Pipe tips for Cigar People, what we've learned...
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@Yakster said:
I do have a basic "spice" grinder but rarely use it. I also usually don't rub out coins or flakes, instead preferring to fold and stuff them for a nice, rich, longer smoke. It's not as easy to keep lit, but I find it rewarding. Drying out the tobacco first really helps.This old thread on Pipe Smoker's Den really helped me learn to love pressed tobacco, but I think most pipe smokers prefer to rub the tobacco out before smoking.
https://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/smoking-pressed-tobacco-flakes-plugs-twists-and-kakes.8621/
Appreciate the link to that post it has some great info!
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@memento_mori said:
Finally implemented some advice given to me by a few pipe smoking friends. I bought this inexpensive spice grinder
for heavy duty flake, specifically, SG Burnt Ends and also cake and plug.
I started with the medium grind which I thought wasn’t enough. Switched to fine grind and this was the result.
Drying out now for a bit. Burnt Ends is very sticky. I’m excited to actually get this to burn properly and get the full flavors. 🤞🏼
And all of this time I never realized my friend was into spices.
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@Ross_G89 , I started this thread a long time ago for cigar smokers who are interested in pipes. Lots of folks contributed, lots of information along the way.
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In My Humble Opinion, @Ross_G89 , start with a corn Cobb pipe. It is the least invasive on the pocket book. Many people on here love and use frequently the cobbs. They are great smokers. If you don’t like it, it was only a $15 investment.
If you do like it and want to invest in a nice inexpensive briar pipe, I recommend the bones pipes by Chris Morgan. You can try several shapes that won’t break the bank. Once you realize pipe smoking is going to be a long term investment, I would recommend you invest in whatever pipe maker, shape, length, finish and price you deem appropriate.
After that first ‘higher end’ pipe purchase, God help you. #PAD
Regarding a cigar, the pipe and the open road, go forward without hurry, learn the essence of things through frequent experiences, taking advantage of every occasion.
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I did buy a cheaper pipe, $18 along with a tamper, a box of filters and cleaners. Now I just need to find a few blends I like. Thanks for the recommendations every one.
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Speaking of filters do many of you use them? I only used the one that came in my pipe and didn’t even realize it was there until first time running a cleaner through it. I might grab a pack to try em out now that I’ve figured out which end of the pipe goes in your mouth.
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I haven't tried filtered pipes except for some old Carey Magic Inch pipes that had a papyrus tube that the smoke passed through under some vent holes that was said to give a cooler, smoother smoke. I did at times tape over the vent holes to get more flavor out of those pipes.
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Pulled them out. Not really needed. Its mostly a euro thing.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
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I found that smoking with a filter is fine, for one bowl. After that it increasingly adds nasty taste with each bowl. I toss them all. If the next question is "What about pipes that have filters, can I leave them out?", the answer is YES, you can leave them out. Won't hurt a thing.
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nofilter
Regarding a cigar, the pipe and the open road, go forward without hurry, learn the essence of things through frequent experiences, taking advantage of every occasion.
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@OmgFrigginMike said:
Speaking of filters do many of you use them? I only used the one that came in my pipe and didn’t even realize it was there until first time running a cleaner through it. I might grab a pack to try em out now that I’ve figured out which end of the pipe goes in your mouth.Pull 'em and discard. Though, it does leave a cavity that becomes prone to condensation and I find I have to use a pipe cleaner more often to get rid of the gurgle.
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I have yet to experience any gurgling. I’ve heard about it quite a bit and kind of assumed it was because I only have a Cobb so far and they absorb moisture well
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@OmgFrigginMike said:
I have yet to experience any gurgling. I’ve heard about it quite a bit and kind of assumed it was because I only have a Cobb so far and they absorb moisture wellThat and most cobs are straight. Any gurgling I’ve experienced has only been with bent pipes.
If it don’t bother me, it don’t bother me. Just leave me alone.
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@Rdp77 said:
@OmgFrigginMike said:
I have yet to experience any gurgling. I’ve heard about it quite a bit and kind of assumed it was because I only have a Cobb so far and they absorb moisture wellThat and most cobs are straight. Any gurgling I’ve experienced has only been with bent pipes.
If you’re gurgling in a cob, with a 1/4” depth between bowl bottom and airway, you gotta stop slobbering down your stem 😂😂😂
Regarding a cigar, the pipe and the open road, go forward without hurry, learn the essence of things through frequent experiences, taking advantage of every occasion.
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@memento_mori said:
If you’re gurgling in a cob, with a 1/4” depth between bowl bottom and airway, you gotta stop slobbering down your stem 😂😂😂
Nobody's ever complained before... Don't tell me how to do it.
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