Thread: Pipe of the Day

Originally Posted by MickR

Yesterday I had a small surprise in the mail. I had entirely forgotton about a kind offer from, and forgive me if I'm wrong, it's been a while, Devilpup, to send me his small corn cob pipe. Well the last I heard, his kind offer had been rejected, probably by Aussie customs, though I don't really know. Anyway, it appears to me that this fine Gentleman was not to be thwarted in keeping his word. The CC that arrived was most definately unused, brand new in fact. Yes I know they are only a few dollars (from the website) so the expense was not great, but the time and trouble taken just to do a favour, is worth much more. So thank-you Chris. You'll be glad to know it arrived safe and sound.
I've only had one smoke out of it, and have to say it's a good first impression (and a smaller bowl is a tobacco saver in this expensive over taxed country). Appreciated my friend, truly.




Mick

Those are great, although I've never tried the small ones. When I get the dosh I'm going to get a churchwarden stem from this place: 'Forever' Stems , they fit any Missouri Meerschaum pipe. Then I'll have myself a wee cobwarden.

Originally Posted by ChesterCopperpot

Those are great, although I've never tried the small ones. When I get the dosh I'm going to get a churchwarden stem from this place: 'Forever' Stems , they fit any Missouri Meerschaum pipe. Then I'll have myself a wee cobwarden.

I just ordered a Missouri Merschaum with the vulcanite "forever stem". It should be here any day. I hadn't tried a cob until recently. My briar was needing a new stem. I picked up a cheap cob to pass the time while it was being repaired. I was surprised how cool and tasty the smoke was from the cob, so I ordered the higher quality Missouri Corn cob with the vulcanite stem.

The owner of Walker Briar Works, Dave, seems like a very nice guy. He answered an email I sent him within a couple of hours. He is also taking a look at some pics of my 30 year old Turkish Meerschaum that recently cracked. I'm hoping he can repair it as well. There don't seem to be a lot of "old school" pipe repair and resto guys around anymore. Dave said there's only about 10 or so "old guys" like him left in the states that really know what they're doing. My local shop here doesn't have anyone there who can repair or work on pipes. They just sell pipes and tobacco. I wonder who's gonna take up the art or repairing, making stems etc when these guys are gone...

Originally Posted by KeithS

The owner of Walker Briar Works, Dave, seems like a very nice guy. He answered an email I sent him within a couple of hours. He is also taking a look at some pics of my 30 year old Turkish Meerschaum that recently cracked. I'm hoping he can repair it as well. There don't seem to be a lot of "old school" pipe repair and resto guys around anymore. Dave said there's only about 10 or so "old guys" like him left in the states that really know what they're doing. My local shop here doesn't have anyone there who can repair or work on pipes. They just sell pipes and tobacco. I wonder who's gonna take up the art or repairing, making stems etc when these guys are gone...

This is very interesting as i've heard that cracked meerschaums are difficult to repair. Do you know how does he do it?
These days there are only few people that actually repair old pipes here, but i haven't ever heard them repairing meers.

Originally Posted by Sailor

This is very interesting as i've heard that cracked meerschaums are difficult to repair. Do you know how does he do it?
These days there are only few people that actually repair old pipes here, but i haven't ever heard them repairing meers.

I sent Dave pics last night. I'll let you know what I hear from him and how he proceeds. One pipe shop owner told me that super glue was the only thing he knew of that would stop cracks from growing in meer (as long as they are on the outside of the pipe, as mine are). I used super glue for now and it did stop the cracks from getting worse, though it's not the best looking fix.

My concern is more with the quality of the smoke than the looks. After 30 years with this pipe, I know it well and enjoy the smoke. I hope Dave at Walker Briar doesn't declare it a goner.

The tricky situation with my meer is where it's cracked--where the stem sleeve screws into the bowl. The sleeve no longer screws in tight so I'm not smoking the pipe until someone more skilled than me can work some magic on it.

I'll let you know how it goes...

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Cooler Fall weather seems to be spawning the Latakia jones. Regreatably, I have nothing on hand that contains Latakia. Perhaps and early morning Billy Budd procurement is in order. Just enough time for a shower and a touch of Maker's Mark before dinner. Cheers fellas!

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Friday evening pipe & beer.
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I haven't posted anything lately, so I will post my nightly pipe smoking_ lineup. A MM country gentleman with a nosewarmer forever bit,and some of my dynamic dou

i tried something tonight that might be a little different, i dont know, i shaved off some 3p, put it in the bottom, then rubbed out a flake and loaded it on top, i know thats alot of vitamin N, but it sure is tasty, and the advantage i find is that it last a lot longer that way. maybe im just nuts that way.