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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 1:02:42 GMT -5
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 19, 2018 1:10:08 GMT -5
This is the Bing that Phil Rivara made for me recently.It smokes awesome . Just read this...I wondered who go this. I remember when he made it. How does it smoke? |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Nov 19, 2018 1:41:56 GMT -5
The billiard shape being my favorite, I'm naturally drawn to the so-called "Bing" pipes. Jiminks pointed me towards Basil Meadows pipes a few years back and am am sure glad he did. Here is my collection of Basil's bings/billiards (plus the Christmas Pipe Basil gifted to me).  The amount of straight grain and silver in this image leads my thoughts down an unclean path. It's a hell of a selection. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Nov 19, 2018 1:42:58 GMT -5
I have the first Bing Basil made, which he did upon my request since I knew I'd never afford a Merchant Service pipe. I doubt one of those would smoke better than the ones Basil makes. I'm surprised you think you cannot afford "Merchant Service." I have seen a couple go by on my saved eBay search at very reasonable prices. (albeit, not the classic "Bing" shape) |
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Post by JimInks on Nov 19, 2018 4:34:33 GMT -5
I have the first Bing Basil made, which he did upon my request since I knew I'd never afford a Merchant Service pipe. I doubt one of those would smoke better than the ones Basil makes. I'm surprised you think you cannot afford "Merchant Service." I have seen a couple go by on my saved eBay search at very reasonable prices. (albeit, not the classic "Bing" shape) The Bing shape would be the only one I'd care about. Never saw many, and they were often expensive, so I passed on the two or maybe it was three that I have seen in recent years. And as they were not a top brand, I don't imagine they'd smoke better than what Basil makes. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Nov 19, 2018 6:48:18 GMT -5
Is anyone else reading this thread with the “Road to Morocco” theme song playing in their head? Seriously, I love these threads about the history of our hobby/love.
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