PAD Attack

[monty55]

PAD got the better of me this past week. Here's what kind of trouble I got into...
The first pipe I ever saw which I said "ew" to was a panel. However since that point I have learned to appreciate the panel for what it is.. and isn't. Never the less I wanted a panel for my personal collection, preferably by an American Artisan. But I do not like the typical panel, and well you know.. I always like "different".
From SP, A J&J Paneled Bent Dublin



I also wanted to add to my "European" collection, and, well, damn.. I just love apples!
By Chris Askwith of England, the perfect sandblasted Apple for me -




Finally, for something different. Anyone have a pipe with a stem made out of Juma? It's very very similar to vulcanite, with one important difference... it does not oxidize 8O

J&J made a stem from Juma for this partially rusticated bent brandy.. I'll let you know how it performs



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[mso489]

All beautiful pipes. I don't know whether I like the panel or the blast better. For sheer distinctiveness,

the panel is really striking.

 

[dottiewarden]

Congrats on all three! The Dub is definately a smart looking pipe, the Apple is stunning, and well I love the grain on the Brandy.
Interesting tidbit on the stem material.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[petes03]

Wow! Excellent scores!

I especially like that paneled Dublin and that Askwith!

 

[joeray]

Nice pipes, i will put them on my PAD list too...

 

[derfargin]

How do I like dem apples? Now that's a nice pipe, grats on the acquisition.

 

[layinpipe]

I like them all, great selections brother! Cheers and enjoy!

 

[sparrowhawk]

A great, varied selection--I'm not sure which I like more.

 

[sailorjeremy]

Lol Holy PAD! Making it rain!!! :clap:

 

[sablebrush52]

Nice pipes!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Beautiful. I have heard good things about J&J.
You can't go wrong with an Askwith and that is a sweet one. What is the stem material on the Askwith?

 

[saltedplug]

Very nice!

 

[monty55]

Thank you all very much. I have smoked them all, and they all 3 smoke like a dream.
Peck, I do not know what the stem is made from. From SP: Chris Askwith makes "delicate and precise hand-cut stems from Lucite, Ebonite, Cumberland, and Horn. Each piece is fitted with a delrin tenon and can be a study in engineering perfection." It does not feel as hard as Lucite, but I could be wrong. Is there a sure way to tell?

 

[peckinpahhombre]

It is Lucite/Acryllic.
See http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/askwith/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=150392
Some folks hate those but I don't mind them. I must not have tiny little sensitive teeth.

 

[monty55]

So any stem that is translucent and amber colored is Lucite/Acryllic?
oops nvm, I see at the bottom of the page.

 

[macabra11]

I really like the look of that apple! Nice pipes all around though.