Hello everyone! I've been considering getting a tinsky pipe for my next big purchase. His pipes look fantastic and it seems like he has a pretty solid reputation. I haven't really had much of a chance to speak to anyone who has one of his pipes. For those of you who have a tinsky pipe, would you say it's worth the investment? Are there any pros or cons you think I should know about? Or perhaps you have some suggestions you'd like to throw my way. My budget is right around 175ish - I had been looking at his 2013 Christmas pipes - as time progresses I become more drawn to his coral rustication. Thanks guys!
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give him a call.. he will tell you more then you probably care to know about his pipes.. don't ask aboout fishing unless you have spare time on your hands. one hell of a nice guy. tell what you think you want and your budget and I'll bet he comes up with sometime you will be very happy with.
I have one of his Morta pipes and it is really quite good. He is a great guy to correspond with as well as having a talent for carving. The only possible drawback is if you prefer vulcanite/ebonite over lucite. His lucite stems are very well cut though.
We have a "Show us Your Tinsky pipes" thread here, check it out.
I have two and as mentioned, for the money, you really can't find a better pipe. I just added a NOS 2008 Christmas pipe in January at a forum meet & greet at a VA shop.(the shop who pretty much gave Mark his start, JB Hayes in VA).
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/show-off-your-tinsky-pipes-here?replies=28
Mark's pipe are always drilled perfectly and the stemwork, at that price point is impeccable. My only complaint is the acrylic stems, but Mark will make one in vulcanite. The draw isn't wide open (like Castello) but open and both of my bents pass a cleaner easily (more open than my British wood, Upshall, Ashton, etc.)
Member "tinman" is the real Tinsky collector here and had an outstanding Advent thread in December showcasing all his Christmas pipe collectin (he owns one of every year).
Everytime I smoke one of mine, I think "why do I buy anything else". You won't be disappointed. There are some real bargains on the estate market.
I have two and as mentioned, for the money, you really can't find a better pipe. I just added a NOS 2008 Christmas pipe in January at a forum meet & greet at a VA shop.(the shop who pretty much gave Mark his start, JB Hayes in VA).
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/show-off-your-tinsky-pipes-here?replies=28
Mark's pipe are always drilled perfectly and the stemwork, at that price point is impeccable. My only complaint is the acrylic stems, but Mark will make one in vulcanite. The draw isn't wide open (like Castello) but open and both of my bents pass a cleaner easily (more open than my British wood, Upshall, Ashton, etc.)
Member "tinman" is the real Tinsky collector here and had an outstanding Advent thread in December showcasing all his Christmas pipe collectin (he owns one of every year).
Everytime I smoke one of mine, I think "why do I buy anything else". You won't be disappointed. There are some real bargains on the estate market.
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