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Post by Lady Margaret on Jan 16, 2017 20:27:32 GMT -5
this is one of the pipes I ordered from Hong Kong. It had something I haven't encountered before -- that silver thing in the stem. I think it's called a stinger? What is it's purpose?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 20:39:29 GMT -5
Suppose to act like a filter but, usually just restricts the flow and clogs up.
Pretty pipe but, sometimes looks don't always mean good smoker, hope it fairs well for you Ma'am.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jan 16, 2017 20:56:35 GMT -5
well, i wasn't aware until i got it that the inside bowl was metal, so it might end up being decorative....
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Post by Motto on Jan 16, 2017 21:11:25 GMT -5
G'eve, Lady M , in my experience the metal lined pipes smoke well, once you get used to the concept, but no burn in problems with bowl burn bad note, a virgin pure smoke for a lady, see Y'all.
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Post by Motto on Jan 16, 2017 21:15:41 GMT -5
PS, some people like these filters stones in the bottom of a bowl in a non filter pipe , without traditional filters.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 21:19:03 GMT -5
PM sent
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jan 16, 2017 21:37:35 GMT -5
PS, some people like these filters stones in the bottom of a bowl in a non filter pipe , without traditional filters.
oh cool, I didn't know about those. thanks!
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Post by poppasmurfjr on Jan 17, 2017 0:15:52 GMT -5
Something you can put in your journal ... Its not about quantity but it is about quality.
You could also put in your journal ... If I knew then what I know now.
Both phrases or quotes can be invaluable on your piping and tobacco journey.
Now in regards to what you bought, it's a dope pipe. You will never see a metal lined pipe like that sold at a real tobacconist but you will see them sold everyday of the year at head shops. You can buy an outhouse pit full of cheap "kong" and other pipes and you will never actually have anything worth smoking. (just my opinion)
If I might make a suggestion ... stop buying pipes until you know what your buying. At your next pipe club meeting take your entire collection of pipes with you and ask the Professor and all in attendance what they honestly think of what you have. Let them look at, inspect and ask them to not sugar coat anything and give you honest opinions. I think the comments you will get will be far different than what your virtual friends are saying. Now at the same time ask the Professor and the others in attendance to show you and teach you what makes a pipe a good pipe and what makes a pipe just another worthy donation to the outhouse pit.
Now before people get in an uproar and think I'm disparaging people I'll just bluntly say that I hate to see people go down a path buying crap. Overall though buy whatever floats your boats but at least learn and know something about both the waters your going to be floating your boats in and also learn about the boats your going to be floating and you'll end up happier than that proverbial pig in poop.
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Post by Motto on Jan 17, 2017 9:15:34 GMT -5
PS, I like to buy flowers & vegetables & all sorts at times, for my garden it is how I learn , but I like loads of "Healthy" "crap & poo " to fertilise my garden & my dreams of understanding garden lore, I even use scientific chemicals to weed etc, otherwise I would be a slave to bad weeds taking over my little garden....I would starve of my little vegetables & the bees & wasps & butterflies etc. would not visit, you cannot turn back the clock by hiding in your bunker.
Similarly pipe lore, do you like cigars as well, poppa ? Or do you try vapes & mods ?
My dream pipe is a Dunhill silver banded Liverpool at the present & an ancient meerschaum to go with my modest collection of briars & woods & clay pipes , peace bro's & sisses & virtual friends,
PPS, to build a smoking shed you need solid and extensive foundations based on the current historical environment, to build on. Money & quantity before quality.
PPPS, As Sir Winston Churchill said as a young man, so little time, so much to do & I'm always ready to learn, though I do not like being taught, the alpha & omega of an individual amongst friend virtual or otherwise., But it is good to pass on knowledge, and negative & positive criticism both contribute.
Peace.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2017 15:46:30 GMT -5
Something you can put in your journal ... Its not about quantity but it is about quality. You could also put in your journal ... If I knew then what I know now. Both phrases or quotes can be invaluable on your piping and tobacco journey. Now in regards to what you bought, it's a dope pipe. You will never see a metal lined pipe like that sold at a real tobacconist but you will see them sold everyday of the year at head shops. You can buy an outhouse pit full of cheap "kong" and other pipes and you will never actually have anything worth smoking. (just my opinion) If I might make a suggestion ... stop buying pipes until you know what your buying. At your next pipe club meeting take your entire collection of pipes with you and ask the Professor and all in attendance what they honestly think of what you have. Let them look at, inspect and ask them to not sugar coat anything and give you honest opinions. I think the comments you will get will be far different than what your virtual friends are saying. Now at the same time ask the Professor and the others in attendance to show you and teach you what makes a pipe a good pipe and what makes a pipe just another worthy donation to the outhouse pit. Now before people get in an uproar and think I'm disparaging people I'll just bluntly say that I hate to see people go down a path buying crap. Overall though buy whatever floats your boats but at least learn and know something about both the waters your going to be floating your boats in and also learn about the boats your going to be floating and you'll end up happier than that proverbial pig in poop. The message is instructive; however, the over the top condescending manner in which it's stated greatly detracts from the value. |
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Post by sparks on Jan 17, 2017 17:48:04 GMT -5
The message is instructive; however, the over the top condescending manner in which it's stated greatly detracts from the value. That seems to be a recurring theme, however we can't really punish someone for their inherent personality. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jan 17, 2017 19:23:24 GMT -5
another one arrived today....
and each pipe, regardless of price and quality is an investment. being a newbie, there is a learning curve. i had quite the learning curve with lighting pipes. before i got the hang of it i charred the crap out of the rim of one of my cobs. fortunately it was a cob and not a high quality pipe. so, i value my cheapies because they are teaching how to care for the briars i'll eventually acquire. |
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Post by poppasmurfjr on Jan 17, 2017 21:09:35 GMT -5
Before smoking your newly acquired pipes at least scrape, sand or do whatever it takes to remove whatever coating they are using to paint the metal lining black. Knowing China and there disregard for putting health over money who knows how toxic to your health that coating will be once it is heated.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jan 17, 2017 21:21:15 GMT -5
a very legitimate concern, thank you!
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Post by Motto on Jan 18, 2017 3:25:54 GMT -5
G'morn ,that is a positive suggestion poppa, perhaps if you burn out the bowl of a metal pipe with a flame of the lighter & clean out the bowl , is a quick & easy fix for cleansing a metal bowl, or even an unknown hardwood bowl, perhaps. What is your favourite burning in method for Briar pipes Poppa sir ?
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