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First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
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Post by Wizard on Sept 26, 2019 21:59:07 GMT -5
Peterson Irish Harp Sterling Silver Band 106 Dublin
Been seeing it there in the rack for a few months, since I got it. So I figure I should just do it and smoke it before I can’t (getting up in years) So I filled it just a pinch over half with Prince Albert Burley Tobacco. Then I lit it up. Right away I could taste the burley, was clean and fresh. It stayed lit longer than my usual pipes, and I enjoyed it very much. Did not grip it in my teeth.😬 Will smoke this one and often.🧙🏼♂️
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2019 22:12:56 GMT -5
You were flirting with committing a Pipe Crime there Wizard, but you did the right thing.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 26, 2019 22:56:13 GMT -5
Peterson pipes take a long time to break in. They start to get good at about 25 bowls, and reach perfection around 1000 - 1500 bowls.
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
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Post by Wizard on Sept 26, 2019 23:19:10 GMT -5
Peterson pipes take a long time to break in. They start to get good at about 25 bowls, and reach perfection around 1000 - 1500 bowls. If I only smoked it once a month for 100 years. That would only be smoking it 1200 times. So I better get puffing.🧙🏼♂️ |
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
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Post by Wizard on Sept 26, 2019 23:35:07 GMT -5
You were flirting with committing a Pipe Crime there Wizard, but you did the right thing. Flirting with a pipe crime? 😆 Lol |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Sept 27, 2019 0:25:02 GMT -5
Peterson pipes take a long time to break in. They start to get good at about 25 bowls, and reach perfection around 1000 - 1500 bowls. I've had some break in easier than others.
I am on only on my fifth Peterson, though.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 27, 2019 1:59:03 GMT -5
Good on ya, brother. I need to put some more work into my Petersons...I rarely reach for them.
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Post by mgtarheel on Sept 27, 2019 9:27:40 GMT -5
Only have a couple of Petes, a pair of 03s. They broke in rather easily. Good luck with yours.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 27, 2019 9:42:44 GMT -5
Peterson pipes take a long time to break in. They start to get good at about 25 bowls, and reach perfection around 1000 - 1500 bowls. I've had some break in easier than others.
I am on only on my fifth Peterson, though.
I have about a dozen Pete's. 2 are estate pipes that came to me appearing to have been smoked to death. A little elbow grease they are my best smoking pipes. |
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
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Post by Wizard on Sept 27, 2019 10:37:22 GMT -5
Good on ya, brother. I need to put some more work into my Petersons...I rarely reach for them. I just cleaned it this morning and enjoyed doing it. New pipe, not much on pipe cleaners. Now that it’s in my rotation, I will be reaching for it a lot. I’m glad I finally broke it in😀🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 27, 2019 11:07:18 GMT -5
Good on ya, brother. I need to put some more work into my Petersons...I rarely reach for them. I just cleaned it this morning and enjoyed doing it. New pipe, not much on pipe cleaners. Now that it’s in my rotation, I will be reaching for it a lot. I’m glad I finally broke it in😀🧙🏼♂️ If you think it is broken in now, just wait 10 years. Most Peterson owners only have one pipe. All day every day. |
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Post by monbla256 on Sept 27, 2019 17:50:04 GMT -5
I have 5 Petes, two my father bought in London in 1946 and 3 I bought in the early '80s and ALL are great smokers! 
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Post by scrooge on Sept 27, 2019 18:01:51 GMT -5
Good on ya, brother. I need to put some more work into my Petersons...I rarely reach for them. To many now to choose from. LOL! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2019 21:13:26 GMT -5
From my recent experiences, bowl coating is no longer an issue with Peterson pipes.
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
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Post by Wizard on Sept 27, 2019 21:21:54 GMT -5
The stem is hard to get in & out. Much too tight. What do you guys do
about a tight stem? Had to use some real strength just to get it in all the way, then it was very hard to turn to center it. Axle grease?🚜lol🧙🏼♂️
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2019 21:24:24 GMT -5
Use beeswax or a graphite (a pencil).
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
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Post by Wizard on Sept 27, 2019 21:25:20 GMT -5
Good on ya, brother. I need to put some more work into my Petersons...I rarely reach for them. To many now to choose from. LOL! I still got 3 pipes I haven’t ever smoked yet. So take a number and have a seat. 😆 🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 27, 2019 21:46:26 GMT -5
The stem is hard to get in & out. Much too tight. What do you guys do about a tight stem? Had to use some real strength just to get it in all the way, then it was very hard to turn to center it. Axle grease?🚜lol🧙🏼♂️ The stem is fitted in Dublin. If you are in a very different climate, it may change the fit. Especially if it has set for a long time. Is it harder or easier to remove right after a smoke? If it seems like it's going to break, try putting it in the freezer for an hour or two. It should loosen up after a while. I would save any sanding for a last resort. |
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
Location:
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Post by Wizard on Sept 27, 2019 21:57:16 GMT -5
The stem is hard to get in & out. Much too tight. What do you guys do about a tight stem? Had to use some real strength just to get it in all the way, then it was very hard to turn to center it. Axle grease?🚜lol🧙🏼♂️ The stem is fitted in Dublin. If you are in a very different climate, it may change the fit. Especially if it has set for a long time. Is it harder or easier to remove right after a smoke? If it seems like it's going to break, try putting it in the freezer for an hour or two. It should loosen up after a while. I would save any sanding for a last resort. Thank you Sir, I like this advise & I was wondering about the sanding of it. I like the freezer idea. A pipe popsicle ☃️🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 27, 2019 22:12:40 GMT -5
The stem is fitted in Dublin. If you are in a very different climate, it may change the fit. Especially if it has set for a long time. Is it harder or easier to remove right after a smoke? If it seems like it's going to break, try putting it in the freezer for an hour or two. It should loosen up after a while. I would save any sanding for a last resort. Thank you Sir, I like this advise & I was wondering about the sanding of it. I like the freezer idea. A pipe popsicle ☃️🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 28, 2019 3:49:31 GMT -5
Good on ya, brother. I need to put some more work into my Petersons...I rarely reach for them. To many now to choose from. LOL! Ha...hardly. A friend gave me three of his Peterson pipes when he quit the pipe, but I much prefer my cobs so that's what I reach for more often than not...but maybe that's because I haven't given my Peterson's enough time to break them in. Ronv69 said that around 1000-1500 bowls and they are perfection. I haven't smoked that many bowls in my life let alone in one pipe. The stem is hard to get in & out. Much too tight. What do you guys do about a tight stem? Had to use some real strength just to get it in all the way, then it was very hard to turn to center it. Axle grease?🚜lol🧙🏼♂️ . If you are in a very different climate, it may change the fit. Especially if it has set for a long time. Is it harder or easier to remove right after a smoke? If it seems like it's going to break, try putting it in the freezer for an hour or two. It should loosen up after a while. I would save any sanding for a last resort. That must be why I've no issues with my stems being tight...although, Dublin IS closer to the equator than where I live.  |
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Wizard
Junior Member
Posts: 443
First Name: Angel
Favorite Pipe: Stanwell HCA Churchwarden Calabash Rustic, and Peterson Irish Harp with the sterling silver band and black and brown marble stem. And my 8 churchwardens Wizard pipes
Favorite Tobacco: Burley and Latakia blends.
Location:
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Post by Wizard on Oct 2, 2019 23:39:22 GMT -5
The stem is hard to get in & out. Much too tight. What do you guys do about a tight stem? Had to use some real strength just to get it in all the way, then it was very hard to turn to center it. Axle grease?🚜lol🧙🏼♂️ The stem is fitted in Dublin. If you are in a very different climate, it may change the fit. Especially if it has set for a long time. Is it harder or easier to remove right after a smoke? If it seems like it's going to break, try putting it in the freezer for an hour or two. It should loosen up after a while. I would save any sanding for a last resort. [br The freezer for 30 minutes worked great. Now I know, thank you 69 for the advise.🧙🏼♂️ |
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 3, 2019 13:20:45 GMT -5
The stem is hard to get in & out. Much too tight. What do you guys do about a tight stem? Had to use some real strength just to get it in all the way, then it was very hard to turn to center it. Axle grease?🚜lol🧙🏼♂️ The stem is fitted in Dublin. If you are in a very different climate, it may change the fit. Especially if it has set for a long time. Is it harder or easier to remove right after a smoke? If it seems like it's going to break, try putting it in the freezer for an hour or two. It should loosen up after a while. I would save any sanding for a last resort. Freezer is a good idea. Doesn't need long. Just enough to shrink the wood slightly. Once off use a bit of graphite. Pencil is ok, but I use a very fine industrial grade.It usually only needs the graphite once or twice and the stems become easier to remove. Remember, only twist a stem clockwise. On or off. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 3, 2019 15:51:47 GMT -5
The stem is fitted in Dublin. If you are in a very different climate, it may change the fit. Especially if it has set for a long time. Is it harder or easier to remove right after a smoke? If it seems like it's going to break, try putting it in the freezer for an hour or two. It should loosen up after a while. I would save any sanding for a last resort. Freezer is a good idea. Doesn't need long. Just enough to shrink the wood slightly. Once off use a bit of graphite. Pencil is ok, but I use a very fine industrial grade.It usually only needs the graphite once or twice and the stems become easier to remove. Remember, only twist a stem clockwise. On or off. Really, only clockwise? What about if you are south of the equator? What happens if you twist it the wrong way? And why haven't I seen it? (except for screw in stems.) I have been doing it wrong!! My wife will be thrilled! 😂👌👌🤠 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2019 15:58:38 GMT -5
The implication there, is that the shank has some sort of 'muscle memory' and is prone to cracking if stem is removed the opposite?
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Post by instymp on Oct 4, 2019 17:15:04 GMT -5
I got a Pete Burren 999 a couple months ago & smoked great right out of the box. ..First Peterson That ever did that for me.
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