great pipe

davearob · 04-22-2009, 12:52 PM

I originally sent this as a PM to Sr Mike. After thinking about it for I while I thought I would share it with you guys. Mike is a great BOTL and deserve some praise for helping a novice pipe smoker by making me some excellent pipes..... Probably just kicked me down another slippery slope LOL.

Hi Mike
Just thought I would send you a note to let you know how your pipes are working out. The bent pipe is finally breaking in and has become an excellent pipe. I didn't realize what broken in meant until the last 3 or 4 bowls I have had with this pipe. Initially I kept it down to 1/2 bowls then worked up to full bowl. I decided early on to stick to one type of tobacco because of my inexperience and what I have read about ghosting etc. I settled on bald headed teacher from 4 noggins because I really enjoyed it in a cob. Since the bent became broken in I can't believe how much better this blend is in it vs the cob. There is zero tongue bite and it remains lit until the end. The 1/2 rusticated is also turning into a great pipe but the bent is just a little more natural feeling in my hand.

Any ways thanks for the great pipes. I hope you keep up with your craft.
Take Care
Dave

RHNewfie · 04-22-2009, 02:14 PM

Mike is indeed a top notch dude!! I wanted to try my hand at carving so he hooked me up with a briar he bored and a stem. Then, when I couldn't find carnauba wax in Canada he sent me some of that as well!!

Mike is an awesome guy and makes some awesome pipes!!

Professor Mike · 04-24-2009, 10:42 AM

Very nice,beautiful pieces of functional art. Mega Cudos to Sr. Mike.

Prof. Mike

04-24-2009, 01:22 PM

Love that beauty on the bottom especially!

04-22-2009, 12:52 PM	#1
davearob Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 41 Trading: (2)	great pipe I originally sent this as a PM to Sr Mike. After thinking about it for I while I thought I would share it with you guys. Mike is a great BOTL and deserve some praise for helping a novice pipe smoker by making me some excellent pipes..... Probably just kicked me down another slippery slope LOL. Hi Mike Just thought I would send you a note to let you know how your pipes are working out. The bent pipe is finally breaking in and has become an excellent pipe. I didn't realize what broken in meant until the last 3 or 4 bowls I have had with this pipe. Initially I kept it down to 1/2 bowls then worked up to full bowl. I decided early on to stick to one type of tobacco because of my inexperience and what I have read about ghosting etc. I settled on bald headed teacher from 4 noggins because I really enjoyed it in a cob. Since the bent became broken in I can't believe how much better this blend is in it vs the cob. There is zero tongue bite and it remains lit until the end. The 1/2 rusticated is also turning into a great pipe but the bent is just a little more natural feeling in my hand. Any ways thanks for the great pipes. I hope you keep up with your craft. Take Care Dave __________________ Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.....

04-22-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: great pipe Mike is indeed a top notch dude!! I wanted to try my hand at carving so he hooked me up with a briar he bored and a stem. Then, when I couldn't find carnauba wax in Canada he sent me some of that as well!! Mike is an awesome guy and makes some awesome pipes!! __________________ σπένδομαι

04-24-2009, 10:42 AM	#3
Professor Mike Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Springdale ,Arkansas Posts: 106 Trading: (2)	Re: great pipe Very nice,beautiful pieces of functional art. Mega Cudos to Sr. Mike. Prof. Mike __________________ Nobody Dies A Virgin,Life Screws Us All !!!

04-24-2009, 01:22 PM	#4
kzm007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: great pipe Love that beauty on the bottom especially!