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Post by greenrivergreg on Oct 9, 2017 9:08:01 GMT -5
A co-worker gave me a very thoughtful gift today. One of her late Grandfathers pipes. Being new at this, I have never heard of the brand. It needs a good cleaning, but I'm not sure how to go about that. I'm sure cleaning has been covered here before I just haven't found it yet. Any opinions or tips will be greatly appreciated.  |
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Post by sparks on Oct 9, 2017 9:26:40 GMT -5
Nice little pipe. This is what I found: pipedia.org/wiki/WillardThe only thing that doesn't seem to line up is the logo according to Pipedia. That being said, there is a bunch of other conversations out there on the web that seem to verify the rest of the information, or at least support it. |
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Post by greenrivergreg on Oct 9, 2017 9:55:58 GMT -5
Nice little pipe. This is what I found: pipedia.org/wiki/WillardThe only thing that doesn't seem to line up is the logo according to Pipedia. That being said, there is a bunch of other conversations out there on the web that seem to verify the rest of the information, or at least support it. Looks like they were made by the same folks that made Dr. Grabow. Thanks for the pipedia link. I followed it and it does list the willard one dot logo like mine. I also read a post from a fellow that worker at RJR during this time and stated only 6% of the willards were military, with those having a wide band. Most of the rest were package deals such as, Buy two pouches of a RJR branded pipe tobacco, and get the Willard free. Well, I'm off to the liquor store for some Everclear. The Willard pipes were made by Sparta Industries in Sparta, N.C from 1963 to 1975 (about 60,000 pipes per week). Some were distributed by the Post and Base Exchanges that serviced the military during the Vietnam War. Others were produced for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco. |
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Post by Zach on Oct 9, 2017 10:56:22 GMT -5
Willard's are somewhat like a Dr. Grabow second, but they weren't supposed to be a second. I have a Willard pear, and JimInks has one from his father. Mine was my grandfather's. It's honestly the worst smoking pipe just about out of all my pipes due to the really restrictive stinger. I don't remove stingers and leave my pipes in original condition. I recommend cleaning it up simply with a few pipe cleaners dipped in rubbing alcohol through the stem and shank a few times and fold a couple pipe cleaners into a narrow "U" shape and dip those in alcohol as well. Swap that around the inside of the bowl if it's not too filled with cake, that should be all you need. It looks like it's in fine shape. Let it air out for an hour or three after the alcohol swap. Try to find and use 99% alcohol, you don't want the 50-70% watered down stuff. 99-100% evaporates really quickly. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 9, 2017 11:42:35 GMT -5
I am Willard, at least that is my first name as well as my father's. Aside from that, I have a couple of Willard pipes that are fine smokers. I did remove the stingers. I would not mind having a couple more.
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Post by JimInks on Oct 9, 2017 12:42:51 GMT -5
Like Zach said, I have one from the late '50s. It isn't a good smoker, and I don't like stingers, but I have left it as it is.
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Post by greenrivergreg on Oct 9, 2017 12:42:53 GMT -5
I am Willard, at least that is my first name as well as my father's. Aside from that, I have a couple of Willard pipes that are fine smokers. I did remove the stingers. I would not mind having a couple more. Pleasure to make your acquaintance Willard. How did you remove the stinger? |
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Post by greenrivergreg on Oct 9, 2017 13:08:00 GMT -5
I am Willard, at least that is my first name as well as my father's. Aside from that, I have a couple of Willard pipes that are fine smokers. I did remove the stingers. I would not mind having a couple more. Pleasure to make your acquaintance Willard. How did you remove the stinger? Got the stinger out and soaking in pure grain. |
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Post by paulllaser on Oct 9, 2017 13:34:03 GMT -5
I also own a Willard, one of my first pipes from the early 70s. Long ago had the stinger and complete screw in mechanism removed in favor of a conventional push in. Love the pipe. In the 80s I reshaped the top of the bowl to a rounded over design, then restained. Love it!
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Post by That Falls Guy on Oct 9, 2017 13:37:17 GMT -5
RJ Reynolds was packaging the Willard pipes as premiums with two bags of either Prince Albert, Carter Hall or George Washington tobacco to promote its pipe blends.
That may me where some of your fathers or grandfathers got them!
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Post by Zach on Oct 9, 2017 13:50:08 GMT -5
I'm sure my grandpa got the one I have from Prince Albert.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 9, 2017 16:47:02 GMT -5
I have a Willard pot that is a cauldron.... it is like there are vulcan demons that come to life with flamethrowers aimed into the stemwork...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2017 17:11:05 GMT -5
I have a Willard Prince and it is a decent smoker. Have smoked several Willard's over the years and have not experienced the negatives. Nothing fancy, nothing great, but a Dr Grabow is a Dr Grabow and sometimes a Willard.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2017 17:27:35 GMT -5
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Post by PhantomWolf on Oct 9, 2017 17:40:50 GMT -5
Hahaha My mom loves this movie. There is also a remake with Crispin Glover that is pretty great. |
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Oct 9, 2017 17:41:45 GMT -5
2003 version
Willard Scott
Fred Willard
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 9, 2017 18:01:49 GMT -5
[0br] Some bozo always brings up this crap! 😖 My old boss used to start singing "Ben" when he walked by my desk. |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Oct 9, 2017 18:51:41 GMT -5
I have a Willard pot that is a cauldron.... it is like there are vulcan demons that come to life with flamethrowers aimed into the stemwork... It's funny in a way. I have a couple of Willards that I haven't smoked enough to render an opinion. But for what they were, there were many who classified them as junk,and the worst smoking pipes ever, yet on other forums there were posts from persons who stated how great they were, and among their best smokers. Hopefully, we'll continue this thread for a while, and see where we end up. These obviously aren't considered to be craftsmen pipes, but should be interesting to see the feedback! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 0:53:02 GMT -5
[0br] Some bozo always brings up this crap! 😖 My old boss used to start singing "Ben" when he walked by my desk.  |
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