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BriaronBoerum

Can't Leave
Jan 13, 2025
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Brooklyn, NY
That's a beautiful pipe ! Congratulations ! My first pipe was an original issue Aran 68 Irish Army. You've probably already seen it but Mark Irwin wrote a nice post about 68s here:
My first pipe was a Donegal Rocky 68, still feels great in the hand and does a good job. Thanks for the link!
 

Hillcrest

Lifer
Dec 3, 2021
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27,964
Connecticut, USA
A question for Peterson Experts: Is it normal for the draft boring in a Pub pipe to narrow as it approaches the bowl chamber ? I believe I read once that it is not uncommon. My Pub pipe draft seems very wide at the condensation chamber but narrower when it enters the bowl almost as if they switched drill bits. Just curious if anyone else has encountered this ? I know I can drill it out by hand but I haven't decided if I want to yet. It does restrict the draw to what I'm used to having. Thanks in advance for any comment/assistance.
 

ashdigger

Lifer
Jul 30, 2016
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Vegas Baby!!!
A question for Peterson Experts: Is it normal for the draft boring in a Pub pipe to narrow as it approaches the bowl chamber ? I believe I read once that it is not uncommon. My Pub pipe draft seems very wide at the condensation chamber but narrower when it enters the bowl almost as if they switched drill bits. Just curious if anyone else has encountered this ? I know I can drill it out by hand but I haven't decided if I want to yet. It does restrict the draw to what I'm used to having. Thanks in advance for any comment/assistance.

Should be the same. I run a drill bit through the bore and it’s amazing the amount of tar that comes out sometimes.
 

Hillcrest

Lifer
Dec 3, 2021
4,919
27,964
Connecticut, USA
It’s most likely drilled. Cleaning with pipe cleaners just doesn’t get everything
I use a brush too periodically - will do that right after this bowl. Thanks. The opening in the bowl is a bit small and at an angle ... there may be a bit of briar that didn't cut away ...like an overhang.
 

Revnatorade C.P.G.

Part of the Furniture Now
Feb 4, 2024
887
5,224
North Florida

BlueRidge

Lifer
Dec 24, 2022
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Nevaditude

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Apr 5, 2022
488
6,911
Northern Nevada
Thanks! I can’t even tell if it’s been smoked. Honestly, the 68 isn’t really my cup o’ tea but the Short Army line (especially its awesome stem work) for my style, is some of the best stuff Laudisi Pete has put out.
A smooth 65, 86, 87, 106, or 107 would’ve been awesome, but until they bring the line back out it’ll do😉
I agree with you about the SHORT line. Fantastic pipes!
I just picked up this 302 Short 2 weeks back. LOVE it!
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Nevaditude

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Apr 5, 2022
488
6,911
Northern Nevada
puffy
I KNOW Sykes enjoys the smaller pipes himself, so there is a decent chance we shall see them again.
 
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