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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 19, 2019 4:43:21 GMT -5
I probably pack lighter than I should, but I find that it works for me.
But I do notice that my first tamp takes me down about a quarter way into the bowl.
Is that the same with you guys?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2019 5:00:17 GMT -5
Most of the time I don't use a tamper other than my index finger and that is rare. For the most part I turn the pipe upside down just to get rid of the ash and continue onward.
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Post by calabash on Oct 19, 2019 5:15:17 GMT -5
I tamp very lightly every few minutes. Seems to work well for me.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2019 5:36:03 GMT -5
I probably pack lighter than I should, but I find that it works for me. But I do notice that my first tamp takes me down about a quarter way into the bowl. Is that the same with you guys? My first tamp generally takes me just below the rim. You're definitely packing looser than I do, but there's more than one way to skin a cat.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2019 6:11:19 GMT -5
I probably pack lighter than I should, but I find that it works for me. But I do notice that my first tamp takes me down about a quarter way into the bowl. Is that the same with you guys? My first tamp generally takes me just below the rim. You're definitely packing looser than I do, but there's more than one way to skin a cat. FYI - I like the Frank (i.e., German) packing method for ribbon cut tobacco, Legend Lover . 👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 19, 2019 6:39:33 GMT -5
My first tamp generally takes me just below the rim. You're definitely packing looser than I do, but there's more than one way to skin a cat. FYI - I like the Frank (i.e., German) packing method for ribbon cut tobacco, Legend Lover . 👍 I sometimes use that. To be honest, I often forget. |
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Post by kbareit on Oct 19, 2019 8:09:27 GMT -5
I kind of have the stuff and puff method down pretty good now that I figured out the draw where I like it. I generally end up a 1/4 down from the rim after initial light.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Oct 19, 2019 8:25:23 GMT -5
I have the butler do it for me. I have no idea what he does but it always burns
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 19, 2019 8:55:23 GMT -5
I kind of have the stuff and puff method down pretty good now that I figured out the draw where I like it. I generally end up a 1/4 down from the rim after initial light. That's my method. Seems to give similar results. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 19, 2019 11:39:47 GMT -5
Got to tell you my mind is clicking away on your post, thought about Old Bill, always had a great story, he was diddling this gal on the beach, missed a stroke, got sand on his diddle, girl told him Bill put it back in the sand it cuts like a new file.!  Don’t know how this relates to tamping, but tamping is tamping, guess Wife is right I’m going crazy. |
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 19, 2019 13:12:02 GMT -5
I probably pack lighter than I should, but I find that it works for me. But I do notice that my first tamp takes me down about a quarter way into the bowl. Is that the same with you guys? I do the same, but I tamp more firmly near the top of the bowl. Might burn a little faster but for me it is a much smoother smoke; no obstruction and easy air flow. |
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 20, 2019 15:24:54 GMT -5
For me, the first tamp is the leveling of the burn of the raised baccy. Then I relight and lightly tamp to level it all and start smoking. It's usually my third tamp that gets to about a 1/4" below the rim. I continue to tamp as needed but lightly till the bowl is all smoked.
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Post by Penzaholic on Oct 21, 2019 10:16:02 GMT -5
Nope, first tamp may get me a 1/16" of a inch down. As the owner of Pipes Magazine says, "tamp very, very, lightly"
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 21, 2019 10:47:25 GMT -5
Nope, first tamp may get me a 1/16" of a inch down. As the owner of Pipes Magazine says, "tamp very, very, lightly" Actually, the first tamp is also my lightest. |
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