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  1. branzig

    Got my New Custom-Bilt

    Thanks to a couple outstanding member on this forum (rsuninv and shaintiques) , I was able to pick up this late 1930s - early 1940s Custom-Bilt stub....I love it, can't wait to start restoring her!!!
  2. branzig

    Nasal and Ear issues

    So over the past 6 months I have found that I am having issues with my beloved pipe tobacco. It seems that every time I partake in a bowl, I come down with sinus inflammation and minor ear congestion. Multiple bowls lead to my ears closing up for a few days... It is very odd. I can smoke any...
  3. branzig

    Do You Smoke SG Navy Flake In A Lat or VA Pipe?

    So with a blend like SG Navy Flake, do you smoke it in a lat pipe or one of your VA pipes? Do you worry about the Rum topping ghosting either one of the pipes?
  4. branzig

    Restoring Estates! How I Do 'Em (PIC HEAVY)

    So here we go, a little thread that shows the process that I go through when restoring a fresh batch of Estates. I will update this thread in segments depending on how much I get done each day. Any questions or comments please ask. Day 1 Here they are, farm fresh from Ebay! I really scored...
  5. branzig

    Paint Chipped

    So I have a estate Peterson 307 ebony that is in great conditional. Only down side? There are two tiny chips around the bowl where the paint is gone...anyway to easily fix this you think? Short of having to strip the whole thing down and repaint it :lol:
  6. branzig

    Drill Buffing Question HELP

    Ok guys, I need a little guidance here. I have a 4 inch soft buffing wheel, an arbor adapter and 3 drills. I am looking to shine up my pipes with some carnauba wax. I have a single speed Black and Decker that I would really like to use as my buffing drill, but the speed is 2500 RPM and I fear...
  7. branzig

    New Estates...Darn You Ebay and Bill Me Later!

    CURSE YOU BILL ME LATER! :lol: It keeps making my wallet shrink! Bored by the blowout of a game last night, I decide to cruise Ebay on my phone while attending a Superbowl party. I have been looking for another 60s or 70s Israeli Masterson to add to my collection. I find a decent looking lot...
  8. branzig

    Alpha-Abrassives Stem Restorations

    So I picked up some of these Alpha-Abrassives sanding/finishing pads for around 8 bucks, and I have to say they are a much cheaper and efficient means of shining a pipe stem to the Micro Mesh! It took around 45 minutes a stem not including the Simple Green bath. I could of spent more time on...
  9. branzig

    Squadron Leader...What's The Big Deal?

    So I have read a ton of reviews and have had Squadron Leader suggested to me by quite a few people, so I picked up a tin and I have to say that I am mildly disappointed... Sure it is really smooth and has a good tobacco flavor and burns well, but other than that I just found it very bland and...
  10. branzig

    Sour Estate Pipe Ick!

    OK guys, I need a little guidance. So 2 of my 3 recent estate pipes have cleaned up and smoked beautifully...but unfortunately the 3rd one not so much. I went to light a bowl of Frog Morton On the Bayou and Immediately after the chat light...YUCK. Super sour and bitter. Like licking the bottom...
  11. branzig

    Pipe Cleaner Won't Fit

    So on one of the estate pipes I just restored it has a replacement stem on it and a very narrow slit in the front of the mouth piece...I really like the pipe, only problem is no pipe cleaner will fit down that little slit! Even my tapered pipe cleaners! There is no blockage that I can see... I...
  12. branzig

    Is It Cased?! Houseblend

    So I bought a house-blend entitled "Squadron 8" and I have never tasted anything like it... So far I have only smoked English and Virgina blends and this is entirely different...I am wondering if it is an aromatic. It has a virgina like smell for sure. But I have noticed it is leaving my mouth...
  13. branzig

    New Estate Pipes Just In!

    Just got my new estate pipes! Can't wait to get restoring em! Captain Browne, Adventurer, and a LHS I spent 30 total for them. Hope I did ok :lol:
  14. branzig

    Chip near the rim

    Hey All! I am looking at purchasing an old 1950's Captain Browne pipe. I am in love with the shape and design of the thing! Only problem is it has a couple little chips near the bowl...nothing serious just cosmetic and for only 7 bucks I can't complain anyways! My question is, can I somehow...
  15. branzig

    HH Larry's Blend a Lat Bomb?

    So my buddy who has been smoking pipes for a while brought over some H and H Larry's Blend. He told me that he was cautious of me trying it out because it is such a "Lat Bomb." Well I smoked it up and I have to say, it wasn't that strong to me at all. It did have a strong camp fire essence but...
  16. branzig

    Help Me Choose! Newer Smoker

    So I am moderately new to the pipe world, but have been a cigar enthusiast for years and can respect a full flavor, diverse tobacco. So far I have had Frog Morton's Cellar, which I found very tasty. Sam Gawith Virgina Full Flake which was really yummy too, but I think I smoked it a little...
  17. branzig

    Estate Pipe Question/Newbie Smoker

    Hows a'going guys? I've been a long time cigar smoker who is moving on to pipes...for lots of reasons! One of them being that I like collecting! So I have a couple cobs, and they're fun and all but I really want to start getting into briars. I have been looking into estate pipes because I like...
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