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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 25, 2018 12:10:05 GMT -5
JeffD....oxidation is caused by sulfur rising to the surface of your stem...which is also why a nasty, brown/green oxidized stem tastes so awful. This process is caused by heat, light, water (especially warm/hot water), and also air to some degree (simply because of heat and moisture it carries). The quality / type of vulcanite / ebonite also affects how quickly the stem may oxidize. A stem cut from a rod will oxidize a bit slower than a molded stem, since there are likely to be more tiny air bubbles which happen when mixing and pouring the stems. So, "preventing" oxidation involves avoiding exposure to those things above...which is fairly restricting, and not worth it to a lot of guys. Yes, each time you deal with oxidation, you're removing a tiny layer of material. I don't care if you bleach, oxy-clean, wet sand, micro-mesh, buff...you are removing material. Since I've kept my pipes out of "harms way" for several years since going full-bore into pipe refurb, I've not needed to re-do any stem more than a few times. After de-oxidizing certain stems a few times, you'd not be able to look closely and determine that my stem had become smaller / thinner. However, if a stem was put through enough refurbishment cycles, it would certainly show. The good news is that what's removed each time in my process is quite minuscule. There is no "one correct way" to deal with oxidation...but removing a tiny layer of material is going to happen in my shop. Putting oil on an already oxidized stem will make the oxidation "appear" darker, and will give it a temporary shine...but this does not remove oxidation; just remove the oil...and there it is. But I agree with Ted...if you want to have your pipes out on display, oil (such as obsidian) can help to slow down the oxidation (to some degree), but should be done from the get-go. But, it is not a 'solution' to an already oxidized stem. Hope that helps. Brilliant explanation! This will prove useful for future pipers. |
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Post by joeman on Jun 25, 2018 12:59:06 GMT -5
My "Display" (storage system) has evolved over the last 1 1/2 years, since I really started collecting and refurbing pipes. Subsequently it is definitely more organic than it is strategic. I have 3 main areas for keeping my pipes... 1. Left corner of the Wall unit. This is where I have about 25 Bent Bulldogs and a Gourd Calabash. 2. Right cabinet shelves , top & Bottom 3. My Writing Desk. This is a collection of a 24 pipe rack, two 6 pipe racks, a 3 pipe rack and a Tobacco jar and 6 pipe rack, plus several individual pipe stands...      Goodness, Dino...I think most of us would love the chance to puff a bowl or two with you in that excellent man room. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 13:01:30 GMT -5
And then there are these:  Y'all keep your paws out of there. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 13:10:13 GMT -5
And then there are these: Y'all keep your paws out of there. Absolutely perfect way to store one’s many Cobs. In the almost 50 years of my smoking pleasure I only had one bad Cob. It was very soft, I believe never cured properly. After almost completing just one smoke two holes appeared. I did save the stem which oddly enough was acrylic. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 25, 2018 13:30:29 GMT -5
And then there are these: Y'all keep your paws out of there. They all look unsmoked. Do you have a separate box for the smoked ones? |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 25, 2018 13:31:14 GMT -5
My "Display" (storage system) has evolved over the last 1 1/2 years, since I really started collecting and refurbing pipes. Subsequently it is definitely more organic than it is strategic. I have 3 main areas for keeping my pipes... 1. Left corner of the Wall unit. This is where I have about 25 Bent Bulldogs and a Gourd Calabash. 2. Right cabinet shelves , top & Bottom 3. My Writing Desk. This is a collection of a 24 pipe rack, two 6 pipe racks, a 3 pipe rack and a Tobacco jar and 6 pipe rack, plus several individual pipe stands... Goodness, Dino...I think most of us would love the chance to puff a bowl or two with you in that excellent man room. Every time bonanzadriver posts pictures of his room, a little piece of me gets greener. |
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Post by jeffd on Jun 25, 2018 13:56:35 GMT -5
Goodness, Dino...I think most of us would love the chance to puff a bowl or two with you in that excellent man room. OH yes. And I would spend significant money to be a member of a club that had regular access to rooms so well layed out. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 15:28:39 GMT -5
Y'all keep your paws out of there. They all look unsmoked. Do you have a separate box for the smoked ones? These are all unsmoked. My theory on cobs is a little different than most. I normally sun bath those in the rotation on the driveway pavement through the summer and change them out early spring when they get soggy again. Sacrilege to many I'm aware; however, it's been my personal preference for years - I just like fresh cobs. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 25, 2018 15:57:30 GMT -5
They all look unsmoked. Do you have a separate box for the smoked ones? These are all unsmoked. My theory on cobs is a little different than most. I normally sun bath those in the rotation on the driveway pavement through the summer and change them out early spring when they get soggy again. Sacrilege to many I'm aware; however, it's been my personal preference for years - I just like fresh cobs. ... Whatever works for you. |
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Post by zambini on Jun 26, 2018 1:05:38 GMT -5
The rack I store my pipes (in rotation) on also doubles as a display. It is a wall rack that holds 36 pipes that are stored with the bowl up, stem down. Yes, they do get dusty. You have to tell us more about the notes on the pipes and why Cinderella got placed on guard duty! |
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Post by haebar on Jun 26, 2018 3:38:14 GMT -5
The rack I store my pipes (in rotation) on also doubles as a display. It is a wall rack that holds 36 pipes that are stored with the bowl up, stem down. Yes, they do get dusty. You have to tell us more about the notes on the pipes and why Cinderella got placed on guard duty! Good questions - the note cards record when and where I got the pipe and how much I paid for it. At some point in my life I suppose that I will no longer be able to smoke; then I will be selling or giving away my pipe collection. If I sell them, then I will need a record of how much I paid for them for the IRS. The cards also have a corresponding entry in an Excel spreadsheet for insurance purposes in case I get burglarized. Cinderella got placed up there by mistake; I didn't realize she was up there when taking the picture. It is a PEZ dispenser that my girlfriend bought at a yard sale. |
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Post by mel64us on Jan 18, 2019 20:01:45 GMT -5
And then there are these: Y'all keep your paws out of there. Nice looking batch of cobs. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 18, 2019 20:38:48 GMT -5
I have about 180 pipes total. I acquired the first 120 in about a year. That is pretty amazing. That's acquiring a pipe every 72 hours! Wow, I feel downright inadequate. I bet that room looks pretty amazing. It's the living room and the wife is not completely happy. |
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Post by scrooge on Jan 18, 2019 21:12:33 GMT -5
Pipe shelf system before I moved to NC. I know, I have a PAD illness.....lol. Many I have either sold or gifted. Now have around 250 Pipes. Don’t forget it took me 50 years to accumulate my collection.  Holy Moly Ted! |
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Post by jackdiamond on Jan 18, 2019 21:15:54 GMT -5
Pipe shelf system before I moved to NC. I know, I have a PAD illness.....lol. Many I have either sold or gifted. Now have around 250 Pipes. Don’t forget it took me 50 years to accumulate my collection. Sweet baby cheeses, Ted. You have approximately 20x the amount of pipes I do. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 21:23:18 GMT -5
Pipe shelf system before I moved to NC. I know, I have a PAD illness.....lol. Many I have either sold or gifted. Now have around 250 Pipes. Don’t forget it took me 50 years to accumulate my collection. Holy Moly Ted! The picture was quite old, originally my grandfather’s. Only have pipes that belonged to my grandfather from what you see, many others were gifted and a few I sold. Some I have in my gun safe. It was a darn shame that I had no choice but to sell the old shelf system. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 21:24:56 GMT -5
Pipe shelf system before I moved to NC. I know, I have a PAD illness.....lol. Many I have either sold or gifted. Now have around 250 Pipes. Don’t forget it took me 50 years to accumulate my collection. Sweet baby cheeses, Ted. You have approximately 20x the amount of pipes I do. Not any more, but I have more than I need. |
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Post by jackdiamond on Jan 18, 2019 21:26:59 GMT -5
How many are you down to now?
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Post by puritana on Jan 18, 2019 21:37:11 GMT -5
I have a tackle box and a cardboard box. Tackle box for the pipes I use on a regular basis, it holds 9, plus six tins/flat jars and all my supplies. I keep my tobacco in a cardboard box, which is enough for probably a year or two. (and a small overflow box for excess pipe cleaners, filters, cobs, etc.)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 21:38:19 GMT -5
How many are you down to now? The pipes I smoke most often, roughly between 50 to 75. I have many stored in Rubbermaid containers. The new ones in my safe will be sold once I’m no longer on this Earth. A few others I smoke from time to time. I still have pipes @ my son’s where I use to live that need to be brought to where I’m staying now. Only ONE other new pipe I intend to purchase in my lifetime......not that I need one.....I want one from this particular new maker.....our own Jason aka Cramptholomew. I see him as a future American Pipe Artisan with his imagination and design. |
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Post by dave g on Jan 18, 2019 21:41:16 GMT -5
After seeing my op, I need to start proofreading and stop drunk posting.
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Post by jackdiamond on Jan 18, 2019 21:44:55 GMT -5
How many are you down to now? The pipes I smoke most often, roughly between 50 to 75. I have many stored in Rubbermaid containers. The new ones in my safe will be sold once I’m no longer on this Earth. A few others I smoke from time to time. I still have pipes @ my son’s where I use to live that need to be brought to where I’m staying now. Only ONE other new pipe I intend to purchase in my lifetime......not that I need one.....I want one from this particular new maker.....our own Jason aka Cramptholomew. I see him as a future American Pipe Artisan with his imagination and design. That's awesome. I really appreciate that you want to get one from Jason. He does have some neat ones. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 21:52:08 GMT -5
The pipes I smoke most often, roughly between 50 to 75. I have many stored in Rubbermaid containers. The new ones in my safe will be sold once I’m no longer on this Earth. A few others I smoke from time to time. I still have pipes @ my son’s where I use to live that need to be brought to where I’m staying now. Only ONE other new pipe I intend to purchase in my lifetime......not that I need one.....I want one from this particular new maker.....our own Jason aka Cramptholomew. I see him as a future American Pipe Artisan with his imagination and design. That's awesome. I really appreciate that you want to get one from Jason. He does have some neat ones. Jason works wonders with wood, his passion shows well in his last four Pipes he created. From the very first pipe he made I knew he was headed to be an extremely talented pipe carver/maker. He’s come a long way in such a short time. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 22:23:24 GMT -5
After seeing my op, I need to start proofreading and stop drunk posting. Your original post the pipes look stunning, no need for proofreading. So, you can drink more and keep posting more pictures 👍👍 You, Joe M and Anthony always provide pictures of some fabulous restorations. |
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Post by jackdiamond on Jan 18, 2019 22:42:10 GMT -5
That's awesome. I really appreciate that you want to get one from Jason. He does have some neat ones. Jason works wonders with wood, his passion shows well in his last four Pipes he created. From the very first pipe he made I knew he was headed to be an extremely talented pipe carver/maker. He’s come a long way in such a short time. I've only seen the couple most recent ones. I'm really impressed. |
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Post by daveinlax on Jan 18, 2019 23:11:29 GMT -5
I have a bookcase with (dusty) Dunhill and Castello alters on top and shelves of pipe boxes on the bottom. I have some stuff including this seven pipe rack scattered around la Casa Dave inlax. This was from the collection that inspired mine. One of the Epoca's was also from that collection. 
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Post by trailboss on Jan 18, 2019 23:52:44 GMT -5
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Post by monbla256 on Jan 19, 2019 0:36:40 GMT -5
No pics ( I'm digital image impaired ) but I have a triple level Decater rack that holds 36 pipes that I have hanging on the wall over my desk and I keep around 12 loose on my desktop. The rest of my 110 pipes are parceled btwn 2 drawers in my desk. I've lined the drawers with green pool table felt which works well. I do a loose rotation btwn the 12 on the desktop and 12 in the wall rack .Once that dozen has aired out I switch 'em out with 12 from the drawers. I did almost all of my pipe buying 'tween 1970 and around 1986 or so. Didn't buy my first used pipe till 5 years ago and have added 9 since then! 
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Post by Dramatwist on Jan 19, 2019 0:50:00 GMT -5
I've reduced my pipe collection down to maybe 30 or so... at one time I owned well over 100, but as time marched on, it seemed a bit pointless. Even if you rotate your pipes, you don't need more than three. They are wonderful art objects, so there is that aspect.
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 19, 2019 0:51:47 GMT -5
Even with UV glass, the pipes will still oxidize...it will just happen a lot slower. Since my collection is something over 250...I don't like the idea of having to refurbish the stems again any sooner than I need to. I'm one of those guys who likes his pipes in really nice condition...even my smokers...and oxidation happens fast enough just from using them. So for me, it's a cabinet unit from Ikea with very shallow drawers...absolutely perfect size for pipes. Can you post a link to this cabinet? |
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