New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart

[GreekGodX]

I have a pipe that every time I smoke it, it makes a whistling noise. I'm thinking that I just underfill it because the bowl is very deep. Could the whistling sound come from something else?

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I have a pipe that every time I smoke it, it makes a whistling noise. I'm thinking that I just underfill it because the bowl is very deep. Could the whistling sound come from something else?

The draft hole might be too small, i think.

[Mister Moo]

Might be some crud caught in the airway; if not it sound like what EmJay said. Might need a little drilling.

I have an Ozark Mountain pipe that is really broken in well, and i smokes dry. Every time i smoke PS LNF in it, it sizzles and cracks. The tobacco seems to be dried out when I smoke it, and I've smoked it in a lot of pipes and it always does the same thing.

Do I need to dry it out more than it already is?

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by FunkyD

I have an Ozark Mountain pipe that is really broken in well, and i smokes dry. Every time i smoke PS LNF in it, it sizzles and cracks. The tobacco seems to be dried out when I smoke it, and I've smoked it in a lot of pipes and it always does the same thing.

Do I need to dry it out more than it already is?

Cold pipe left out in the car overnight? Smoked outside on a cold day?

I was smoking some pretty dry PS Luxury Twist last week and suddenly got a bad case of the sizzles in two different room-temp pipes, one new pipe and one well broken in . I started smoking half-bowls filled with less compression and that was that. I wait for warmer weather to see if the sizzles go away.

I smoked it yesterday and it was 80 outside lol. I'm going to try half bowls, maybe air pocket method to see if that helps. LF has a strange texture as far as how wet it seems to the touch, maybe I'm not smoking them as dry as I think I am. Thanks Mr. Moo, I'll let you know if half bowls work out.

[jkstewart1]

Time to give the Old Farts a bump.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by jkstewart1

Maybe start with the burley, cavendish, and virginia to be able to recognize the bases and then know what the perique or latakia are adding to the blend. Do you think that 2oz. of each is enough to get a handle on it, or would it take more?
At more than $100 for a new one, a good, basic meer might be beyond what I want to spend on this endeavor. Any suggestions? Anyone perusing this have a gently used one that they'd want to part with?

Get a few Missouri Meerschaum pipes - bigger ones like the Great Danes. At less than $10 they're a bargain.

Two oz. of tobacco smoked from moist to dry over two-three weeks is a good start to have insights on a blend. Quantity is less of a road to insight than smoking slowly through a range of moistures and, as practical, pipes. If you get a real meer, pick wisely and you will be disappointed.

[jkstewart1]

Mister Moo, not to tease, but it's as if I've bumped you awake from your Sunday nap. I believe that you mean that I won't be disappointed if I wisely choose a real meer.

I was bumping the 'old farts' up on the posting list since it had been two weeks without any action. It seemed that there were some newer members that were having difficulty finding what expertise you were offering.

I'm good for now. Thanks for your wisdom!

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by jkstewart1

I was bumping the 'old farts' up on the posting list since it had been two weeks without any action...

...you know how old farts are sometimes John!

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by jkstewart1

Mister Moo, not to tease, but it's as if I've bumped you awake from your Sunday nap. I believe that you mean that I won't be disappointed if I wisely choose a real meer.

I was bumping the 'old farts' up on the posting list since it had been two weeks without any action. It seemed that there were some newer members that were having difficulty finding what expertise you were offering.

I'm good for now. Thanks for your wisdom!

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Yeah, right. "NOT" disappointed. Right. Right. Righty-right right. I've been smoking a large, plain/smooth meer dublin lately after great letdowns from two smaller, carved meerschaum pipes I bought a lonnnnnnnnnnnnng time ago. I just figured meerschaum pipes were gurgling pieces of crap until wiser-guys let me on to the restricted airway issue common to many smaller-sized meerschaum pipes The relatively inexpensive Paykoc import, carver unknown, smokes like a dream.

Meers can be great smoking pipes - some would argue the best - but I'd say dodge the less expensive, smaller, versions no matter down cute the skull and claw carving.

I was really hoping someone else would step up to bat on some of these (very good) questions.

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[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I was really hoping someone else would step up to bat on some of these (very good) questions.

I would have answered them, but by the time I see them, they are already answered.

I am one of those who prefers a broken in briar over a meer. Although, a meer will not retain flavors from other tobaccos as will a briar or a cob.

And yes, if you are getting a meer, get one made from block and not from pressed.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I would have answered them, but by the time I see them, they are already answered...

With respect to your love of the Pack; reliable presence in the forum, excellent, well-informed and thoughtful answers; and your always good spirited, cheerful demeanor.... (drum roll).......

My time is compromised. I wish to withdraw from this thread and respectfully ask the Rev to ramrod and encourage the best possible answers through to new, troubled or otherwise aspiring pipers.

Hoping you'll agree to keep your eye on this thread and keep it moving in the right direction. How about it? mmoo

[qsalinas]

Hi there,
I have a question for you guys.

My father gave me some of his old pipes from the late 70's early 80's and I was wondering if these pipes are still good to use? They have NOT been used in about 25-30 years.
I have never smoked tabacco out of a pipe before but I'm interested in getting into it but wasn't sure if these old pipes were still any good.

Thanks in advance...

[JaKaacH]

Originally Posted by qsalinas

Hi there,
I have a question for you guys.

My father gave me some of his old pipes from the late 70's early 80's and I was wondering if these pipes are still good to use? They have NOT been used in about 25-30 years.
I have never smoked tabacco out of a pipe before but I'm interested in getting into it but wasn't sure if these old pipes were still any good.

Thanks in advance...

Yes they still are good to use. Depending on condition, all you may need to do wipe them off and apply a little carnauba wax on the outside. Or they may need a little more work: Bowl reaming, 151 rum damp salt or cotton ball sterilizing of the bowl, stem oxidation removal, etc.etc....
Pictures of the pipes would be helpful.

[qsalinas]

Pictures of the pipes would be helpful.[/quote]

Thanks and will post pics ASAP. The pipes look good on the outside not sure about the inside.

[jkstewart1]

Glad to see the thread stick-ied at last. Now the OF's have their rightful place at the top of the pipes discussion forum!

Bought myself a Altinok full-bent lattice ball meerschaum from RX2010 and am learning as I go. Thanks to all of the Old Farts shortening my learning curve!

[SeeingRed13]

I have a question. I typically smoke more VA-heavy blends, either straight or VA/PER. But I recently acquired 8oz. of Penzance & Stonehaven (respectively). With these English blends does one have to be more concerned with ghosting?

In other words, if I'm able to set aside an individual pipe for each blend, would this be a good idea? Will smoking either or these blends in a pipe that I have previously smoked something like Dunhill Nightcap or Solani Silver Flake affect that pipe negatively?

Or perhaps I'm overcomplicating this altogether. Any direction would be appreciated.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by SeeingRed13

I have a question. I typically smoke more VA-heavy blends, either straight or VA/PER. But I recently acquired 8oz. of Penzance & Stonehaven (respectively). With these English blends does one have to be more concerned with ghosting?

In other words, if I'm able to set aside an individual pipe for each blend, would this be a good idea? Will smoking either or these blends in a pipe that I have previously smoked something like Dunhill Nightcap or Solani Silver Flake affect that pipe negatively?

Or perhaps I'm overcomplicating this altogether. Any direction would be appreciated.

Yes, this is a good idea. These are blends that if you smoked numerous bowls of in the same pipe, may indeed, as you say, ghost. If however you have pipe in which you are already smoking Nightcap, and only want to smoke the occasional bowl of either the Penzance or Stonehaven, it shouldn't really be a problem.

I usually have a pipe for English blends and one for aromatics, and then I mix and match whatever I want.

The only tobaccos which I try to be careful with is Virginias and VaPers - I won't smoke any Latakia or Aromatics in those pipes.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[SeeingRed13]

Thanks for the advice, Rev. I'll make sure to set some aside for the ole English