JM Boswell Fans

[jeromy]

Originally Posted by davejr

I have lurked in this forum for some time, I think that this thread is a good place for me to speak up. As part of my vacation, I was at Boswell's this past summer and everyone there was very friendly. That day I purchased four Boswell pipes and after talking to J.M. a while I asked him to make a custom pipe for me. It came in last week and I can say I was very impressed with his quality and craftsmanship. I would not trade a pipe rack of Dunhill's for my newest Boswell. I have not smoked it yet but if it is as good as the others that I have from Boswell then I will not disappointed.

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wow, pretty nice! thanks for shareing that.

[Corn Mouth]

Not sure where else to ask but do they sell their tobaccos to other tobacconist? I want to be able to buy their tobaccos at a B&M but none around me carry them so I was just curious.

[Blaylock]

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Site says an update of new pipes will be listed TODAY.

Fri. 11/07/08

http://www.boswellpipes.com/index.html

[Big D KC]

They sure dont last!!

I was watching the page, updating every few minutes earlier this morning and watching them drop one by one!

I didn't see anything that really tickled my fancy this go around. I decided to send them an email to see if they may have something in the shop closer to what I would like.

[Blaylock]

Yep...anymore it's like dialing in to win concert tickets on a radio station.



I think the best bet nowadays is to call and give them an idea of what you want...or perhaps a pipe similar to something on their site.

[Big D KC]

Well I got a reply back from Gail, doesn't sound like they have anything currently that lines up with what I was hoping for. And as of now JM is not taking on any custom orders due to the holidays.. Guess I will have to watch and see if I can be caller number 8 myself if something turns up! I'm not in huge hurry though, my b-day is in Feb so I might just wait around till then when the holidays is through, and have a custom one made for me.

This one is pretty much exactly what I want! Too bad I didn't see it till it was long since sold! Great price too!


http://www.boswellpipes.com/bosestate911nosewarmer.htm

[Nabinger16]

Originally Posted by Big D KC

This one is pretty much exactly what I want! Too bad I didn't see it till it was long since sold! Great price too!


http://www.boswellpipes.com/bosestate911nosewarmer.htm

I was eyeballing that one too, but like you said... long since sold!

[Zapha]

I really like a lot of the Churchwardens they make. I'm thinking about stopping by there next time I have a reason to go so far, maybe next time I go up to Penn State I'll stop by on the way back...

[Blaylock]

Just a "heads-up". Some new pipes added today.

Welcome to Boswells

This ones nice:



They go quick!

[dmkerr]

After months of frustration with not being timely and losing out on their pipes (I sucked worse at that than I do on Ebay!), I called them and asked them to make me one that was as close to a carbon copy of the last one I lusted for. They told me to be patient but they thought they could get it done. Less than 2 weeks later, the pipe was in my sweaty mitts. It was at least as gorgeous as the one I missed.

I'm thinking of commissioning them to make one of those swirly jobs in a giant size for me. And whatever they use to coat the inside of their bowls works. I got a decent start on a cake after just a few bowls.

[Blaylock]

Originally Posted by dmkerr

I'm thinking of commissioning them to make one of those swirly jobs in a giant size for me. And whatever they use to coat the inside of their bowls works. I got a decent start on a cake after just a few bowls.

JM uses a Pre-Carb inside his pipes. Here's a bit more information on the process.

Ozark Mountain Briars-A Few Words About Briar

Some people feel it leaves an aftertaste and prefer not to have it in there. Like you, I find it gives a nice "jump start" for a new pipe.

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by Blaylock

JM uses a Pre-Carb inside his pipes. Here's a bit more information on the process.

Ozark Mountain Briars-A Few Words About Briar

Some people feel it leaves an aftertaste and prefer not to have it in there. Like you, I find it gives a nice "jump start" for a new pipe.

Thanks for the link. The guy's pipes look interesting. And I agree about the pre-carb - I didn't notice any taste and anything that's going to help break in a new briar is a benefit. I think this aftertaste that people find objectionable is just the absence of the taste of bare wood, as this link suggests.

[Slow Triathlete]

I just bought the pipe that you have in the picture Blaylock!! Called them up and talked to JM himself. He's a really nice guy and we talked a bit about his inspiration for the pipe and some of the techniques that he used when making it.

I really like the small stuff on the pipe. The plateux at the end of the shank, the etching on the bowl, and the unique shape of the bit. He's even throwing in a sample of his tobacco, a pipe tool, and some cleaners.

Now that's the type of customer service that I like.

Originally Posted by Blaylock

Just a "heads-up". Some new pipes added today.

Welcome to Boswells

This ones nice:



They go quick!

[drastic_quench]

How do Boswells smoke? I assume great, but are they comparable to good factory pipes like Stanwell and Savinelli, or are they even better?

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by drastic_quench

How do Boswells smoke? I assume great, but are they comparable to good factory pipes like Stanwell and Savinelli, or are they even better?

Well, they smoke good sooner than Stanwell's or Savinelli's, that's for sure! The pre-carb does a good job of breaking in the wood. As for smoking better, I can't say they do. I'm awfully fond of my Savinelli's. I've got 5 of their factory pipes - mostly Baronet's and Hercules - and I think they're great. I also have two Stanwell's - a Legend and a Golden Danish - and they're quite good as well. The Boswell I own has the advantage of being handmade and it looks like more care was put into it - and I'm sure it was! My Sav's and Stannies are nice looking pipes. My Boswell is a stunner! But they all pretty much smoke equally well.