seen a few but I'm unaware of a year or value of said pipe. Any info would be very much appreciated. Only marking is Kaywoodie on the rim and I belive the clover logo on the stem , I'm...
  2. smoothsailing

    Question on chocolate notes/toppings.

    I've been a daily pipe smoker for some time and have stuck primarily with straight Virginia blends but my puffing has become more frequent since I quit the cigs seven months ago. I began looking into drugstore blends as a cheaper in between, Carter Hall to be exact the reviews describe nutty...
  3. smoothsailing

    His Nibs Re-Stem & Restoration.

    Great little pipe for a short winters smoke.
  4. smoothsailing

    Custom-Bilt Billiard ( filter insert ) Restoration.

    Custom-Bilt Billiard still had its filter insert. I was able to re-build the tennon and still fit the insert
  5. smoothsailing

    Pimp my Pipe, Really?

    I realized this isn't factory and I really don't understand "Bling" in general. I've seen pimp my ride and thought there's a waste of time and Chip Foose's destruction of preserved classic cars, it all seems a little ridiculous. I guess classic muscle was always more appealing to me. Now pimp my...
  6. smoothsailing

    Clean Up-Sav Hercules 320 Ex & Pete Harp 606 (My Wife's Haul) Pics

    This is two out of the lot of five my wife purchased for me a week ago. Hercules 320EX I decided to leave the char at the edge of the bowl, I didn't want to change the shape. The stem logo was very faint upon receiving it ,I left a little oxidation in this area,I didn't want risk losing it...
  7. smoothsailing

    Your Favorite Pipe. (Your old friend)

    I have seen many of your favorite pipes,highly prized,rare and beautiful pieces. How about your old friend the one you reach for more often then not. Maybe it's been knocked around a bit but it fits just right like an old worn pair of slippers. Mine is an old Imported Briar with a silver band...
  8. smoothsailing

    My wife's haul, my surprise (Pics)

    More like blown away. It all started with Pipe&Cigars customer appreciation week, two Savinelli's -a Rustic Trevi 320KS and a Saint Nicholas 626. I was shocked I have always wanted a fat 320 and this was the first Christmas pipe in my collection. Unbelievably beautiful pipes I'm almost afraid to...
  9. smoothsailing

    Replacement stems ( for a couple of huge system pipes)

    I purchased a lot recently for one pipe out of the eleven in the lot. As it turns out there's more to offer here but I can't find a decent place to get the massive system stems I need. Any help would be incredible. The three in need of help- KBB Yello Bole Chesterfield WDC Wellington & the...
  10. smoothsailing

    A pair of Kaywoodie Hand-Made , Oversize. before & after

    I picked up this pair of Kaywoodies a few months ago the best I can find is they were made between the late 40's & early 50's. I was happy to get this pair with the push tenon. This also the first time I have run into the sulfur smell imbedded in a stem. The first pipe was in an earlier post...
  11. smoothsailing

    Unholy Stem Smell

    I picked this pipe up a couple of months ago began the cleaning process 3 days ago. There is a sent that I am unable to remove has anyone ran across this? I have tried soaking in everclear, toothpaste with baking soda, and soft scrub with no change. The briar has no scent just the stem. Picture...
  12. smoothsailing

    Counterfeit Custombilt?

    I am not an expert but I have many Bilts in my collection.Something seems off. The overall shape is similar but the tool work is lacking and the nomenclature looks like it was done with a dremel.What are your thoughts? http://m.ebay.com/itm/131546896583
  13. smoothsailing

    Looking for a bulk similar to Dunhills Royal Yacht

    I was a heavy Cigarette smoker for many years and I have a few go to blends that fill the need Dunhill Royal Yacht,Escudo Navy Deluxe,and Orlik Golden Sliced . I'm trying to find a bulk brand that's similar to RY and little easier on the pocket.
  14. smoothsailing

    I shall call him (MINI ME)

    My wife laughed when my newest pipe purchase arrived this morning. In the package a Savinelli Lollo (the reason for the purchase) a Sports Stub and this little guy marked Imported Briar.Small yes,but I recall hearing somewhere size doesn't matter.What amazes me, it's a completely functional...
  15. smoothsailing

    Finished-New pipe cabinet

    Finished this up today.My wife has given me another section of the livingroom wall for my growing collection.Vintage medicine cabinet,fishing rod holders and LED lighting.Sporting my Custom-Bilt and Tom Howard collection ,almost full.
  16. smoothsailing

    One more Custom -Bilt restore

    Stated at the end of last week got side tracked with two Howard's. I'm pretty sure something was living in the stem.
  17. smoothsailing

    Jobey Question

    Recently I've been doing a little spring cleaning and came across a few pipes I had stashed away.One is a Jobey V58 a brand I'm not familiar with,but what I have seen is their logo on the stem is this true to all Jobey pipes.If it is a replacement stem they did a damn good job no overlapping or...
  18. smoothsailing

    Custom-Bilt. restoration

    Received this Custom-Bilt at the beginning of the week have not owned one of this size or with the reverse tenon.
  19. smoothsailing

    THE CUSTOM-BILT PIPE STORY

    I've been going crazy for about a year trying to find this book.I have looked everywhere Amazon,Ebay,Google and the Northern Pipe Club with no luck.Can anyone suggest A new search area or knows of someone with a spare copy.
  20. smoothsailing

    Your work shop/Kitchen table

    As I was sitting at my desk this morning working on a pipe and cup of joe I thought about the evolution of my refurbishing space from where I started (at the kitchen table) and now to the mini shop in the corner of our bedroom.My wife is very lenient.It's not much an antique letter desk and hand...
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