The Pipe Gallery

[Jim]

Show us your briar collections.

[Jim]

Here's my modest collection-

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=19460


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18950

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=19458

[Vlad]

Let's lower the bar a bit. :001_smile

135092

[SiBurning]

Missing a few, but...
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/2046/pipes.jpg

I mostly roll my own cigarettes, and enjoy the same tobacco in a pipe, but do put regular pipe tobacco in them occasionally. Those small corn cob pipes let me grab a smoke break at work, or a cigarette size pipe. I've tried a lot of small pipes, including glass, metal, and clay ones, but they're just awful, even that wood one. I thought that the glass or metal might survive a day's worth of cigarette breaks without getting bitter, but they really ruin the smoke. That metal one was used once and I couldn't even finish it. It's like smoking dried out stale tobacco. The corn cobs are by far the best thing for a quick tobacco smoke break. They're cheap enough that you can toss them if you overwork them, but they also breathe so well that they can often recover from overuse. There's also a couple of cigarette holders that give a pipe-like lightness to a made cigarette.

[Argonaut]

Not all of them but here are some I'm fond of.

[TheShaun]

Missing a few, but...
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/2046/pipes.jpg

I mostly roll my own cigarettes, and enjoy the same tobacco in a pipe, but do put regular pipe tobacco in them occasionally. Those small corn cob pipes let me grab a smoke break at work, or a cigarette size pipe. I've tried a lot of small pipes, including glass, metal, and clay ones, but they're just awful, even that wood one. I thought that the glass or metal might survive a day's worth of cigarette breaks without getting bitter, but they really ruin the smoke. That metal one was used once and I couldn't even finish it. It's like smoking dried out stale tobacco. The corn cobs are by far the best thing for a quick tobacco smoke break. They're cheap enough that you can toss them if you overwork them, but they also breathe so well that they can often recover from overuse. There's also a couple of cigarette holders that give a pipe-like lightness to a made cigarette.

Ummm, just so you know, that metal one is not for regular tobacco. Think "wacky tobacky". I had one very similar in high school.

[jwhite]

Ummm, just so you know, that metal one is not for regular tobacco. Think "wacky tobacky". I had one very similar in high school.

True but Steve tells us that he tried to use it for sampling tobacco, and I take him at his word. He also tells us that its pretty worthless, so lets not get too sidetracked.

[wolfmanxiii]

As funny as the whole metal bowl meant for smoking tobacco of the greener persuasion is....thank you Steve for unknowingly volunteering yourself to be a guinea pig. I've been seriously contemplating buying one of those for quick smoke breaks lately. Not having much time for a pipe and not wanting to smoke cigarettes anymore has made enjoying good tobacco difficult. What brand and model are those smaller cobs you have? I bought a tiny pipe made by MM one time, but I think it is made of wood of some sort and it is not a good smoker by any means.

[mretzloff]

Nice collections, gentlemen. I have always admired the looks of wooden and Meerschaum pipes.

[SiBurning]

Unknowingly? Hardly! I've purchased about a dozen little pipes from head shops specifically looking for something to replace a cigarette. The last time I smoked the other stuff, Ronald Reagan was president. For convenience at work, I've stayed away from anything large or that contains water. The only one I've found that's worth using are those Missouri Meerschaum Miniatures (http://www.corncobpipe.com/product.php?productid=16145). They're available varnished or unvarnished. I haven't looked today, but from what I remember and can see, the varnished ones are baked, and the unvarnished ones are merely dried. They used to have a lot more information on the web site about the processes, and what I see there now is a big simplification. Overall, I've found the less finish, the better the pipe tastes, but the baked ones are harder which is good for some pipe tobaccos. Other unfinished pipes are Eaton and Missouri Pride. The big difference in the minis is that the unvarnished ones are thicker, so they have a smaller bowl, and they're softer and give off more corn flavor. Either way, you'll get a nice spicy flavor from the corn cob until they're a bit broken in. It doesn't take long, though. The pipes also vary a bit in draw, which is true of all the corn cobs. I've actually found the mini corn cob pipes more consistently useful than the larger pipes. I think it's because the stem has a flat end instead of a tapered/cut one.

Someone produced a real meerschaum clay pipe shaped somewhat like a coffin. I looked all over but never found a retailer for it. It was reviewed on RYO magazine, and is supposed to be a very good pipe. OTOH, I doubt it lets you oversmoke.

There's actually a better partial solution. A good cigarette holder concentrates the smoke and makes it feel cooler, and also moves the smoking end further away from the face further reducing irritation and heat. You can oversmoke it, but it doesn't sour as quickly as a pipe, probably because there's no steaming hot bowl. As with the small pipes, most of them are junk, and you have to try them to know. The best ones I've had are made from light, porous wood and are unfinished, but the bore is also important. Too many of them aren't even drilled the right size to hold a cigarette, nevermind getting the rest of the bore right. You basically want a hole for the cigarette, then a small hole the rest of the way through, not a large hollow all the way through. In other words, you want to draw the smoke through a thin hole for most of the distance. A long taper might also work, but I haven't seen that. Oddly, unless I'm mistaken, the compression inside the pipe actually heats the smoke, but it feels like it cools it. This is probably why you want it compressed as early as possible and then have a long thin hole--to give time & distance for the smoke to cool. Of course, you'll probably want to make your own cigarette with a good tobacco and a good machine for best results.

[RaisingTheBar]

Got my first pipe tonight...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/IronDiggy/efbf1488.jpg
tada! Had its first smoke tonight. Took a bit but Got it going steady.

[jwhite]

Excellent choice is that the 02 or 03? My first pipe was was the 314, its my avatar for those that don't know. I've got the Irish Whiskey XL03, love that shape -feels great in the hand.

[Vlad]

Got my first pipe tonight...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/IronDiggy/efbf1488.jpg
tada! Had its first smoke tonight. Took a bit but Got it going steady.

Nice!

[Blue_2]

Got my first pipe tonight...Very nice, congrats! :thumbup1:

[Jim]

Got my first pipe tonight...

tada! Had its first smoke tonight. Took a bit but Got it going steady.


Congratulations!:thumbup1:

[RaisingTheBar]

Thanks guys. While Obv a first cheap pipe, figured I'd giver a go before really investing. I foresee another money sink heh. Not sure exactly what this pipe is but it has "medico esquire" on one side and made in italy on the other side.

[Commander Quan]

Medico was a very popular mass produced pipe from S.M. Frank and Co. They were known for using the Medico paper filters. That's a good pipe to start with, and expand from there.

[TenorClef]

Show us your briar collections.

Its not what i would call a substantial collection however i only smoke once or twice every couple of weeks. Top to Bottom-
McGahey Bull Dog, Askwith Billiard, Dr Plumb Straight Billiard and another Dr Plumb Saddle-stemmed Billiard.

[TenorClef]

and my current favourites-

[hrnfrg]

Here are mine along with my tobacco pouch.

[auk1124]

Its not what i would call a substantial collection however i only smoke once or twice every couple of weeks. Top to Bottom-
McGahey Bull Dog, Askwith Billiard, Dr Plumb Straight Billiard and another Dr Plumb Saddle-stemmed Billiard.

Now here is a classic pipe collection. Bulldogs, billiards and billiard variations - my favorites! If I were still smoking I'd say you and I had the same taste in pipes.

[msandoval858]

I used to have a pretty large collection but I've widdled it down to about a dozen pipes over the years. I'm primarily a cigar smoker, but I do enjoy a good bowl every now and then.

These are two of my favorites I took shots of to share :)

Lee Von Erck AA grade
http://www.shaving101.com/images/lee-von-erck-aa-web.jpg

Castello Collection KKK grade
http://www.shaving101.com/images/castello-collection-3k-web.jpg

[Vlad]

I used to have a pretty large collection but I've widdled it down to about a dozen pipes over the years. I'm primarily a cigar smoker, but I do enjoy a good bowl every now and then.

These are two of my favorites I took shots of to share :)

Lee Von Erck AA grade
http://www.shaving101.com/images/lee-von-erck-aa-web.jpg



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[Bloodhound]

A basket pipe(my first pipe), a Peterson Bulldog and the other three are Comoys.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/husky9000/IM002083.jpg

I have added another basket pipe, another Comoy bent bulldog, and a no name nosewarmer for when I am bird hunting (no pics yet)

[LaxB51]

[QUOTE=Jim;2609616]Here's my modest collection-


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=18950

What pipe is that? I love how it looks.

[Jim]

It's a Ser Jacopo, a wonderful smoker.

[LaxB51]

It's a Ser Jacopo, a wonderful smoker.

Oh my she is a bute

[ironbrewer]

Here is my favorite pipe. A friend made it for me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/ironbrewer/PB290021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/ironbrewer/PB290020.jpg

It smokes wonderfully.

[Argonaut]

Here is my favorite pipe. A friend made it for me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/ironbrewer/PB290021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/ironbrewer/PB290020.jpg

It smokes wonderfully.

That's a great grain pattern, I need friends like yours.:thumbup1:

[jwhite]

That's a great grain pattern, I need friends like yours.:thumbup1:
+1

Beautifully done.

[ironbrewer]

That's a great grain pattern, I need friends like yours.:thumbup1:


Yep Mikey is a good friend to have.

[RobAtSGH]

Part 1:

http://rfnovak.smugmug.com/photos/1135807409_w7wHM-L.jpg

Left to Right: No-name Canadian billiard, Dunhill-era Charatan's Make "Authentic" cross-grain billiard #212, Comoy's "Guildhall" pot, 1928 Dunhill patent Shell Briar bulldog, GBD "Straight Grain" lovat, GBD "Supergrain" bent bulldog.

[Argonaut]

Merry Christmas everyone, Happy holidays to all. I hope you guys made out as well as I did. After years of explaining to my wife on gift ideas, "Just get me a pipe", she finally listened. What's great about it is that I would have never picked this pipe for myself. I've seen it before and remember thinking,"That's one ugly pipe." Now that it's mine, I think it's great. I appreciate the unique shape that can't be classified as anything other than a Peterson 305. Just had a smoke with it and I am loving it.

[Jim]

Merry Christmas everyone, Happy holidays to all. I hope you guys made out as well as I did. After years of explaining to my wife on gift ideas, "Just get me a pipe", she finally listened. What's great about it is that I would have never picked this pipe for myself. I've seen it before and remember thinking,"That's one ugly pipe." Now that it's mine, I think it's great. I appreciate the unique shape that can't be classified as anything other than a Peterson 305. Just had a smoke with it and I am loving it.


Congratulations! I think its very handsome.

Is that a Nimrod pipe lighter hiding to the right of your new pipe?

[Argonaut]

Congratulations! I think its very handsome.

Is that a Nimrod pipe lighter hiding to the right of your new pipe?

Good eye Jim. That's a piece I picked up at a local flea market. The Nimrod Sportsman. I don't know who their marketing guy was, but he should have been fired.:laugh:

[thunderball]

I only own 2 pipes so I haven't much to add here but I would like to jump and shout, "This is an awesome thread!!" :thumbup1:

[Jim]

Good eye Jim. That's a piece I picked up at a local flea market. The Nimrod Sportsman. I don't know who their marketing guy was, but he should have been fired.:laugh:

I have never seen one in a box before. I had one for years and used it in my fishing vest. Are you having trouble with it?

[Argonaut]

I have never seen one in a box before. I had one for years and used it in my fishing vest. Are you having trouble with it?

No, it needed a flint when I purchased it, other than that it works great. I generaly just use matches for pipe lighting, so it's mostly for looking at. I occasionally see them on ebay with the box for $20 -$35, I gave $25 for mine. At the time I had no idea what they were worth, I just thought it was cool.

[RobAtSGH]

After years of explaining to my wife on gift ideas, "Just get me a pipe", she finally listened. What's great about it is that I would have never picked this pipe for myself. I've seen it before and remember thinking,"That's one ugly pipe." Now that it's mine, I think it's great.

Very nice. I like Peterson's in general, and I've always enjoyed that shape. It is uniquely theirs.

[duotone]

Bought this Peterson 317 (smooth finish) about 3 years ago. I only smoke about once a month, but in that time it has served me well. Defenitely worth the £35 I paid for it.

I still havent found the "right" tobacco for me yet though. Perhaps when I do, I will smoke more often.

http://www.peterson.ie/pipes/images/pipe-ranges/claddagh/system-shape-chart-317a.jpg

[RobAtSGH]

Tonight's Candidate:
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1138144200_aTJFT-L.jpg

Nording billiard with churchwarden stem.

[Vlad]

Tonight's Candidate:
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1138144200_aTJFT-L.jpg

Nording billiard with churchwarden stem.

Very nice. :thumbup1: Let's see some more tins!

[RobAtSGH]

Very nice. :thumbup1: Let's see some more tins!

OK - here's part of the rest of the open tins drawer.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1138574684_VbkDf-L.jpg

The two tins of Navy Cavendish are from 1993 and 2001, and I was smoking them against each other. The McClelland Anniversary is the original 2001 wax-seal tin. The Christmas Cheer is from 2002.

[RobAtSGH]

Up in the batting order:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1139041792_vCUiA-L.jpg
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1139041786_zHLjM-L.jpg

Ardor Fantasy Giove-Finish flame grain w/birdseye rim. This was my first ever premium pipe.

[Argonaut]

Up in the batting order:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1139041792_vCUiA-L.jpg
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1139041786_zHLjM-L.jpg

Ardor Fantasy Giove-Finish flame grain w/birdseye rim. This was my first ever premium pipe.

Beautiful pipe, love that birdseye rim.:thumbup1:

[Argonaut]

Here are some tins of mine, and lets not exclude the jars.

[RobAtSGH]

Beautiful pipe, love that birdseye rim.:thumbup1:

Thanks - it was an early love affair, and it's a unique shape that fits my hand perfectly.

[RobAtSGH]

Next up in the rotation this morning/afternoon:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1140555248_Xisax-L.jpg
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1140555273_nWehg-L.jpg

1928 Dunhill Shell Briar bulldog, US patent no.'s, original stem w/ivory dot. This was in an eBay estate lot that I bought for all of $25. :w00t: Why, oh why, did you ever abandon this deep sandblasting, Dunhill? Today's Shell Briar blasts just don't compare! :bored:

[Fer]

Got my first pipe tonight...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/IronDiggy/efbf1488.jpg
tada! Had its first smoke tonight. Took a bit but Got it going steady.

I like the relativity and the physics of super heroes book in the back

[JAM]

Not a very good image (terrible lighting...), but here is my Cassano:

http://www.jessieamorris.com/pictures/pipe.jpg

[Blue_2]

Not a very good image (terrible lighting...), but here is my Cassano:

It looks especially good next to that archtop. :thumbup1:

[JAM]

It looks especially good next to that archtop. :thumbup1:

Heh. That is my favorite guitar. I play it a lot! It makes an awesome sound! It's an older one (Mid 70's), but is in excellent shape!

[Commander Quan]

I was given a Jack Hackert Antler Shanked Cob for Christmas from a member on another forum. Compared to an ordinary MM cob this thing is a beast.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/comanderquan/JHackert1.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/comanderquan/JHackert2.jpg

My only issue with it is I clench all my pipes, and this one is way to heavy to clench.

[Argonaut]

I was given a Jack Hackert Antler Shanked Cob for Christmas from a member on another forum. Compared to an ordinary MM cob this thing is a beast.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/comanderquan/JHackert1.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/comanderquan/JHackert2.jpg

My only issue with it is I clench all my pipes, and this one is way to heavy to clench.

Sweet looking shank, is it interchangable with the MMs, or do you have to drill them to fit?

[Commander Quan]

First of all I must make a correction this is a JAKE Hackert pipe for some reason it is stuck in my mind that his name is Jack. Anyway, the antler shank is very securely attached to this cob, and is not meant to be changed out like a forever stem is meant to. This is a Forever Cob!

[wolfmanxiii]

Very nice looking cob! Does it have a wood plug in the bottom? This makes me want to buy the MM Corn Cob Snob freehand.

[Laney1566]

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/Laney1566/IMG_0492.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/Laney1566/IMG_0493.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/Laney1566/IMG_0495.jpg

Just found this forum!

The top pic is my main rotation. 7 or 8 Castellos and a couple Dunhills. Ser Jacopo and Maestro De Paja.
A couple of Peterson Anniversary Pipes as well. And the Ashton Old Church.
The cabinet has my Erik Nordings and Aligators as well as a bunch of Meerschaums and other various pipes.
I had PAD many years ago..lol

[wolfmanxiii]

Very nice collection Laney! I love the round pipe rack with the humidifier jar in the middle. I've been trying to find one to fit 12 pipes at a decent price for a long time, but haven't had much luck.

[Vlad]

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/Laney1566/IMG_0492.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/Laney1566/IMG_0493.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/Laney1566/IMG_0495.jpg

Just found this forum!

The top pic is my main rotation. 7 or 8 Castellos and a couple Dunhills. Ser Jacopo and Maestro De Paja.
A couple of Peterson Anniversary Pipes as well. And the Ashton Old Church.
The cabinet has my Erik Nordings and Aligators as well as a bunch of Meerschaums and other various pipes.
I had PAD many years ago..lol

:thumbup: Wow! Tell us about those tobaccos.

[Blue_2]

I was given a Jack Hackert Antler Shanked Cob for Christmas from a member on another forum. Compared to an ordinary MM cob this thing is a beast.

My only issue with it is I clench all my pipes, and this one is way to heavy to clench.Nice! That has the looks of an upscale MM Freehand. If so then its definitely a more of a sitting pipe.


Just found this forum!

The top pic is my main rotation. 7 or 8 Castellos and a couple Dunhills. Ser Jacopo and Maestro De Paja.
A couple of Peterson Anniversary Pipes as well. And the Ashton Old Church.
The cabinet has my Erik Nordings and Aligators as well as a bunch of Meerschaums and other various pipes.
I had PAD many years ago..lolBeautiful pipes! :w00t:

[jwhite]

Very nice collection.:001_tt1:

[Laney1566]

Thanks.
The smaller jars are loaded with commercially produced tobaccos like Lane Limited (Crown Achievement). I have quite a bit of Dunhill 965. 2 tobaccos I still don't understand how they could have been taken away from us. Lawyers!!!!!
Anyway. My larger jars are my own blends. Mostly Dunhill Early morning pipe blended with an aromatic. I do a 12/4 oz ratio. Still gives me a mostly english taste but makes the wife happy as well.

[Laney1566]

Very nice collection Laney! I love the round pipe rack with the humidifier jar in the middle. I've been trying to find one to fit 12 pipes at a decent price for a long time, but haven't had much luck.

Well, my feedback count on ebay is 41......All pipes!! :biggrin1:

[col conk]

My collection is miniscule and cheep compared with most of you gents. I have a couple of cobs but here are my briars. Two Grabows, (The omega) I've had for 14 years and a Duke (4 years). The Peterson Killarney is fixed and smoking very well.

[jwhite]

Thanks for sharing col. I'm going to be getting a tripod when the tax comes in, and hopefully I'll be able to take pics that aren't a total embarrassment.

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

Here are some of my favourites (missing my travel and vest pocket -- in the glove box and saddlebag respectively-- and my Macqueen LOTR replica). Oh yeah, also my clay tester. I will post those another time, as I see I have reached the max uploads possible here anyway

So, top to bottom, my humidor, Benelli, Brigham, a Peterson and a Savinelli

Best,

- John

[jwhite]

I've eyeballed those Pete silver caps and pokers how do they suit you?

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

I've eyeballed those Pete silver caps and pokers how do they suit you?

Since I only smoke outside, the weather cap works for me. I keep my tobacco a bit on the moist side, so I struggle a bit with keeping it lit. Good thing there's no points for style :tongue_sm

EDIT: Just realised the tankard shows up in some of the photos. I don't have that one anymore.

Regards,

- John

[Greyfox]

Squashed tomato carved by Rad Davis

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/Davdini/FH01335Pic10F.jpg

[Skinbubble]

Squashed tomato carved by Rad Davis

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/Davdini/FH01335Pic10F.jpg

:w00t:

I like!!
:thumbup:

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

:w00t:

I like!!
:thumbup:

Oh my, yes!

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

OK, here are the rest:
Dunhill Vest Pocket
LOTR Replica
Custom made military mount (my traveling pipe)
Clay tester . . . number 472 or so. They're cheap and they break easily

Best,

- John

[Commander Quan]

I won this estate calabash this week on ebay for the ridiculous price of $29 and free shipping. I had been eying them for the past couple weeks and somehow lucked into this one. :thumbup:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/comanderquan/GourdCalabash.jpg

[delisle]

I won this estate calabash this week on ebay for the ridiculous price of $29 and free shipping. I had been eying them for the past couple weeks and somehow lucked into this one. :thumbup:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/comanderquan/GourdCalabash.jpg

Very Nice!

[Telecaster52]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCF3760.jpg?t=1300501976

picked this one up today, pretty interesting story/engineering IMO

"The Smoke" by Venturi
It's a bakelite shell with a air-insulated graphite bowl insert, and it's oh-so groovy :thumbup1:

[Argonaut]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCF3760.jpg?t=1300501976

picked this one up today, pretty interesting story/engineering IMO

"The Smoke" by Venturi
It's a bakelite shell with a air-insulated graphite bowl insert, and it's oh-so groovy :thumbup1:

It's definately unusual, have you smoked it yet?

[Telecaster52]

It's definately unusual, have you smoked it yet?

Yeah it's interesting, relatively cool smoke, probably from the insulation chambers, the pipe itself doesn't impart any flavors like a briar, and you're supposed to clean out any cake that forms. Also, it doesn't handle moisture the same as a traditional briar.

http://www.thepipe.info/info/images/pipanatb.jpg

There's even a site dedicated to these funky things http://www.thepipe.info/index.html

[Argonaut]

Yeah it's interesting, relatively cool smoke, probably from the insulation chambers, the pipe itself doesn't impart any flavors like a briar, and you're supposed to clean out any cake that forms. Also, it doesn't handle moisture the same as a traditional briar.

http://www.thepipe.info/info/images/pipanatb.jpg

There's even a site dedicated to these funky things http://www.thepipe.info/index.html

Cool, any plans to "bling " it up, or are you just going to roll with the powder blue? Personaly, I see a " Blue Meanie" Beatles theme begging to come out!

[Telecaster52]

Cool, any plans to "bling " it up, or are you just going to roll with the powder blue? Personaly, I see a " Blue Meanie" Beatles theme begging to come out!

you just had to didn't you?


I'm thinking jeremy, actually... then i could be a nowhere man :w00t:

could always go with a gulf racing theme too...

http://trustindust.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/911gulf.jpg

[Argonaut]

you just had to didn't you?


I'm thinking jeremy, actually... then i could be a nowhere man :w00t:

could always go with a gulf racing theme too...

http://trustindust.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/911gulf.jpg

I don't know about the Gulf racing, but it's begging for some hippie peace signs or flowers. Although, if you put that on it and smoked in public, you might meet a lot of law enforcement people:lol:

[wolfmanxiii]

Here are some of my favourites (missing my travel and vest pocket -- in the glove box and saddlebag respectively-- and my Macqueen LOTR replica). Oh yeah, also my clay tester. I will post those another time, as I see I have reached the max uploads possible here anyway

So, top to bottom, my humidor, Benelli, Brigham, a Peterson and a Savinelli

Best,

- John

Is that a Dell Optiplex 280 tower computer I see? Too bad I didn't peek at this earlier. I just scrapped a bunch of these out and probably could have saved some parts for you since I know Dell was running out of parts for these. :laugh:

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

Is that a Dell Optiplex 280 tower computer I see? Too bad I didn't peek at this earlier. I just scrapped a bunch of these out and probably could have saved some parts for you since I know Dell was running out of parts for these. :laugh:

It is and the parts would probably have been useful but it's gone now anyway. It was a dedicated machine for only one task but it kept stalling in typical Dell style so it went away.

That's a rare view into the world of the corner of the basement, otherwise known as John's office :tongue_sm

Hot tip of the week: don't disassemble a watch on your desk without locking the cat out first . . . :mad3:

Best,

- John

[MBurris]

Most of these were bought at antique stores, with the exception of the 2nd from the right which was my grandpa's

179874

179875

[Blade Boy]

I bought my first pipe last night a MM corn cob (washington model) so not much to see there, I have a nice rusticated Italian Oom Paul on the way from the bay that I will post when it arrives, but I would sure like to see some of your prized pipes.

[Blade Boy]

Here's a few awesome one of kind beauties...:drool:
198966198967198968198969198970

[Blade Boy]

Here's a couple that are on their way to me from the bay.
199087

[Jake]

Those are awesome! Any photos of the pipes you actually smoke? Thanks for posting the photos.

[Blade Boy]

I will be honest I a total noob, I only have the 1 MM corn cob until these arrive this week. I am making due until then.

[Argonaut]

Here's a couple that are on their way to me from the bay.
199087

Cool pipes, that's a funky looking bit on the second one, haven't seen that before.

[Commander Quan]

I believe that bit was designed for denture wearers, I also think it's upside down.

[RazoRock]

I've never seen better pipe porn than right here...

http://old.scandpipes.com/masterframes.html?mastermain=/gallery/uniDBfiles/DB_list.asp

you may also enjoy this video of the maestro at work...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy-r4OdwvGw

Cheers!

[Blade Boy]

Great video RR, I can't beleive it I have had this MM corn cob pipe a total of three days (maybe 9-10 smokes) and it burned through the side already:angry:! Now I am Totally pipeless until my new babies get here :sad:

[RazoRock]

Great video RR, I can't beleive it I have had this MM corn cob pipe a total of three days (maybe 9-10 smokes) and it burned through the side already:angry:! Now I am Totally pipeless until my new babies get here :sad:

If you email MM, they will probably send you a new one...

http://www.corncobpipe.com/help.php

[bob9039]

Here are a few of my pipes:

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1352/75908833.jpg
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/7813/img4561z.jpg
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3575/img3580j.jpg
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6380/newpipe.jpg

[Blade Boy]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will do that and we will see what happens, I trashed my receipt though.

[Blade Boy]

Stunning :drool:, Bob 3039

[xXClockwork]

Gorgeous, Bob! I really like the first one.

[Blade Boy]

Here's a Cocobolo Rosewood tamper that made today with some old nickel silver parts I got off a very old chef's knife. I coundn't wait for my pipes from the bay, went and got a "get by" pipe today.

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[Blade Boy]

OK, the mother load has arrived all at once today, 5 pipes in all 1 of which (the black freehand) has a crack in the bowl that has been repaired with some sort of glue or epoxy, I sent the seller a message hopefully they will do something for me.

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[jwhite]

The cracked bowl with epoxy is cashed. If the seller didn't mention it get your money back, if they don't respond within 24hrs file a complaint with PayPal and eBay. Don't dicker around the quicker you act the more likely things will go in your favor but don't pay for a misrepresented item!

Otherwise nice set of pipes the rest should clean up really well.

[Blade Boy]

Thanks, I did contact him right away and is they are giving me a full refund and even paying for return shipping.

[jwhite]

I'm glad, good to know you're dealing with a responsible seller.

[Blade Boy]

Two more sweet scores :w00t: off the bay this week, a Substantial French made vintage Butz Choquin rusticated Chatelaine and a Danish Nording red and black sandblasted freehand.199977

[Blade Boy]

Had my first experience with shaping a Vulcanite stem tonight and it went very well, I am not really a straight pipe guy and wanted to put a slight bend in the only straight one I own. I watch the Dunhill manufacturing video and the procedure for stem shaping was discussed, basically soak the stem in very hot water for a couple minutes then shape gently to the disired curve and dip in cold water for a minute a presto custom shaped stem.Here is a before and after shot.

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[jwhite]

nice work.

[jwhite]

Nice score, you're really jumping right in. LOL

[Blue Raccoon]

Bob, nice Tinsky..

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fQ2IL6WDamk/S73hN1xYV4I/AAAAAAAAA0g/DfiF8-eTzxU/s700/TINSKY_POKER.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OAYJK9m1jN8/TWRXcvjyy4I/AAAAAAAABHQ/oQObWLBSe2s/s640/IMG_3825.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r75q6nPRnFI/TYE2jsksk3I/AAAAAAAABKY/NTqghYYdKiE/s640/IMG_3837.jpg

[TonyH]

Bob, nice Tinsky..
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r75q6nPRnFI/TYE2jsksk3I/AAAAAAAABKY/NTqghYYdKiE/s640/IMG_3837.jpg

Say man, there's...umm...an eyeball on your rack!

[Argonaut]

Say man, there's...umm...an eyeball on your rack!
He's keeping an eye on his pipes.

[INSilverado]

Being new to this shaving thing, I'm glad to see something here I can relate to! Lol! I used to smoke cigars now and then until I bought my first pipe three years ago. Been hooked ever since. I don't have anything fancy, but I do have one Boswell (with plans to add more Boswells eventually) and my grandfather's old pipe (not sure of the make). Also have a cheaper Comoy, Savinelli and an MM cob for when I'm working in the yard or whatever.

[Neep]

1972 Vintage, which I still use often. Still my best pipe after all these years.
(It used to be white)

http://www.rod-neep.com/pipes/meer1972-01.jpg

Rod

[jwhite]

that meer has colored beautifully.

[nrdoty]

Hmm, I am curious why this thread died. I was thinking about starting a thread to show post pics of entire collections if it didn't already exist; but here it is. Plenty of guy are constantly showing off their shave dens; why not see everybody's pipe rack, shelf, drawer, cabinet,...spare room, whatever?

Either way I will be taking some pics of my pipes tonight or so. Hopefully some others do the same.

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

Hmm, I am curious why this thread died. I was thinking about starting a thread to show post pics of entire collections if it didn't already exist; but here it is. Plenty of guy are constantly showing off their shave dens; why not see everybody's pipe rack, shelf, drawer, cabinet,...spare room, whatever?

Either way I will be taking some pics of my pipes tonight or so. Hopefully some others do the same.

I kind of wondered that myself. Find it difficult to believe that all the pipers have posted their swag :confused1

- John

[73mountaineer]

It is extremely fitting that this thread has been resurrected, and I will be more than happy to post the first pic update. There's a story behind this pipe, but I will spare you the details. Suffice to say that a good friend searched out this pipe, bought it and surprised me with it as a gift, completely out of the blue. I'm still a little stunned that someone would just hand me a pipe of this caliber, but here it is:

My 1973 (birth year) Dunhill Red Bark

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31368


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31370


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31369


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31367

[nrdoty]

My 1973 (birth year) Dunhill Red Bark

Very nice. Is that the original stem? Cause that thing shines like black chrome not to mention it's age.

Birth year pipe.....crap, something else I never knew I always wanted.

[73mountaineer]

Very nice. Is that the original stem? Cause that thing shines like black chrome not to mention it's age.

Birth year pipe.....crap, something else I never knew I always wanted.

As far as I know, it is the original stem. I spent about 1.5-2 hours carefully removing any oxidation - which was very minimal actually - rubbing down the stem with 0000 steel wool and then bringing the shine back up with a gentle non-toxic polish and a rag wheel. Pretty much the same process that I used on the ebay Nording shown here, but the Dunhill was in much better shape when I got it: Nording tobacquisitions post (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/200900-Tobacquistitions!-Post-Up-Your-Brown-Leaf-Goodies!?p=3602926#post3602926)

The Dunhill really needed very little work, as it was in very nice shape when given to me. I polished the stem and hit the bowl with a couple coats of carnuba wax and I was done.

[nrdoty]

As far as I know, it is the original stem. I spent about 1.5-2 hours carefully removing any oxidation - which was very minimal actually - rubbing down the stem with 0000 steel wool and then bringing the shine back up with a gentle non-toxic polish and a rag wheel. Pretty much the same process that I used on the ebay Nording shown here, but the Dunhill was in much better shape when I got it: Nording tobacquisitions post (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/200900-Tobacquistitions!-Post-Up-Your-Brown-Leaf-Goodies!?p=3602926#post3602926)

The Dunhill really needed very little work, as it was in very nice shape when given to me. I polished the stem and hit the bowl with a couple coats of carnuba wax and I was done.

Oh, ok. I'm gonna have to get some polish & carnauba then beacuse I would love it if at least a couple of my pipes stems stayed that shiny. Where do you buy your wax? Cause for that matter several of my pipe's bowls need a light sanding & a good polish.

[Argonaut]

Oh, ok. I'm gonna have to get some polish & carnauba then beacuse I would love it if at least a couple of my pipes stems stayed that shiny. Where do you buy your wax? Cause for that matter several of my pipe's bowls need a light sanding & a good polish.
You can get a puck of carnuba from PIMO's Pipecraft, amongst other places. It requires a flannel buffing wheel and some skill to apply, don't start on anything you hold dear. Check out JWhites sticky on restoration for the basics if you haven't already.
Thanks for bringing this thread back to life, I had forgotten about it. I need to start taking some decent pictures of my hoard.

[jwhite]

Very glad to see this thread again!

[Blade Boy]

Holy moly, I don't know how I missed this thread until now, but some very nice pipes gentlemen, I will have my buffing system by next week so once I get all my babies shined up I'll be post them.

[gaj90027]

My collection so far :001_smile

Restored Kaywoodies on the ends and in the middle is a no name briar.

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[MoreSaltThanPepper]

It is extremely fitting that this thread has been resurrected, and I will be more than happy to post the first pic update. There's a story behind this pipe, but I will spare you the details. Suffice to say that a good friend searched out this pipe, bought it and surprised me with it as a gift, completely out of the blue. I'm still a little stunned that someone would just hand me a pipe of this caliber, but here it is:

My 1973 (birth year) Dunhill Red Bark



That's gorgeous, Steve and some friend! Wow.


Birth year pipe.....crap, something else I never knew I always wanted.

You say that like it's weird or something . . .

[nrdoty]

My collection so far :001_smile

Restored Kaywoodies on the ends and in the middle is a no name briar.
They look good spread out among other decor. My pipes all sit on my desk & somewhat resemble horses jammed into stalls.

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

My collection so far :001_smile

Restored Kaywoodies on the ends and in the middle is a no name briar.

204725

A fine looking collection. How do you find that rubber bit piece?

+1 to the horses analogy, Nick. I bought the humidor jar with eight slots and now it looks like a rummage sale because of the pipes that don't fit the standard slots

[gaj90027]

They look good spread out among other decor. My pipes all sit on my desk & somewhat resemble horses jammed into stalls.

Thanks, I like to keep my "toys" spread out on my book shelves. If you spread out the craziness it's less noticeable to other people :001_tt2:


A fine looking collection. How do you find that rubber bit piece?

+1 to the horses analogy, Nick. I bought the humidor jar with eight slots and now it looks like a rummage sale because of the pipes that don't fit the standard slots

I actually haven't used the rubber bit yet while smoking. I installed it the other day and it did feel a lot more comfortable clenched in the mouth though.

This generic briar pipe feels great in the hand and I love the finish but it whistles like crazy when smoked. I believe the whistling is caused by a ditch in the bottom of the bowl directly below and connected to the smoke hole/draft hole (not sure what it's called). It looks like whoever drilled the hole accidentally nicked the bottom of the bowl and when you puff on the pipe you get a lot more air than you should, it feels like you are sucking on the small end of a funnel. I'm going to attempt to use some pipe mud to fix it and see how it goes. Wish me luck!

[73mountaineer]

That's gorgeous, Steve and some friend! Wow.



I know, I'm still shaking my head in disbelief. It meant a helluva lot to me, and that is still all I can say: Wow.

[Argonaut]

Here is one I made from a kit from PenguinBriar. If I had to do it over again, I would have done something different with the shank, it doesn't quite flow with the stem. That and the stem is too small for the bowl, the stem from my Nording fits it and looks more natural. Live and learn.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31385[/URL (http://[URL]http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=31385)]
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31386[/URL (http://[URL]http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=31386)]
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31387[/URL (http://[URL]http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=31387)]

[nrdoty]

Here is one I made from a kit from PenguinBriar...
Really nice looking grain on this one either way.

BTW, do those little leather beanbag chairs work pretty well for larger or odd shaped pipes? I don't have any really large ones, but a couple I have don't really settle into the clear plastic of folding stands very well. I just want something I can trust with a lit pipe for a couple minutes on the porch. Wind is a real pain.

[Vlad]

Here is one I made from a kit from PenguinBriar. If I had to do it over again, I would have done something different with the shank, it doesn't quite flow with the stem. That and the stem is too small for the bowl, the stem from my Nording fits it and looks more natural. Live and learn.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31385[/URL (http://[URL]http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=31385)]
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31386[/URL (http://[URL]http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=31386)]
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31387[/URL (http://[URL]http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=31387)]

Whoa, that looks fantastic! I love the blonde color on pipes. Did you make the stem?

[Argonaut]

Whoa, that looks fantastic! I love the blonde color on pipes. Did you make the stem?
Thank you, no, I bent and finished the stem. The turning and forming was done by Kim and was included in his pipe kit. I recommend him to anyone thinking about carving their own, he sends you pics of the block, pre drills according to what you plan to carve, and patiently answers lots of questions. Someday I'll get a small lathe to do things like stems and brush handles, but it's way down on my list of things to spend money on.

[byscott]

Took this some years ago, so the collection has changed a fair amount since. Sad part is, I really don't smoke much anymore.

http://cscholz.home.netcom.com/bunchapipes.jpg

[Argonaut]

Took this some years ago, so the collection has changed a fair amount since. Sad part is, I really don't smoke much anymore.

http://cscholz.home.netcom.com/bunchapipes.jpg
There, but for a lack of funds, go I.
Nice collection!

[Vlad]

Took this some years ago, so the collection has changed a fair amount since. Sad part is, I really don't smoke much anymore.



Wow! I have TWO. Over what period of time did you accumulate those? What there an enabling forum behind it?

[MoreSaltThanPepper]

Wow! I have TWO. Over what period of time did you accumulate those? What there an enabling forum behind it?

Pipes, watches and razors appear to be self-enabling, methinks

Best,

- John

[byscott]

Wow! I have TWO. Over what period of time did you accumulate those? What there an enabling forum behind it?

Beats me ... probably 1995 - 2005 or so for most of them, though the oldest is the large freehand that is fourth in on the upper row of the right hand rack. That's a Kabik which I bought new in 1976; I've been smoking a pipe off and on since I was 19.

I used to go to pipe shows, haunted eBay, and bought and sold estate pipes. I still have a box of cleaned, restored estate pipes around here someplace. Back in the day you could buy a bunch of old pipes for 20 bucks and often find a Dunhill, or a Charatan, or at least couple decent Comoys or GBDs -- for some reason, estate lots often had high grade English pipes in them. I also bought and sold a ton of Savinellis, which were almost always good smoking pipes.

[Argonaut]

I found this beauty at my local antique store for $20. I found out from the owner of Upshall pipes, who also now own Astley, that it is most likely a Dunhill made pipe from the early 80's that was rusticated by Upshalls and stamped for sale by Astleys. After a little spitshine, it looks pretty nice. I must say that Upshall was very helpfull by responding to my e-mail about this pipe, which they certainly didn't have to do, and I fully intend to get one of their new pipes for my next addition!

[jrocker]

I found this beauty at my local antique store for $20. I found out from the owner of Upshall pipes, who also now own Astley, that it is most likely a Dunhill made pipe from the early 80's that was rusticated by Upshalls and stamped for sale by Astleys. After a little spitshine, it looks pretty nice. I must say that Upshall was very helpfull by responding to my e-mail about this pipe, which they certainly didn't have to do, and I fully intend to get one of their new pipes for my next addition!

good find

[73mountaineer]

I found this beauty at my local antique store for $20. I found out from the owner of Upshall pipes, who also now own Astley, that it is most likely a Dunhill made pipe from the early 80's that was rusticated by Upshalls and stamped for sale by Astleys. After a little spitshine, it looks pretty nice. I must say that Upshall was very helpfull by responding to my e-mail about this pipe, which they certainly didn't have to do, and I fully intend to get one of their new pipes for my next addition!
Nice addition to the collection!

[Argonaut]

I guess my wife figures I like pipes, she got me this awesome leather pipe rack that came loaded with the pipes from an antique store. The pipes are all NOS, except for the black one, stamped "ARCHER'S" with a D stamped on the stem. The black one was well used and needs serious cleaning.

[Blade Boy]

I guess my wife figures I like pipes, she got me this awesome leather pipe rack that came loaded with the pipes from an antique store. The pipes are all NOS, except for the black one, stamped "ARCHER'S" with a D stamped on the stem. The black one was well used and needs serious cleaning.
That is a sweet set up, i've seen a few similar hanger they look nice, I just scored a couple leather belt holster off the bay (1 for straight and 1 for bent) kinda hard to find, I hope to get a leather hanger when the price is right.

[Blade Boy]

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[gtoface]

hey blade boy ill post a pic of my pipe in this forum instead...
i LOVE boswell pipes and this one is the BEST. 211864

[gaj90027]

Great pipes guys, thanks for sharing!

[Blade Boy]

Sweet pipe bro.

[gtoface]

i really dont like smoking outta any other style pipe other than wizzard. i like that the bowl is low so i smell the lingering smoke wile i smoke LOL... boswells chocolate cream mmmmmmmmm and boswell cherry crush.

[Blade Boy]

The only Boswell's I have tried are Northwoods,Berry Cobbler & Raspberry Cream but I'm sure all of Boswell's blend are great.

[bluetip84]

Wow some beautiful pipes! I have nothing to add because my pipes are all cheapo compared to these but one day!

[Blade Boy]

It doesn't have to be an expensive or fancy pipe to a nice pipe, feel free to post it, I enjoy seeing all kinds of pipes, I posted a $20 Yello-bole earlier in this thread, just because a pipe is inexpensive doesn't make it unworthy :-)

[jwhite]

It doesn't have to be an expensive or fancy pipe to a nice pipe, feel free to post it, I enjoy seeing all kinds of pipes, I posted a $20 Yello-bole earlier in this thread, just because a pipe is inexpensive doesn't make it unworthy :-)

well said.

[scottish steve]

These are the only pics I've got- they've both been up already, but now there's in the proper place

[Price]

My collection as it stands...

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[nrdoty]

My collection as it stands...

Nice. I've been wanting a rack similar to that. Where did you get yours?

[Price]

Nice. I've been wanting a rack similar to that. Where did you get yours?

Off the bay. I have another rack I've posted previously, but it got too small too fast.:blushing:

[Blade Boy]

My collection as it stands...

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I saw these stands on the bay, but I refuse to play the bidding game, they need to offer it at a buy it now price, I like this rack because it fits a great many shapes and sizes of pipes, unlike the conventional old school racks that basically only hold straight billiards.

[Price]

The seller makes them and sells them fairly regularly. I just dropped the opening bid on a couple, and the third time around nobody outbid me.

[Argonaut]

My collection as it stands...

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So many empty slots, you should do something about that.:001_tongu

[nrdoty]

I saw these stands on the bay, but I refuse to play the bidding game, they need to offer it at a buy it now price, I like this rack because it fits a great many shapes and sizes of pipes, unlike the conventional old school racks that basically only hold straight billiards.
Likewise. Yeah I have two of the round stands & they suck for anything with that has the slightest bend to it. I'm not much of a woodworker, but if anybody had some basic drawings for a rack like this I would certainly give it a try.

[Emjaysmash]

http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm398/Emjaysmash/mypipes.jpg

The third one down on the left was traded a couple weeks ago.

[Price]

So many empty slots, you should do something about that.:001_tongu

Hey, I'm working on it. :blushing:

[Blade Boy]

Hey, I'm working on it. :blushing:
That's why I haven't bought a big rack, so I don't feel compelled to fill those empty slots :wink2:

[Argonaut]

I'm sure I've posted this before, but I like it! My big ole' SMS dragon meerschaum. It doesn't get smoked much, but it's nice to look at.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=31832[/URL (http://[URL]http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=31832)]

[nrdoty]

I'm sure I've posted this before, but I like it! My big ole' SMS dragon meerschaum. It doesn't get smoked much, but it's nice to look at.

That is literally a beast of a pipe. Coolest meer I've seen yet I think.

[Blade Boy]

Squashed tomato carved by Rad Davis

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/Davdini/FH01335Pic10F.jpg
Awesome looking pipe, this is my personal favorite shape for a pipe.

[Argonaut]

An ebay find from the past.

[COHunter]

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My new baby

[Leobloom]

New Petersons! 222389

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Dr Grabow Lark.
Saw a lo of picture with the GL Pease Union Square so I got a tin of that too. Some nice stuff there!

[DymondCutter]

Here is my stash. The sad part is, I haven't smoked a pipe in over a year. I have thought about selling it all.

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/JD_Berry/Shaving/IMG_20120226_122322.jpg

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq271/JD_Berry/Shaving/IMG_20120226_122300.jpg

[conroygc]

Jeff,

What caused you to fall out of the hobby?

[DymondCutter]

Jeff,

What caused you to fall out of the hobby?
I wouldn't say I have fallen out but just other thing have consumed my time. It is also hard not being able to smoke in the house. That makes it tough in the winter.

[superspot]

Jeff,
How much for everything in the pictures?

[DymondCutter]

Jeff,
How much for everything in the pictures?
I am not sure I could part with it but as they say.......money talks. It would have to be a serious offer. If you would like you can PM me. I am attached to my pipe and tobacco collection so I don't know if I could let it go.

[Blade Boy]

Here's a shot of my entire collection...
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/56/img2340zk.jpg

[nrdoty]

Here's a shot of my entire collection...Very nice. I really like the diversity of you collection. I still think the poker you made is my favorite though.

I halfway keep forgetting & halfway am putting off posting a pic of all of my pipes. I have about the same number as you but they seem boring when I line them up cause so many are older drugstore brands. I may just skip the ones I never smoke & just show off the ones in my regular rotation.

[bluetip84]

Not a single cob in there Blade boy?!?! Great collection anyhow.

[Blade Boy]

Not a single cob in there Blade boy?!?! Great collection anyhow.
Haha, I Had a cob once, it did smoke nice but I couldn't get over the look...
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[Blade Boy]

..

[Argonaut]

This thread keeps falling back, time to refresh! My newest, a Mario Grandi. My oldest, a 1940's Marxman.

[conroygc]

My happy little family

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7165608642_5f866e2345_c.jpg

[msandoval858]

I don't have any photos of my complete collection yet (only about 20 pipes or so) but here are two my more treasured pieces :lol:

The top is a 1998 produced Lee Von Erck, AA grade
Bottom is a Castello Collection KKKK

[haiku44]

my pipes
Elies
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Falcons
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Kirstens
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[Blade Boy]

my pipes
Elies
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Falcons
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Kirstens
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Wow, that's some "heavy metal" :blink:

[Blade Boy]

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http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7838/img24552.jpghttp://img692.imageshack.us/img692/2056/img24412.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7016/img2309d.jpghttp://img842.imageshack.us/img842/9402/img2365un.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3512/img2260lh.jpghttp://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9444/img2060d.jpg

[haiku44]

Blade Boy I'm constantly jealous of the pictures you post. One of these days I got to get me a real camera.

[Blade Boy]

Blade Boy I'm constantly jealous of the pictures you post. One of these days I got to get me a real camera.
Your photos look fine to me, I got a light box that does wonders.

[haiku44]

That's what I should look into. Thanks for the tip. I got to take my pipes outside for a decent pic currently.

Your photos look fine to me, I got a light box that does wonders.

[Blade Boy]

That's what I should look into. Thanks for the tip. I got to take my pipes outside for a decent pic currently.
I got mine off ebay, it's a generous 2ft. cube and came with four lights and four backdrops (white, black, red and blue) for about $50-$55 shipped.

[Blade Boy]

The newest member of the family, a S. Yanik meershaum skull pipe...
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[chrissss]

My collection :
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[Blade Boy]

My collection :
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So what's the word on your BC Calabash?

[chrissss]

refund by the seller because it seems he have the same problem with the other one he have in stock ...

[Blade Boy]

Oh, sorry to hear that, did you get the wooden one to replace it or did you already have it?

[chrissss]

I already have it, I like the shape & smoke of these pipes, one is not enough ;)
I will try to get another one but a true one, to see it colour changing.

[Price]

Getting packed up to move across the country. Seemed like as good a time as ever to take a few pics. The rack:

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All boxed up and ready to go:

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...except for these two guys to get me through the next few days:

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This is the 100 qt. ice chest that formerly served as my "coolerdor". I removed the cedar lining and re-purposed it for the trip:

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Both the box and the cooler are making the trip in my car, since the bulk of my stuff is traveling in a non-temperature-controlled moving truck, and is going to sit in storage for a couple weeks.

I think I'm ready!

[Kentos]

Getting packed up to move across the country. Seemed like as good a time as ever to take a few pics. The rack:

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All boxed up and ready to go:

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...except for these two guys to get me through the next few days:

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This is the 100 qt. ice chest that formerly served as my "coolerdor". I removed the cedar lining and re-purposed it for the trip:

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Both the box and the cooler are making the trip in my car, since the bulk of my stuff is traveling in a non-temperature-controlled moving truck, and is going to sit in storage for a couple weeks.

I think I'm ready!

That cooler is such a wonderful sight!

[JM]

My happy little family

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7165608642_5f866e2345_c.jpg

I love the look of the pipe in the top left. How does it smoke and who made that one>?

[haiku44]

I love the look of the pipe in the top left. How does it smoke and who made that one>?
Might be a nording freehand.

[oc_in_fw]

Might be a nording freehand.
I think you are right

[Vlad]

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[rickcharles606]

Picked up this Johs Large bent brandy, on Ebay...here are the before and after a good cleaning and waxing.

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt234/rickcharles606/JohsLargeBentBrandy.jpg

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt234/rickcharles606/photobucket-3421-1341384693539.jpg

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt234/rickcharles606/photobucket-4243-1341384712640.jpg

[Mike H]

Price - you're my hero!

My 4 best, I have a few more cobs and basket pipes.

JM Bosewell 1994
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Stanwell #63
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Savinelli 611
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Peterson 317
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[JCinPA]

:a47:

Well, he is going to be out at sea for extended periods now!

[Blade Boy]

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