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pipesmoking·Pipe SmokingbyDAmlex

FAQ

Here we go through the frequently asked questions If anyone has additions please write. Let's create a more complete guide together

What does it take to start smoking a pipe?

  • Pipe
  • Tamper
  • Lighter
  • Tobacco
  • Well as pipe cleaners for cleaning the pipe smoking.

This is the bare minimum to start enjoying

How often should I clean my pipe

After every smoke.

Do not disassemble your smoking pipe until it has cooled down, otherwise you may damage it.

Ok then which smoking pipe should I buy?

When you go to your local store or online store, you will see many pipe options. The cost of these smoking pipes will vary from a few dollars to infinity. As your first acquaintance, I would recommend an inexpensive smoking pipe - from the cob. This will be enough to get your first experience without spending a lot of money.

We have chosen a pipe, what kind of tobacco should I buy tobacco, you ask me

Going to your favorite internet search engine and typing "tobacco for beginners" will give you a lot of links. But the topic of tobacco is so deep that to describe it in this short FAQ, I will try to write a post in which I will try to convey information in a concise way about tobacco. But I would recommend taking 2 tobaccos, one with Virginia and the second one with Latakia (English blend). These are two tobaccos, they will not reveal the full spectrum of tobaccos to you, but it will be a very good starting point.

You can read more about tobacco in:

Lighter

You can use matches, zippo, etc. But do not use a turbo lighter, there is a chance that you will burn your pipe.

I bought too much tobacco how to store it?

Tobacco is sold in metal cans or in zip bags. In metal cans, provided that it is closed, storage problems should not arise. If it is open, tobacco can dry out. You can use something like a Mason can or ceramic. You will need a sealed jar with a liner, the liner can absorb the smell of tobacco, when you run out of tobacco, replace the lid.

My tobacco is dry, what should I do?

This is not a problem. There are several solutions to this problem. Coming soon

Pipe smoking is safer than cigars or cigarettes

No

Will smoking a pipe help me quit?

No

Pipe paring

Read and share here

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Packing small pipe

I bought a Savinelli 109 a couple months ago. I love the smaller dimensions, the light weight and could clench it the whole day!

The issue I have is packing the pipe. The chimney is 17mm (.7") in diameter and 36mm (1.4") deep. I can never get it to smoke to the bottom, despite relighting all the time, and always toss out a good amount of unburnt tobacco at the end.

What could be the issue? Any tips for packing smaller pipes like this?

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pipesmoking·Pipe Smokingbytakemybones

New MM cob mod

Just loaded up this modified Missouri Meerschaum General for the first time, which I turned into a stubby nosewarmer. Going to work on the buffing a bit more and I'm waiting on a Vermont Freehand stem that will make this even shorter, but it's good to go for a spin now. Smoking some Accountant's Mixture.

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pipesmoking·Pipe SmokingbyDAmlex

Pipe and filter. Yes or No. That is the question.

Let's break down the topic of tube filters. This is not a topic of what is better or worse, write how you smoke, without relying on the opinions of other people. I will then add this post as a link to the FAQ.

Below is a brief information. There are several types of them:

  • Balsa
  • Activated charcoal
  • Paper
  • Meerschaum -Metal -Adapter
  • Unfiltered

There are several diameters from 3mm to 9 mm, each with its own pros and cons, which I hope to share with my own experience by users of our community.

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pipesmoking·Pipe Smokingbytakemybones

About to take my first cob mod for a spin

Has anybody else here ever modded a corncob pipe? Just finished this Missouri Meerschaum General modification; I created a contrast stain by applying dye, sanding, and repeating several times. I then gave it two coats of shellac and buffed it with carnuba wax. I also shortened (albeit only slightly) the bowl and the wood stem before applying a silver ferrule and a forever stem.

The inaugural smoke is going to be C&D Pegasus.

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