Pipe smoking, a lost art.

[DisturbdChemist]

This to end a crummy week of work

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[Ace_Club]

Pipe kit arrived!

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Pipe kit arrived!

nice! *jealous*


about to toast up a bowl of Tsuge's Ryujin: The Dragon God.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

I finally had some Spectre today. it was a bit more mellow than I expected, but a very decent smoke. so far my favorites that I ordered are the Frenchy's Sunzabitches, Tsuge's Gunjin, and Tsuge's Ryugin. in that order.

 

[TheCADJockey]

Had a bunch of that sunset breeze throughout the weekend while making beer and after hunting. Starting to think it isn't great but it's a nice tool to try to learn how to get a good burn going. Doing a lot better, pipe still gurgles a lot despite being cleaned constantly. Much more enjoyable though.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Had a bunch of that sunset breeze throughout the weekend while making beer and after hunting. Starting to think it isn't great but it's a nice tool to try to learn how to get a good burn going. Doing a lot better, pipe still gurgles a lot despite being cleaned constantly. Much more enjoyable though.

Some pipes gurgle no matter what. Just keep noting the moisture and keep trying to refine the pack to where you can slow down the sips.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Some 2010 Haddo's Delight today. Such a good VA blend
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[Ace_Club]

Some 2010 Haddo's Delight today. Such a good VA blend
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Why is there a condom on your mouthpiece? Do you have AIDS?

 

[TowsonTiger22]

Why is there a condom on your mouthpiece? Do you have AIDS?

Bought from the Charlie Sheen estate.

I'm interested in one of those pipe kits, but doubt I'd find the time to carve it, and wind up smoking out of a block of wood.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Bought from the Charlie Sheen estate.

I'm interested in one of those pipe kits, but doubt I'd find the time to carve it, and wind up smoking out of a block of wood.

stain it first and call it "Artisan".

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Why is there a condom on your mouthpiece? Do you have AIDS?

Lol, I clench and chew the pipe. The softie bit protects the stem from my chompers

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Lol, I clench and chew the pipe. The softie bit protects the stem from my chompers

just take out your teeth, like I do!:rockin:

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Bought from the Charlie Sheen estate.

I'm interested in one of those pipe kits, but doubt I'd find the time to carve it, and wind up smoking out of a block of wood.

 

[Ace_Club]

I'm interested in one of those pipe kits, but doubt I'd find the time to carve it, and wind up smoking out of a block of wood.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Artisan. the style is called Summer In Nova Scotia.

 

[Ace_Club]

Drew out the pattern on the pipe block last night. I think I may make some rough cuts later today.

 

[Ace_Club]

Here's the blank:

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And here it is after a very rough cut:

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Rasps and files are next.

 

[TowsonTiger22]

Irish oak smelt like fruit/berries when I opened the tin. Not much of a room note. But was pretty mellow.

 

[TowsonTiger22]

Think I might get the frog morton sampler pack.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Think I might get the frog morton sampler pack.

I looked that up a little while ago. I'd (and I might soon) go for it. I'm a fan of Tsuge's Gods Sampler. my favorite out of the 4 is Gunjin: The Samurai God. the Oriental really adds a nice touch to the Virginias and the Black Cavendish helps round it all out. very smooth and mellow. it can be an all day tobacco. the other three are great as well. I've really been enjoying Ryujin: The Dragon God as well. it was smoother than I was expecting, but full of the Latakia flavor. Raijin: The Thunder God packs a bit of a punch. it threw me off the first bowl, but really enjoyed the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. strong aroma and flavor. well suited, in my opinion, for a strong Barley Wine or Imperial stout after a hearty meal. like a smokey dessert. Fujin: The Wind God is another Latakia pawnch. the Virginia and Orientals round it out nicely. also another great after a hearty meal smoke. I kinda want to get their Seasons Sampler now. I might wait and get the Frog Morton pack first.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Some Sutliff 1849. Damn tasty VA/Per blend if you are a fan of spicy perique. Just what I needed today
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[Ace_Club]

Here it is after a little while with the rasps.

 

[pnwpiper]

Smoking a new blend from my ytpc secret Santa.

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[Ace_Club]

After some more rasping and filing. Almost there.

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[BadDeacon]

After some more rasping and filing. Almost there.

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Looking nice Ace!

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Enjoying some Dragon God from my Churchwarden and an Imperial Stout.

 

[Ace_Club]

It was looking a little too bulky, so I chopped off the top. I'm busy fine tuning the shape with 100 grit before moving on to the finer grits and staining.

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[TheCADJockey]

I love the pipe now. Any cravings I had left for cigarettes are now gone, had one the other night and it tasted disgusting. I'm considering buying myself one I'd like for xmas.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

A little German aromatic in my German churchwarden.
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[Billy-Klubb]

I love the pipe now. Any cravings I had left for cigarettes are now gone, had one the other night and it tasted disgusting. I'm considering buying myself one I'd like for xmas.

Pipeandcigars.com has some good deals.