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alaskanpiper

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I like them alot. Sometimes the grain is less than impressive, but sometimes it's great as well. I own 6 of them and they are all great smokers. Usually pretty darn good prices for handmade pipes as well.
 
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briarbuck

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I have one that smokes great. They seem to be well constructed and have a certain chunky style.
 
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petes03

Lifer
Jun 23, 2013
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Boswell is the king of big pipes. They’re great quality as well. I have a buddy who smokes them, and he loves them. I’ve often toyed with the idea of getting one in either the Weather Stone or Lava Rock finishes.
 

ssjones

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JM has his own style - love it or hate it. (described earlier as "chunky", not far off the mark). Often his bents don't pass a cleaner (he said that need was internet nonsense). Acrylic stems mostly, and hand-cut. His briar is super-seasoned, he bought a lifetime supply a few decades ago so an easy break-in (and uncoated, as far as I've seen). We meet there every couple of months, so if you are close, watch for the next meeting. Boswells is right off I-81 in Chambersburg PA, 20 miles North of the MD/PA line, aka the Mason-Dixon line. The Boswells are great people. He did open another store near Raystown lake, just North of Chambersburg PA
 

kola

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Apr 1, 2014
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I love his pipes, I own have 3, all swirl shaped, medium sized bents, regular smokers with vulcanite stems, excellent draught/draft for sure. I dislike all his jumbo grizzly pipes he makes - but they sell like crazy. As mentioned his briar is tops, Not always the prettiest grain but well-seasoned. I think he has all Algerian briar. He's got a good old skool' family biz and I like that.
 

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chilipalmer

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I own pipes from many makers and cherish them all, but, I own far more Boswell pipes than any other brand; over two dozen pipes. Without exception, they are the best smoking pipes I own. The briar is of excellent quality, bowls all have thick walls and large, perfectly drilled draft holes. The larger pipes can be a little heavy, but, it's not off puttling. They are not the cheapest option, but, hand made in America by really nice folks is worth the investment.

Cheers,

Chili
 

stewartu

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I’ve not smoked a Boswell but I’ve been to the shop many times and browse d their wares. I find them to be a little clunky in design. Not really my cup of tea.
 
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mso489

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I'm all aboard with JM about the pipe cleaner passing obsession being nonsense. I'm proud of my bent pipes that pass pipe cleaners, but expecting a piece of wire to make a U-turn on request is unreasonable. Clean out the stem and the rest of the pipe when you take off the stem from time to time, and all is well.
 
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