Nosewarmers and Cobs

[rivervalley]

Thanks aldecaker,, I had not thought of that as an option. It's a good idea but I really want to try one of the smaller MMs

 

[leacha]

Love the HW pipes. Once broken in the are perfect. Some say they smoke hot but I haven't found that to be the case with the apple shaped pipes.






The Smoker - St. James

Good blend JimInks' review is spot on except I find the strength in the medium range.

 

[phxrock]

@rivervalley try any one of the 4 that I mentioned they range from 3.39 to 4.99 each/ I also have the Legend and the country gentleman, if these smaller pipes smoke as good or as half as good I will be happy. A cob is in a class by its self. I have been smoking cobs off and on since the 1970s. I usully lose them or destroy them before they get to old or burn out.
Ask Cobguy and others what they think. They will give you an honest answer.
As for tobacco if you want to smoke Lakelands, Flake, English/Balkan, Condor or even any of the OTC do it and enjoy. I pack my cobs like I pack my briars.
John

 

[paranoidpiper]

Maybe the term nosewarmer is going over my head but is the point of it to keep you warm while smoking in a cold environment?

 

[torque]

I have several of the Ozark hardwoods and find them to be very serviceable smoking instruments. They have to be broken in like a briar but they have the same construction as a cob so they draw just as nicely. At a couple of bucks apiece I don't think they can be beat for those situations where you would rather not use one of your more expensive briars. Perfect for fishing, yard work, etc.

 

[rivervalley]

Thanks Phxrock, you talked me into it. I just ordered an MM Mini and a Sawyer. Looking forward to giving these short smokes a try.
Also, thank you for the tobacco suggestion, I'll give those a try as well.

 

[seagullplayer]

I love my Ozark Hardwood and my MM legend's.
I like the legend so well that I am thinking about a Diplomat.
But you can't beat the legend for how well it smokes at such a cheap price.
I just run my pocket knife around the inside of my new Ozark's to knock the over spray finish off.

 

[brass]

Kevin just published an article on this topic written by yours truly, The Story of a Custom Cob.
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-reviews-pipe-makers/the-story-of-a-custom-cob/
Excerpt is on the on the home page, near the bottom left, last I looked:

http://pipesmagazine.com/
Kevin's forum intro:

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/the-story-of-a-custom-cob
Pax

 

[phxrock]

Got the cobs last night

Already smoked the Morgan and the Eaton. Yup full draw and good smoke

Will have to add a couple more MM to the rack.
John

 

[cobguy]

Nice ... enjoy! ::

 

[lostandfound]

Isn't it nice to see so many of us pipers, sufficiently contented, with our corn cob pipes?

 

[phxrock]

Wouldn't be nice to have a section just for the advancement of the Corncob Pipe?
John

 

[brass]

I understand the impulse to have a cob section. But perversely, I value the cobs outsider, renegade reputation. Cob smokers are missionaries in the brier field. Its more fun talking cobs with folks who don't smoke them.
I'm not against the idea, just neutral.
Pax