So What Turn's You Off About the Physical Construction of a Pipe?

[Sloopjohnbee]

EDIT : Fixed Capitalization in Title ( See Rule 9 )

Lately, I dislike any pipes that have metal within the delivery system(non removable stingers), pipes that come pretreated with coatings, high-gloss exterior finishes
You don't have to mention why but it would be interesting to know reasons from smoking experience, cleaning etc...
Anything from bits to bone screws meerschaum to mortises - So, what is a no go for you?

 

[bullet08]

Stems not built properly. I can over look this in a lot of cases since I'm more of less focused on stummel and the grain, but last few Peterson pipes had really bent stems. Planning to send them in. Love the stummels and grains so sort of worried about sending in and have it screwed even more.

 

[verporchting]

Bad drilling, poorly bent stems and stain inside the bowl or mortise.

Any of those things are deal breakers and that pipe is only fit to be crushed under your boot heel.

Unforgivable lapses of quality control and craftsmanship.

 

[stokesdale]

They don't look like vaginas, they should all look like vaginas!

 

[ChuckMijo]

Any stem NOT tampered

 

[edger]

A straight pipe with a stem that bends up! Makes the pipe look like it's sagging in the middle. Drives me mad!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Won't pass pipe cleaner. Lines don't flow properly. Unbalanced. Poor stem work.

 

[brut666]

Won't pass pipe cleaner. Lines don't flow properly. Unbalanced. Poor stem work.

This ?

 

[sablebrush52]

Things I don't accept are Dublins or bulldogs with cylindrical chambers rather than conical chambers. Leaves too little material at the bottom. Then again, not that much of a fan of Dublins or bulldogs.

Too tight draw. Draw should be effortless.

Don't care about the pipe cleaner test. Many bents that smoke perfectly well won't pass that test.

I'm not a big fan of stingers. On the other hand, Scottie Piersel's steel lined airways are brilliant. They're easy to keep clean, don't clog up, and provide a seamless neutral airway from the chamber to the slot.

When it comes to artisan made pipes, I prefer makers who have established an instantly recognizable personal style. Warmed over Danish leaves me cold.

Don't like thick clunky bits, buttons, and bite zones.

Don't like low profile buttons. Why bother?

 

[autumnfog]

Stem gaps.
Tight draw.
Decorations that look put on rather than integral part of the pipe.

 

[kcghost]

Straight stems.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Tight draw. Hate that. I will drill it out myself if it’s tight.

Won’t pass a pipe cleaner. This one isn’t a deal breaker, but is a bit of a nuisance.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

You all know what I'm gonna say... right?
Do I even have to say it? ...out loud?

I'm not crazy about... oh, come on... you know.

 

[mso489]

I don't like pipes that are heavy for their size. I'm impressed with those that give a lot of chamber with light weight, but that don't get too hot to handle. Kaywoodie does these featherweight pipes that don't heat up to the touch at all.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

You all know what I'm gonna say... right?
Do I even have to say it? ...out loud?

I'm not crazy about... oh, come on... you know.

People that don’t have at least 10 cobs in their collection? Me too! ?

 

[peregrinus]

Picking something not mentioned yet.
I am not comfortable with a pipe that has “too” thin mortise walls, or conversely, a skinny, thin and wimpy tenon.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Most of the above, esp poor renditions of the Danish style. Don't like most freehands in any event. Also, quaints and mixed finishes (such as part smooth, and part blast.)

 

[FurCoat]

A lot of the abovr mentioned reasons and for me artisan/freehand pipes. I perfer classic style pipes.

 

[Sonorisis]

If the pipe is too heavy (>1.5 oz), too short (<5.0 inches), or chamber is too small (<.75x1.5 inches), then it just doesn't get smoked no matter how interesting the shape or the grain of the briar.

 

[username]

Not being able to pass a pipe cleaner.