Pipe smoking, a lost art.

[NordeastBrewer77]

Yeah. I saw that. I don't see how it's worth that but ...

I'll make a deal and sell it for $25. It is an unfinished, factory second after all.

As generous an offer as that is, I'll pass. All stocked up on cobs ATM. Really though, it looks like it'd pack a nice sized bowl, something to smoke on all afternoon on a lazy Sunday.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

As generous an offer as that is, I'll pass. All stocked up on cobs ATM. Really though, it looks like it'd pack a nice sized bowl, something to smoke on all afternoon on a lazy Sunday.

I'd better stock up on the fireplace matches if I want this thing to stay lit towards the end of the day.

 

[Stauffbier]

Probably out of style these days. I haven't smoked a pipe in years, until tonight. I was out in my garage and broke open the Sherlock Holmes pipe cabinet my uncle gave to my father and my father gave to me shortly before he passed away 10 years ago.

Inside is a collection of Dad's pipes, my uncle's, and mine. Some beautiful hand crafted pieces of beauty in that cabinet. Many of them are works of art and some are standard drug store pipes; my personal collection are nicely crafted briar pipes I bought or were given as presents. There is a Meerschaum Calabash in there as well, not sure if it was Dad's or my uncle's.

I felt a little nostalgic and found some old pipe tobacco in a pipe holder I built years ago and packed my Dad's favorite old pipe. I thought the tobacco would be to dry but loaded the pipe, packed it down ever so gently after the initial burn and sat down to enjoy a good smoke.

Don't think I'll be smoking much again but it was sort of nice going back in time.

Dan,

I didn't know you were a pipe smoker! NordeastBrewer pointed me in the direction of this thread. I've recently taken up pipe smoking a few months ago, and I'm really enjoying it.

I bet your family pipe collection is awesome. I regret getting rid of some of my grandfathers pipes many years ago. I wish I still had them now that I've taken up the hobby.

Nothing like enjoying a sweet smoke on brew day!

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Sure, blame me. Really though, glad you joined us! Apparently beer and pipes go well together, or so I've been told.

 

[Stauffbier]

Sure, blame me. Really though, glad you joined us! Apparently beer and pipes go well together, or so I've been told.

This was my Thanksgiving smoke today. Don't judge me for the Blue Moon!

This is what I was smoking;
http://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/mcclelland/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=42893

 

[Dan]

Hey Mike!

Glad you found this thread, thanks NB!

My collection is not extensive and consist of my dad's, uncle's pipes and mine. Look forward to hearing more from you on here. I keep trying to sidetrack this thread but it seems to stay on course!

ipe:

Dan

 

[Billy-Klubb]

maybe generic to some, but I really enjoy Captain Black. especially with heavy Belgian styles & Imperial Stouts.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

maybe generic to some, but I really enjoy Captain Black. especially with heavy Belgian styles & Imperial Stouts.

I like Captain Black as well. The Royal was the first tobacco that I bought more than once, it's a nice, smooth smoke. I like it with a couple fingers of rum, but yes, RIS, barleywine, wee's, it goes great with a big beer.

 

[Stauffbier]

Hey Mike!

Glad you found this thread, thanks NB!

My collection is not extensive and consist of my dad's, uncle's pipes and mine. Look forward to hearing more from you on here. I keep trying to sidetrack this thread but it seems to stay on course!

ipe:

Dan

Glad to join you guys!

So far my collection consists of 2 briar pipes. I had a 3rd (which was a cob), but It had a crack on the bowl. I was looking at pipes online yesterday, and it's amazing what they can cost. I saw pipes as high as $2000.00! I'm hoping to get to my tobacconist soon. They have pipes ranging from $30-$200. That's a little more feasible.

Being a wood worker/carpenter by trade I'm thinking I want to try my hand at making a pipe. I can order briar wood and stems online. Who knows, maybe I'll change careers!

I've really been enjoying the Holiday Spirit tobacco that I linked in my earlier post. I have a tin of Christmas Cheer that I'm going to crack open next weekend for the month of December. I've heard good things about it.

 

[Dan]

I'll buy one from you if you decide to go into the trade. Looking over some of the woodcraft you've made and posted online, I can definitely imagine you as a pipe maker! Go for it brother!

 

[jeepinjeepin]

I just pulled the trigger on a tin of Christmas Cheer. I should see it middle of this week.

 

[Stauffbier]

I just pulled the trigger on a tin of Christmas Cheer. I should see it middle of this week.

I'm looking forward to trying it. We'll have to compare notes.

Yesterday I ordered a few new tins of stuff. One is called Chocolate Silk, which is another that I'm excited to try. I tend to like aromatic varieties best, but I enjoy purist tobaccos as well.

 

[jeepinjeepin]

I'm looking forward to trying it. We'll have to compare notes.

Yesterday I ordered a few new tins of stuff. One is called Chocolate Silk, which is another that I'm excited to try. I tend to like aromatic varieties best, but I enjoy purist tobaccos as well.

Notes? Good luck on that. I'm most definitely still learning.

 

[Stauffbier]

Notes? Good luck on that. I'm most definitely still learning.

Haha, me too! There's definitely a learning curve to smoking a pipe.

 

[Dan]

I posted this thread in the electric builds. Not sure about you guys but I just recently started looking around there. So sending the link to you for my simple electric HLT. Hope you get a kick out of it. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/d...ea-julian-12329-calendar-11-25-2012-a-370004/

ipe:

Dan

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Of the bag of 12, I've "broken in" 11.

My least favorite pipe, the Freehand, leaks. To the point that it was impossible to draw enough air through a plug to even get it lit.

So, rather than chuck it I decided to chop it. I cut ~1 to1-1/2 inches off the top and slathered the outside with some elmers wood glue. I'll let that cure and then sand it down to smooth it out. The cobb was so porous that air was being drawn in through the sides of the bowl despite having no visible sign of any crack when looking down into it.

I really like the shape now and the glue has sealed up the bowl so it draws properly.

 

[Dan]

That's a neat idea Gila. Do you think the glue will hold up to the heath though?

 

[F250]

I smoke a pipe as a change of pace from cigars. I like the McClelland line of pipe tobacco. I usually keep Black Shag and Frog Morton around at all times.

My everyday pipe is a bent Butz Choquin.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

That's a neat idea Gila. Do you think the glue will hold up to the heath though?

I'm not sure why Mr. Ledger would care?

I dunno otherwise, without it the pipe was useless. AFAIK, they just use a basic wood glue to adhere the shanks to the cobb anyway.

 

[Shooter]

I'm not sure why Mr. Ledger would care?

Nothing much bothers him these days.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I like the McClelland line of pipe tobacco. I usually keep Black Shag and Frog Morton around at all times.

I suggest, if I may, you give some of the GL Pease blends a try too. VERY similar to Black Shag (I'm liking this blend too) and Frog Morton blends.

So far, I'm really enjoying Jack knife, Westminster, and Chelsea Morning.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Nothing much bothers him these days.

The worms may tickle the eardrums a bit.

 

[F250]

I suggest, if I may, you give some of the GL Pease blends a try too. VERY similar to Black Shag (I'm liking this blend too) and Frog Morton blends.

So far, I'm really enjoying Jack knife, Westminster, and Chelsea Morning.

I'll have to look into those, thanks.

Rick

 

[jeepinjeepin]

I started a bowl today. Making a bowl that is. I had a knot that I took from a tree several years ago. I may be going about it all wrong, but I'm giving it a shot.

 

[Dan]

That's really cool! What kind of wood is it? Nice shape.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

What kind of wood is it?

Must be stone. He already said it's knot from a tree.

 

[jeepinjeepin]

That's really cool! What kind of wood is it? Nice shape.

I haven't the foggiest idea. It was a growth type knot on the root of a tree.

Must be clay. He already said it's knot wood.

Thanks Gila.

 

[Dan]

Ewe crack me up Gila.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Thanks Gila.

If the first smoke causes you to see blue spots, it was prolly a petrified mushroom. And you gotta tell us where to find that tree.

 

[jeepinjeepin]

If the first smoke causes you to see blue spots, it was prolly a petrified mushroom. And you gotta tell us where to find that tree.

I honestly can't remember where it was. I got it before a camping trip at least 3 years ago, whittled on it some, and left it in the glovebox of my Wrangler until I cleaned it out to sell recently.