JimInks on "Black Friday"
Frankly, I find most of the deals rather lackluster compared to previous years. I'll pass.
View Articlebeefeater33 on "The (un)Official Pipes Magazine Secret Santa - 2016 Edition"
My Box has arrived!!...... I'm not going to open it yet........... We will put our Christmas tree up the first Sunday in December, it will be the first present under the tree. I'll TRY to hold out for...
View Articlemackeson on "Dark Star"
I slice it thin with scissors and then break it up a bit when I open a tin. Before each bowl, I usually give it an hour or so of dry time on a sheet of paper (I live in a very dry climate). I then...
View Articlemso489 on "Commercial Design/Craft Idea"
A Forums member recently posted a question about new possibilities for sculpture/craft ideas after an impending relocation. For him, and others who have home shops and the inclination, here's a notion....
View Articlemso489 on "Maybe its me?"
I think opening jars stops the aging process to some degree. The repeated exposure to air does dry out the tobacco somewhat. But you have to have access to your rotation and probably a few other...
View Articleember on "Shelock Holmes calabash"
So looking at pulling the trigger on a Sherlock holmes calabash not a 300 dollar one but around 100 to 145 made made from wood . Anyone have one ,how do you like it? Anything I should know or look out...
View Articlemso489 on "Keeping Hands Busy"
hmhaines, take a look at my Commercial Craft/Design post for a notion of something to design, make and sell. If this idea doesn't click with you, it might lead to another. Meantime, I hope the move...
View Articlemso489 on "Olive pipe"
Olive wood finishes really well. I suspect it deepens in color in a good way too. That's a beautiful set, a gift set you might say.
View Articlemawnansmiff on "Maybe its me?"
"I think opening jars stops the aging process to some degree."You are quite correct in that regard but with all due respect MSO489, not everyone who uses jars for tobacco storage do so for ageing...
View Articledarthcider on "What Are You Watching/Smoking?"
Got the rugby on, England beating Argentina. Wales v South Africa on at half five.
View Articlelochinvar on "Dunhill, Castello or Others"
I like Dunhill and have a few but to me Castello knocks it out of the water. The only brand I like more is Rinaldo.
View Articlepagan on "My most favorite pipe of the year"
This pipe was gifted to me by @shikano53, Chris made it himself and did a great job, great smoker and it has a place of honor in my rotation
View Articlemawnansmiff on "English Blends and aging"
"I have another bag unopened, not sure whether to smoke it or trade it for tons of other stuff."I would opt for the latter John, by all accounts Penzance is as rare as rocking horse manure so you...
View Articlemarkthelad on "WOW .. I Just Turned Senior"
I seem to be affected by age more here recently as well, more gray hair and I have to use readers to see anything clearly that is within arms reach. It comes with advantages too, like wisdom,...
View Articlepagan on "A Smokers Review of a FUGLY Freehand Pipe"
I have smoked Magnum Opus, Fusilier's Ration, Chelsea Morning, Sixpence and Lane Medal of Valor in this pipe he last few weeks, no problems, this freehand loves all blends. Thanks again Chris
View Articlepipeboy122 on "*** What Are You Smoking?*** (November 2016)"
Edward G Robinson's Pipe Blend in a Claw and Egg Meerschaum
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