what is your latest pipe purchase

[Demuths1770]

my latest pipe pick up. country gentleman mm, P&B freehand estate, filters, pipe cleaners, a tin of hunter blend Labrador and Retriever, a a tin of Ashton Guilty Pleasure.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp33/big_roller89/20150209_151918.jpg (http://s395.photobucket.com/user/big_roller89/media/20150209_151918.jpg.html)

[Cool Breeze]

I picked up 2 estate briars at flea markets this weekend. Gonna give my first try and revamping them.
The salt/alcohol treatment seemed to work well.

We'll see how they smoke in a couple of days. :)

[Branzig]

Couple things I picked up while the forums were away!

St. Paddy's Green Shannon Airport Bulldog. Restoring this one now.

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150202_160145_zps8htrpyqq.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150202_160145_zps8htrpyqq.jpg.html)

My Golf pipe for this year and some tobacco samples.

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150205_150635_zpsii9xfbjn.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150205_150635_zpsii9xfbjn.jpg.html)

I have about 6 or so more estate pipes coming at some point through the mail...I've been on a bit of a PAD rampage lately....

[Demuths1770]

i have been trying to hunt for afew more estate pipes

[Branzig]

i have been trying to hunt for afew more estate pipes

You want to buy the ones on my ebay watch list for me, so I don't buy them haha :D

[Demuths1770]

You want to buy the ones on my ebay watch list for me, so I don't buy them haha :D

lol i have some on my own list

[Bruck]

Just got another 10-pack of Missouri Meerschaum seconds. I actually bought 2 to split with a guy at work. Will post a pic once we've split them up.

[Branzig]

Just got another 10-pack of Missouri Meerschaum seconds. I actually bought 2 to split with a guy at work. Will post a pic once we've split them up.

One of my favorite purchases!

Can't wait to see what kinds an sizes you scored!

[Demuths1770]

i have heard great things about the seconds grab bags!! i was actually looking into the morgan for a shooter smoke and would be cool if the shank could be cut to make it more like a nose warmer lol

[BLESKOP]

My latest purchase was a Angelo pipe, Peterson of Dublin De Luxe Mixture, Sweet Killarny, Sherlock Homes and Mac Barren Modern Mixture tobacco. I was sceptic about the Angelo and saw mixed reactions on the net about the pipe but to be honest, I'm surprised with this pipe! I'm still breaking it in but it is giving my Peterson Barrel a bit of competition.

[Tony78]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/TAD_zpsa1f6aeb4.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/TAD_zpsa1f6aeb4.jpg.html)

[Branzig]

@Tony78 quite the haul you got there!

You're a brave man posting pics of all those Penzance tins publicly. You're gonna have people hunting you down now :p

[Bruck]

As promised, MO Meer pron:

http://i.imgur.com/wDfyPEq.jpg?1

My haul consisted of:
1 General
2 Diplomat straights
5 Washingtons, 4 straight 1 bent
1 Pony Express, and
1 Mark Twain

Note, only 9 are in the pic - I gave a Washington to a guy at work.

[Branzig]

Bruck great General score!!! I have bought around 3 of those bags and have yet to score a General in one!!!

My PAD problem continues....pipe #4 in the last 2 weeks and I have 6 more expected still...

late 1930s - early 1940s stub Custom-Bilt.....I love it....I can't wait to start to restore it!!!

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150210_185913_zpsznfpbbqp.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150210_185913_zpsznfpbbqp.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150210_185846_zpsrgwsezsf.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150210_185846_zpsrgwsezsf.jpg.html)
Sorry for the poor lighting.

[Tony78]

@Tony78 quite the haul you got there!

You're a brave man posting pics of all those Penzance tins publicly. You're gonna have people hunting you down now :p

LOL I have a local source who holds them for his regular store customers. I picked up a few tins for trades. Now that we have a new forum, there may some P-bombs in the near future.

[izkeh]

I just ordered the Cobbit Elf and Shire pipes from MM. I'll post a pic of them when they arrive.

[Bruck]

Bruck great General score!!! I have bought around 3 of those bags and have yet to score a General in one!!!

My PAD problem continues....pipe #4 in the last 2 weeks and I have 6 more expected still...

late 1930s - early 1940s stub Custom-Bilt.....I love it....I can't wait to start to restore it!!!

Sorry for the poor lighting.

Nice lookin pipe :)

Yes, looking forward to trying out the General. I have to let it air out for a few days; it stil has a strong turpentine-like odor. Currently breaking in one of the Diplomats.

[Nature]

Acquired this estate Wally Frank natural finish bulldog on the bay. (my first estate purchase)
Just needed a cleaning up. Will finish spiffing it up when I get a chance.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Cigars/IMG_3923_zpssqdbjjbj.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Cigars/IMG_3923_zpssqdbjjbj.jpg.html)
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Cigars/IMG_3925_zps2bd7rtrr.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Cigars/IMG_3925_zps2bd7rtrr.jpg.html)
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Cigars/IMG_3927_zps3w9ppp21.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Cigars/IMG_3927_zps3w9ppp21.jpg.html)

[JustTroItIn]

Nice lookin pipe :)

Yes, looking forward to trying out the General. I have to let it air out for a few days; it stil has a strong turpentine-like odor. Currently breaking in one of the Diplomats.

I like the new avatar, Bruce. Do those Virginians know you're pining to be a Yooper? You need to let me know next time you're back in the home state so we can get together.

[Branzig]

Nice lookin pipe :)

Yes, looking forward to trying out the General. I have to let it air out for a few days; it stil has a strong turpentine-like odor. Currently breaking in one of the Diplomats.

Thanks, I love me the Custom-bilts. You'll love your General. It is the best smoking cob I own.


Acquired this estate Wally Frank natural finish bulldog on the bay. (my first estate purchase)
Just needed a cleaning up. Will finish spiffing it up when I get a chance.

This made me laugh....pretty sure I bid on this very Wally Frank. Either that, or it was the "Buy Me Now" one waiting on my watch-list!

Great first estate! Looks really clean, and you will love that Wally. They are great pipes, a lot of them made by big manufactures for Wally Frank.

I may just have a Wally Frank of my own coming in the next couple days.....you know, since the Bulldog I wanted got away from me :p

I'll post a pic of mine when it arrives, sometime next week I believe :D

[Tgs679]

a bag of Esoterica Stonehaven from 2012

[izkeh]

Thanks, I love me the Custom-bilts. You'll love your General. It is the best smoking cob I own.



This made me laugh....pretty sure I bid on this very Wally Frank. Either that, or it was the "Buy Me Now" one waiting on my watch-list!

Great first estate! Looks really clean, and you will love that Wally. They are great pipes, a lot of them made by big manufactures for Wally Frank.

I may just have a Wally Frank of my own coming in the next couple days.....you know, since the Bulldog I wanted got away from me :p

I'll post a pic of mine when it arrives, sometime next week I believe :D

LOL. I think I was eyeballing this very same one as well...

[Nature]

This made me laugh....pretty sure I bid on this very Wally Frank. Either that, or it was the "Buy Me Now" one waiting on my watch-list!

Great first estate! Looks really clean, and you will love that Wally. They are great pipes, a lot of them made by big manufactures for Wally Frank.

I may just have a Wally Frank of my own coming in the next couple days.....you know, since the Bulldog I wanted got away from me :p

I'll post a pic of mine when it arrives, sometime next week I believe :D


LOL. I think I was eyeballing this very same one as well...
LOL! Sorry Guys!
Boosting my confidence knowing I selected the same pipe as some pipers in the know. Don't like to be competing with fellow compadres though.

[Haebar]

I ordered one of the Missouri Meerschaum's new churchwardens, The Wizard from MM. Just got it in the mail today but don't have time to post a pic because I am on lunch break.

[Shemp Jizzle]

I like my pipes the opposite of the way i like my women

old and dated

Its a old Fischer pipe
dated to be around the 40s/50s
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[Bruck]

I like the new avatar, Bruce. Do those Virginians know you're pining to be a Yooper? You need to let me know next time you're back in the home state so we can get together.

I was wondering if anyone would recognize the avatar :)
I figure I'm part yooper. Mom's a yooper. I partly own a place up there. We get up there about once a year. It might be fun to get together for a herf when I'm in the D. Are there any cigar lounges around?

[izkeh]

I recognized it, Bruck. I'm from here...
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[JustTroItIn]

I was wondering if anyone would recognize the avatar :)
I figure I'm part yooper. Mom's a yooper. I partly own a place up there. We get up there about once a year. It might be fun to get together for a herf when I'm in the D. Are there any cigar lounges around?

There is a pipe club that gets together on the first Thursday of every month at Don Yeyo Cigar Factory in Dearborn. I have been to two meetings now and they are a great bunch. There are also several other lounges in the metro area.

[Branzig]

The PAD attack continues....

Took a stab at this ebay lot...seller had little to no idea what they had and the description was terrible....but I saw the Stanwell crown on one and a Custombilt-esque one so I took a gamble and won.

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150212_215054_zpszsbodlkb.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150212_215054_zpszsbodlkb.jpg.html)


Turns out I was right about the Stanwell....it is a Royal Danish. The Custombilt looking one is a Fieldstub and the other is a no name "Silver Knight."

The Silver Knight looks like it has a little crack repair where the stem meets the mortise. That is where the silver band comes in...They're all filthy but I am hoping they all clean up well and smoke great. Time will tell. Probably will end up selling them to feed more of my habit haha.

[Tobias Lutz]

I recognized it, Bruck. I'm from here...
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LMAO! I remember the first time I went up to Jackson to meet my wife's family and they were doing the "hand map" :)

[BryGuySC]

I just picked up 5 tins of Escudo using our new discount at FamousSmokeShop.

'Cause sometimes you just have to fix a rough week by giving in to a little TAD! :-)

[Pugsley]

Just received a 10 pipe grab bag from MM. 6 Legends, 2 bent, 4 straight. 2 bent Mizzou. One straight Country Gentleman. And one that appears to be somewhat of a hybrid. It has the bowl of the Wizzard Cobbit with the bent stem of a Country Gentleman, and I can't find a flaw anywhere in this pipe.

[Cool Breeze]

It just got delivered to my job.

A MM Huck Finn, a MM hardwood, 3 oz of Lane 1Q, 2 oz of McClelland Red Cake, 1 tin of Ole Shennendoah Barrel No. 76, 1 tin of Ole Shennendoah Bootlegged and misc. supplies (pipe cleaners, a tamper etc.).

Ready to get home and partake. :)

[Tgs679]

Todays order, added a tin Black XX thanks to Branzig Review.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/tgs679/Cigars/Screen%20Shot%202015-02-17%20at%202.30.50%20PM_zpscmzh7cep.png (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/tgs679/media/Cigars/Screen%20Shot%202015-02-17%20at%202.30.50%20PM_zpscmzh7cep.png.html)

[bluenoser]

My first pipe and baccy order showed up today

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww347/Gsxblaze/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150217_15_08_37_Pro.jpg (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/Gsxblaze/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150217_15_08_37_Pro.jpg.html)

[BryGuySC]

Man! Get a couple imperial stouts in you, and you never know what might happen!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/order_zpsu5jaiww8.png (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/order_zpsu5jaiww8.png.html)

Apparently, I also bid on about 20 pipes on ebay. Luckily, I've only won one for about $20! :hopelessness:

[Branzig]

Todays order, added a tin Black XX thanks to Branzig Review.

Nice order there!!! Got some real good ones in there :encouragement:

Since Nature stole my Wally Frank, I had to pick up this one :p

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150217_173334_zpsqoomyiuh.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150217_173334_zpsqoomyiuh.jpg.html)


The ad said that is has a Cumberland stem under all that oxidation....I don't think that is a true statement now the I have received the pipe....kind of a bummer...guess I'll know for sure in a couple days when I start to clean up all these pipes I have laying around :chuncky:

[Nature]

That is a nice looking pipe Branzig I like the grain and the rustication.

[Bruck]

Nice pipe Branzig!

[Branzig]

That is a nice looking pipe Branzig I like the grain and the rustication.


Nice pipe Branzig!

Thanks guys! I got a decent deal on it, I just hope there is some Cumberland under that oxidation...I really want a Cumberland stem on this pipe haha

[Nature]

Thanks guys! I got a decent deal on it, I just hope there is some Cumberland under that oxidation...I really want a Cumberland stem on this pipe haha

Wish I knew you were looking at it. I might have put a bid on it! ;)

[Nature]

Picked these up from the bay:
(I think I am coming down with PAD!)
An un-smoked set of Five Crown "English Assortment" from Wally Frank Ltd.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/IMG_3945_zpsyctymctl.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/IMG_3945_zpsyctymctl.jpg.html)
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/IMG_3948_zpszjveifie.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/IMG_3948_zpszjveifie.jpg.html)
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/IMG_3946_zps5thkeru8.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/IMG_3946_zps5thkeru8.jpg.html)
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/IMG_3947_zpsolim3tim.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/IMG_3947_zpsolim3tim.jpg.html)

Not sure of the age. Now I am unsure if I want to smoke them or not?
Does anybody have any info on these? A few have some minor cosmetic blemishes (small scratch). Most are nearly perfect condition, aside from a little oxidation of the stems. Came in original plain cardboard box and still wrapped in cellophane, which crumbled as I opened them.

[Nature]

Here is some of the paperwork that also came with them.
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/16cd82fa-69dd-48ee-b1ff-0734ed972973_zpsch1vdfc0.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/16cd82fa-69dd-48ee-b1ff-0734ed972973_zpsch1vdfc0.jpg.html)
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/21f98c5f-8b02-4784-b9cf-0455baddd072_zpsfhmbcglk.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/21f98c5f-8b02-4784-b9cf-0455baddd072_zpsfhmbcglk.jpg.html)
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/scan0022_zpsexemcmjr.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/scan0022_zpsexemcmjr.jpg.html)
http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w560/mwright66/Pipes/scan0023_zpsboifowao.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/mwright66/media/Pipes/scan0023_zpsboifowao.jpg.html)

[Branzig]

Here is some of the paperwork that also came with them

Wow! As a collector, this is what it is all about. NOS with paperwork? Flipping Awesome. :encouragement:

I was going to say that I am sure the pipes themselves were special ordered from Wally's New York shop, but they obviously were since you have the paperwork with them! Judging from the paperwork, I would also say that they were a shop promotional item.

Really Really Cool Find! :encouragement:

[Tgs679]

Just ordered a 250g of FVF from smokingpipes 10% off today. I wish I had the cash to start a group buy for it but I have the SPC Miss. River one to fund because $4ish a ounce is a great price.

[Pugsley]

Just won an auction on Ebay for a Wally Frank bulldog. It looks pretty nice and I got it dirt cheap, ($16.50), but buying a Wally Frank is always a crap shoot because you never know who made it. It's an unvarnished pipe, so I thought it might be a Weber, but it has two white dots on the stem which I don't recall seeing on a Wally Frank before.

[Branzig]

Just won an auction on Ebay for a Wally Frank bulldog. It looks pretty nice and I got it dirt cheap, ($16.50), but buying a Wally Frank is always a crap shoot because you never know who made it. It's an unvarnished pipe, so I thought it might be a Weber, but it has two white dots on the stem which I don't recall seeing on a Wally Frank before.

They can be a crap shoot, but more often than not I find that they're awesome pipes. I wish there was an easier way to nail down which manufacturer made which Wally Frank pipe. I know that Sasieni, BBB, and Charatan all were big time Wally pipe makers.

If you get the right ones, they're awesome scores.

[Tobias Lutz]

Picked these up from the bay:
(I think I am coming down with PAD!)
An un-smoked set of Five Crown "English Assortment" from Wally Frank Ltd.
Not sure of the age. Now I am unsure if I want to smoke them or not?
Does anybody have any info on these? A few have some minor cosmetic blemishes (small scratch). Most are nearly perfect condition, aside from a little oxidation of the stems. Came in original plain cardboard box and still wrapped in cellophane, which crumbled as I opened them.

That is fantastic- and the paperwork is awesome as well!

[JustTroItIn]

Now I am unsure if I want to smoke them or not?


Blasphemy! In the motorcycle world we call that a garage queen. Aint no garage queens in my stable or my pipe rack! :D

[Tony78]

Today's TAD purchase:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/A51D01A3-4080-4DF9-AFB0-1CFEB67C0877_zpsodaoig3g.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/A51D01A3-4080-4DF9-AFB0-1CFEB67C0877_zpsodaoig3g.jpg.html)

[Haebar]

Here is some of the paperwork that also came with them.

That is a spectacular find! I particularly like the sales ticket.

[Haebar]

Today's TAD purchase:

You scored some Stonehaven! Wish I could find some.

[Tony78]

You scored some Stonehaven! Wish I could find some.

I can usually help with that... give me a week or two.

I'm starting to realize how difficult the Esoterica stuff is to get elsewhere.

[Haebar]

Got this group of Charatan's Make pipes:

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigarbum%20posts%2002_22_2015%20003_zpsx1auaesm.jp g

Two are Canadians and one is a billiard. They have never been smoked.

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Got them on Ebay as a lot. Made my day!

[Haebar]

Got this mongrel pipe on Ebay too. It doesn't have any markings. All it has is a single white dot in the stem.

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Any idea who made it?

[BryGuySC]

Today's TAD purchase:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/A51D01A3-4080-4DF9-AFB0-1CFEB67C0877_zpsodaoig3g.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/A51D01A3-4080-4DF9-AFB0-1CFEB67C0877_zpsodaoig3g.jpg.html)

WUT?
Where do you find these?
If it is a local source, I'm jealous!

[Tony78]

WUT?
Where do you find these?
If it is a local source, I'm jealous!

It's really not hard to find... I mean you get pipe cleaners most anywhere. :stogie:

[Haebar]

I can usually help with that... give me a week or two.

I'm starting to realize how difficult the Esoterica stuff is to get elsewhere.

Thanks! I have never been able to find Stonehaven.

[Tgs679]

I can usually help with that... give me a week or two.

I'm starting to realize how difficult the Esoterica stuff is to get elsewhere.

I can never find it.

[Smoke rings]

Got an inexpensive Nording pipe from C&P. It has a screw of bowl to put in these Keystone pellets in the bottom to absorb moisture. The thing I don't care for is the stem. The hole in the stem is very small which doesn't allow much smoke through. Might have to fing another stem that fits and give it another go.
Chaz

[Smoke rings]

Got an inexpensive Nording pipe from C&P. It has a screw off bowl to put in these Keystone pellets in the bottom to absorb moisture. The thing I don't care for is the stem. The hole in the stem is very small which doesn't allow much smoke through. Might have to fing another stem that fits and give it another go.
Chaz

[Smoke rings]

Got an inexpensive Nording pipe from C&P. It has a screw off bowl to put in these Keystone pellets in the bottom to absorb moisture. The thing I don't care for is the stem. The hole in the stem is very small which doesn't allow much smoke through. Might have to find another stem that fits and give it another go.
Chaz

[BryGuySC]

It's really not hard to find... I mean you get pipe cleaners most anywhere. :stogie:

HA. That is one of the best responses ever!

[Branzig]

I can usually help with that... give me a week or two.

I'm starting to realize how difficult the Esoterica stuff is to get elsewhere.

You have no clue...I have never touched Stonehaven haha.

Very nice pipes Haebar!!!

My IPSD oreder should be here tomorrow. Perfect day, after golfing I will come home to some Lakeland goodies :D

[BryGuySC]

I also just picked up a cheap Nording on "The 'bay."

As purchased:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/_57_zpslmllwpxu.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/_57_zpslmllwpxu.jpg.html)

Cleaned up:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150223_014531301_HDR_zps67wuxcjj.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150223_014531301_HDR_zps67wuxcjj.jpg.html)

[tmoran]

Saw one of these on Tony78's cellar pic, and he directed me to an Ebay listing for a good price. Couldn't pass it up.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a483/tmoran1983/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150223_002_zps5c846459.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/tmoran1983/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150223_002_zps5c846459.jpg.html)

I only took the one pic, but on the back is a slot for a tamper and a slot for a book of matches. I'm not sure if it came with a tamper originally, but it is missing. The little metal tampers don't fit, but a golf tee fits perfect. It is very well, built, probably far better than required to hold a couple of pipes. The wheels even roll. Very cool.

[Nature]

I also just picked up a cheap Nording on "The 'bay."

As purchased:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/_57_zpslmllwpxu.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/_57_zpslmllwpxu.jpg.html)

Cleaned up:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150223_014531301_HDR_zps67wuxcjj.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150223_014531301_HDR_zps67wuxcjj.jpg.html)

That cleaned up real nice. Purdy!

[Tony78]

tmoran I got mine ~10 years ago also from eBay and it came the exact same way yours did. No tamper and I'm not sure if it originally came with one.

[JustTroItIn]

My IPSD splurging, which includes our very own group buy.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_1884_zpsu3im19v4.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_1884_zpsu3im19v4.jpg.html)

[tmoran]

I originally just wanted a cool single pipe stand, but I found this neat ashtray on ebay and got a better deal than I expected.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a483/tmoran1983/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150228_001_zps59ef3c74.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/tmoran1983/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150228_001_zps59ef3c74.jpg.html)

[Trroutman22]

I picked up a Cobbit this week. The elf model.

624

[JustTroItIn]

I picked up a Cobbit this week. The elf model.

624

Let us know what you think of the stock vulcanite bit.

[Pugsley]

Won auctions on Ebay for a couple of John Bessai pipes yesterday. I have a few of his pipes already and, frankly, none of them are much to look at but the man knew how to make a good smoker.

[Hambone]

Boswell
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/SwirlFreehand3_007_zpszmfjiwps.jpg

Peterson St. Patrick's Day 2015
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/Peterson%20st%20pat%202015_1_zpsczivcd9p.jpg

Comoy's unfinished
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/comoy_1_zpsg2rgyuim.jpg

[gigmaster]

I haven't bought ny pipes for quite a while (24 should be enough, or so the wife says), but I am seriously thinking about splurging and buying a few of Missouri Meerschaums new Cobbits.

[OnePyroTec]

A few goodies came in today. The pipes will be donated to some beginners.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/89b1085fc25b64f146d2aba1ac783069.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/7e397a14005108de3372d3397786ae43.jpg

[Branzig]

Great buy OnePyroTec! Love those grab bags!

Here is a few tins I picked up off of ol' TobiasLutz

I was supposed to be done with buying tobacco for a few months, but he threw the carrot out there, and I bit....not that I don't appreciate it :p

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150302_180833_zpsmshcokgi.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150302_180833_zpsmshcokgi.jpg.html)

Thanks Tobias! You Rule Sir! :eagerness:

[MrMotoyoshi]

I picked up a birth year Caminetto sandblasted Dublin.

696

697

[OnePyroTec]

Thanks.

That Mississippi Mud is some guuud stuff. (not that the others aren't) What is the lower right tin?

[Tobias Lutz]

Peterson St. Patrick's Day 2015
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/Peterson%20st%20pat%202015_1_zpsczivcd9p.jpg
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I like these, but I can't buy them (or Christmas series pipes) because I'm too OCD and I'll drive myself nuts collecting back years and stressing about missing any in the future.

[Branzig]

Thanks.

That Mississippi Mud is some guuud stuff. (not that the others aren't) What is the lower right tin?

Old Joe Krantz...my first go with this N heavy bomb...from what I have heard it smokes great but can knock you flat on your arse....But I smoke ropes and GH&Co blends....so I figure I will survive :D

[LandonColby]

I picked up a birth year Caminetto sandblasted Dublin.

696

697

That is an amazing pipe! I'm jealous, sir.

[MrMotoyoshi]

That is an amazing pipe! I'm jealous, sir.

Thanks! I'm a huge fan of Dublins, sandblasts and acrylic stems. This just seemed to incorporate them all while being as old as me :)

[mooster]

Had to order some St. James Flake and Escudo; I had no vapers for the NPS trade.

[Hambone]

My previous post was delete by the moderators, I guess the images were too big (my assumption, no reason given). So I've made them smaller and thus I'm trying this again. A few of the pipes I've recently purchased:

Boswell Swirl
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/SwirlFreehand3_007_zpszmfjiwps.jpg

Comoy's
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/comoy_1_small_zpsuywqsv0w.jpg

Peterson St. Patrick's Day 2015
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/Peterson%20st%20pat%202015_1_small_zpsu6wutozx.jpg

[Branzig]

Hambone

Love that Comoy and Peterson....great looking pipes!

I really like this year's St. Paddy's pipes...must resist.....must resist.... :p

[Pugsley]

Picked up a nice looking sandblasted no name billiard on Ebay for less than cost of a tin of tobacco

[Horsefeathers]

Received a belated valentines day gift from my wife when I got home today.

http://i.imgur.com/s9qXT92l.jpg?1

[Bruck]

P&C has a Virginia Flakes and Cakes sampler which I wanted to try, but dangit, it's backordered. So I made my own VA sampler:

http://i.imgur.com/dD9Zp35.jpg

2 oz Daughter & Ryan 3 Sails
1 oz Newminster #400 Superior Navy Flake
Stokkybe Luxury Navy Flake
Stokkybe Luxury Bullseye Flake
Stokkybe Luxury Twist Flake

Currently smoking the Bullseye - not bad, and has a little kick :)

[Tony78]

It's FINALLY here! 2 weeks for USPS to ship this from CT to IL :mad:

I've had the car for about 10 years and have been looking and looking for the rare plane to complete the set. This manufacturer (S & T woodcrafts) went out of business in the early 80's and there was supposed to be a train also. They filed the patent for the train just shortly after they released the plane and the train never got produced before they went under.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/E8FF3AE6-63AD-4026-BC4A-C640AC6393D7_zpsvzjfwcfj.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/E8FF3AE6-63AD-4026-BC4A-C640AC6393D7_zpsvzjfwcfj.jpg.html)

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/F3414839-8413-4C7F-B0C6-6D37BD0AABF2_zpssxpw6iam.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/F3414839-8413-4C7F-B0C6-6D37BD0AABF2_zpssxpw6iam.jpg.html)

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/D9BEAB5C-4D15-4B00-9F45-FAF0C41F344C_zpsvcjpiwfv.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/D9BEAB5C-4D15-4B00-9F45-FAF0C41F344C_zpsvcjpiwfv.jpg.html)

[tmoran]

It's FINALLY here! 2 weeks for USPS to ship this from CT to IL :mad:

I've had the car for about 10 years and have been looking and looking for the rare plane to complete the set. This manufacturer (S & T woodcrafts) went out of business in the early 80's and there was supposed to be a train also. They filed the patent for the train just shortly after they released the plane and the train never got produced before they went under.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/E8FF3AE6-63AD-4026-BC4A-C640AC6393D7_zpsvzjfwcfj.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/E8FF3AE6-63AD-4026-BC4A-C640AC6393D7_zpsvzjfwcfj.jpg.html)

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/F3414839-8413-4C7F-B0C6-6D37BD0AABF2_zpssxpw6iam.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/F3414839-8413-4C7F-B0C6-6D37BD0AABF2_zpssxpw6iam.jpg.html)

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/D9BEAB5C-4D15-4B00-9F45-FAF0C41F344C_zpsvcjpiwfv.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/D9BEAB5C-4D15-4B00-9F45-FAF0C41F344C_zpsvcjpiwfv.jpg.html)

Great score! I remember you said you were hunting for one when you gave me the tip on the car. Glad you found one!

[BryGuySC]

It's FINALLY here! 2 weeks for USPS to ship this from CT to IL :mad:

I've had the car for about 10 years and have been looking and looking for the rare plane to complete the set. This manufacturer (S & T woodcrafts) went out of business in the early 80's and there was supposed to be a train also. They filed the patent for the train just shortly after they released the plane and the train never got produced before they went under.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/E8FF3AE6-63AD-4026-BC4A-C640AC6393D7_zpsvzjfwcfj.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/E8FF3AE6-63AD-4026-BC4A-C640AC6393D7_zpsvzjfwcfj.jpg.html)

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/F3414839-8413-4C7F-B0C6-6D37BD0AABF2_zpssxpw6iam.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/F3414839-8413-4C7F-B0C6-6D37BD0AABF2_zpssxpw6iam.jpg.html)

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/tjalberti/Pipe/D9BEAB5C-4D15-4B00-9F45-FAF0C41F344C_zpsvcjpiwfv.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/tjalberti/media/Pipe/D9BEAB5C-4D15-4B00-9F45-FAF0C41F344C_zpsvcjpiwfv.jpg.html)

That's great!

Did the patent for the train come with measurements? If so, surely someone can make it!

[LivingDeadGuy]

880880

New nose burner I got from Eric at Crow pipes

[LivingDeadGuy]

880
881

New nose burner I got from Eric at Crow pipes

[Branzig]

880
881

New nose burner I got from Eric at Crow pipes

That is a great looking pipe. I need to get a Crow sometime.

No joke calling it a burner....the stem on that thing is crazy short. :pipe:

[LivingDeadGuy]

That is a great looking pipe. I need to get a Crow sometime.

No joke calling it a burner....the stem on that thing is crazy short. :pipe:

Yeah he's on Etsy just look up Crowpipes. Nice guy too. He said this is the shortest he can make them and still be able to smoke it. He mostly does short pipes but also dabbles in different ones too. I cant wait to try it out.

[Haebar]

Here's my new MM Mark Twain with a bamboo shank that I special ordered from James Estes (farmerje on ebay):
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/custom%20bamboo%20mark%20twain%20side%202_zpsk8grj cyt.jpg

[mooster]

No joke calling it a burner....the stem on that thing is crazy short. :pipe:

Should be marketed as a nose hair trimmer...

[mooster]

Here's my new MM Mark Twain with a bamboo shank that I special ordered from James Estes (farmerje on ebay):


To be honest, I really don't like bamboo shanks. But then I've never seen one on a cob before; that's cool!

[Tgs679]

I got a bag of Peacehaven and a bag of Margate. I also picked up a few MM cobs a General, a couple legends and a MacArthur.

[Nature]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/2e8a12c0e6d9091201f41f6dc6cca09a.jpg
My first tobacco purchase, other than some PA when I first was introduced to pipes. Have OGS that was back ordered.

[Pugsley]

Fortunately I didn't buy anything today, because every time I put a incredibly stupid bid on a pipe on Ebay, some fool came along and topped it. I thank the good lord for people who are even dumber than I am.

[commonsenseman]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/2e8a12c0e6d9091201f41f6dc6cca09a.jpg
My first tobacco purchase, other than some PA when I first was introduced to pipes. Have OGS that was back ordered.

OGS is legendary, can't get enough of it.

Congrats on your first purchase!

[commonsenseman]

I picked up a tin of Three Nuns, Irish Flake & a pouch of Carter Hall.

[Pugsley]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/2e8a12c0e6d9091201f41f6dc6cca09a.jpg
My first tobacco purchase, other than some PA when I first was introduced to pipes. Have OGS that was back ordered.

Solid choices all around. Four winners on your first time out.

[Nature]

Solid choices all around. Four winners on your first time out.
I have good teachers here! ;)

[LandonColby]

Picked up a handful of goodies to keep me held over until a big order.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/b138e30f14886211765e32cf8cf09c56.jpg

The Red Rapparee came from mooster and has a few years on it, thanks again Mark!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/6d2bb72f4d0a1b7d95e91cdb9fc0751d.jpg

[commonsenseman]

Nice order!

[Branzig]

Picked up a handful of goodies to keep me held over until a big order.

All of those are real goodies! Nice order!

[LivingDeadGuy]

A group buy with commonsenseman and upinsmoke and a few I bid on all came on the same day http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/af057e200991ff8b9c3ee0c4c981b8ff.jpg

[Branzig]

A group buy with commonsenseman and upinsmoke and a few I bid on all came on the same day http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/af057e200991ff8b9c3ee0c4c981b8ff.jpg

Very cool! You have some real good'uns in there.

Let me know how that Black Forest tastes. Been curious about that one!

[quo155]

I just ordered my first "10 Pipe Grab Bag of Smokable Seconds" from Missouri Meerschaum Company, and a selection of all of their bits...to try and see which ones I prefer. I have several MM Country Gentleman pipes (my daily puffers) and a few of the inexpensive ones that I absolutely love. I am looking forward to see what they send me, it's almost like Christmas!

Now, this order is because of you guys...and I don't appreciate you forcing me to spend my money. Really, it's not acceptable... ;)

[tmoran]

I just ordered my first "10 Pipe Grab Bag of Smokable Seconds" from Missouri Meerschaum Company, and a selection of all of their bits...to try and see which ones I prefer. I have several MM Country Gentleman pipes (my daily puffers) and a few of the inexpensive ones that I absolutely love. I am looking forward to see what they send me, it's almost like Christmas!

Now, this order is because of you guys...and I don't appreciate you forcing me to spend my money. Really, it's not acceptable... ;)

That's not the way I see it. I say we helped save you money. Think of all the money that you would have spent on a single new briar or some cigars.

[Big Tex]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/a331eb0283befdbd634e77a4b3aa5c69.jpg
Petey spigot!


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[NeverBend]

Yum to the Red Rapparree.

[mooster]

Now, this order is because of you guys...and I don't appreciate you forcing me to spend my money. Really, it's not acceptable... ;)

Speaking on behalf of everyone here, I'd like to apologize for our crass behavior and assure you that it won't happen again. By the way, we have some tobacco we'd like you to try...

[BryGuySC]

Somehow, I managed to get an order in at Mars!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150311_113901_zps0cdssdnh.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150311_113901_zps0cdssdnh.jpg.html)

[LandonColby]

Somehow, I managed to get an order in at Mars!

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150311_113901_zps0cdssdnh.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150311_113901_zps0cdssdnh.jpg.html)

I see what you did here..."oh man! He got Stoney AND has a motorcycle?! What a cool guy!"

...pff...showoff ;) :fly:

[quo155]

That's not the way I see it. I say we helped save you money. Think of all the money that you would have spent on a single new briar or some cigars.

LOL...there you go, that's more like it...and I thank you all for helping me save money! :pipe:


Speaking on behalf of everyone here, I'd like to apologize for our crass behavior and assure you that it won't happen again. By the way, we have some tobacco we'd like you to try...

You're quiet funny...don't worry, I'll put these pipes to good use and have plenty of baccy! :pipe:

[BryGuySC]

I see what you did here..."oh man! He got Stoney AND has a motorcycle?! What a cool guy!"

...pff...showoff ;) :fly:

Well... Yes. :D

[Pugsley]

Today's haul:
H&H Classic Burley Kake x 2
H&H Louisiana Red x 2
McClelland Anniversary 2010 x 1
Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue x 1
Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend x 1
1 pouch ea. of MM Missouri Pride and Country Gentleman tobacco

And my first ever Dr. Grabow pipe, a rusticated Lark. Never smoked one before and I had to try it. For $22.95 how can I go wrong?

[izkeh]

Today's haul:
H&H Classic Burley Kake x 2
H&H Louisiana Red x 2
McClelland Anniversary 2010 x 1
Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue x 1
Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend x 1
1 pouch ea. of MM Missouri Pride and Country Gentleman tobacco

And my first ever Dr. Grabow pipe, a rusticated Lark. Never smoked one before and I had to try it. For $22.95 how can I go wrong?

A mighty fine haul, Warren.

[Bruck]

I just ordered my first "10 Pipe Grab Bag of Smokable Seconds" from Missouri Meerschaum Company, and a selection of all of their bits...to try and see which ones I prefer. I have several MM Country Gentleman pipes (my daily puffers) and a few of the inexpensive ones that I absolutely love. I am looking forward to see what they send me, it's almost like Christmas!

Now, this order is because of you guys...and I don't appreciate you forcing me to spend my money. Really, it's not acceptable... ;)

I've ordered a couple bags of those - not a bad one in the bunch! I keep a few unsmoked ones around for noobs who want to try pipe smoking but might be put off by smoking a used pipe.

[OnePyroTec]

6 tins of Seattle Pipe Club Deception Pass just arrived.

[Tgs679]

8 tins of OGS, half of my Orlik Mix and match order.
1 tin of Pelican
1 bag of Margate
1 bag of Peacehaven
2 tins of Christmas Cheer 2006

[Branzig]

1 tin of Pelican
1 bag of Margate
1 bag of Peacehaven

Did you find a secrete shop that no one else knows about or sumtin?! :p

[Tgs679]

Did you find a secrete shop that no one else knows about or sumtin?! :p

Nope Both were at Iwan Ries & Co. Still have Peacehaven, I think Pelican is gone.

[Hambone]

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/stonehaven%20penzance%20small_zpspgcik2n9.jpg

[NeverBend]

Did you find a secrete shop that no one else knows about or sumtin?! :p

FOr a second I thought your ear was acting up again! :)

[Branzig]

FOr a second I thought your ear was acting up again! :)

huh? :p

[Branzig]

Well....here it is...my first ever Meer purchase!

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150314_213253_zpsyjsdvfh2.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150314_213253_zpsyjsdvfh2.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150314_213323_zpscbfbspze.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150314_213323_zpscbfbspze.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150314_213344_zpsfofsog9i.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150314_213344_zpsfofsog9i.jpg.html)

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150314_213410_zpswe6b2ggo.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150314_213410_zpswe6b2ggo.jpg.html)

It has some obvious rim char, a little bit of cake, and the stem/shank will def need to be cleaned...I've never worked on a Meer before so we will see how it goes.

All in all I am really happy with it. The price was right and seeing it in person is even better than it looked on Ebay.

Can't wait to get to work on it...don't really know what I am doing exactly...but yeah! Can't wait!

[OnePyroTec]

That's a purdy one :pipe:

[BryGuySC]

That's a nice pipe!

[JustTroItIn]

Great looking meer, Brandon! If you want to see how I cleaned mine up check out this thread http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/showthread.php?107-The-Estate-Pipe-FAQ-Photo-Tricks-of-the-Trade-Thread

Don't do a Salt/Alcohol treatment. It's pretty much scrubbing and patience.

[Tgs679]

That meer is sweet.

[El Whedo]

That is a beautiful meer, Brandon.

Much nicer than my two meers.

[OnePyroTec]

I was late to the game this week so I was only able to pick up a few oddities from Pipestud.com (http://www.Pipestud.com) Steve has listed a shiton of good, hard to find, aged stuff...maybe it was a good thing on my bank account I was late! Pictures to follow upon arrival of tins.

[Nature]

Congrats on the new meer Brandon! Can't wait to see you smoking it in the MMM thread. That's beautiful.

[quo155]

Very nice Brandon...can't wait to see it cleaned up and hear how it smokes!

In the meantime, I'm still trying to find me a good "deal" on one...hopefully by end of the month!

[quo155]

I received my MM Grab Bag order while I was out camping this week.

1182

[OnePyroTec]

I received my MM Grab Bag order while I was out camping this week.

1182

Looks like one of your stems broke. If you want to replace it and it is a filter type, I have a new extra you can have. I always get new stems off ebay for all my cobs and the "stock" stems pile up.

[quo155]

Looks like one of your stems broke. If you want to replace it and it is a filter type, I have a new extra you can have. I always get new stems off ebay for all my cobs and the "stock" stems pile up.

Wayne, that is very kind of you! But, I had ordered some extra bits to try their other sizes and styles...I just didn't include them in this photo.

Thank you very much though!

[Horsefeathers]

Well....here it is...my first ever Meer purchase!

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w530/branzig/20150314_213253_zpsyjsdvfh2.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/branzig/media/20150314_213253_zpsyjsdvfh2.jpg.html)



Oohhh, very nice. I really like the design of that one!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7cy7vmv2Cs

[Pugsley]

Lesson learned today: Never buy a pipe on Ebay when the description starts with "I don't know anything about pipes, but...."

[Branzig]

Lesson learned today: Never buy a pipe on Ebay when the description starts with "I don't know anything about pipes, but...."
Pictures! We love to see the victories and the defeats around here!

[Pugsley]

Pictures! We love to see the victories and the defeats around here!

If I had a functioning camera I'd post some. But even the sharpest picture couldn't convey the horrible, overpowering "old lady's perfume" smell on this one. That, along with the half assed tenon replacement job made this one a complete loss.

[Branzig]

If I had a functioning camera I'd post some. But even the sharpest picture couldn't convey the horrible, overpowering "old lady's perfume" smell on this one. That, along with the half assed tenon replacement job made this one a complete loss.

The old lady perfume bit had me excited! No lose there! Another Lakeland pipe yes!

But the poor tenon hack job crushed my little heart. Poor thing.

On a side note, you sure do get a lot of Lakeland snot pipes! I would say out of the last 30-40 pipes I have bought off the Bay, maybe 1 or 2 had a Lakeland ghost in them...

[Pugsley]

Al in all, it wasn't a bad week. Four pipes, three winners. A couple of very nice Wally Frank pipes, which I've developed quite an affinity for, and a no name sandblasted straight billiard for next to nothing with a nice open draw and spot on drilling. Too bad about the Lakeland pipe though, a nice looking Algerian briar with some birdseye. It could be cleaned up with a salt treatment, and passing a drill bit through the stem would probably solve the tenon problem, and maybe if I get tired of looking at it I may just do that.

[Branzig]

Al in all, it wasn't a bad week. Four pipes, three winners. A couple of very nice Wally Frank pipes, which I've developed quite an affinity for, and a no name sandblasted straight billiard for next to nothing with a nice open draw and spot on drilling. Too bad about the Lakeland pipe though, a nice looking Algerian briar with some birdseye. It could be cleaned up with a salt treatment, and passing a drill bit through the stem would probably solve the tenon problem, and maybe if I get tired of looking at it I may just do that.

I too love my Wally Franks...they are often steals for the prices that they go for!

And it never hurts to try and save another pipe! Lord knows I have re-drilled more than my share of pipes in my day...

[NeverBend]

Al in all, it wasn't a bad week. Four pipes, three winners. A couple of very nice Wally Frank pipes, which I've developed quite an affinity for, and a no name sandblasted straight billiard for next to nothing with a nice open draw and spot on drilling. Too bad about the Lakeland pipe though, a nice looking Algerian briar with some birdseye. It could be cleaned up with a salt treatment, and passing a drill bit through the stem would probably solve the tenon problem, and maybe if I get tired of looking at it I may just do that.

Hi Warren,

Wally Frank had pipes made for them by several manufacturers over the years. Perhaps the most common Wally Frank private labels were made by Weber Pipes. Several upper tier shops, like Barclay-Rex, Connoisseur and Ehrlichs had some of their pipes made by Weber at one time or another.

They made nice quality pipes, generally at affordable prices. Enjoy yours.

Pete

[mooster]

The old lady perfume bit had me excited! No lose there! Another Lakeland pipe yes!


I was thinking Mixture 79; that's what my 'old lady perfume ebay pipe' smelled like.

[Horsefeathers]

Picked these up at a local antique mall this weekend. I've never seen one of these in person so I grabbed both. The all aluminium one seems to be in a bit better shape even though it's not as fancy.

http://i.imgur.com/yPyGVp0l.jpg

[Tgs679]

5lb of SPC Mississippi River on its way for the GB

[Hambone]

Picked these up at a local antique mall this weekend. I've never seen one of these in person so I grabbed both. The all aluminium one seems to be in a bit better shape even though it's not as fancy.

http://i.imgur.com/yPyGVp0l.jpg

IMO that is the best pipe lighter you can get. I've been using mine for 5 years now. I recommend using a match for the charring light due to having to hoover the lighter for the initial light, but every relight just strike it and place it down over the bowl resting it on the rim. Enjoy!

[cbr310]

Devils holiday, and 1 Oz each of pipe dream and peaches and cream. Think the bulks said Lane on them.1224

[Branzig]

Picked these up at a local antique mall this weekend. I've never seen one of these in person so I grabbed both. The all aluminium one seems to be in a bit better shape even though it's not as fancy.

http://i.imgur.com/yPyGVp0l.jpg
You suck!

I've been looking for a decent nimrod with the box at the right price for a long time...

Well done!

[NeverBend]

Devils holiday, and 1 Oz each of pipe dream and peaches and cream. Think the bulks said Lane on them.1224

Looks like that will put a smile on your face for a while.

[Haebar]

Picked these up at a local antique mall this weekend. I've never seen one of these in person so I grabbed both. The all aluminium one seems to be in a bit better shape even though it's not as fancy.

http://i.imgur.com/yPyGVp0l.jpg

Great find Ryan!

[Horsefeathers]

You suck!

I've been looking for a decent nimrod with the box at the right price for a long time...

Well done!

The booth I found them in has regular turn over of pipes and lighters. They were both about 20 bucks. I can keep my eyes peeled for any more.

[Branzig]

The booth I found them in has regular turn over of pipes and lighters. They were both about 20 bucks. I can keep my eyes peeled for any more.

20 bucks..... (grumble grumble grumble) :livid:

Good score though! Well done sir. Let me know if you ever see anymore!

[NeverBend]

London Made Inderwick (brand) merschaum prince.

Acceptable condition as received but I want to work the stem a little longer before smoking.

Not as nice as Brandon's but we must have been on the same page and the price was right to
get a meer smoker again.

124512461247

[Branzig]

London Made Inderwick (brand) merschaum prince.

Acceptable condition as received but I want to work the stem a little longer before smoking.

Not as nice as Brandon's but we must have been on the same page and the price was right to
get a meer smoker again.

124512461247

Nice looking pipe Pete!

I really like the shape of that one! I am just about done cleaning up mine...hope to give her a spin in the next couple nights...

[NeverBend]

Nice looking pipe Pete!

I really like the shape of that one! I am just about done cleaning up mine...hope to give her a spin in the next couple nights...

Hi Brandon,

It's way small for me normally and nothing special at all. If I don't like it I'll pass it on and get another. If I like it I'll get another. Either way I'm out the price of another :).

It's interesting to me because it was made in London. Austria was the meerschaum king for a long time but some meers started to be made in England after the war. Inderwick was out of biz by the mid 1960s. There's a funky pattern on the case that looks 1960s so I'll assume it's about 50+ years old.

[Branzig]

Hi Brandon,

It's way small for me normally and nothing special at all. If I don't like it I'll pass it on and get another. If I like it I'll get another. Either way I'm out the price of another :).

It's interesting to me because it was made in London. Austria was the meerschaum king for a long time but some meers started to be made in England after the war. Inderwick was out of biz by the mid 1960s. There's a funky pattern on the case that looks 1960s so I'll assume it's about 50+ years old.

My Meer that I just bought is a bit smaller than I usually smoke as well, but that is alright by me. A large Meer doesn't really appeal to me really. At least not yet....I'll leave my larger pipes for MM Generals/Freehands and my Briars :pipe:

[Pugsley]

Another grab bag of cobs. One Great Dane, four Huck Finns, four Legends, and one that appears to be a unfinished Shire Cobbit bowl that didn't make the cut and was fitted with a standard black stem.

[quo155]

Another grab bag of cobs. One Great Dane, four Huck Finns, four Legends, and one that appears to be a unfinished Shire Cobbit bowl that didn't make the cut and was fitted with a standard black stem.

That sounds like an impressive bag! Congrats!


I have to say that for my first grab bag (i.e. Smokable Seconds), I was a little disappointed. I wish I wasn't...heck, what I got was still a great deal/value. I guess I'm being selfish...no, I know I am. But, after looking at mine a little closer: I ended up with two Diplomat's, however both of them have a serious crack making them unsmokable. One of the 3 Legends is unsmokable with it's own crack down the side and add to that, the one with the broken bit (which I can easily replace)...I guess I just expected 10 "Smokable Seconds". I ended up with 7, once I swapped out the bit.

OK, I'm off my soapbox/I feel sorry for myself/looser chair! LOL! :pipe:

[Pugsley]

That sounds like an impressive bag! Congrats!


I have to say that for my first grab bag (i.e. Smokable Seconds), I was a little disappointed. I wish I wasn't...heck, what I got was still a great deal/value. I guess I'm being selfish...no, I know I am. But, after looking at mine a little closer: I ended up with two Diplomat's, however both of them have a serious crack making them unsmokable. One of the 3 Legends is unsmokable with it's own crack down the side and add to that, the one with the broken bit (which I can easily replace)...I guess I just expected 10 "Smokable Seconds". I ended up with 7, once I swapped out the bit.

OK, I'm off my soapbox/I feel sorry for myself/looser chair! LOL! :pipe:

This was my second grab bag and I've yet to get anything unsmokable. All had what I would call minor imperfections, some difficult to find, but all perfectly functional. Did you contact MM about the damaged pipes?

[Tgs679]

Another grab bag of cobs. One Great Dane, four Huck Finns, four Legends, and one that appears to be a unfinished Shire Cobbit bowl that didn't make the cut and was fitted with a standard black stem.

Where would one acquire said grab bag of cobs?

[quo155]

This was my second grab bag and I've yet to get anything unsmokable. All had what I would call minor imperfections, some difficult to find, but all perfectly functional. Did you contact MM about the damaged pipes?

I get that these are seconds, and I could care less about the imperfections, etc...gives them character! And, I absolutely love my MM Country Gentleman's. But the cracks on the three just took me back a bit.

After I wrote what I wrote previously...I stopped crying like a little baby and figured I'd just email them and let them know. For all I know, it was a shipping issue, they could have just been handled roughly.

So, I emailed them...neither expecting nor wanting anything in return, other than to make them aware. I'll post up if I hear back...but either way, I'm good. It was still a great value and I still...LOVE MM's.

Thank you Warren!

[quo155]

Where would one acquire said grab bag of cobs?

Thomas...here you go: 10 Pipe Grab Bag of Smokable Seconds (http://corncobpipe.com/10-pipe-grab-bag-of-smokable-seconds.html)

No matter what I said before and after you...they are still a great deal and it seems my issue was a one time thing...FYI.

[cbr310]

I had a stem issue with a cob I bought in a store. Emailed them and they sent me out a new one. Good company to deal with.

[NeverBend]

Bought this early 1960s Barling King tonight on eBay. I believe the pipe was made in (early) 1963 and that the bowl and stem are handmade. If I'm correct then it's of similar quality to the legendary Barlings of their Family Era. It's my shape and the right size. I'll update

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BARLING-KING-7109-T-V-F-LONDON-ENGLAND-ESTATE-PIPE-/381185172656?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=0TXPQt68o5X5p0WbCyN0lwHO43g%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jkcAAOSwZjJU~JUt/s-l500/r.jpg?rt=nc

[Branzig]

Bought this early 1960s Barling King tonight on eBay. I believe the pipe was made in (early) 1963 and that the bowl and stem are handmade. If I'm correct then it's of similar quality to the legendary Barlings of their Family Era. It's my shape and the right size. I'll update

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BARLING-KING-7109-T-V-F-LONDON-ENGLAND-ESTATE-PIPE-/381185172656?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=0TXPQt68o5X5p0WbCyN0lwHO43g%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jkcAAOSwZjJU~JUt/s-l500/r.jpg?rt=nc

Looks like you did very well Pete!

That is a great looking pipe at an even better price.

[NeverBend]

That is a great looking pipe at an even better price.

This era of Barling is a treasure hunt for me. I couldn't see the end (air hole) of the bit so I judged handmade by the shaping on the flat of the bit and the length of the saddle (longer than machine molded bits). The shaping of the pipe says handmade but Barling's precision with handmade shapes can be confusing. The serial number, 7 series with 4 digits, that I've seen or owned have been pipes that were made, or at least released for sale, between early 1961 through early 1963 but with the Barling name in script they must be from late 1962 into 1963. This particular Barling script stamp I only know from 1963 or a bit later. So it's a 1963 regardless of the manufacture and it if is handmade then it was made with Barling's famed briar. I bid on the pipe as if it was a machine made pipe. We'll see if I was a wanker or not :).

I think you look for specific markers in the Custombilts that you buy? Small details that tell a lot about the pipe.

Now I have too many pipes to restore plus one.

Regards,

Pete

[Branzig]

I think you look for specific markers in the Custombilts that you buy? Small details that tell a lot about the pipe.

Now I have too many pipes to restore plus one.

Regards,

Pete

I do indeed like certain era's of Custombilts. I really hunt for the pre-1960s and am always a sucker for the 30s-40s Mincer era pipes. Treasure hunt is indeed a good term to use!

And congrats. The correct amount of pipes to work on and restore is always "too many plus one." :D

[Tgs679]

Scored my first Custom Bilt off the bay today.

[NeverBend]

Scored my first Custom Bilt off the bay today.

Congrats Thomas! May it smoke sweet and true you whole life through (just made that up for the occasion). :)

[Branzig]

Scored my first Custom Bilt off the bay today.

My condolences to your pocket book.

May you not fall into the hopeless CB addiction that a few of us have around here. :p

Oh, and PICS!!!!!!

I demand CB porn!

[Tgs679]

My condolences to your pocket book.

May you not fall into the hopeless CB addiction that a few of us have around here. :p

Oh, and PICS!!!!!!


I demand CB porn!

When it arrives I will post plenty of pics.

[MrMotoyoshi]

When it arrives I will post plenty of pics.

:applause:

Pictures of pipes are good, pictures of CBs are excellent

[Pugsley]

Just bought another pipe I didn't need on Fleabay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAVINELLI-DE-LUXE-MILANO-PIPE-/111622316069?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=%252F0rqQMTloS%252F270Qv7eST1f7jtdE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[NeverBend]

Just bought another pipe I didn't need on Fleabay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAVINELLI-DE-LUXE-MILANO-PIPE-/111622316069?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=%252F0rqQMTloS%252F270Qv7eST1f7jtdE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Hey Warren,

That's a lovely Rhodesian with a beautiful full grain and great dimensions. Looks like a 1960s Sav based on physical characteristics but I'm no expert at dating them. Regardless, you got a great deal on this stick. Enjoy and please tell us how it smokes.

Pete

[Pugsley]

Hey Warren,

That's a lovely Rhodesian with a beautiful full grain and great dimensions. Looks like a 1960s Sav based on physical characteristics but I'm no expert at dating them. Regardless, you got a great deal on this stick. Enjoy and please tell us how it smokes.

Pete

Thanks, Pete. I'm kind of surprised I won it. I low balled it and I fully expected to be out bid.

[Pugsley]

Crap! The mailman just showed up with two tins of SPC Mississippi River when I have so many open tins of tobacco I need to finish before I can pop another. I can feel my resolve weakening.

[spyder]

Just bought another pipe I didn't need on Fleabay.

Good deal on a nice Savinelli! Looks barely used.

[Branzig]

Just spent some more money on some more pipes that I don't need... :rolleyes:

Whats new haha

[Big Tex]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/21/c697755bad8df6b258df82ff24247321.jpg
Got my 2015 St. Pats Day pipe in the mail today! Actually ordered it on St. Pats day.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Nature]

Just spent some more money on some more pipes that I don't need... :rolleyes:

Whats new haha

Let's see them!


http://youtu.be/VQFxmAdyKcg

[Branzig]

Let's see them!

They aren't here yet :p

I literally just sent the payment. Should be here in a week or so.

I was going to bump for the Caddy Shack video, but enough time hasn't elapsed yet haha.

[NeverBend]

Sadly, PAD struck again this afternoon. In lieu of flowers, please smoke a bowl and hope that your PAD inoculation holds. This could have been you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barling-Pot-/391086864768?sojTags=exe%3Dexe%2Cext%3Dext&cp=1&euid=de5256aba0844010a5ed8a795f246a2d&exe=11568&ext=28290&nma=true&si=0TXPQt68o5X5p0WbCyN0lwHO43g%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Title of the item was: Barling Pot

The title could have been: Barling Quaint, Pre-Transition, Regd on Stem (1936-1949)

Quaints are rare and highly collectible and more rare with the Reg number on the stem (earlier). Not a lot of solid history on Quaints (the name isn't from Barling, it evolved) but pipes with this type of carving first appeared in the war years. The probable story is that during the lean war years, Barling carved existing bowls that had some flaws. Given the reg no and the less elaborate carving I'd solidly date this pipe in the war years between 1941-1945 and that makes it rarer still.

I had no expectation of getting this pipe and as with all eBay purchases you need to hold off judgement until you see it but at the least, it's a pre-trans Barling smoker with the original handmade stem (in weak condition) for $67 and as long as my finances held, I'd buy it all day and night.

Yes, I know that I'm qualifying my PAD. I'll post further once the pipe is in hand (with porn). Have to get back to eBay, PAD is stoked!

[BryGuySC]

More tobacco that I'm not going to smoke for years! (sigh)
And a little cob to replace one I lost.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150323_113558047_zpscms5ul5k.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/IMG_20150323_113558047_zpscms5ul5k.jpg.html)

[Tgs679]

Here you go Branzig I'm not sure its a real Custombilt.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/tgs679/Cigars/A566C20F-0A73-4B6E-8165-C77C523B5A5F_zpsv7s9d5r6.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/tgs679/media/Cigars/A566C20F-0A73-4B6E-8165-C77C523B5A5F_zpsv7s9d5r6.jpg.html)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/tgs679/Cigars/DBF3F616-3BB9-4CE0-B8A9-AB237788F319_zpsrxfbld2d.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/tgs679/media/Cigars/DBF3F616-3BB9-4CE0-B8A9-AB237788F319_zpsrxfbld2d.jpg.html)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/tgs679/Cigars/EFC089EF-D5BD-490F-BBC7-7D38FC200B28_zpswyxhd460.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/tgs679/media/Cigars/EFC089EF-D5BD-490F-BBC7-7D38FC200B28_zpswyxhd460.jpg.html)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l273/tgs679/Cigars/A535F194-062B-46EF-BC01-6995701BA93B_zpsegpy5b32.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/tgs679/media/Cigars/A535F194-062B-46EF-BC01-6995701BA93B_zpsegpy5b32.jpg.html)

[NeverBend]

Hi Thomas,

Brandon can certainly authenticate and perhaps date but why are you uncertain that it's a Custombilt (nomenclature is pretty crisp and that's their logo). Nice pipe.

[Tgs679]

Hi Thomas,

Brandon can certainly authenticate and perhaps date but why are you uncertain that it's a Custombilt (nomenclature is pretty crisp and that's their logo). Nice pipe.

Im just never certain.

[quo155]

Thomas, now that's a sweet pipe! I'd imagine a little darker stain would make that sucker really show well too.

[Pugsley]

Two tins of this came today.

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[NeverBend]

Im just never certain.

(chuckling) I like natural doubters! Can we ask what you paid for the pipe and where you got it?

[JustTroItIn]

My first GBD and latest estate purchase. The bowl on this pipe is HUGE! Unfortunately the rim was a bit banged up and had a bit of a burn on the one side. I'm still pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Before:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_1983_zpsqkkonxpf.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_1983_zpsqkkonxpf.jpg.html)

After:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_2050_zpsizfwap1c.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_2050_zpsizfwap1c.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_2049_zpsbhiupxcr.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_2049_zpsbhiupxcr.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_2051_zpsftqat6tc.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_2051_zpsftqat6tc.jpg.html)

[NeverBend]

My first GBD and latest estate purchase. The bowl on this pipe is HUGE! Unfortunately the rim was a bit banged up and had a bit of a burn on the one side. I'm still pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Before:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_1983_zpsqkkonxpf.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_1983_zpsqkkonxpf.jpg.html)

After:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_2050_zpsizfwap1c.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_2050_zpsizfwap1c.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_2049_zpsbhiupxcr.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_2049_zpsbhiupxcr.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/jclarke7/IMG_2051_zpsftqat6tc.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/jclarke7/media/IMG_2051_zpsftqat6tc.jpg.html)

Jack,

Congrats, that's a lovely looking pipe. You know to take it slow and build a good cake and not ream it like the last owner and you'll be fine.

[NeverBend]

Proof of my emergent PAD and TAD condition. Recent purchases:

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1 - P&C tobacco order and a Nesco vacuum sealer (w/bags).
2 - Barling King #7109. $37.61 (shipped). Just arrived.
3 - Pelican Pipette. Barling reject for $7.36 (shipped). Just finished first bowl and it's a Double Bingo!

[NeverBend]

Two tins of this came today.

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Warren, that's Russ' new mixture? Please let us know how it smokes and enjoy!

[Tgs679]

(chuckling) I like natural doubters! Can we ask what you paid for the pipe and where you got it?

I got it on eBay for $45 shipped.

[Branzig]

I got it on eBay for $45 shipped.

$45 bucks....jeeze. I am not going to say what I spend on these stoopid pipes sometimes :p

Anyways, rest assured, it is a true blue Custy. I have seen several post-Mincer pipes where the branding was off. It is more than most likely a mid 50's/early 60s example.

Nice find sir, good price. Should clean up and smoke very nicely :pipe:

[Pugsley]

Warren, that's Russ' new mixture? Please let us know how it smokes and enjoy!

Going up north for the weekend with a bunch of friends, perhaps I'll pop one up there and pass it around for a group review.

[NeverBend]

Going up north for the weekend with a bunch of friends, perhaps I'll pop one up there and pass it around for a group review.

Going North? Around here (after this Winter) they'd call you crazy!

Have a great and safe trip.

Asking around for opinions? You know what they say, send a horse to committee and you'll end up with a giraffe.

[Pugsley]

Going North? Around here (after this Winter) they'd call you crazy!

Have a great and safe trip.

Asking around for opinions? You know what they say, send a horse to committee and you'll end up with a giraffe.

Going to my trailer in the foothills west of Redding , CA. Temps are in the high 70's to mid 80's, no danger of frostbite. Several of us have trailers and/or cabins on a total of 160 acres of adjoining parcels. It's always a good time getting together up there, but I began to notice a pattern some time ago. It seems there's always a few who forgot their pipe, or tobacco, or both. Of course, they all know that I carry spare cobs and plenty of tobacco, and they always rave about my tobacco selection, (free always tastes so much better), so maybe the group review might not yield completely honest results.

[NeverBend]

Going to my trailer in the foothills west of Redding , CA. Temps are in the high 70's to mid 80's, no danger of frostbite. Several of us have trailers and/or cabins on a total of 160 acres of adjoining parcels. It's always a good time getting together up there, but I began to notice a pattern some time ago. It seems there's always a few who forgot their pipe, or tobacco, or both. Of course, they all know that I carry spare cobs and plenty of tobacco, and they always rave about my tobacco selection, (free always tastes so much better), so maybe the group review might not yield completely honest results.

Hi Warren,

So can we assume that a sample review might look like...

"Tobacco was wonderful. I'm always impressed by Warren's selections and wish that he would give me more!"

Enjoy your trip, sounds like a great place.

[Lostmason]

Not a purchase,but a gift from my D-I-L
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A Dr.Grabow Lark

[NeverBend]

Not a purchase,but a gift from my D-I-L
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A Dr.Grabow Lark

Hi Matthew,

A daughter-in-law who buys you a pipe is a treasure!

It looks like the stem has straightened in the picture? If so, it's not too hard to bend it but make sure that you keep a pipe cleaner in it to prevent crimping. If you need help with this, just ask and I'm sure that we can give you some methods.

Enjoy!

Pete

[Lostmason]

Hi Matthew,

A daughter-in-law who buys you a pipe is a treasure!

It looks like the stem has straightened in the picture? If so, it's not too hard to bend it but make sure that you keep a pipe cleaner in it to prevent crimping. If you need help with this, just ask and I'm sure that we can give you some methods.

Enjoy!

Pete

I noticed that,must have been the flash.I'm going to give it a try this way and see how it feels first,but if I change my mind I'll let you know.It had a stinger in it
but since it wasn't a twist-in I took a pair of pliers and pulled that tooth.Anywho,Thanks for the offer Pete.

[NeverBend]

I noticed that,must have been the flash.I'm going to give it a try this way and see how it feels first,but if I change my mind I'll let you know.It had a stinger in it
but since it wasn't a twist-in I took a pair of pliers and pulled that tooth.Anywho,Thanks for the offer Pete.

Stems (usually) start out straight and are bent during manufacturing. Older molded stems seem to straighten out the most because of time, the way that the base vulcanite stock was made and the bits shaped (molded).

Good luck giving it a go watch out for embers.


.

[Lostmason]

Stems (usually) start out straight and are bent during manufacturing. Older molded stems seem to straighten out the most because of time, the way that the base vulcanite stock was made and the bits shaped (molded).

Good luck giving it a go watch out for embers..

Will do,,but I looked them up and found these models with straight as well as bent stems.How should I heat the stem for bending?

[NeverBend]

Will do,,but I looked them up and found these models with straight as well as bent stems.How should I heat the stem for bending?

Hi Matthew,

I did a sanity check and your pipe is (was) a bent. It really needs to be re-bent otherwise it will be difficult to smoke and cumbersome (and possibly dangerous).

These comments are for vulcanite stems only. I'm pretty sure that your stem is vulcanite but I can't be certain.

The idea is to get the vulcanite flexible and for that you'll need heat. Some pipe repair services can do this. If you're going to do it yourself there are several ways but I'll discuss hair blow dryer because it's less involved (potentially).

Before you start, look at other bent pipes to see how they're shaped. Generally you want the smoke hole (end of the stem that goes into the mouth) to be about parallel with the top of the bowl. Put the thickest pipe cleaner that you can fit into the stem and leave it there until you're finished.

You want to heat the middle few inches of the stem until it's fully flexible (takes time) and it wobbles back and forth if you flick it. Then bend it into the shape that you want with a smoothing motion of the fingers as it is starting to harden. You should be able to stop when it holds shape.

Distribute heat evenly but not at either end of the stem, especially the tenon (shank/stem joint). You can always start over or adjust by reheating.

You can work with the stem on or off of the pipe. For your first time it may be easier off of the pipe. Protect the tenon (no heat at all here - stay away).

Remember:
Pipe Cleaner
Even heat across and around
Don't start bending until it wobbles
Tenon stays cold, button cool

If it's not the way you like, reheat it till it wobbles and try again.

Hope that this helps.

Pete

[Lostmason]

Hi Pete

I'll give it a try this weekend,I'll have to borrow or buy a blowdryer.I need to pick up more pipecleaners anyway,good reason to dropin at the B&M,,Hehehe.

Matthew

P.S. I'll post after pics.

[Pugsley]

Four more homeless tins of tobacco appeared at my door today. How does this stuff keep finding me?

[LandonColby]

Hi Matthew,

I did a sanity check and your pipe is (was) a bent. It really needs to be re-bent otherwise it will be difficult to smoke and cumbersome (and possibly dangerous).

These comments are for vulcanite stems only. I'm pretty sure that your stem is vulcanite but I can't be certain.

The idea is to get the vulcanite flexible and for that you'll need heat. Some pipe repair services can do this. If you're going to do it yourself there are several ways but I'll discuss hair blow dryer because it's less involved (potentially).

Before you start, look at other bent pipes to see how they're shaped. Generally you want the smoke hole (end of the stem that goes into the mouth) to be about parallel with the top of the bowl. Put the thickest pipe cleaner that you can fit into the stem and leave it there until you're finished.

You want to heat the middle few inches of the stem until it's fully flexible (takes time) and it wobbles back and forth if you flick it. Then bend it into the shape that you want with a smoothing motion of the fingers as it is starting to harden. You should be able to stop when it holds shape.

Distribute heat evenly but not at either end of the stem, especially the tenon (shank/stem joint). You can always start over or adjust by reheating.

You can work with the stem on or off of the pipe. For your first time it may be easier off of the pipe. Protect the tenon (no heat at all here - stay away).

Remember:
Pipe Cleaner
Even heat across and around
Don't start bending until it wobbles
Tenon stays cold, button cool

If it's not the way you like, reheat it till it wobbles and try again.

Hope that this helps.

Pete

The number one thing I look for when buying a slight bend pipe. This is key for a comfortable pipe, IMO.
But parallel can imply higher or lower. You rather want it to be "in line" with the top. As in on the same horizontal plane.

[Lostmason]

I do believe this is what I looking to achieve
1482

[NeverBend]

I do believe this is what I looking to achieve
1482

Yup, that'd work! :)

[Lostmason]

Yup, that'd work! :)

NP,but quick question,just how do they straighten out on their own?

[NeverBend]

NP,but quick question,just how do they straighten out on their own?

Hi Matthew,

Heat and manufacturing process.

Molded vulcanite stems have had about three ‘periods’ of manufacturing changes and the first two didn’t heat the vulc as hot so it has a greater tendency to revert to it’s original form. Almost all current molded stems are made with air injection (like soft serve) at higher temps so they don’t have much ‘memory’ and they don’t readily (but can) revert. They’re also lighter in weight, more maleable but not as strong and dense.

Rod vulcanite is a different manufacturing process and I don’t know that I’ve ever seen one revert.

[Lostmason]

Thanks,,I like the bent stems more,just haven't came across one that had reverted.

[OnePyroTec]

Besides some random cigars that arrived today, some aged stuff and my long awaited backorder of Mississippi River 8oz tins came in.

[Haebar]

I got these four pipes at an indoor flea market today for $7.50 each.

They are:
Parker Rugby Canadian
Butz-Choquin Capitan Galion
The Epitome of Fine Tabac
John TS

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20photos%20004_zpscw7xpmhw.jpg

[Branzig]

I got these four pipes at an indoor flea market today for $7.50 each.

They are:
Parker Rugby Canadian
Butz-Choquin Capitan Galion
The Epitome of Fine Tabac
John TS

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20photos%20004_zpscw7xpmhw.jpg
A Parker and a Butz for only 7.50 each?

BARGAAAAIIIIIN!

[BryGuySC]

I got these four pipes at an indoor flea market today for $7.50 each.

They are:
Parker Rugby Canadian
Butz-Choquin Capitan Galion
The Epitome of Fine Tabac
John TS

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20photos%20004_zpscw7xpmhw.jpg

Man, you stink!
Just kidding! That's a great find.
I've got to get out to some flea markets!

[Bruck]

Beauty, eh?

http://img.cigarbid.com/p/500/misc/pm-pgcmyo-plt.jpg

Been wanting to try my hand at this for a while, finally pulled the trigger.

Side note - was showing one of these in a catalog to a guy at work, who wondered, why would anyone buy an ugly thing like that??? I politely explained that it was a blank for whittling your own pipe design... Oh, he said, that makes sense :)

[tmoran]

Beauty, eh?

http://img.cigarbid.com/p/500/misc/pm-pgcmyo-plt.jpg

Been wanting to try my hand at this for a while, finally pulled the trigger.

Side note - was showing one of these in a catalog to a guy at work, who wondered, why would anyone buy an ugly thing like that??? I politely explained that it was a blank for whittling your own pipe design... Oh, he said, that makes sense :)

Looks like a clencher! Can't wait to see this project.

[Bruck]

If it doesn't end up being a total charlie foxtrot, I'll post pix :)

[Branzig]

If it doesn't end up being a total charlie foxtrot, I'll post pix :)
I've been wanting to try my hand at one of those kits as well.

What shape are ya going to go for?

[BryGuySC]

If it doesn't end up being a total charlie foxtrot, I'll post pix :)

I think we should see pics either way! :p

[NeverBend]

I got these four pipes at an indoor flea market today for $7.50 each.

They are:
Parker Rugby Canadian
Butz-Choquin Capitan Galion
The Epitome of Fine Tabac
John TS

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20photos%20004_zpscw7xpmhw.jpg


Nice haul Haebar

[Bruck]

I've been wanting to try my hand at one of those kits as well.

What shape are ya going to go for?

I'm envisioning a sort of geometric shape, like a truncated/rounded pyramid.

[Branzig]

I'm envisioning a sort of geometric shape, like a truncated/rounded pyramid.
Nice! Can't wait to see it!

I'd make it way hard on myself and go for a poker. Symmetrical and round...wouldn't go well for me haha

[Bruck]

I think we should see pics either way! :p

Yeah, why not?
It'll either be the example or the counterexample.

[Bruck]

I got these four pipes at an indoor flea market today for $7.50 each.

They are:
Parker Rugby Canadian
Butz-Choquin Capitan Galion
The Epitome of Fine Tabac
John TS

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20photos%20004_zpscw7xpmhw.jpg

Nice! They look to be in pretty good shape, but based on some of your other restoration work you've posted, I bet you could really make them shine.

[Horsefeathers]

I got these four pipes at an indoor flea market today for $7.50 each.

They are:
Parker Rugby Canadian
Butz-Choquin Capitan Galion
The Epitome of Fine Tabac
John TS

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah50/haebar/Cigar%20Bum%20photos%20004_zpscw7xpmhw.jpg
Wow, nice find. The top one seems to have a really nice grain / swirl going on. I'll be excited to see pics of these all cleaned up!

[Horsefeathers]

My second new pipe just came in the mail; a Savinelli Obi-Two. It's a briar bowl with a rubber like coating. A bit unconventional, but it caught my eye and was on sale, so I pulled the trigger.

http://i.imgur.com/xrKU4HSl.jpg?1

Also, my latest antique store find, this ashtray.

http://i.imgur.com/QfMLGEbl.jpg?1

[Haebar]

My second new pipe just came in the mail; a Savinelli Obi-Two. It's a briar bowl with a rubber like coating. A bit unconventional, but it caught my eye and was on sale, so I pulled the trigger.



That's an interesting pipe; I'd never heard of them before. Nice ashtray too!

[Lostmason]

Hi Matthew,

I did a sanity check and your pipe is (was) a bent. It really needs to be re-bent otherwise it will be difficult to smoke and cumbersome (and possibly dangerous).

These comments are for vulcanite stems only. I'm pretty sure that your stem is vulcanite but I can't be certain.

The idea is to get the vulcanite flexible and for that you'll need heat. Some pipe repair services can do this. If you're going to do it yourself there are several ways but I'll discuss hair blow dryer because it's less involved (potentially).

Before you start, look at other bent pipes to see how they're shaped. Generally you want the smoke hole (end of the stem that goes into the mouth) to be about parallel with the top of the bowl. Put the thickest pipe cleaner that you can fit into the stem and leave it there until you're finished.

You want to heat the middle few inches of the stem until it's fully flexible (takes time) and it wobbles back and forth if you flick it. Then bend it into the shape that you want with a smoothing motion of the fingers as it is starting to harden. You should be able to stop when it holds shape.

Distribute heat evenly but not at either end of the stem, especially the tenon (shank/stem joint). You can always start over or adjust by reheating.

You can work with the stem on or off of the pipe. For your first time it may be easier off of the pipe. Protect the tenon (no heat at all here - stay away).

Remember:
Pipe Cleaner
Even heat across and around
Don't start bending until it wobbles
Tenon stays cold, button cool

If it's not the way you like, reheat it till it wobbles and try again.

Hope that this helps.

Pete

Well I hope I've got it where I'm not sucking embers down my gullet...What do you think?
1572

[NeverBend]

Well I hope I've got it where I'm not sucking embers down my gullet...What do you think?
1572

Much better, nice job, especially for your first try. I think you'll enjoy it a lot more.

If you feel that it needs more bend, you can heat it again. The only point I'd make is to heat further up and down the stem for a longer area to bend.

Well done, enjoy.

[Lostmason]

Much better, nice job, especially for your first try. I think you'll enjoy it a lot more.

If you feel that it needs more bend, you can heat it again. The only point I'd make is to heat further up and down the stem for a longer area to bend.

Well done, enjoy.

Thank you,,,I still need o do some cleaning in the bowl,,,has a ghost in it that smells funny.

[Bruck]

Just picked up another mini meer - fun little pipe.

http://i.imgur.com/YczwtCt.jpg

Shown next to a full-sized one to see the relative size. Got it from AND in Ypsilanti, MI. Chose this one based on (1) they claim it's made from block, (2) it came with a case, and (3) it was dirt cheap - ~$21 shipped.

[Tgs679]

Just ordered 1 pound of Dunhill Nightcap and 1 pound of Dunhill EMP for a grand total of $78.60, what a steal.

[BryGuySC]

I'm gearing up for a "Compare the Navys" review session. Just got in four more navy flakes, so I'm up to 7, I think.
Comoy's Cask 4
McClelland No. 2035 Dark Navy Flake
Samuel Gawith Navy Flake
Newminster No. 400 Superior Navy Flake

I picked up a new cob for the comparo, which I'm going to break in tonight.

I also got a tin of Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky and an oz of Hearth & Home Bulk Vermont Meat Candy.

[NeverBend]

I'm gearing up for a "Compare the Navys" review session. Just got in four more navy flakes, so I'm up to 7, I think.
Comoy's Cask 4
McClelland No. 2035 Dark Navy Flake
Samuel Gawith Navy Flake
Newminster No. 400 Superior Navy Flake

I picked up a new cob for the comparo, which I'm going to break in tonight.

I also got a tin of Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky and an oz of Hearth & Home Bulk Vermont Meat Candy.

Bryan,

I'll include some Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake when I send the sample.

[BryGuySC]

Bryan,

I'll include some Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake when I send the sample.

Thanks, Pete. I have some PS LNF. But if you've already sent it out, I'll definitely smoke it! :pipe:

[NeverBend]

Thanks, Pete. I have some PS LNF. But if you've already sent it out, I'll definitely smoke it! :pipe:

They won't go out till Saturday am so with your permission I'll send the PSLNF that I packed to someone who could use it.

[BryGuySC]

They won't go out till Saturday am so with your permission I'll send the PSLNF that I packed to someone who could use it.

That sounds perfect!

[Hambone]

Got tired of lugging around all my pipe stuff and pipes, so I decided to get a bag dedicated to my pipes. It's on old leather camera bag

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/E4A91D96-15DB-4320-BA55-8458DEED9120_zpsw0zepcup.png

[Branzig]

Got tired of lugging around all my pipe stuff and pipes, so I decided to get a bag dedicated to my pipes. It's on old leather camera bag

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/smhammond1/Pipe%20Stuff/E4A91D96-15DB-4320-BA55-8458DEED9120_zpsw0zepcup.png

Oh yeah....OOOHHH YEAAAHHH!

That is what I am talking about. Love this thing!

How much? Where did you pick it up at?