My Fold-n-Stuff Method

[Nature]

I had an opportunity to try this method with ODF. I used one flake, folded it in half, then layed my pipe by the side to estimate the bowl depth. I determined that I needed to fold the doubled over flake into thirds again in order to get it to fit as it was somewhat of a shallow bowl. I used the bits that fell away during the folding process to sprinkle on the top, but did not rub out further.

I initially had problems getting it to stay lit. I thought I had it going, then within only a few puffs, it went out. The flake didn't seem overly moist at all. The draw seemed very loose. After a couple of tries, I gave the tobacco a tamp, then tried again. Third time was the charm! Maybe these were the false lights Jeff referred to. Once I got it going though, it burned like a champ with only light sipping draws. I didn't feel the need to tamp it again until more than halfway through. I had very few relights the rest of the way.

Thanks for sharing your method Jeff. I will certainly repeat this again to get it down.

[commonsenseman]

I had an opportunity to try this method with ODF. I used one flake, folded it in half, then layed my pipe by the side to estimate the bowl depth. I determined that I needed to fold the doubled over flake into thirds again in order to get it to fit as it was somewhat of a shallow bowl. I used the bits that fell away during the folding process to sprinkle on the top, but did not rub out further.

I initially had problems getting it to stay lit. I thought I had it going, then within only a few puffs, it went out. The flake didn't seem overly moist at all. The draw seemed very loose. After a couple of tries, I gave the tobacco a tamp, then tried again. Third time was the charm! Maybe these were the false lights Jeff referred to. Once I got it going though, it burned like a champ with only light sipping draws. I didn't feel the need to tamp it again until more than halfway through. I had very few relights the rest of the way.

Thanks for sharing your method Jeff. I will certainly repeat this again to get it down.

Sounds like a success to me. Getting it started certainly can be the hardest part!