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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 16, 2020 8:15:34 GMT -5
What have you got that can stand heavy abuse? Cobs aside, we all know you can load them 10x back to back. What is your go to briar for a long day at work or out fishing when you know your going to need to be able smoke a few bowls through it in one day? (I know some of you guys don't do this, period, but for those that do, let's see if we can draw parallels here.)
Mine is Stanwell, newer model, Danish Design, number 19. I hear a lot of gripes about these newer Stanwell's but this one has treated me well in spite of the abuse. It was the first non-basket pipe I bought, more than a decade ago now, and it's still going strong.
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Post by Kerley0319 on Feb 16, 2020 8:54:15 GMT -5
I've got a rusticated/blasted brebbia that rides with me to work frequently and runs errands after work. I wouldn't say I abuse it but it does smoke numerous bowls back to back throughout the day and doesn't seem to sour or tell otherwise. Great pipe. Building up a bit of a cake though and me being still fairly new to the hobby ..dont quite know how to deal with the cake properly so I just leave it.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 16, 2020 9:03:31 GMT -5
I've got a rusticated/blasted brebbia that rides with me to work frequently and runs errands after work. I wouldn't say I abuse it but it does smoke numerous bowls back to back throughout the day and doesn't seem to sour or tell otherwise. Great pipe. Building up a bit of a cake though and me being still fairly new to the hobby ..dont quite know how to deal with the cake properly so I just leave it. If memory serves me, you don't want it to be thicker than a dime. If it starts closing on the thickness of a penny or nickel, you just take a reamer to it. In all honesty, I have used a half dull pocket knife to thin the cake down in a few pipes, as long as you're careful, should be fine. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 16, 2020 9:23:32 GMT -5
Yello-bole Canadian I found in a junk shop for $1.25...best money I have ever spent (with the exception of money spent on Ron's pipes of RdPipes...he is the best in my book)
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 16, 2020 9:26:06 GMT -5
Yello-bole Canadian I found in a junk shop for $1.25...best money I have ever spent (with the exception of money spent on Ron's pipes of RdPipes...he is the best in my book) His pipes are truly gorgeous, I plan on owning one sometime this year. Had to step back from making purchases for a few years, but now that I am in the position to, his pipes are very high on my list. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 16, 2020 10:02:32 GMT -5
 An old big bent Savory, it rides on my bush hogging trips, my zero turn trips, good for 2 hrs, load and go!
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Post by Goldbrick on Feb 16, 2020 10:03:04 GMT -5
I have an old Hillson that I think of as a workhorse, I can smoke it all day as long as i have pipe cleaners handy...always sweet and welcoming
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Post by Legend Lover on Feb 16, 2020 10:23:49 GMT -5
I can't chip in on this due to the infrequency of my pipe smoking. I do have a Mr brog pear wood that takes some abuse and I think I'd go for that one... But it's still not briar.
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Post by kxg on Feb 16, 2020 10:56:47 GMT -5
I have an old Dr. Grabow Riviera Pot that is tough as a boot. Run a pipe cleaner after each smoke and it will go all day if you need to.
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Post by BrunoT on Feb 16, 2020 12:14:21 GMT -5
My Design Berlin Maigret pot, solid and heavy. You could have a bonfire going on in the bowl and you wouldn't feel it in the hand.
I've took it with me on trips multiple times as the only pipe, you can smoke it until kingdom come.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 16, 2020 12:14:28 GMT -5
All of my Radices and Petersons can take more abuse than I can dish out. Most briar pipes can last forever even if they are abused daily.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 16, 2020 12:41:50 GMT -5
All of my Radices and Petersons can take more abuse than I can dish out. Most briar pipes can last forever even if they are abused daily. Huge fan of Radice pipes, haven't bought one yet, but there is one I am on the fence about right now. Good to know they can handle some work. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 16, 2020 13:16:10 GMT -5
All of my Radices and Petersons can take more abuse than I can dish out. Most briar pipes can last forever even if they are abused daily. Huge fan of Radice pipes, haven't bought one yet, but there is one I am on the fence about right now. Good to know they can handle some work. I only have 13 Radices, so I am not an expert, but I have a lot of faith in them. And they smoke so dang good! |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 16, 2020 13:32:37 GMT -5
Huge fan of Radice pipes, haven't bought one yet, but there is one I am on the fence about right now. Good to know they can handle some work. I only have 13 Radices, so I am not an expert, but I have a lot of faith in them. And they smoke so dang good! ONLY 13, I must admit my jealousy sir. I have had an eye for Radices since I first took up the pipe, but budgets being what they are and all... Soon. Very soon. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 16, 2020 13:36:25 GMT -5
I only have 13 Radices, so I am not an expert, but I have a lot of faith in them. And they smoke so dang good! ONLY 13, I must admit my jealousy sir. I have had an eye for Radices since I first took up the pipe, but budgets being what they are and all... Soon. Very soon. They are cheap compared to the "artisan" pipes. Artisan pipes are worth the money for Rdpipes and some others, but Radice is a known quality. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 14:04:03 GMT -5
Savinelli 320s are stout, cool smoking and forgiving.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 16, 2020 15:13:15 GMT -5
Savinelli 320s are stout, cool smoking and forgiving. Agreed. |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 16, 2020 16:53:47 GMT -5
Not to derail my own thread here, but I have heard that morta pipes tend to stand up well to multiple bowls. Any morta owners care to chime in on this?
Fact is, with my latest bump at work, I am now having to do more travelling, and I am spending more hours in the car, having a pipe that could handle 3-4 bowls, while still being light enough to clench, would be a welcome addition. My Stanwell does alright, but at 1.7g, my jaw is hurting at the end of the day.
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Post by peteguy on Feb 16, 2020 16:56:30 GMT -5
Kirsten pipes - not even close - only my opinion.
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Post by Darin on Feb 16, 2020 17:08:31 GMT -5
Quit trying to fight it … you know that the mighty Cob is what you need for this task. 
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 16, 2020 17:13:03 GMT -5
Quit trying to fight it … you know that the mighty Cob is what you need for this task.
It's true dammit. But I want something a little dressier for the business end of things. This one of those companies where all of the key players sit around smoking cigars. Nothing against cigars, but I prefer my pipes. Besides, I already have 6 cobs, mostly thanks to you, lol. Edit- I have been eyeballing one of those Dagner cobs though, easy to set on the desk. |
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Post by monbla256 on Feb 16, 2020 22:11:25 GMT -5
Ay of my 30 Edwards are my go to for a daily smoker and I use them as my traveling pipe. I have three of them that I got back in the early '70s and one or two that I can '' mistreat" with no compuncion, 
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 22:22:00 GMT -5
I don’t have a ‘workhorse’ pipe, but Don’t Panic! I have two much beloved old Kaywoodie ‘42’ push-stem princes that I call ‘The Ultimate Answer’ (Hitchhikers Guide) that have never failed to deliver Nearvana.
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Post by Mac on Feb 16, 2020 22:49:29 GMT -5
With the exception of a couple of dozen expensive pipes and somewhat thin or delicate pipes, all of them have experienced multiple bowls per day, and I have no fear of knocking about with them.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 16, 2020 23:23:10 GMT -5
Not to derail my own thread here, but I have heard that morta pipes tend to stand up well to multiple bowls. Any morta owners care to chime in on this? Fact is, with my latest bump at work, I am now having to do more travelling, and I am spending more hours in the car, having a pipe that could handle 3-4 bowls, while still being light enough to clench, would be a welcome addition. My Stanwell does alright, but at 1.7g, my jaw is hurting at the end of the day. Morta is indestructible if it's a good chunk. The only thing that will stop you is cleaning it. You will give out before a good morta pipe. But understand that a good morta pipe is expensive. No exception. Don Warren makes the most affordable real morta pipes, about $240 last time I looked. He will make you a bowl for a Falcon for about $75. I have a Warren, a Becker, and a Davorin. I also have a couple that were less expensive and you can really tell the difference. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2020 2:20:35 GMT -5
A big Nording freehand as they are almost indestructible.
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Post by IrishCatholicPipeSmoker on Feb 17, 2020 15:02:42 GMT -5
My Dr Grabow Golden Duke billiard takes a beating and always smokes cool and dry.
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Post by bigwoolie on Feb 17, 2020 15:29:53 GMT -5
My toughest beater pipe is a Devil Anse by Moonshine pipes. I suspect much of the hardiness in simply in it's size, not much to break off when things get western. However, if Im going to be smoking it hard for several bowls, I gotta have some pipe cleaners on hand to keep the moisture at a controlable level, and I need to be smoking a cooler tobacco. Carter Hall does well in it.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 17, 2020 17:39:06 GMT -5
My toughest beater pipe is a Devil Anse by Moonshine pipes. I suspect much of the hardiness in simply in it's size, not much to break off when things get western. However, if Im going to be smoking it hard for several bowls, I gotta have some pipe cleaners on hand to keep the moisture at a controlable level, and I need to be smoking a cooler tobacco. Carter Hall does well in it. At one point I had 3 Moonshines, down to one now, a Devil Dog. I would have to agree, they are quite stout and ready for rough days. The only issue I've ever had was, as you alluded to, gotta have a cool tobacco, pipes that short don't do much to cool the smoke. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Feb 17, 2020 17:54:20 GMT -5
My toughest beater pipe is a Devil Anse by Moonshine pipes. I suspect much of the hardiness in simply in it's size, not much to break off when things get western. However, if Im going to be smoking it hard for several bowls, I gotta have some pipe cleaners on hand to keep the moisture at a controlable level, and I need to be smoking a cooler tobacco. Carter Hall does well in it. At one point I had 3 Moonshines, down to one now, a Devil Dog. I would have to agree, they are quite stout and ready for rough days. The only issue I've ever had was, as you alluded to, gotta have a cool tobacco, pipes that short don't do much to cool the smoke. Yeah, I just finished a bowl of ODF Kentucky Burley in another pipe that has the longest stem of any I own. I tried the ODF in the Devil Anse once, found out I may not be as much man as I thought I was. |
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An old big bent Savory, it rides on my bush hogging trips, my zero turn trips, good for 2 hrs, load and go!
