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Post by oldschool1959 on Jan 5, 2022 14:56:29 GMT -5
A good friend just gave me two Kaywoodie Super Grain pipes that according to my brief research on the pipedia.org date back to 1947. Both pipes appear to be very lightly used and both have the “drinkless” permanent filter feature onboard. My question is whether I should put them into rotation with my other pipes or if I should avoid smoking with them. I would hate to commit heresy in the off chance that these are rare-ish pieces. Thanks in advance!
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Post by Professor S. on Jan 5, 2022 15:12:47 GMT -5
I'm no expert, but I don't think there is such a thing as a rare, collector-grade Kaywoodie. One of my former students gave me a pre-WWII straight billiard, and after I took a hacksaw to the stinger it went right into the rotation. It's a good, reliable pipe.
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Post by Zach on Jan 5, 2022 15:19:12 GMT -5
I'd give them a cleaning with some Everclear on pipe cleaners or 91% isopropyl or higher and start smoking them. I would not remove the stingers and keep them in factory condition. Up to you.
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oldschool1959
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Post by oldschool1959 on Jan 5, 2022 15:19:32 GMT -5
I'm no expert, but I don't think there is such a thing as a rare, collector-grade Kaywoodie. One of my former students gave me a pre-WWII straight billiard, and after I took a hacksaw to the stinger it went right into the rotation. It's a good, reliable pipe. Thank you sir! Into the rotation they go. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 5, 2022 17:13:35 GMT -5
Yep ,smoke em and enjoy. I have Kaywoodies for 1930 to 2012, and I love every one.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 5, 2022 17:15:31 GMT -5
A good friend just gave me two Kaywoodie Super Grain pipes that according to my brief research on the pipedia.org date back to 1947. Both pipes appear to be very lightly used and both have the “drinkless” permanent filter feature onboard. My question is whether I should put them into rotation with my other pipes or if I should avoid smoking with them. I would hate to commit heresy in the off chance that these are rare-ish pieces. Thanks in advance! oldschool1959 Smoke the crap out of them. That's what they are made for. |
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Post by Silver on Jan 5, 2022 17:49:54 GMT -5
I've got a few myself. Clean them really well (I use the kosher salt/Everclear treatment for the bowl and Everclear and pipe cleaners for the shank and stem), and enjoy them.
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Jan 5, 2022 18:07:54 GMT -5
Load them up and enjoy. I've got an old 5196 prince shape that is in line for a good cleaning before adding to the rotation. I inherited a number of pipes from my late uncle that have stingers, and have had no issues with them. Most of the time I remember they have a stinger when I go to clean them and can't push a pipe cleaner through.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jan 5, 2022 18:55:35 GMT -5
Smoke 'em if you got 'em. After cleaning, try them with the stingers for while. You can always cut them later. I've left them on all of mine. I thought I'd hate the constricted draw, but it seems ok.
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 6, 2022 13:45:15 GMT -5
We, the Kaywoodie restoration society, believe every Kaywoodie is priceless. A pipe from a different era, that speaks to the generations, the Kaywoodie is AMERICA!!!! By downgrading the revered Kaywoodie, one is therefore downgrading AMERICA!!! Someday the entire Kaywoodie line will rise to collector prominence, because that's AMERICA!!!
PS Yes give it a few years, your Kaywoodies might be worth triple what they fetch today or even more... All part of Joe Kaywoodie's Build a Better Beauty....Kaywoodie improvement plan ... Got love that!! So, come on man!!! Save your Kaywoodies!!😀
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Post by noah1 on Jan 6, 2022 15:28:33 GMT -5
A good friend just gave me two Kaywoodie Super Grain pipes that according to my brief research on the pipedia.org date back to 1947. Both pipes appear to be very lightly used and both have the “drinkless” permanent filter feature onboard. My question is whether I should put them into rotation with my other pipes or if I should avoid smoking with them. I would hate to commit heresy in the off chance that these are rare-ish pieces. Thanks in advance! oldschool1959 |
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Post by noah1 on Jan 6, 2022 15:29:55 GMT -5
Sir, I have an old Kaywoodie and I smoke it. I like it. Although I'm not sure what the, "Drink less" system is?
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Post by oldschool1959 on Jan 6, 2022 19:16:12 GMT -5
Sir, I have an old Kaywoodie and I smoke it. I like it. Although I'm not sure what the, "Drink less" system is? The “Drinkless System” branding is engraved on the permanently fitted filter apparatus aka the stinger attached to the stem on both of my Kaywoodie SuperGrain examples. I believe that there are pics and an accompanying paragraph on Pipedia covering it. Contemporaneous marketing materials supporting the Kaywoodie line promised that the Drinkless system “…prevented the bitter juices from the burned tobacco from entering the smoker’s mouth while substantially cooling the smoke…” I have yet to sanitize the two estate Kaywoodies in my stable, so I cannot yet report on the veracity of these marketing claims. As a personal aside, I assure you that the use of a Kaywoodie SuperGrain will not cause me to drink less under any circumstances. 😏 |
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Post by oldschool1959 on Jan 6, 2022 19:33:09 GMT -5
We, the Kaywoodie restoration society, believe every Kaywoodie is priceless. A pipe from a different era, that speaks to the generations, the Kaywoodie is AMERICA!!!! By downgrading the revered Kaywoodie, one is therefore downgrading AMERICA!!! Someday the entire Kaywoodie line will rise to collector prominence, because that's AMERICA!!! PS Yes give it a few years, your Kaywoodies might be worth triple what they fetch today or even more... All part of Joe Kaywoodie's Build a Better Beauty....Kaywoodie improvement plan ... Got love that!! So, come on man!!! Save your Kaywoodies!!😀 I am humbled that an emissary from the KRS would weigh in on a rank rookie’s post. As a proud American and loyal owner of two emblems of freedom, I will of course preserve them without relegating them to cabinet queen status. Thank you for your stirring message of encouragement. Long live the Kaywoodies! 😀 |
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Post by exbenedict on Jan 7, 2022 10:56:19 GMT -5
I own no pipes that I wouldn't/haven't smoked and I never would. Just my opinion.
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 7, 2022 13:59:50 GMT -5
We, the Kaywoodie restoration society, believe every Kaywoodie is priceless. A pipe from a different era, that speaks to the generations, the Kaywoodie is AMERICA!!!! By downgrading the revered Kaywoodie, one is therefore downgrading AMERICA!!! Someday the entire Kaywoodie line will rise to collector prominence, because that's AMERICA!!! PS Yes give it a few years, your Kaywoodies might be worth triple what they fetch today or even more... All part of Joe Kaywoodie's Build a Better Beauty....Kaywoodie improvement plan ... Got love that!! So, come on man!!! Save your Kaywoodies!!😀 I am humbled that an emissary from the KRS would weigh in on a rank rookie’s post. As a proud American and loyal owner of two emblems of freedom, I will of course preserve them without relegating them to cabinet queen status. Thank you for your stirring message of encouragement. Long live the Kaywoodies! 😀 Thank you for your kind words of support... If only we can bring pipe smokers together, reach across the divide, with offers of reconciliation and peace, it might forestall us from dragging them over screaming and yelling in the future in support of the KRS. Joe Kaywoodie is truly a visionary. He simply wants BBB to serve the grand pipe company, to bring us all many steps closer to pipe smoking Nirvana; A Utopian society where all Kaywoodies are treated with the respect and honor, they deserve....😀 PS We humbly accept your humility and humbly request with the upmost humility that you continue to spread the word to others who are also humble enough to accept our words of great humility... Humbly Yours, The KRS The Humility Department |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 7, 2022 16:42:37 GMT -5
A good friend just gave me two Kaywoodie Super Grain pipes that according to my brief research on the pipedia.org date back to 1947. Both pipes appear to be very lightly used and both have the “drinkless” permanent filter feature onboard. My question is whether I should put them into rotation with my other pipes or if I should avoid smoking with them. I would hate to commit heresy in the off chance that these are rare-ish pieces. Thanks in advance! oldschool1959 Smoke the crap out of them. That's what they are made for. What he said! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 7, 2022 16:44:01 GMT -5
I am humbled that an emissary from the KRS would weigh in on a rank rookie’s post. As a proud American and loyal owner of two emblems of freedom, I will of course preserve them without relegating them to cabinet queen status. Thank you for your stirring message of encouragement. Long live the Kaywoodies! 😀 Thank you for your kind words of support... If only we can bring pipe smokers together, reach across the divide, with offers of reconciliation and peace, it might forestall us from dragging them over screaming and yelling in the future in support of the KRS. Joe Kaywoodie is truly a visionary. He simply wants BBB to serve the grand pipe company, to bring us all many steps closer to pipe smoking Nirvana; A Utopian society where all Kaywoodies are treated with the respect and honor, they deserve....😀 PS We humbly accept your humility and humbly request with the upmost humility that you continue to spread the word to others who are also humble enough to accept our words of great humility... Humbly Yours, The KRS The Humility Department You can always tell when there's a full moon. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 7, 2022 17:18:37 GMT -5
Thank you for your kind words of support... If only we can bring pipe smokers together, reach across the divide, with offers of reconciliation and peace, it might forestall us from dragging them over screaming and yelling in the future in support of the KRS. Joe Kaywoodie is truly a visionary. He simply wants BBB to serve the grand pipe company, to bring us all many steps closer to pipe smoking Nirvana; A Utopian society where all Kaywoodies are treated with the respect and honor, they deserve....😀 PS We humbly accept your humility and humbly request with the upmost humility that you continue to spread the word to others who are also humble enough to accept our words of great humility... Humbly Yours, The KRS The Humility Department You can always tell when there's a full moon. 😜 |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 8, 2022 6:09:51 GMT -5
I purchased a Kaywoodie Chesterfield in 1970 and have been happily smoking it since. We have been through many adventures . One of my favorites pipes. Perhaps the bowl has been scrapped a little more than I should have, still smokes great.
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oldschool1959
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Post by oldschool1959 on Jan 8, 2022 6:59:01 GMT -5
I picked up the Everclear and other supplies to give my Kaywoodies and two other estate pipes I picked up on Ebait yesterday. I’ll be doing the alcohol and salt treatment this weekend. I look forward to smoking them late next week.
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Post by fasteddy on Feb 26, 2022 5:16:06 GMT -5
Kaywoodies are amazing, if you clean the stinger they smoke fine. The 4-hole stingers smoke the best but all of them work. People that complain usually aren't cleaning them out properly. I would highly recommend not cutting the stinger as it ruins the style of the pipe and tanks the value if you ever want to sell it. There are millions of pipes without stingers, no need to cut the ones with it!
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Post by exbenedict on Mar 1, 2022 14:56:50 GMT -5
lose the filter and smoke away! I always get rid of stingers, never liked them.
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