Neither have I,
though it could come in handy on the concrete benches over the park ?
Guide Me on Cobs
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though it could come in handy on the concrete benches over the park ?
my favorites are the Laughing King and Va Planter with the bamboo stems. I feel like those just smoke better then the M.M. traditional line. Also they have even more rustic charm on both fronts more rustic and more charm.
Honestly though none of them are bad.
Honestly though none of them are bad.
I have a cob I'd be looking to part with in January if you are interested LOL
Seriously, a cob can take quite a beating as you can see
Seriously, a cob can take quite a beating as you can see
Long Term Cob Torture Test: 6 Months Under The Elements :: Pipe Talk
How is it hanging in there? Pics? Top of page 3, attached to a roof vent with wire
pipesmagazine.com
Yup I ordered 6 on my last order!I agree with @didimauw
Love the Rob Roy and 5th Ave. Legends. The size weight and texture is perfect.
As for soft stems. I chew mine with sadistic vigor but they are cheap so when I ordered my second pipe I ordered 20 stems and again on my next pipe order. ?
Here are a couple of cheap ones of mine. One is unsmoked, and the other is broken in. You can see how by not taking out the stem protruding into the bowl, and letting cake build around it, you can protect the bottom of the cob without needing a hardwood plug.
I really like my devil anse cob. Smokes great, no matter what I throw at it. Smokes flakes pretty well and it can take a beating.i have never smoked a cob pipe and would like to try one but I dont know which to buy.
I have found somewhere here in Greece that sells them although not as cheap as in the US
So I know it is better to get one with the hardwood plug in the bottom but which ones are they?
I have read that the stems are a bit soft,any recommendations? I see the emerald has an acrylic stem is it harder wearing?
What models are recommended? I smoke mainly flake and most of my briars are in the 0.75 inch diameter x 1.5 -2 inch depth range
I weld, blacksmith,and do construction for a living and while I'm working I either have the little devil or a falcon smoldering away, and never had a critical failure from either.
These are Country Gentleman, one bent and the other straight. I’m surprised this model wasn’t represented more in the responses.
In my opinion, this chamber is your best bet for the highest quality smoke. It’s narrower than most briar pipes, but not by much and has nice depth.
As for the plastic stems — I love em. My advice is to order replacements in filtered or non-filtered, bent or straight, black or amber. Whatever you like. They’re .50 cents each.
My second model choice is the Apple Diplomat. Almost similar chamber size. Different style, outer dimensions a little smaller.
My third and fourth choices, the Mark Twain or the Diplomat 5th Avenue.
— All of the above are the medium to larger cobs. I recommend these over the smaller pipes.
Best of luck.
unfortunately I cant find replacement stems here in Greece
ordering from the USA involves about 23 dollars postage plus import taxes.
maybe if i go done that route a buy once Forever stem is the answer
Do you mean physically sharp or sharp as in tongue bight reduced by a better cut slot?
What about Smokingpipes.eu that’s where I get my cobs and stems.They are based in the Irish Republic.
i cant see any replacement stems there,on smokingpipes.com they are listed under accessories but if i search on .eu nothing comes up
edit found them onder pipe tools & supplies but currently out of stock.
Besides the MacArthur, my preference is the Country Gentleman.
Keep in mind one of the greatest benefits of smoking a Cob will come from that basic injection molded 80 cent plastic stem, the airway in those is much more open than almost any hand drilled acrylic or vulcanite stem.
Keep in mind one of the greatest benefits of smoking a Cob will come from that basic injection molded 80 cent plastic stem, the airway in those is much more open than almost any hand drilled acrylic or vulcanite stem.
at least I know where to find them,i have also found somewhere in Italy
I have a dozen or so but the only ones I regularly smoke are the Dagners. Great little pipes.
Physically. They can be scratchy in the slot area. I always sand or file mine down just a little.
I've got a variety, from Washingtons to Generals. My Washingtons are flake pipes; since you are primarily a flake smoker, that's what I would recommend.
i have just ordered 2 forever stems from Vermont Freehand to go with the Country gentleman and 5th Ave Diplomat pipes, so will have the chance to try both and decide which draw I prefer original or forever
Already ordered but thanks for the input.
My selection of a Country gentleman and a 5th ave diplomat seem to have the same chamber diameter but a little taller ,so should give a similar but longer smoke