Philo Beddoe on "What Music Are You Listening To ~ September 2019"
Currently listening to Frank Zappa ~ One Size Fits All.
View Articlepharmpiper on "Cellar in Tin or Glass?"
I'm starting to zero in on some blends that I really like and putting a few away for cellaring, but I have a question: How well do the original tins hold up? I really hadn't given it any thought until...
View ArticleJimInks on "*** What Are You Smoking?*** (September 2019)"
Now smoking Watch City VaPer Test Sample #1 in a smooth straight Lane era Charatan Executive Extra Large stretch apple with diagonal channel cuts on the lower right and left of the bowl along with a...
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georged on "One Modeled Storm Track for Dorian..."
...would almost certainly result in the most destructive hurricane in American history.A Cat 4/5 EXACTLY paralleling the coastline for a hundred-plus miles: 8O
View Articlewritingraav on "ENGLISH FLAKES"
I've been wondering why the preponderance of flakes are VA's and VaPers? I know there are some English flakes, but they seem much less prevalent. Anyone have agues as to why this is? Or is my...
View Articleburleybreath on "Howdy from the Finger Lakes"
...of upstate New York. Interesting site. Thought I'd join in occasionally, although most subjects seem pretty well covered by current members. Will have been smoking pipes in 2024 for 60 years. If I...
View Articleeddiedds on "VaPer with sweetness"
Hello to everyone. I need your help finding a sweeter VaPer blend. I have been on a never ending quest for that Vaper blend that I can call my go to. I have found sweetness to be of utmost importance...
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jaytex969 on "Triple Play Discussion"
I found a 1.5" cube of this I took in trade, dry as a bone. Tried to cut it, flakes and crumbs every where.Split it in half along the "grain" of layers and crumbled half.Getting a deep sweetness and...
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alaskanpiper on "Sutliff Molte Dolce (How did it take me this long?)"
Finally getting around to this one. I realize there is no shortage of reviews on this blend, most have already had it, and virtually no one gives a hoot what I think, but I am practicing picking out...
View Articleravkesef on "Double Anniversary"
It’s a double anniversary for me today: I’ve been happily married for 41 years, and I’ve been a pipe smoker for 60. We’ve got an extra reason to celebrate: our oldest son came home after a year in...
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Kevin Godbee on "Chris Kelly / Eldridge Pipes on Radio Show of Sept 3, 2019"
Our featured interview on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show tonight is with pipe maker Chris Kelly of Eldridge Pipes. Chris is from Leamington Spa, England and is definitely into gothic, cultist-type...
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tozert on "From Larrysson Pipes"
I read in the post about wax drip pipes a statement that Larrysson Pipes is retired. I didn't want to hijack the thread, so I thought it best to start a new one. I don't wish to be over-reacting by...
View Articlegeorged on "Stamping Company Logos on Ebonite & Acrylic Stems (video set)"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFwwtvtKlXW9tCosB28VlGO-x_PRwQN-a
View Articlesandollars on "Greetings!"
Greetings guys! Newbie here from SoCal and SoUt depending on the time of the year. Recently entered the world of Pipes because cigars are just too much to handle. I stepped in pretty heavily, having...
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anthony416 on "Wax Drip Commission Pipe"
Postman came today! Beautiful pipe by Russ Cook.
View ArticleKevin Godbee on "New Site Changeover: Going Again Friday, Sept. 6"
As the subject says, we're scheduled for work on Friday at 3:00 am EDT, hoping to be up by 6:00 am.Fingers crossed.I'm so excited for you guys to see and use the new site. It's sooooo much better.
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Hap on "Drucquer & Sons Rust"
I got an order from SPC in the mail today, and was very excited to open up a tin of Inns of Court. While jarring some of it, I noticed the seam of the can has a fair amount of what appears to be rust....
View Articlesandollars on "Esoterica Release frequency?"
Hi guys, newbie here with a simple (hopefully) question: How often does Esoterica get released into the wild? There are a couple that have my interest and would sure like to give them a try.
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Olkofri on "Mammoth?"
So, I've seen a number of piping items featuring this material. SPC just added one, btw:Where do carvers source mammoth? Anybody knows? Any carvers here who know?
View Articlemortonbriar on "I Now Know How Much I Smoke."
Every few months a thread will pop up asking how much/often people smoke, I generally say 'a pound a year', or 'a bowl a day-ish'. I realised I actually wanted to know for certain, so I can be sure i...
View Articlelyle on "Des Moines Pipe Club September Meeting: 9/26"
Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 PM at David's Fine Tobaccos in Clive.September's tobacco of the month is TBD. If you've got something you'd like to share, or if...
View Articlemso489 on "The $23.50 Pipe"
I noticed one of the promotional screens at the Iwan Ries home page is a $23.50 pipe. I have a whole range of pipes in terms of price, so this is not of interest to me, but how about a new pipe smoker...
View Articlebluegrassbrian on "FS: Few Aged Tins (McClelland, Pease, Gawith) 9-4-19"
My tobacco chests are overflowing and I need to let a few go. Free shipping on orders over $40. Paypal. Robert McConnell Scottish Cake from January 2018 - $20Gawith Golden Glow from February 2012 -...
View Articleadui on "How do you decide what tobacco to try"
I'm curious for those more experienced. I have always smelled the tobacco in the jar (always bought bulk at local retailers) and purchased an ounce of something new to try, then go back for more if I...
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Jud on "Dunhill MM1938/Baby's Bottom"
I have been enjoying this lovely blend since it was released in the States a few years back. I have smoked many tins, and still have several stashed away. At this moment, it appears that this is not...
View Articlegervais on "Hey everyone. Steve from Canada"
Good morning you guys. Little storm passing through woke me up so I'm sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee, watching the lightning. Decided to start an account because I've been lurking for a...
View Articlerdoss16 on "unpopular opinion - i dont like 1-Q"
im fairly new to the hobby and im in the "try everything i can get my hands on" stage. Obviously 1-Q comes highly recommended from just about everyone but i have to say it is not for me at all. Someone...
View Articlesmokiespiper123 on "New Member from East Tennessee =- Howdy"
Hey Y'allNew member, making intros.. Live in TN valley. SE of Knoxville.. been smoking a pipe on and off, now more on, for the the better part of 15 years.. still a newbie regardless..Smoke lighter...
View Articlecrawdad on "MB Old Dark Fired Plug Cut"
Smoking Pipes has a limited run on Mac Baren Old Dark Fired Plug Cut. 7 tin max. I’ve got my 7.
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hauntedmyst on "Pipes You Never Liked Before"
All of a sudden, recently I've decided I like cavaliers. Never had an interest in them in decades of pipe smoking. Now all of a sudden, I want one. Have you had an instance were you flipped on a pipe...
View Articlecrawdad on "Battle of the Balkans"
Of course I'm talking about tobacco, not geopolitical history. Which Balkan blend is your favorite, which do you dislike and which would you like to try? I'm looking to buy a Balkan blend but I can't...
View Articlemick92 on "Mild concern about stem"
Hello all,smoked my Crown 733 briar pipe yesterday and cleaned it. Noticed that on the stem, specifically the part that inserts into the shank, some deformation and bubbling has occurred on the rim...
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The Pipe Monk on "Birthday Smokes"
August 30 is my birthday. Took a day off, away from the work, but ended up managing work stuff on the phone till late into the night (I am in India so its already Aug 31)Finally settled and filled up...
View Articlepipesolitude on "Rehydrating tobacco"
Hi!What is your recommendations for how to best rehydrate dry tobacco? My problem is that I don't have distilled water at home. Is this crucial? Is not the steam from boiling water just the same as...
View Articlemadox07 on "I Have Been Trying for a While"
How on earth do you smoke a P -Lip? I have this pipe since May I believe, by Peterson. I don't smoke it day in and day out as it is filterless, but I do enjoy every so often. I can't just figure out...
View Articlepiperinthewoods on "Storage humidty vs. drying tobacco for smoking"
Hello all, I have recently picked up pipe smoking and I have had a tough time wrapping my head around the recommended humidities. Once I buy a tin, I usually open it right away and put it in a mason...
View Articlerdoss16 on "How Long Can You Survive With One Pipe"
So ive been smoking my only pipe for a few weeks now. Its a cheap briar pipe, nothing awful. I smoke once a day or once every two days and clean it well. How long can i go before needing to add a new...
View Articleskeeter456 on "F/S Kendal Cream Flake 9-5-19"
I have 3 jars (55g each) of kendal flake (2019 production). Looking to get $15 FF paypal'd shipped per jar. Each order will be put in a ziploc bag and then vacuumed sealed to stay hydrated.
View Articlehauntedmyst on "WTB Caminetto Como & Lombardo 9/5/19"
Hi All,Looking for either of these on the off chance someone has some.
View Articlek9shag on "While vacationing in Asheville"
Stopping in Bruce’s Pipe Shop and spoke with the manager. Coming from Charlotte McCranie’s has me spoiled but I always seek out a new B&M. Spoke to the manager ( sorry can’t remember his name) but...
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shanez on "Baptism in Puerto Vallarta - A Few Pics"
I could not be happier with the photographer my wife found for our daughter's baptism in Puerto Vallarta last Saturday. A few pics:This one is my new work desktop background:Just had to show off a...
View Articlelordofthepiperings on "New John Aylesbury Rollagas Style Lighter"
I saw SmokingPipes picked these up. Figured for $56 it was worth a go. I like it so far. Just a bit curious if anyone knows how to replace the flint for these? I’ve never had this style of lighter...
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jaytex969 on "Taxes On Internet Purchases"
Just to keep the flow of information going, I just got this email from the electronics site, NewEgg.They are based in California and the message pertains to merchandise sold to people in Texas. So,...
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shikano53 on "Short Stemmed Billiard"
Here are a few pics of a short stem billiard I've been working on and just completed. 1.8oz 51 gr About a Dunhill group 6 size. There are no scratches on the inside of the bowl - just the grain from...
View Articlenunnster on "TAD Just Got Me..."
Well, I officially have TAD. Spent 2.5 times my usual budget for tobacco just now. Not that I have any remorse in doing so (in fact, I got a couple more blends I have been wanting to try plus some old...
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mso489 on "Anyone Else Having Password Trouble?"
I must have racked up fifteen or twenty messages getting routed around, getting passwords, passwords not working, getting new-new passwords, and around and around. Seems like a system was in place, but...
View Articlecrawdad on "The Tobacco You Reach For Without Thinking"
So usually I don’t have a blend in mind when I have the opportunity to smoke a bowl. It’s all which pipe will I pick and which tobacco will I choose with all the permutations involved (I don’t want to...
View Articlecarcosa on "What's your favorite bulk aromatic?"
OK first of all I know this question is very broad, but Im just looking to try some samples of relatively good aromatics and would like some suggestions.I'm looking for a new aromatic to try,...
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