Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread - Page 59

RevSmoke · 01-05-2017, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

It smells incredible - dried fig and citrus.

Have you tried it? Virginias & Perique sound good, but then they added Rum... So, I am very skeptical!

nutcracker · 01-05-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Have you tried it? Virginias & Perique sound good, but then they added Rum... So, I am very skeptical!

Not yet Rev, but they smell amazing. (They literally had my mouth watering) By all accounts one can't taste the rum. I will slice off a bit this weekend to try.

They are little bricks and remind me of the fire-starters they used to give us in the military. Might need a band saw.....

RevSmoke · 01-05-2017, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

Not yet Rev, but they smell amazing. (They literally had my mouth watering) By all accounts one can't taste the rum. I will slice off a bit this weekend to try.

They are little bricks and remind me of the fire-starters they used to give us in the military. Might need a band saw.....

Have done different "plugs" from G&H, Samuel Gawith. Usually pretty strong, and needs a good sharp knife.

My uncle used to chew plug tobacco, and when he was done, he'd leave it sit on a fence post. A couple days later he'd check it out, and if dry enough stick it in his cob to smoke. He used to do Redman and Levi Garrett. It was too moist and too sweet to smoke right off, but after a morning or afternoon of vigorous chewing, he said, "It mellows out nice. And if it don't rain, it smokes pretty good after a couple days of sun drying."

I have always wanted to try that, but I just couldn't get past how sweet it was in the mouth. Used to chew my share of Redman, but never got the courage to put it in my pipe and smoke it.

Let me know what you think.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

CoffeeWaterBeer · 01-06-2017, 06:56 AM

great starting choices indeed! Please let us know if you have questions or want tips. If asked nicely we may even sing a song about perique.

nutcracker · 01-14-2017, 03:07 PM

So I picked up a new radiator from Hekthor. Added a funky custom Nutcracker bowl, and we are ready to dim he lights and turn on the lava lamp!

Hekthor has a new stem - I do like it.

Check out his site:
http://www.hwiebe.com

stevieray · 01-14-2017, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

So I picked up a new radiator from Hekthor. Added a funky custom Nutcracker bowl, and we are ready to dim he lights and turn on the lava lamp!

Hekthor has a new stem - I do like it.

Check out his site:
http://www.hwiebe.com

I dig it

Alpedhuez55 · 01-25-2017, 11:16 AM

This is my latest. It is a BriarWorks Icarus Smooth Volcano. I love the lines on it. It reminds me of something Japanese. My oply complaint is the stem is a little loose, but a couple of rubs of Beeswax will take care of that!!! I look forward to christening it later on with some Carter Hall. I love using that to help break a pipe in.

RevSmoke · 01-25-2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpedhuez55

This is my latest. It is a BriarWorks Icarus Smooth Volcano. I love the lines on it. It reminds me of something Japanese. My oply complaint is the stem is a little loose, but a couple of rubs of Beeswax will take care of that!!! I look forward to christening it later on with some Carter Hall. I love using that to help break a pipe in.

I will agree though, I like the shape and the lines of that one, very nice. Looks also to be of a generous size.

A quick disclaimer, FOR MY OWN PERSONAL TASTES I am NOT a fan of silver/brass/gold on a pipe. I can look at them as such, but could not bring myself to own such.

Alpedhuez55 · 01-26-2017, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I will agree though, I like the shape and the lines of that one, very nice. Looks also to be of a generous size.

A quick disclaimer, FOR MY OWN PERSONAL TASTES I am NOT a fan of silver/brass/gold on a pipe. I can look at them as such, but could not bring myself to own such.

They do have different versions of the shape, most without the band. I just happened to get the one with it. I am not crazy about the band either, but it is not as bad in person. Plus the shape was what really grabbed me.

MarkinAZ · 01-25-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpedhuez55

This is my latest. It is a BriarWorks Icarus Smooth Volcano. I love the lines on it. It reminds me of something Japanese. My oply complaint is the stem is a little loose, but a couple of rubs of Beeswax will take care of that!!! I look forward to christening it later on with some Carter Hall. I love using that to help break a pipe in...

That's a great looking pipe Michael

Looks like it will give you many good smokes. What's the length of the pipe and the bowl height?

Alpedhuez55 · 01-26-2017, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

That's a great looking pipe Michael

Looks like it will give you many good smokes. What's the length of the pipe and the bowl height?

It is 5 1/2" by 1 7/8". I smoked a bowl in the Icarus yesterday. Just some Carter Hall. I think someone recommended it to me once for breaking in pipes, I have been using it for that ever since. Though it is a good all around smoke. The pipe smokes nice and feels great in the mouth. Very happy with the purchase.

RevSmoke · 01-15-2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

So I picked up a new radiator from Hekthor. Added a funky custom Nutcracker bowl, and we are ready to dim he lights and turn on the lava lamp!

Hekthor has a new stem - I do like it.

Check out his site:
http://www.hwiebe.com

Interesting looking pipe. Nothing I believe I'd like to smoke, but hey, I'm not the one smoking it.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

WhiteMamba · 01-14-2017, 08:36 PM

Those radiator pipes are certainly interesting. I'm still not sure how I feel about this since I am more traditional. I have to admit it does look cool.

nutcracker · 01-25-2017, 12:03 PM

Gads that is sweet. Love the stem and ring. I have an Icarus that I'm not too enthralled with - this one is N I C E !

nutcracker · 01-27-2017, 07:03 AM

That's cool Steve. The silver ring is different and very nice indeed.
Looks perfect for flakes.

Alpedhuez55 · 01-27-2017, 12:14 PM

Steve, that is a sweet pipe. I used to hate stubby pipes, but now I am loving them!!!

Congrats!!!

Sancho · 01-27-2017, 12:19 PM

Sweet stubby!

DMK · 01-27-2017, 02:10 PM

I know Jim from way back on other boards we used to hang out on. He does excellent work!

Subvet642 · 01-27-2017, 03:01 PM

I'm not into stubbies but I love the rustication!

RevSmoke · 01-27-2017, 03:06 PM

Nice looking pipe, Stevie.

01-06-2017, 06:56 AM	#4
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread great starting choices indeed! Please let us know if you have questions or want tips. If asked nicely we may even sing a song about perique.

01-14-2017, 03:07 PM	#5
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread So I picked up a new radiator from Hekthor. Added a funky custom Nutcracker bowl, and we are ready to dim he lights and turn on the lava lamp! Hekthor has a new stem - I do like it. Check out his site: http://www.hwiebe.com __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

01-25-2017, 11:16 AM	#7
Alpedhuez55 Fat Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 115 Trading: (8)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread This is my latest. It is a BriarWorks Icarus Smooth Volcano. I love the lines on it. It reminds me of something Japanese. My oply complaint is the stem is a little loose, but a couple of rubs of Beeswax will take care of that!!! I look forward to christening it later on with some Carter Hall. I love using that to help break a pipe in.

01-14-2017, 08:36 PM	#13
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Those radiator pipes are certainly interesting. I'm still not sure how I feel about this since I am more traditional. I have to admit it does look cool. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

01-25-2017, 12:03 PM	#14
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Gads that is sweet. Love the stem and ring. I have an Icarus that I'm not too enthralled with - this one is N I C E ! __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

01-27-2017, 07:03 AM	#15
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread That's cool Steve. The silver ring is different and very nice indeed. Looks perfect for flakes. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

01-27-2017, 12:14 PM	#16
Alpedhuez55 Fat Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 115 Trading: (8)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Steve, that is a sweet pipe. I used to hate stubby pipes, but now I am loving them!!! Congrats!!!

01-27-2017, 12:19 PM	#17
Sancho Puddle Jumper Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: back near the woods Posts: 387 Trading: (7)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Sweet stubby!

01-27-2017, 02:10 PM	#18
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,746 Trading: (86)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread I know Jim from way back on other boards we used to hang out on. He does excellent work! __________________ Darryl, SOB...

01-27-2017, 03:01 PM	#19
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread I'm not into stubbies but I love the rustication! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-27-2017, 03:06 PM	#20
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,819 Trading: (51)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Nice looking pipe, Stevie. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"