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Post by nativepipesmoker on Jul 24, 2018 21:58:53 GMT -5
which is stronger and can take more heat thx
thx
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:03:19 GMT -5
For me a good block Meerschaum, not that you shouldn’t also own an inexpensive clay pipe for under $20.00👍 Some pipe smokers don’t care for Meerschaum pipes, however I do. Just make sure it’s from Block Meerschaum, not pressed Meerschaum...they crack easy if you have a tendency to smoke a hot pipe at times.
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Post by nativepipesmoker on Jul 24, 2018 22:15:46 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:16:16 GMT -5
Due to the thickness of the bowl the clay will smoke hotter. But if were to smoke slowly and savor the smoke the heat can be controlled.
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Post by desolbones on Jul 24, 2018 22:17:36 GMT -5
I occasionally smoke both, will agree with Teds take on meers. I've never tried to bake a meer, but that is how I clean my clays when they get grungy. A clay bowl will get uncomfortably hot even when sipping in any bowl size I've had. My only dislike in clays is having to hold it by the stem and round (generally) mouthpiece. Both have a place with me, nostalgia with a 100 year old clay or gourd calabash.
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Post by nativepipesmoker on Jul 24, 2018 22:21:26 GMT -5
Due to the thickness of the bowl the clay will smoke hotter. But if were to smoke slowly and savor the smoke the heat can be controlled. even if the clay gets hotter is it more durable than meershaum? plus are meershaum pipes safe with the acrylic stem? thx |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:23:09 GMT -5
That’s a nice Meerschaum but NOT Block Meerschaum......this is a base of Meerschaum and other natural minerals to replicate Meerschaum almost identically. This is what I refer to as a pressed Meerschaum pipe. I will look for a link and post it for you. Just read in the description of the Meer your interested in, if it’s made from block, it usually states made from block Meerschaum. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:27:21 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:30:30 GMT -5
Due to the thickness of the bowl the clay will smoke hotter. But if were to smoke slowly and savor the smoke the heat can be controlled. even if the clay gets hotter is it more durable than meershaum? plus are meershaum pipes safe with the acrylic stem? thx I have clays and Meers. I prefer the meets. The acrylic stem will hold and last. Google meershaum pipes for info. Also check out smokingpipes.com and pipesandcigars.com for meers |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:33:29 GMT -5
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Post by nativepipesmoker on Jul 24, 2018 22:38:33 GMT -5
even if the clay gets hotter is it more durable than meershaum? plus are meershaum pipes safe with the acrylic stem? thx I have clays and Meers. I prefer the meets. The acrylic stem will hold and last. Google meershaum pipes for info. Also check out smokingpipes.com and pipesandcigars.com for meers do meershaum pipes last a long time or are they only temporary? why are they cheaper than wood pies? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:41:31 GMT -5
Here is a block Meerschaum I purchased in Turkey in 1987. Over 5,000 smokes and still going strong. Don’t drop it and it will last your lifetime PLUS👍👍👍  |
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Post by Matthew on Jul 24, 2018 22:46:25 GMT -5
Meers are just fine with an acrylic stem.They handle the heat
about as well or better than a clay.A clay will transfer more
heat to your hand so you have to hold it differently.In a meer
or a clay you want little to no cake,it can cause it to crack.
A block meer will have more heft to it as well as if you stick
your tongue in the chamber it will kind of stick to the
meerschaum.A pressed meer wont do that.A meer you clean basicly
the same as briar,but do not use liquids.You can clean the stem
or bit with a pc and cleaner of your choice but the meerschaum
can be damaged by even a few drops of alcohol.Clay can be put into
a kiln,fire,or oven and baked clean.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:53:59 GMT -5
Several months ago the wife and I found a couple of 80+ year old Meershaums. We paid less than $50.00 each for them they smoke very good.
As for the price it is the demand, quality of the block. I have an estate claw that I bought that I had to clean the air way to get the built up tars in the shaft it took me a long time doing it by hand. The time and effort was worth it. The reason it was so bad the person never cleaned it.
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Post by nativepipesmoker on Jul 24, 2018 23:54:22 GMT -5
Several months ago the wife and I found a couple of 80+ year old Meershaums. We paid less than $50.00 each for them they smoke very good. As for the price it is the demand, quality of the block. I have an estate claw that I bought that I had to clean the air way to get the built up tars in the shaft it took me a long time doing it by hand. The time and effort was worth it. The reason it was so bad the person never cleaned it. can clay pipes handle cake better? |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 25, 2018 11:13:08 GMT -5
The description of the "Royal Meerschaum" tells you that it is not block meerschaum ".... The Korn family have a developed a process for producing an equivalent to Meerschaum from a base of Meerschaum and other natural minerals to replicate Meerschaum almost identically. To the point the Pipes even pass the lick and stick test to highlighting it’s porous attributes. The majority of pipe smokers would be forgiven for mistaking these as Block Meerschaums and from reports we are already getting back they smoke just as well." Which translates to - pressed meerschaum. As for the clay vs meer, each smoke differently and as such have their different qualities. Clays , except for cChurchwarden Clays, smoke much warmer than Meers for me and have an "earthy" taste to them compared to the non additive taste aspect of meers. JMHO  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 12:13:31 GMT -5
I’d much rather smoke a block Meerschaum as opposed to a pressed resin Meer, I have smoked a pipe made from Meer powder and resin, it smoked nothing like my block Meers, a foul odor if the bowl was overheated and I could not find one blend that smoked well without leaving a nasty taste in my mouth. I only own one Meer with the pressed method due to its sentimental value, I’d never smoke the pipe again!
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Post by Florida on Jul 25, 2018 13:30:40 GMT -5
You can try these guys too.
www.AltinokPipes.com - is ok too but I'd go out of my way to not buy from him if at all possible. Problems with the finish and small overlooked flaws plus expensive to make returns.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 25, 2018 21:17:21 GMT -5
Apples and oranges...i love my meers more, but when testing a new tobacco, a clay has it's place.
QFT...Quoted For Truth.
If you can master the clay, the briar and meer will be a piece of cake on cadence and getting the most out of a smoke.
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