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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 14:55:45 GMT -5
Hi I'm new here and to pipes and am not certain this is the best thread or not. I carved my own pipe and am breaking it in doing half bowls. I know a pipe should be rested for at least a day but since it doesnt seem to get that warm could I do 2 bowls a day?
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 30, 2018 15:05:02 GMT -5
I think the resting is not just to do with the warmth of the pipe - it's also to do with giving the pipe time to dry between smokes, as moisture from the tobacco and from your breath will be present within the bowl of the pipe.
That said, there's no hard and fast rule - there are many who smoke more than 1 bowl in a row in a pipe and they live to tell the tale (so does their pipe).
It would be worth picking up a Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe and use that to practice on as well - it provides a cheap rotation to allow your other pipe to dry.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 30, 2018 15:06:37 GMT -5
Hi I'm new here and to pipes and am not certain this is the best thread or not. I carved my own pipe and am breaking it in doing half bowls. I know a pipe should be rested for at least a day but since it doesnt seem to get that warm could I do 2 bowls a day? There are various schools of thought on this, but from what I've read, and experienced, I wouldn't over think it. The old guys usually only had a couple pipes, and smoked them all day long. So, I probably wouldn't worry about "resting" too much. That said, it's always good to have more than one pipe. Is far as breaking in a pipe, I just stuff it with whatever I want to smoke, and go at it. A lot of my pipes don't have a thick cake in the bottom, and I haven't noticed any performance problems. That said, I've read lot guys will break a pipe in with something fairly neutral, like Carter Hall. In my experience, that hasn't been a necessity. Take this for what it's worth, though, since I've only been piping seriously for about a year, and there are a lot more experienced pipers here. |
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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 15:13:05 GMT -5
Ok thank you. With it being a gift and having spent hours shaping and working it I didn't want to turn around and ruin it by being impatient.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2018 15:33:23 GMT -5
Smoke it like you own it.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 30, 2018 16:24:17 GMT -5
Yup, as Ron said...smoke it like you own it. It will rest at night when you do.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Dec 30, 2018 16:28:02 GMT -5
Hi I'm new here and to pipes and am not certain this is the best thread or not. I carved my own pipe and am breaking it in doing half bowls. I know a pipe should be rested for at least a day but since it doesnt seem to get that warm could I do 2 bowls a day? There is no wrong way as far as I'm concerned. You will have people tell ya 10-1/3rd bowls, 10-2/3rd bowls, and yada yada yada. Heres the beautiful thing! it's your pipe do with it what you deem fitting, what works for you may not work for me or Qmechanics. The thing to remember is to enjoy yourself and have fun |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 30, 2018 16:32:50 GMT -5
Hi I'm new here and to pipes and am not certain this is the best thread or not. I carved my own pipe and am breaking it in doing half bowls. I know a pipe should be rested for at least a day but since it doesnt seem to get that warm could I do 2 bowls a day? There is no wrong way as far as I'm concerned. You will have people tell ya 10-1/3rd bowls, 10-2/3rd bowls, and yada yada yada. Heres the beautiful thing! it's your pipe do with it what you deem fitting, what works for you may not work for me or Qmechanics. The thing to remember is to enjoy yourself and have fun I've still yet to figure out how qmechanics works! But I agree with the above too... Years ago people owned a pipe and smoked it regularly. There wasn't much more thinking about it than that. |
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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 17:57:00 GMT -5
One more question that's just a general one is I can easily draw air when I pack my pipe but I'm having trouble keeping it lit. Its ribbon cut and could I just not be packing it tight enough?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 18:00:56 GMT -5
One more question that's just a general one is I can easily draw air when I pack my pipe but I'm having trouble keeping it lit. Its ribbon cut and could I just not be packing it tight enough? Pack your pipe, light and tamp, re-light you should be good to go. Make sure your tobacco is not overly moist. Enjoy your new pipe👌👍👍 |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 30, 2018 18:02:23 GMT -5
One more question that's just a general one is I can easily draw air when I pack my pipe but I'm having trouble keeping it lit. Its ribbon cut and could I just not be packing it tight enough? I like my draw at a bit less than fruit smoothie resistance. You wanna feel some resistance, but definitely not like sucking an egg through it. |
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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 18:04:31 GMT -5
I'll pack it, light it, tamp and then relight. But it I have no resistance when I draw on it. I was just wondering what some other people like it at.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 18:07:18 GMT -5
I'll pack it, light it, tamp and then relight. But it I have no resistance when I draw on it. I was just wondering what some other people like it at. Try packing your tobacco a bit firmer, will most likely help. Let us know, good luck 👍 |
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Post by McWiggins on Dec 30, 2018 18:08:57 GMT -5
One more question that's just a general one is I can easily draw air when I pack my pipe but I'm having trouble keeping it lit. Its ribbon cut and could I just not be packing it tight enough? The art of tamping is more than likely your issue. I myself tend to do a lightweight pack and have little issues. Still, packing, tamping, tobacco moisture and cadence all come together to keep a pipe lit. Keep at it and change it up and you will find what works for you.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 30, 2018 18:15:59 GMT -5
Here's a thought regarding tamping...
People do that prank when they light a paper bag full of dog poo put it on your doorstep (prob not in that order).
Your instinct is to stamp it out, because stamping on burning paper puts out the fire.
In the same way, tamping too hard will put out the fire.
The point of tamping is to gently move the hot ember onto the unburnt tobacco below it so that it can catch fire too. Tamp too hard and you'll need to relight.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 18:18:47 GMT -5
Here's a thought regarding tamping... People do that prank when they light a paper bag full of dog poo put it on your doorstep (prob not in that order). Your instinct is to stamp it out, because stamping on burning paper puts out the fire. In the same way, tamping too hard will put out the fire. The point of tamping is to gently move the hot ember onto the unburnt tobacco below it so that it can catch fire too. Tamp too hard and you'll need to relight. Paddy, I never quite looked at tamping a pipe in that manner. You’ve added a totally new aspect on the theory 👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 30, 2018 18:27:23 GMT -5
Here's a thought regarding tamping... People do that prank when they light a paper bag full of dog poo put it on your doorstep (prob not in that order). Your instinct is to stamp it out, because stamping on burning paper puts out the fire. In the same way, tamping too hard will put out the fire. The point of tamping is to gently move the hot ember onto the unburnt tobacco below it so that it can catch fire too. Tamp too hard and you'll need to relight. Paddy, I never quite looked at tamping a pipe in that manner. You’ve added a totally new aspect on the theory 👍 I'm glad to have helped. I was going to make that a new thread the other day, but I forgot. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 30, 2018 18:39:23 GMT -5
I'll pack it, light it, tamp and then relight. But it I have no resistance when I draw on it. I was just wondering what some other people like it at. ...an open draw is the thing, as you describe... |
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 30, 2018 18:40:56 GMT -5
One more question that's just a general one is I can easily draw air when I pack my pipe but I'm having trouble keeping it lit. Its ribbon cut and could I just not be packing it tight enough? The art of tamping is more than likely your issue. I myself tend to do a lightweight pack and have little issues. Still, packing, tamping, tobacco moisture and cadence all come together to keep a pipe lit. Keep at it and change it up and you will find what works for you. ...one of my first issues 46 years ago was packing a pipe too tight... hang loose... |
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Post by qmechanics on Dec 30, 2018 22:27:59 GMT -5
There is no wrong way as far as I'm concerned. You will have people tell ya 10-1/3rd bowls, 10-2/3rd bowls, and yada yada yada. Heres the beautiful thing! it's your pipe do with it what you deem fitting, what works for you may not work for me or Qmechanics. The thing to remember is to enjoy yourself and have fun I've still yet to figure out how qmechanics works! But I agree with the above too... Years ago people owned a pipe and smoked it regularly. There wasn't much more thinking about it than that. Jack and I know each other beyond the forum. How I work is an ancient secret known only to the the higher echelon of the illuminate. If I told you not only will my life be threatened but yours as well. It is best to be Sgt Schultz about this. 😁 |
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Post by slowroll on Dec 31, 2018 13:09:11 GMT -5
It's been mentioned, but it is a must that the tobacco should be pretty dry before lighting up. Not crackly dust, but noticeably dry. If you pinch a sad, it should immediately spring back. If not, it's too moist. Moist tobac is a bitch to keep lit and tends to bite from the steam.
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 31, 2018 13:26:27 GMT -5
Not having bought a "new" pipe in over 30 years now ( used pipes don't count as someone else "broke it in" for you ) what I did then was load 'er up , light it, tamp, relight and go on my way. And contrary to what some say , a pipe does not have to stay lit till it's done. To much focus is put on not re lighting, re light as required and enjoy your pipe !! 
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Post by mectain on Dec 31, 2018 13:34:41 GMT -5
It's been mentioned, but it is a must that the tobacco should be pretty dry before lighting up. Not crackly dust, but noticeably dry. If you pinch a sad, it should immediately spring back. If not, it's too moist. Moist tobac is a bitch to keep lit and tends to bite from the steam. I think it may be a bit moist because when I do my char light it doesn't just come up a little it really comes up. I've got it in a Mason jar right now. To dry it out should I leave the top off? Or just let it age a little? I'm not going to lie I'm not always patient and until Friday it's the only pipe tobacco I've got. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 31, 2018 13:45:43 GMT -5
It's been mentioned, but it is a must that the tobacco should be pretty dry before lighting up. Not crackly dust, but noticeably dry. If you pinch a sad, it should immediately spring back. If not, it's too moist. Moist tobac is a bitch to keep lit and tends to bite from the steam. I think it may be a bit moist because when I do my char light it doesn't just come up a little it really comes up. I've got it in a Mason jar right now. To dry it out should I leave the top off? Or just let it age a little? I'm not going to lie I'm not always patient and until Friday it's the only pipe tobacco I've got. Do you know what blend it is, or is it a blend from a local B&M? I think the general rule of thumb is not to dry the whole lot out. Just take approximately a bowl full out, and set it to dry for a bit. Sometimes it takes about 1/2 hour, sometimes several hours, depending on the moistness of the blend. I'd try a half hour first, and go from there, if that's not enough. |
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Post by mectain on Dec 31, 2018 13:48:44 GMT -5
Sorry thought I had mentioned it somewhere. Its borkum riff bourbon whiskey bought at the local cigarette discount outlet. My nearest nice store is an hr away in chicago.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 31, 2018 14:00:29 GMT -5
Sorry thought I had mentioned it somewhere. Its borkum riff bourbon whiskey bought at the local cigarette discount outlet. My nearest nice store is an hr away in chicago. oh, that's right. You were asking me about Iwan. I forgot to tell you that they generally have some harder-to-get blends, like ones from Samuel Gawith, Gawith and Hogarth, Esoterica, and Rattray's. |
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Post by mectain on Dec 31, 2018 14:09:04 GMT -5
Any suggestions without breaking the bank on blends to try? I'm hoping to collect a good variety. If it helps I'm a fan of dark stouts and porters and am a fan of the dark chocolate/cherry flavors of dark red wines.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 31, 2018 14:37:23 GMT -5
Any suggestions without breaking the bank on blends to try? I'm hoping to collect a good variety. If it helps I'm a fan of dark stouts and porters and am a fan of the dark chocolate/cherry flavors of dark red wines. That's really a hard question to answer, and one most frequently asked. Taste is completely subjective. I know you're pretty new to this, so I doubt you've figured out what you really like. Me, I enjoy just about everything. Aros, Virginias, VaPers, English, Balkan, Burley, etc., ad nauseum. But, I would start by searching www.tobaccoreviews.com for things that sound palatable. I could list a whole SLEW of things that I think you might enjoy, because I enjoy them. Here's what I might do: go to smokingpipes.com, find an aro, Virginia/VaPer, Burley, and English/Balkan that sound good, and order an ounce or two of each. My picks (all bulk, and inexpensive)? Aromatic: C&D Autumn Evening, Lane RLP-6 VA based: Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake Burley: Carter Hall, C&D Pegasus (has some VA and Black Cav) English: Arango Balkan Supreme, Stokkebye English Oriental Supreme Other: Sutliff Aromatic English (English with sweetened black Cavendish), MacBaren HH Old Dark Fired ready rubbed |
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Post by mectain on Dec 31, 2018 14:41:20 GMT -5
Thank you I felt like I just needed a direction to head in. I normally start looking and end up in a rabbit hole just bouncing from one to another and they all sound delicious.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 31, 2018 14:53:07 GMT -5
Thank you I felt like I just needed a direction to head in. I normally start looking and end up in a rabbit hole just bouncing from one to another and they all sound delicious. Oh, but isn't that the joy of the hobby? ;-) It ain't kind on your wallet, but it sure is fun. I've accumulated an absolute ton of blends over the last year - mostly by the single tin, and 2oz. samples. My celler is wide and shallow, but I can't help myself. There's just so much to try... It's gotten so bad in the last year that I got a wood lathe (free), bought a smaller metal lathe, and started making my own pipes. |
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