Questions You Thought Were Too Dumb to Ask (Pipes Edition)

[Pugsley]

I'm just taking a guess here but it may be a threaded fitting with a stinger and instead of unscrewing the stem is just spinning on the threaded attachment. As to how you would fix that, I don't have a clue.

[Lostmason]

I'm just taking a guess here but it may be a threaded fitting with a stinger and instead of unscrewing the stem is just spinning on the threaded attachment. As to how you would fix that, I don't have a clue.

I would assertain that you are correct, and since I got PO'd and broke the shank off the bowl I don't think it matters now.Oh well, I'll go on the sites and find me another good pocket pipe, and cry in my sleep over that one.

[AlanS]

Lostmason mine is a Big Ben Ranger it travels pretty well!

[Lostmason]

Lostmason mine is a Big Ben Ranger it travels pretty well!

Looks pretty nice,,I'll bid my time and find one , but not in any big hurry.I still have my savoy that rides well, just get poked when I sit down with it in my pocket.Might break down and get one of those little "vest" pipes.

[Branzig]

Might break down and get one of those little "vest" pipes.

There is a member on this forum selling a nice one at a decent price.

http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/showth...Pocket-Pipe-FS

[Lostmason]

There is a member on this forum selling a nice one at a decent price.

http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/showth...Pocket-Pipe-FS

I've seen that and watching it,just needing my tobacco allowance to come in.

[Alligator Gar]

Two questions.

#1 I opened my tin of Blakeney's Best Bayou Slice, a Virginia/Perique blend that I really enjoy. I smelled ketchup/catsup and wondered what's up? Does Virginia always smell like this, and if so, why?

#2 What's the story on reaming pipes? How often should the cake be cut, so to speak? Is that what the spoon on the Czech tool is for? How much force should I use?

Thank you for your kind attention.

[Branzig]

#1 I opened my tin of Blakeney's Best Bayou Slice, a Virginia/Perique blend that I really enjoy. I smelled ketchup/catsup and wondered what's up? Does Virginia always smell like this, and if so, why?

Some Va smell like ketchup when freshly popped. McClelland's blends are famous for this. From what I understand, it is a mixture of the Virginia leaf fermenting and the vinegar used in processing. The good news is that it is completely harmless and doesn't taste like that once under combustion

#2 What's the story on reaming pipes? How often should the cake be cut, so to speak? Is that what the spoon on the Czech tool is for? How much force should I use?

I ream my pipes when the cake becomes thicker than say about the width of a dime. I also dry ream my pipes after each bowl, so my cake builds very slowly. Dry reaming is when you take a paper towel or double over a pipe cleaner, and wipe down the bowl after the smoke.

The spoon a pipe tool has is for removing dottle, don't use it to ream! I use moderate pressure. Not enough to carve the wood but sufficient to remove carbon build up. I use pipe knives, or old Swiss Army knives. You don't want a sharp point or else it can damage the bottom of the bowl if you aren't careful.

[c.ortiz108]

I have one really dumb question, and one that's a bit more legit:

1. (the really dumb one) Pipe tobacco doesn't have to "rest" before smoking like cigars, right, and is good to go ROTT?

2. I keep reading to "slow down". But when I slow down my pipe goes out. Admittedly I'm smoking a very damp Firedance Flake (courtesy of @Tobias Lutz , and the first aro I've actually really liked!). I rubbed it out instead of trying to smoke it "whole". Unless I pretty much continually lightly puff on it, I basically need to re-light for every puff. I've gone through almost a whole little box of matches!

[Nachman]

I have one really dumb question, and one that's a bit more legit:

1. (the really dumb one) Pipe tobacco doesn't have to "rest" before smoking like cigars, right, and is good to go ROTT?

2. I keep reading to "slow down". But when I slow down my pipe goes out. Admittedly I'm smoking a very damp Firedance Flake (courtesy of @Tobias Lutz , and the first aro I've actually really liked!). I rubbed it out instead of trying to smoke it "whole". Unless I pretty much continually lightly puff on it, I basically need to re-light for every puff. I've gone through almost a whole little box of matches!

Question 1: is not a dumb question at all. Many tobaccos improve with a little rest. Just put it in a canning jar and let it rest for a few days and it often improves the taste.
Question 2: Is there a question in there? With practice your technique and packing will improve and the pipe will go out less. Smoking slow improves flavour and prevents tongue bite, but I am a fine one to talk. I smoke like a freight train. I just tend to smoke tobacco that can stand hard puffing. Aeros and Virginias are prone to tongue bite and lighter tobaccos more than the stout, heavy ones. Most of what I smoke fall definitely into the heavy category so I don't get bit often.