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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 4, 2021 22:01:36 GMT -5
This is my 1950 Root Briar lovat. It also came by way of PipeStud.
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Post by urbino on Dec 4, 2021 22:12:08 GMT -5
What group is that, Ron?
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Post by johnlawitzke on Dec 4, 2021 22:25:00 GMT -5
Yes, in great shape. Pipestud doesn’t do any clean up and sells them like he receives them. The previous custodian(s) of this pipe took good care of it and did a decent clean up to get it ready to go to its new home. This pic is right after it came out of the box. I need to take some better pics. My only complaint is that it wasn’t as clean inside the shank as I like. Shank brush and about 15 bristles cleaners and Everclear did the job. The chamber is in great shape and had been reamed. Just a few minutes with sandpaper and I had it to where I like it to start from. The outside was in good shape and had probably seen a buffer before sale. The stummel outside just needed usual of a bit of Murphy's Oil Soap to clean it and then some Decatur No Buffer Wax. I still need to do a little more work on the stem. There’s oxidation near the button that really shows after I’ve been clenching it. The first smoke was great. I’m really starting to question the general wisdom you hear from Dunhill collectors that Dunhills suck after 1968 or after 1974 or through the 80s and 90s depending on which "expert" you’re listening to. I now have a 1982 and a 1987 and both are just as good as my 50s, 60s, and modern (2015+) Dunhills. I'm struck by how light the color still is. Of course, that can be hard to tell in a photo. But given how light it still is, it looks like it was hardly smoked. The previous custodian(s) definitely smoked it quite a bit based the bit of chamber cake that was still there. They took really good care of it based on it looking to be well smoked on the inside (but in fine shape inside). It is about the same color as my other Root Briars. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 4, 2021 22:41:21 GMT -5
3, but it gives a surprisingly long smoke. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 6, 2021 13:27:39 GMT -5
Nice. I like the group 3 size. The mid- to upper-end sizes of the group, at least. When they start getting down close to a 2 . . . meh.
Just arrived: the aforementioned Tom Eltang.
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Post by just ol ed on Dec 6, 2021 15:34:01 GMT -5
so...bein' a wise-arse gain, just broght it in, in a plastic grocrery bag, dumped all on smoking room desk 2 catalogs from outfits never heard of before & much junk mail. Our recycle trash outfit to be quite happy early Wed morning when pick it all up!
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
nuff said on the subject
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Zach
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Posts: 4,360
First Name: Zach
Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change
Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale
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Post by Zach on Dec 7, 2021 11:07:09 GMT -5
Books: Pimo's Guide To Pipe Crafting at Home
Cornell & Diehl: Bayou Morning 4oz
Cornell & Diehl: Old Joe Krantz 16oz
Cornell & Diehl: Dark Burley 4oz
Cornell & Diehl: Cube Cut Burley 4oz
Cornell & Diehl: Haunted Bookshop 32oz
Cornell & Diehl: Burley Ribbon Cut 4oz
Cornell & Diehl: Chopped Cigar Leaf 2oz
Cornell & Diehl: Pegasus 16oz
I was really planning on going about double all of this on this order but I had to take a step back and realize I still have more Christmas shopping to do for several family members who I just found out will be attending our Christmas this year.
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Post by urbino on Dec 7, 2021 22:02:05 GMT -5
Received the Solani Silver Flake. I'm not sure what to think. The tins are bloody enormous for 100g of tobacco. And they are in no way sealed. The tobacco is in a clear plastic bag that isn't really even closed. It's just folded over and held down with a single strip of decorative tape that runs perpendicular to the opening of the bag. Weird.
I bought a tin of Silver Flake a year or so ago. I don't remember it being packaged remotely like this.
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Post by Gypo on Dec 7, 2021 22:45:59 GMT -5
Received the Solani Silver Flake. I'm not sure what to think. The tins are bloody enormous for 100g of tobacco. And they are in no way sealed. The tobacco is in a clear plastic bag that isn't really even closed. It's just folded over and held down with a single strip of decorative tape that runs perpendicular to the opening of the bag. Weird. I bought a tin of Silver Flake a year or so ago. I don't remember it being packaged remotely like this. That is how my bigger Solani tins came. Into the jar and labeled and yes the packaging sucks! |
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Post by urbino on Dec 7, 2021 22:52:28 GMT -5
Received the Solani Silver Flake. I'm not sure what to think. The tins are bloody enormous for 100g of tobacco. And they are in no way sealed. The tobacco is in a clear plastic bag that isn't really even closed. It's just folded over and held down with a single strip of decorative tape that runs perpendicular to the opening of the bag. Weird. I bought a tin of Silver Flake a year or so ago. I don't remember it being packaged remotely like this. That is how my bigger Solani tins came. Into the jar and labeled and yes the packaging sucks! I'll not be buying any more. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 9, 2021 0:09:14 GMT -5
Got this as a birthday gift from my wife. I helped her pick it out, of course.  Peterson Irish Harp Poker with a snazzy silver band. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 9, 2021 0:09:59 GMT -5
Got this as a birthday gift from my wife. I helped her pick it out, of course. Peterson Irish Harp Poker with a snazzy silver band. Congrats and happy birthday! |
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Post by Silver on Dec 9, 2021 0:24:07 GMT -5
Got this as a birthday gift from my wife. I helped her pick it out, of course. Peterson Irish Harp Poker with a snazzy silver band. Congrats and happy birthday! Thanks, Ron! |
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Post by urbino on Dec 9, 2021 0:56:39 GMT -5
Got this as a birthday gift from my wife. I helped her pick it out, of course. Peterson Irish Harp Poker with a snazzy silver band. Very nice, indeed, Pete. The stem really suits it. Congrats! |
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Post by Baboo on Dec 9, 2021 11:26:47 GMT -5
Drucquer & Sons
Blairgowrie 100g
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Post by darktater on Dec 9, 2021 19:02:22 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Silver! A tin of SG Best Brown Flake, and a tin of SG Sam's Flake |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Dec 9, 2021 19:20:18 GMT -5
Just received a new crystal and tools for an apple watch.
Bought the watch last Christmas for Blondie. She banged it into the corner of a counter at work and cracked the lens.
Geek squad wanted $229 to replace it.
Picked it up on Amazon for $20 or so. Will do it myself.
(wish me luck)
Dino
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Post by darktater on Dec 9, 2021 20:00:35 GMT -5
Just received a new crystal and tools for an apple watch. Bought the watch last Christmas for Blondie. She banged it into the corner of a counter at work and cracked the lens. Geek squad wanted $229 to replace it. Picked it up on Amazon for $20 or so. Will do it myself. (wish me luck) Dino Good Luck! |
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Post by darktater on Dec 10, 2021 17:25:02 GMT -5
couple of new cobs from Missouri Meershaum
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Zach
Pro Member
If you can't send money, send tobacco.
Posts: 4,360
First Name: Zach
Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change
Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale
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Post by Zach on Dec 10, 2021 17:55:38 GMT -5
Silver I was wondering if that was a new pipe from the What Are You Smoking thread. Happy belated birthday and I hope you're enjoying that new pipe.
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Post by Silver on Dec 10, 2021 17:57:58 GMT -5
Silver I was wondering if that was a new pipe from the What Are You Smoking thread. Happy belated birthday and I hope you're enjoying that new pipe. If you mean the Irish Harp, yes, it's new. And thanks for the birthday wishes. |
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Zach
Pro Member
If you can't send money, send tobacco.
Posts: 4,360
First Name: Zach
Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change
Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale
Location:
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Post by Zach on Dec 10, 2021 18:13:39 GMT -5
urbino That is some excellent grain on the new Tom Eltang you snagged! johnlawitzke Nice Dunhill addition! I'm personally of the opinion that most all chunks of briar drilled the same will smoke the same. It's all about the pipe's engineering and airway.
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Post by Silver on Dec 10, 2021 18:27:21 GMT -5
Just finished jarring up a few pounds of tobacco for the cellar. Took advantage of the 20% off sale on C&D blends at Smokingpipes. A few tins of SG tobacco on the way.
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Zach
Pro Member
If you can't send money, send tobacco.
Posts: 4,360
First Name: Zach
Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change
Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale
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Post by Zach on Dec 10, 2021 18:39:39 GMT -5
couple of new cobs from Missouri Meershaum
I'm not familiar yet with that cherrywood/hawkbill style MM cob? And I've been wanting that Emerald bent since it was released. I love cobs. |
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Post by darktater on Dec 10, 2021 18:43:33 GMT -5
couple of new cobs from Missouri Meershaum
I'm not familiar yet with that cherrywood/hawkbill style MM cob? And I've been wanting that Emerald bent since it was released. I love cobs. I hadn't seen the poker (Merrill) before, just jumped on the MM site and decided to try it. I was there for the Emerald, I have been wanting one for quite a while as well. Poker smokes pretty nicely |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 10, 2021 19:39:19 GMT -5
Watch City:
Elf Dandruff
Old North Church
Queequeg's Blend
Its my first order in a REALLY long time. Looking forward to these 3
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Post by Silver on Dec 10, 2021 19:57:16 GMT -5
I'm not familiar yet with that cherrywood/hawkbill style MM cob? And I've been wanting that Emerald bent since it was released. I love cobs. I hadn't seen the poker (Merrill) before, just jumped on the MM site and decided to try it. I was there for the Emerald, I have been wanting one for quite a while as well. Poker smokes pretty nicely They're both great looking cobs, Pete. The Merrill, I especially like. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 10, 2021 21:18:12 GMT -5
urbino That is some excellent grain on the new Tom Eltang you snagged! johnlawitzke Nice Dunhill addition! I'm personally of the opinion that most all chunks of briar drilled the same will smoke the same. It's all about the pipe's engineering and airway. Thanks, Zach! |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 10, 2021 21:32:29 GMT -5
1000 rounds of Winchester M855 green tip in 556
1000 rounds .45 ACP
1000 rounds 9MM
The supply and prices have come down to more reasonable levels.
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Post by darktater on Dec 11, 2021 7:47:42 GMT -5
couple of new cobs from Missouri Meershaum
I'm not familiar yet with that cherrywood/hawkbill style MM cob? And I've been wanting that Emerald bent since it was released. I love cobs. the draw on the poker is quite restricted. FYI, it smokes okay but a tighter draw than I am used to / prefer.
EDIT: after running a couple pipe cleaners all the way through it has gotten a little better. Still tight but definitely smoke-able.
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