New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart - Page 44

jjmitchem · 05-22-2013, 12:45 PM

Great advice Moo. I'm just learning to appreciate flake tobacco and it is definitely moving up on my favorites.

bstarrs · 06-03-2013, 07:46 PM

I just ordered a couple Missouri Mearschaum cob pipes from smokingpipes.com. I figured they would serve as my first pipes to try the hobby out and if I don't like it I'm not out very much cash. Question is, do they break or wear out really easily? And what do you recommend for me to try based on enjoying more full bodied cigars and hating flavoured tobacco?

Commander Quan · 06-04-2013, 08:28 AM

Welcome Braeden. A lot of guys like to go with a Latakia blend like Frog Morton or Squadron Leader. Blends like these have a smokey flavor and are easy to smoke without overheating. If you are used to strong cigars, pipe tobacco will never match the strength or body of a cigar, so initially you may find the experience a little lacking but you're pallet will adjust.

Your cobs should serve you well for a long time under normal conditions.

bstarrs · 06-04-2013, 12:05 PM

Well I placed my first order through smokingpipes.com. For my first tobaccos I ordered Peterson Irish Flake, Gawith Full Virginia Flake, Balkan Sasieni, and Captain Black Dark (I know it probably sucks but it was like 2.50 for the pouch so I figured I would throw it in. I'm looking forward to trying these out.

Thanks a lot for your advice Quan, I'm sure I will have more questions.

Mister Moo · 06-04-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

...Your cobs should serve you well for a long time under normal conditions.

Abnormal circumstances include smoking outdoors until the cob has a little cake inside. A slight breeze over a new cob can burn it out in short order. Ask me how I know.

cjhalbrooks · 06-04-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Abnormal circumstances include smoking outdoors until the cob has a little cake inside. A slight breeze over a new cob can burn it out in short order. Ask me how I know.

So at this point is the pipe still okay to use or will the pipe (combust) catch fire. Also will the burnt cob change the flavor of the tobacco?

bstarrs · 06-04-2013, 11:25 PM

I'll make sure to break in the cob away from the wind. Thanks for the tip

Mister Moo · 06-05-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

So at this point is the pipe still okay to use or will the pipe (combust) catch fire. Also will the burnt cob change the flavor of the tobacco?

At the point in the photo the pipe was getting hard to hold from the heat. I did the same thing with another new cob - a General - 2 1/2 years ago. The outside on this one showed a dark brown spot, was pretty well gutted and too hot to touch while smoking.

The cob in the post above was a fat little Hackert, about Legend size; neither of the pipes tasted ill. I mudded them both and they have been giving perfect service for many years. The General may be the best smoking pipe I ever owned. No more hot spot after smoothing in some mud and a few smokes:

bstarrs · 06-05-2013, 02:29 PM

Does mudding actually mean rubbing mud inside? Or am I stupid for thinking that?

Commander Quan · 06-05-2013, 03:24 PM

Pipe mud is made with cigar ash and water that is mixed into a paste. It's magic stuff and can be used to raise the heal of a poorly drilled pipe, or fill in a spot that has started to burn out on a cob.

bstarrs · 06-06-2013, 08:37 AM

Oh I see, that's cool

Mister Moo · 06-06-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

...or fill in a spot that has started to burn out on a cob.

... or a briar! Heel below elevated with mud:

Commander Quan · 06-06-2013, 11:56 AM

The bricks of Moo's house is actually mortared with pipe mud.

bstarrs · 06-07-2013, 07:49 PM

Any special preparations needed for lighting up a virgin pipe Quan? Mine should be arriving any day and i am excited to try them out.

Commander Quan · 06-07-2013, 09:40 PM

Not so much with a cob. I'd start with the BS, it should give you the most flavor with the least amount of effort. If you're used to cigars thevolume of smoke will be less than what you are used to so avoid the instinct to puff harder.

mahtofire14 · 08-18-2013, 10:09 PM

This pipe forum has got me very interested in starting smoking pipes. I have been lurking on this side of the forum here for a couple weeks now, picking up info here and there. It has been valuable advice so far and has led me to want to buy a corn cob pipe to start with. My question is does one type of stem (not sure if that's the correct term), whether it's bent or straight make a difference in the taste, draw, or burn? Thanks in advance.

RevSmoke · 08-18-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mahtofire14

This pipe forum has got me very interested in starting smoking pipes. I have been lurking on this side of the forum here for a couple weeks now, picking up info here and there. It has been valuable advice so far and has led me to want to buy a corn cob pipe to start with. My question is does one type of stem (not sure if that's the correct term), whether it's bent or straight make a difference in the taste, draw, or burn? Thanks in advance.

If you buy a cob, take out the filter, it is useless and does nothing but get soggy and clogged up. Essentially, there is not much difference between straight and bent, I enjoy both. However, if anything, a bent will collect condensation and cause a gurgle more easily than a straight. Cobs are great smokers to try pipe smoking.

mahtofire14 · 08-18-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

If you buy a cob, take out the filter, it is useless and does nothing but get soggy and clogged up. Essentially, there is not much difference between straight and bent, I enjoy both. However, if anything, a bent will collect condensation and cause a gurgle more easily than a straight. Cobs are great smokers to try pipe smoking.

Thanks Todd! I think I'll try a straight one to start off.

Commander Quan · 08-19-2013, 11:26 AM

When I buy cobs that have the orange bits like the Legend. I only buy the straight shape. The orange plastic bits aren't bent as much as they are kinked and a lot of junk builds up in that kink, and a pipe cleaner can't get it out very well.

CoffeeWaterBeer · 09-10-2013, 11:38 AM

I've enjoyed pipes since I was 15-16 on and off (about 20 years). I'm no expert but thought I had a pretty decent idea of what was what. That said, I want to thank all the OFs on here as you've opened my eyes to several things I was unaware of. Most importantly, the new-found appreciation for a nice cob.

May your bowls always be full gentlemen, thank you.

05-22-2013, 12:45 PM	#861
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Great advice Moo. I'm just learning to appreciate flake tobacco and it is definitely moving up on my favorites. __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

06-03-2013, 07:46 PM	#862
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart I just ordered a couple Missouri Mearschaum cob pipes from smokingpipes.com. I figured they would serve as my first pipes to try the hobby out and if I don't like it I'm not out very much cash. Question is, do they break or wear out really easily? And what do you recommend for me to try based on enjoying more full bodied cigars and hating flavoured tobacco?

06-04-2013, 08:28 AM	#863
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Welcome Braeden. A lot of guys like to go with a Latakia blend like Frog Morton or Squadron Leader. Blends like these have a smokey flavor and are easy to smoke without overheating. If you are used to strong cigars, pipe tobacco will never match the strength or body of a cigar, so initially you may find the experience a little lacking but you're pallet will adjust. Your cobs should serve you well for a long time under normal conditions.

06-04-2013, 12:05 PM	#864
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Well I placed my first order through smokingpipes.com. For my first tobaccos I ordered Peterson Irish Flake, Gawith Full Virginia Flake, Balkan Sasieni, and Captain Black Dark (I know it probably sucks but it was like 2.50 for the pouch so I figured I would throw it in. I'm looking forward to trying these out. Thanks a lot for your advice Quan, I'm sure I will have more questions.

06-04-2013, 11:25 PM	#867
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart I'll make sure to break in the cob away from the wind. Thanks for the tip

06-05-2013, 02:29 PM	#869
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Does mudding actually mean rubbing mud inside? Or am I stupid for thinking that?

06-05-2013, 03:24 PM	#870
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Pipe mud is made with cigar ash and water that is mixed into a paste. It's magic stuff and can be used to raise the heal of a poorly drilled pipe, or fill in a spot that has started to burn out on a cob.

06-06-2013, 08:37 AM	#871
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Oh I see, that's cool

06-06-2013, 11:56 AM	#873
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart The bricks of Moo's house is actually mortared with pipe mud.

06-07-2013, 07:49 PM	#874
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Any special preparations needed for lighting up a virgin pipe Quan? Mine should be arriving any day and i am excited to try them out.

06-07-2013, 09:40 PM	#875
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart Not so much with a cob. I'd start with the BS, it should give you the most flavor with the least amount of effort. If you're used to cigars thevolume of smoke will be less than what you are used to so avoid the instinct to puff harder.

08-18-2013, 10:09 PM	#876
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart This pipe forum has got me very interested in starting smoking pipes. I have been lurking on this side of the forum here for a couple weeks now, picking up info here and there. It has been valuable advice so far and has led me to want to buy a corn cob pipe to start with. My question is does one type of stem (not sure if that's the correct term), whether it's bent or straight make a difference in the taste, draw, or burn? Thanks in advance. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

08-19-2013, 11:26 AM	#879
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart When I buy cobs that have the orange bits like the Legend. I only buy the straight shape. The orange plastic bits aren't bent as much as they are kinked and a lot of junk builds up in that kink, and a pipe cleaner can't get it out very well.

09-10-2013, 11:38 AM	#880
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart I've enjoyed pipes since I was 15-16 on and off (about 20 years). I'm no expert but thought I had a pretty decent idea of what was what. That said, I want to thank all the OFs on here as you've opened my eyes to several things I was unaware of. Most importantly, the new-found appreciation for a nice cob. May your bowls always be full gentlemen, thank you.