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[thebayratt]

On average, how many bowls can you get out of a 50g tin?

I know its determined with bowl size, but just a general idea will do.

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by thebayratt

On average, how many bowls can you get out of a 50g tin?

I know its determined with bowl size, but just a general idea will do.

Here's a thread to peruse that may help answer your question Shawn:

http://pipesmokersforum.com/forum/index.php?app=forums&module=forums&section=printto pic&client=printer&f=8&t=3593

[hotreds]

Pipes and cigars has some nice samplers. Any other websites that offer a variety of samplers to try?

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by hotreds

Pipes and cigars has some nice samplers. Any other websites that offer a variety of samplers to try?

You can try the following:

http://www.ljperetti.com/tobacco.html

You can choose from their burley, english, cavendish, or flake blends, and then choose an ounce of a particular blend and build your own sampler.

Basically, you can do this from a number of online retailers that offer bulk and the opportunity to purchase in one ounce increments of that particular blend.

[yachties23]

So I picked up a yello bole from a cigar store that was clearing out their rather small pipe collection. Its brand new, but looks like it had been sitting there for a couple years. Cleaned the briar, and rubbed the inside of the bowl with a paper towel, but I'm having a problem with the stem, its all discolored. Any suggestions on how to remedy this?

[Commander Quan]

Originally Posted by hotreds

Pipes and cigars has some nice samplers. Any other websites that offer a variety of samplers to try?

Call Cornell and Dehl and they'll put together a sampler for you.
"We offer a Trial Pack, (5 blends, 2 ounces each, you pick'em, including premium blends - pressed, too, if it's available) for $31.00, or 8 blends for $40.00 plus S&H. The trial pack may include C&D tinned tobaccos, GL Pease tins, Two Friends blends, and Hermit Capt. Earle blends but the sample will be 1 ounce. "

http://www.cornellanddiehl.com/oldindex.html

[BigFrank]

Nice looking restore there M'Mo'...Need to do a restore job myself on an old pipe I've got.

Damn Moo....that pipe turned out nice

[Mister Moo]

Well... it did! Nobody was more surprised than I was!

[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Well... it did! Nobody was more surprised than I was!

Excellent restor job on the pipe Dan...

[BigFrank]

Hey M'Mo', how long does one of those Micro Mesh kits last. If you just plan on polishing pipe stems?? Also is pipe stem polish worth picking up?

Also, I've got an old nasty stem. I've soaked her in Oxy Clean and scrub her to high hell with a magic eraser, but looks flat and dull. I read somewhere you can polish with Olive Oil. After I put the olive oil on the stem it looks fine, but once I rub it away it goes back to dull town. Need some guidance here.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by BigFrank

Hey M'Mo', how long does one of those Micro Mesh kits last. If you just plan on polishing pipe stems?? Also is pipe stem polish worth picking up?

Also, I've got an old nasty stem. I've soaked her in Oxy Clean and scrub her to high hell with a magic eraser, but looks flat and dull. I read somewhere you can polish with Olive Oil. After I put the olive oil on the stem it looks fine, but once I rub it away it goes back to dull town. Need some guidance here.

Short of making/buying a proper low speed buffing wheel Micro Mesh is unbeatable to take any stem from scars to stars. I bought a sample set (6"x6" approx pieces from 1200-12,000) a couple of years ago. It lasts a long time big guy. Absent a sub-1000rpm wheel (and Tripoli, White Diamond and carnauba) MMesh, a sink and a little patience is the real deal. IMO.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Short of making/buying a proper low speed buffing wheel Micro Mesh is unbeatable to take any stem from scars to stars. I bought a sample set...

http://micro-surface.com/index.php?m...products_id=87

Micro-Mesh™ Regular, 1500, 1800, 2400, 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000, 12000 - 9 sheets total, 1 per grade. Primary Use: Softer wood, plastics, paint

something like above - $21 and change depending on where you buy it - does it all and lasts a long time. The abrasive is on a cloth/foam backing and is quite flexible when working in tight spots; wet sand and rinse often and, when done, leave clean paper out to dry for later use.

[scoot]

Is Squadron Leader still available? It seems to be out of stock everywhere I look?

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by scoot

Is Squadron Leader still available? It seems to be out of stock everywhere I look?

Bulk is coming and going - here's 450g http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/dept...h=DF&tier2=68;

I ran out of matches.... so grabbed my ST Dupont torch lighter....

ummm.... any suggestions on how to get the black off the rim of my pipe or is it burned beyond repair??

[BigFrank]

Originally Posted by MrsCigarLover

I ran out of matches.... so grabbed my ST Dupont torch lighter....

ummm.... any suggestions on how to get the black off the rim of my pipe or is it burned beyond repair??

Just take a q - tip and wet it with saliva and use it to wipe down the rim of the pipe. This is what I do. I usually do it when I clean my pipes. If the rim charring is bad, you may need a few q-tips...

[Emjaysmash]

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'll give it another shot:

What qualifies an aromatic blend as an aromatic? For example, Butternut Burley is burley tobacco, with a topping. Is it an aromatic? Is it a Burley? Is it and aromatic burley?

[BigFrank]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'll give it another shot:

What qualifies an aromatic blend as an aromatic? For example, Butternut Burley is burley tobacco, with a topping. Is it an aromatic? Is it a Burley? Is it and aromatic burley?

Here is a good read if ya get some time MJ. http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Pipe_Tobaccos

I might have to pop a tin of of BB tonight and revisit it.

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by BigFrank

Here is a good read if ya get some time MJ. http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Pipe_Tobaccos

I might have to pop a tin of of BB tonight and revisit it.

Thanks!