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Post by elric on Aug 9, 2019 19:29:07 GMT -5
Stingers are a good idea in theory, but every one I've had ends up getting removed because it inhibits the draw too much.
That was until I recently bought a new smooth 1/2 bent Ronson Dublin. Although it has a few obvious fills, it's a lovely pipe and a good smoker.
Running a pipe cleaner down the mouthpiece I was a bit surprised that it got stuck half way. It couldn't have been a filter blocking the way because it's got an easy draw.
So I was even more surprised to find that it has a stinger.
Although I've heard of Ronson lighters, I wasn't aware that they made briar pipes. I hear that they're common in the U.S. and that they're a non-expensive brand. Is this correct?
Based on how this Ronson smokes, I'd be happy to buy another for the right price.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 9, 2019 21:06:11 GMT -5
Some stingers are fine. It's a matter of execution. Kirsten has really nailed it with a 3 inch stinger that will pass a pipe cleaner. I have a couple of other odd pipes that have stingers that do the job.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2019 21:24:59 GMT -5
My Big Ben pipes smoke better with stinger in place. A Chacom POY has an effective, somewhat lengthy stinger that passes a pipe cleaner effortlessly. Others, not so good and were removed.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 9, 2019 23:10:01 GMT -5
A '52 Tanshell I picked up has a stinger, passes a pipe cleaner fine, but it isn't what typically comes to mind when you think of a stinger. The nice thing about this one, is it can easily be taken out or left in place for the smoker's preference. thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/4475/diamonds-rough-time-tell |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Aug 9, 2019 23:15:55 GMT -5
A '52 Tanshell I picked up has a stinger, passes a pipe cleaner fine, but it isn't what typically comes to mind when you think of a stinger. The nice thing about this one, is it can easily be taken out or left in place for the smoker's preference. thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/4475/diamonds-rough-time-tellThe Dunhill "inner tube" isn't really a stinger, per se. They sold replacement inner tubes.
Before the advent of chenille-type pipe cleaners, cleaning your pipe was pretty frustrating. The "inner tube" allowed you to clean less frequently, or not at all, and just toss the tube when things got gunky.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Aug 9, 2019 23:16:53 GMT -5
Stingers are a good idea in theory, but every one I've had ends up getting removed because it inhibits the draw too much. That was until I recently bought a new smooth 1/2 bent Ronson Dublin. Although it has a few obvious fills, it's a lovely pipe and a good smoker. Running a pipe cleaner down the mouthpiece I was a bit surprised that it got stuck half way. It couldn't have been a filter blocking the way because it's got an easy draw. So I was even more surprised to find that it has a stinger. Although I've heard of Ronson lighters, I wasn't aware that they made briar pipes. I hear that they're common in the U.S. and that they're a non-expensive brand. Is this correct? Based on how this Ronson smokes, I'd be happy to buy another for the right price. Please post photos of your Ronson!
I've never seen a Ronson-branded pipe aside from their metal Falcon-like thinger. Certainly nothing I could describe as a "half bent dublin."
I suspect you have something cool and unusual on your hands
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Post by trailboss on Aug 9, 2019 23:20:19 GMT -5
A '52 Tanshell I picked up has a stinger, passes a pipe cleaner fine, but it isn't what typically comes to mind when you think of a stinger. The nice thing about this one, is it can easily be taken out or left in place for the smoker's preference. thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/4475/diamonds-rough-time-tellThe Dunhill "inner tube" isn't really a stinger, per se. They sold replacement inner tubes.
Before the advent of chenille-type pipe cleaners, cleaning your pipe was pretty frustrating. The "inner tube" allowed you to clean less frequently, or not at all, and just toss the tube when things got gunky.
Thanks for the clarification, I thought that the inner tube was a much earlier product, going waaay back. It would be crazy to toss it when a hot water rinsing would do the trick. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 9, 2019 23:25:17 GMT -5
A '52 Tanshell I picked up has a stinger, passes a pipe cleaner fine, but it isn't what typically comes to mind when you think of a stinger. The nice thing about this one, is it can easily be taken out or left in place for the smoker's preference. thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/4475/diamonds-rough-time-tellI thought that was what Dunhill called their Steel Inner tube or something like that. It was supposed to cool the smoke while keeping the shank clean. Edit Oops, I did not read the other replies before I posted. So, yeah, what they said. 😁😎🤠 |
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Post by trailboss on Aug 9, 2019 23:30:24 GMT -5
I have heard of Dunhill inner tubes, never delved into what they were about...always assumed it was some sort of rubber donut type gasket, like an innertube.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 1:08:01 GMT -5
They must have employed the inner tube awhile, as my 1974 Bruyere had that 1/3 forward section (which I removed).
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 10, 2019 7:25:55 GMT -5
Good on ya for finding a stinger that works. I also agree with smellthehatfirst... Show us a pic of it please. |
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Post by elric on Aug 10, 2019 10:38:23 GMT -5
Stingers are a good idea in theory, but every one I've had ends up getting removed because it inhibits the draw too much. That was until I recently bought a new smooth 1/2 bent Ronson Dublin. Although it has a few obvious fills, it's a lovely pipe and a good smoker. Running a pipe cleaner down the mouthpiece I was a bit surprised that it got stuck half way. It couldn't have been a filter blocking the way because it's got an easy draw. So I was even more surprised to find that it has a stinger. Although I've heard of Ronson lighters, I wasn't aware that they made briar pipes. I hear that they're common in the U.S. and that they're a non-expensive brand. Is this correct? Based on how this Ronson smokes, I'd be happy to buy another for the right price. Please post photos of your Ronson!
I've never seen a Ronson-branded pipe aside from their metal Falcon-like thinger. Certainly nothing I could describe as a "half bent dublin."
I suspect you have something cool and unusual on your hands
Sorry but I can't figure out how to post pics on this forum. To make matters worse, I forgot to screen save the sellers pic and I have no clue how to upload pics from my phone. Etsy ClubEsquire also had a Ronson 3/4 bent billiard that I held back on. Once I received my Dublin I was that impressed that I was going to pull the trigger on that as well but it had been sold. $50aud [$34usd] if memory serves. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Aug 10, 2019 14:31:48 GMT -5
The Dunhill "inner tube" isn't really a stinger, per se. They sold replacement inner tubes.
Before the advent of chenille-type pipe cleaners, cleaning your pipe was pretty frustrating. The "inner tube" allowed you to clean less frequently, or not at all, and just toss the tube when things got gunky.
Thanks for the clarification, I thought that the inner tube was a much earlier product, going waaay back. The inner tube does go way, way back, to the patent pipes. They still very occasionally show up in a brand new pipe.
I wonder whether the stores still sell packs of replacement tubes?
It would be crazy to toss it when a hot water rinsing would do the trick. Yeah, I don't get it either. Rich guys buying Dunhills couldn't be bothered, I guess. |
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Post by elric on Aug 11, 2019 0:23:28 GMT -5
Stingers are a good idea in theory, but every one I've had ends up getting removed because it inhibits the draw too much. That was until I recently bought a new smooth 1/2 bent Ronson Dublin. Although it has a few obvious fills, it's a lovely pipe and a good smoker. Running a pipe cleaner down the mouthpiece I was a bit surprised that it got stuck half way. It couldn't have been a filter blocking the way because it's got an easy draw. So I was even more surprised to find that it has a stinger. Although I've heard of Ronson lighters, I wasn't aware that they made briar pipes. I hear that they're common in the U.S. and that they're a non-expensive brand. Is this correct? Based on how this Ronson smokes, I'd be happy to buy another for the right price. Please post photos of your Ronson!
I've never seen a Ronson-branded pipe aside from their metal Falcon-like thinger. Certainly nothing I could describe as a "half bent dublin."
I suspect you have something cool and unusual on your hands
Forgot to mention but I was led to believe that Ronson pipes were readily available in the past in the U.S. No? When I said 'non-expensive', judging by the quality and detail [like the thin gold coloured band - faux mother of pearl - thin gold band ferrule] It's highly polished. I'd guess it would be between a Dr Grabow and a Savinelli price range. Maybe a little dearer. It's a very nice pipe. Does anyone know for certain or anything else about Ronson pipes? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 15:15:49 GMT -5
Neither common nor scarce either. There are 2 examples in SP English Estates this week.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Aug 11, 2019 17:18:06 GMT -5
Please post photos of your Ronson!
I've never seen a Ronson-branded pipe aside from their metal Falcon-like thinger. Certainly nothing I could describe as a "half bent dublin."
I suspect you have something cool and unusual on your hands
Forgot to mention but I was led to believe that Ronson pipes were readily available in the past in the U.S. No? When I said 'non-expensive', judging by the quality and detail [like the thin gold coloured band - faux mother of pearl - thin gold band ferrule] It's highly polished. I'd guess it would be between a Dr Grabow and a Savinelli price range. Maybe a little dearer. It's a very nice pipe. Does anyone know for certain or anything else about Ronson pipes? The Falcon-like Ronson metal pipes are very common. |
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Post by elric on Aug 12, 2019 2:15:47 GMT -5
Forgot to mention but I was led to believe that Ronson pipes were readily available in the past in the U.S. No? When I said 'non-expensive', judging by the quality and detail [like the thin gold coloured band - faux mother of pearl - thin gold band ferrule] It's highly polished. I'd guess it would be between a Dr Grabow and a Savinelli price range. Maybe a little dearer. It's a very nice pipe. Does anyone know for certain or anything else about Ronson pipes? The Falcon-like Ronson metal pipes are very common. Have yet to see a Ronson metal pipe. My British metal pipes are all good smokers. I'll have to keep my eye open for a Ronson metal type. |
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