Rubber vulcanite or ebonite stems are softer and more comfortable than acrylic stems, but if exposed to sunlight too long will oxidize and turn green. They'll also fade, especially the Cumberland stems. You can prevent this with a coating of mineral oil or Obsidian Oil.
The softy bits can be put on the stem to prevent tooth marks on the stem and make it more comfortable, but this may result in a tan line when the stem is exposed to sunlight. You should take them off and boil them occasionally too.
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"The Rules". basically, the laws of physics. To try to deny them will result in failure of some sort. But, @Stubble did a great job of putting them in easy to understand terms.
I do stir, but I am very careful not to stir too deep.
@PuertoRicoShawn , have you checked out the Pipe Tips thread? You'll find many people asked these questions before.
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I would also like to add that a good pipe is an investment and should be treated as such. A few of these guys have pipes that are upwards of a hundred years old. My oldest ones are from the fifties and sixties. If treated properly they will last for years and years. Relative to the cost of pipes, pipe cleaners are cheap and should be used often like was said earlier. There are also cheap waxes that are easily applied that will protect your investment.
@Rdp77 said:
I would also like to add that a good pipe is an investment and should be treated as such. A few of these guys have pipes that are upwards of a hundred years old. My oldest ones are from the fifties and sixties. If treated properly they will last for years and years. Relative to the cost of pipes, pipe cleaners are cheap and should be used often like was said earlier. There are also cheap waxes that are easily applied that will protect your investment.
How do you establish age?
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
@Rdp77 said:
I would also like to add that a good pipe is an investment and should be treated as such. A few of these guys have pipes that are upwards of a hundred years old. My oldest ones are from the fifties and sixties. If treated properly they will last for years and years. Relative to the cost of pipes, pipe cleaners are cheap and should be used often like was said earlier. There are also cheap waxes that are easily applied that will protect your investment.
@Rdp77 said:
I would also like to add that a good pipe is an investment and should be treated as such. A few of these guys have pipes that are upwards of a hundred years old. My oldest ones are from the fifties and sixties. If treated properly they will last for years and years. Relative to the cost of pipes, pipe cleaners are cheap and should be used often like was said earlier. There are also cheap waxes that are easily applied that will protect your investment.
How do you establish age?
Makers marks, serial numbers, the actual date stamped.
Google is your friend.
Different model numbers, silver hallmarks, era emblems, era stamps, charateristics, so many things can narrow it down. There are also many unknowns, and at times you can only guesstimate an age range.
@Yakster said:
Some people practice the DGT, delayed gratification technique, where they pack a bowl and give it a charring light and then leave it to enjoy later. They feel that it smokes better this way and they can prepare the bowl ahead of time. I'm not much for this method, but if I don't finish a bowl I'll just save it for later and it's usually good later.
This seems terrible to me from a cigar background lol
You're comparing a watermelon to a cherry. Both are great, just don't expect them to taste or behave the same.
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How long can a pipe sit? for instance: I am at work and take a 30 min break and puff on a bowl. Could I then just let it sit several hours and come back to it on another break?
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I gently sweep any loose ash off the top of the tobacco and light it.
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It's rare, hasn't been a problem for me yet. The good thing about pipe tobacco is that each blend is in it's own container so any bug infestation should be limited. Bring a cigar with beetles into your humidor and it could be a disaster.
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I've never seen beetles in pipe tobacco. Mold? Yes.
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The reason I say not to is I got a mouthful of ash on my next draw. Might as well licked an ashtray.
That's what happens to me too. Also, you don't have to smoke all the way to the bottom every time.
Rubber vulcanite or ebonite stems are softer and more comfortable than acrylic stems, but if exposed to sunlight too long will oxidize and turn green. They'll also fade, especially the Cumberland stems. You can prevent this with a coating of mineral oil or Obsidian Oil.
The softy bits can be put on the stem to prevent tooth marks on the stem and make it more comfortable, but this may result in a tan line when the stem is exposed to sunlight. You should take them off and boil them occasionally too.
"The Rules". basically, the laws of physics. To try to deny them will result in failure of some sort. But, @Stubble did a great job of putting them in easy to understand terms.
I do stir, but I am very careful not to stir too deep.
@PuertoRicoShawn , have you checked out the Pipe Tips thread? You'll find many people asked these questions before.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
I would also like to add that a good pipe is an investment and should be treated as such. A few of these guys have pipes that are upwards of a hundred years old. My oldest ones are from the fifties and sixties. If treated properly they will last for years and years. Relative to the cost of pipes, pipe cleaners are cheap and should be used often like was said earlier. There are also cheap waxes that are easily applied that will protect your investment.
How do you establish age?
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
ID cards.
Makers marks, serial numbers, the actual date stamped.
Google is your friend.
Sorry....
Different model numbers, silver hallmarks, era emblems, era stamps, charateristics, so many things can narrow it down. There are also many unknowns, and at times you can only guesstimate an age range.
No you ain’t 😂😂😂
Sorry.not sorry
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
To research pipes age:
https://pipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.pipephil.eu/
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First pipe starter kit! Thank you so much @silvermouse
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
Nicely done, Edward!
That Orlik is good stuff
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That tin is probably 10 years old
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They both smell delightful. The orlik really intrigues me. Smells like cherries and pears.
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
How long can a pipe sit? for instance: I am at work and take a 30 min break and puff on a bowl. Could I then just let it sit several hours and come back to it on another break?
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
yes
I gently sweep any loose ash off the top of the tobacco and light it.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
You can come back to it days later, but you don't necessarily want to make that a practice.
Really? this would not negatively impact the pipe in some way? the moisture from the tobacco or the ash sitting there?
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
That’s why you don’t make it a habit
Does pipe tobacco get Beatles?
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
Good question. Never heard of it happening, but that don't mean much.
Mold is more common, but tobacco beetles like cigarettes and pipe tobacco too.
Picture not mine
Oh wow. I expected the answer to be no. So do you free your pipe tobacco?
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished. —Ben Franklin
It's rare, hasn't been a problem for me yet. The good thing about pipe tobacco is that each blend is in it's own container so any bug infestation should be limited. Bring a cigar with beetles into your humidor and it could be a disaster.
I've never seen beetles in pipe tobacco. Mold? Yes.
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