Photos of your pipes

[morefifemusicanyone]

Originally Posted by ptrk626

Fed Ex dropped it off yesterday with a orange sticker that said "this package is a day early". It was a nice surprise. I bought them based on a few positive comments from this board. The price was very reasonable and they were flexible on the price of one pipe with a "make a best offer" option. Now I have to ask... what's with the song? Are you drinking again???

Haha, if you have never seen the commercial, see the video on Youtube.

I start singing that song when I am introducing friends to cigars or pipe. They get a squeamish look, but I figure you have to like it enough to accept the risks.

[brianwalden]

Originally Posted by morefifemusicanyone

Haha, if you have never seen the commercial, see the video on Youtube.

I start singing that song when I am introducing friends to cigars or pipe. They get a squeamish look, but I figure you have to like it enough to accept the risks.

I dunno, that singing cowboy looks like a pretty happy-go-lucky guy. Makes me think a hole in my throat might not be so bad after all. All things considered, I think I'd take a hole in my neck if it meant I got to be a real live cowboy. What's cooler than being a cowboy? Yippie-kai-yay!

[KinnScience]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

I use it to finish the stem and the bowl. Hope that helps.

That is absolutely a big help, thank you. One final question (I hope) if I may.

You say you use tripoli (rottenstone) powder mixed with alcohol. I have Tripoli in a solid bar. I don't know what the base is. Have you ever used it in a solid block form? I am concerned about the possibility of an oily base (whatever it is, though it may be water soluable for all I know .. I suppose I could test the chem characteristics .. but heh..). Anyway, my main concern is the porousness of the wood/briar material and the absorption of the Tripoli base. I assume that is why you use the powder with alchohol base. I am trying to find powder .. but not having much luck.

Thank you very much for your help,

Brian Kinn

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by KinnScience

That is absolutely a big help, thank you. One final question (I hope) if I may.

You say you use tripoli (rottenstone) powder mixed with alcohol. I have Tripoli in a solid bar. I don't know what the base is. Have you ever used it in a solid block form? I am concerned about the possibility of an oily base (whatever it is, though it may be water soluable for all I know .. I suppose I could test the chem characteristics .. but heh..). Anyway, my main concern is the porousness of the wood/briar material and the absorption of the Tripoli base. I assume that is why you use the powder with alchohol base. I am trying to find powder .. but not having much luck.

Thank you very much for your help,

Brian Kinn

You are correct in your assumption regarding my use of alcohol for the rottenstone powder paste. The alcohol easily dissipates before it can penetrate the wood.

Here is a link to a place that sells rottenstone powder for wood finishing.
Behlen's Rubbing Products
You can get a pound for under $5.

Glad to be of help and I appreciate your specific questions and persistence.

[KinnScience]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

You are correct in your assumption regarding my use of alcohol for the rottenstone powder paste. The alcohol easily dissipates before it can penetrate the wood.

Here is a link to a place that sells rottenstone powder for wood finishing.
Behlen's Rubbing Products
You can get a pound for under $5.

Glad to be of help and I appreciate your specific questions and persistence.

Thank you very much. I'm going to enjoy this. Now I need to get some more used pipes to restore. I have a few .. but I think I am going to like doing this.

I bought 3 lbs. It was on sale so ..

[KinnScience]

Randy Wiley; I love the pipe, but how the heck am I supposed to hold it in my teeth? The mouthpiece is fat and it has a sharp taper which leaves no flat area to hold in my teeth. Am I supposed to hold the tip in my teeth and let it dangle on my chin? (what is that tip called anyway?)







ooops, now where did that last one come from? ;-)

[Mad Hatter]

Here are a couple photos of a Cavicchi estate I bought a couple months ago

[VFD421]

Here is a Randy Wiley I am breaking in:



This is my first Wiley pipe, a squat acorn and it sure is nice so far.

[sepia5]

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Here are a couple photos of a Cavicchi estate I bought a couple months ago

Love those Cavicchis. I've read in several places that the c's and cc's are among the best pipes out there for the buck. You got a nice pipe there.

[nothingclever]

Here is my simple/humble collection so far:

[cherrywoodgirl]

My pipe and I... though I'm not smoking it...

[DeadFrog]

Well I decided to face the wrath of the wife and purchase a higher quality pipe. I've got a few cobs and ebay-bought estates, but really wanted to invest in a decent Peterson. After ditching work for a bit and spending some time in the local B&M I decided on a Peterson System 312. Sticking with the Irish theme, I decided to try something different (for me) in the way of baccy by also getting a tin of Peterson's Irish Whiskey. I can't wait to try both of these out!


Crappy cell phone pic:

[Requiem]

It´s nice to see a young lady smoking a pipe.
Is that your only pipe? Is it a Stanwell?

Originally Posted by cherrywoodgirl

My pipe and I... though I'm not smoking it...

[Dedalus]

Originally Posted by DeadFrog

Well I decided to face the wrath of the wife and purchase a higher quality pipe. I've got a few cobs and ebay-bought estates, but really wanted to invest in a decent Peterson. After ditching work for a bit and spending some time in the local B&M I decided on a Peterson System 312.

Pete System 312 was my first pipe as well. It's a great first pipe. Smokes cool. Helps with the newbie drool problem. And you can purchase a fishtail replacement stem for 16 bucks from pipes and cigars to get the feel for both the p-lip and fishtail. Enjoy!

[cherrywoodgirl]

Originally Posted by Requiem

It´s nice to see a young lady smoking a pipe.
Is that your only pipe? Is it a Stanwell?

Thank you- it is a Stanwell! How on earth can you tell that?

It's my first pipe, my father gave it to me. Unfortunately his tobacco is very old and stale and made for a terrible first smoke. I think I will buy some vanilla blend when I drive out to Philadelphia.