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Post by addamsruspipe on May 17, 2020 11:35:00 GMT -5
Good adaptation for the cob...looks really good! Thanks. As soon as the pipe mud drys going to load it up and see how it smokes. Also went through my box of broken pipe and found some more that the bowls are cracked. Think I may try some more, this one was fun.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 17, 2020 13:32:18 GMT -5
That's a nice wee stem there. How'd you do it?
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Post by addamsruspipe on May 17, 2020 13:41:50 GMT -5
That's a nice wee stem there. How'd you do it? I cut the shank off the Jobey just before the bowl. Then shaped the end of the shank to be rounded. At that point I modified the hole in the cob bowl to fit it. Then some wood glue and in it went. Once the pipe mud is dried at the bottom of the bowl it will be ready for smoking. 😀 |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 17, 2020 14:15:08 GMT -5
That's a nice wee stem there. How'd you do it? I cut the shank off the Jobey just before the bowl. Then shaped the end of the shank to be rounded. At that point I modified the hole in the cob bowl to fit it. Then some wood glue and in it went. Once the pipe mud is dried at the bottom of the bowl it will be ready for smoking. 😀 Nice work. |
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Post by Stearmandriver on May 17, 2020 20:34:15 GMT -5
I've admired all the pipes in this thread since it was first started. The latest leather-wrapped ones are cool too!
I'm curious, does anyone notice that wrapping or sealing a cob with stain / varnish changes its smoking characteristics? I'm curious if they breathe less well, don't stay as dry etc?
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Post by addamsruspipe on May 18, 2020 12:28:06 GMT -5
I've admired all the pipes in this thread since it was first started. The latest leather-wrapped ones are cool too! I'm curious, does anyone notice that wrapping or sealing a cob with stain / varnish changes its smoking characteristics? I'm curious if they breathe less well, don't stay as dry etc? Can't say that I have ever noticed any sort of degradation of how a cob smokes by the modifications I have made. I have noticed some improvements, but only minor like maybe 10%. Those have usually been related to changes to the shank and bottom of the bowl. 😀 |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 19, 2020 1:25:28 GMT -5
I've admired all the pipes in this thread since it was first started. The latest leather-wrapped ones are cool too! I'm curious, does anyone notice that wrapping or sealing a cob with stain / varnish changes its smoking characteristics? I'm curious if they breathe less well, don't stay as dry etc? Nope...hasn't made a difference to mine (and I covered mine in spackle and paint)  |
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Post by dingobob on May 19, 2020 7:48:20 GMT -5
I've admired all the pipes in this thread since it was first started. The latest leather-wrapped ones are cool too! I'm curious, does anyone notice that wrapping or sealing a cob with stain / varnish changes its smoking characteristics? I'm curious if they breathe less well, don't stay as dry etc? Nope...hasn't made a difference to mine (and I covered mine in spackle and paint) That looks wild, man. I love it. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 19, 2020 10:12:48 GMT -5
Nope...hasn't made a difference to mine (and I covered mine in spackle and paint) That looks wild, man. I love it. Cheers. Here's how I did it... |
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Post by Stearmandriver on May 19, 2020 15:59:36 GMT -5
I've admired all the pipes in this thread since it was first started. The latest leather-wrapped ones are cool too! I'm curious, does anyone notice that wrapping or sealing a cob with stain / varnish changes its smoking characteristics? I'm curious if they breathe less well, don't stay as dry etc? Nope...hasn't made a difference to mine (and I covered mine in spackle and paint) That's great! Hard to tell it's even a cob. I mean I like cobs, but that's just a great finish! |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 19, 2020 17:21:56 GMT -5
Nope...hasn't made a difference to mine (and I covered mine in spackle and paint) That's great! Hard to tell it's even a cob. I mean I like cobs, but that's just a great finish! Stem is the giveaway - if I could fashion a new stem it would make a difference. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jun 8, 2020 10:03:47 GMT -5
So having a lot of fun playing with these. Just made this, will light it up today and see how it smokes.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 8, 2020 10:26:09 GMT -5
So having a lot of fun playing with these. Just made this, will light it up today and see how it smokes. Did you start with a MacArthur or glue 2 pipes together? Nice work. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jun 8, 2020 10:44:47 GMT -5
So having a lot of fun playing with these. Just made this, will light it up today and see how it smokes. Did you start with a MacArthur or glue 2 pipes together? Nice work. No, this is an old style MacArthur. It was in a lot of pipes I got with the stem/shank missing, so a perfect candidate for this surgery. Had so much cake I actually had to ream it out to be able to work on it. Will be lighting it up in few. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 8, 2020 11:07:36 GMT -5
Well...how did it smoke?
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Post by sperrytops on Jun 8, 2020 11:23:32 GMT -5
Nicely done, all.
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jun 8, 2020 11:44:12 GMT -5
Honestly I am pleasantly surprised. Having some Castello Fiammata in it. The entire pipe is lighter then I expected, which makes it a perfect for clinching. The draw is just right and it holds large amount of tobacco. So far I would have to say it is a success. 😀 |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jun 14, 2020 15:15:48 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 15, 2020 2:39:05 GMT -5
They look great, despite not looking how you had planned. i like the ferrule you've added (is it a ferrule or a ring or a washer??? - you know what I mean).
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jun 15, 2020 9:08:39 GMT -5
They look great, despite not looking how you had planned. i like the ferrule you've added (is it a ferrule or a ring or a washer??? - you know what I mean). I call it a band. I know some call it a ferrule. 😀 |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jun 15, 2020 9:13:01 GMT -5
My latest two modifications. The stain did not come exactly as I was planning, but I learned from it.   |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jun 15, 2020 9:15:12 GMT -5
the latest two look great...that little apple/ish guy really rings my bell!!!
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jun 15, 2020 12:12:54 GMT -5
the latest two look great...that little apple/ish guy really rings my bell!!! Thanks. Having a lot of fun making these. The only issue with the apple is the draft hole came out larger them I like. Will do better next time. 😀 |
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Post by tabacco on Jun 15, 2020 14:03:51 GMT -5
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jun 15, 2020 16:33:51 GMT -5
I find Elmer's wood glue works very well and has no problem with the heat from the tobacco.😀 |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Jul 12, 2020 18:59:34 GMT -5
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Post by tabacco on Jul 13, 2020 9:22:51 GMT -5
Beautiful. Congratulations. Really.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 13, 2020 13:43:26 GMT -5
My latest two modifications. The stain did not come exactly as I was planning, but I learned from it. Looks terrific and I bet the are great smokers. I'm still waiting for Hobby Lobby to get in the glaze that I use on my cob modifications. |
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