Pipe Shapes
  • FuzzyFuzzy
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    I've been meaning to add a little content to this section, so here we go:

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  • FuzzyFuzzy
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    A good deal of the shape of the pipes are pure aesthetics, but some types are supposedly 'better' for certain types of tobacco. The chamber geometry, the diameter of the draw hole, and the length of the pipe are all going to affect the temp/rate burn on the tobacco and the smoke itself. I won't even claim to be an expert here, so you can check this page out for more info:
    http://pipesandcigars.com/howdobogeafp.html

    In the end, it all comes down to personal preference, so I won't even try to suggest what you should use for any type of pipe tobacco. Plus, I'm not really very well informed on the differences anyway. :-/
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  • ThymThym
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    some creative shapes there. you need to make one of each.
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  • ThymThym
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    A good deal of the shape of the pipes are pure aesthetics, but some types are supposedly 'better' for certain types of tobacco. The chamber geometry, the diameter of the draw hole, and the length of the pipe are all going to affect the temp/rate burn on the tobacco and the smoke itself. I won't even claim to be an expert here, so you can check this page out for more info:
    http://pipesandcigars.com/howdobogeafp.html

    In the end, it all comes down to personal preference, so I won't even try to suggest what you should use for any type of pipe tobacco. Plus, I'm not really very well informed on the differences anyway. :-/



    but we all know the churchwarden is the best.
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  • FuzzyFuzzy
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    Lakewood said:

    some creative shapes there. you need to make one of each.



    i'd like to try my hand at about half of those shapes, or at least variations.
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  • FuzzyFuzzy
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    Lakewood said:



    but we all know the churchwarden is the best.



    they are pretty sweet. still waiting on my supplier to have churchwarden stems back in stock.

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  • ceanntceannt
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    always liked the Calabash my own self....
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  • jeepinjeepinjeepinjeepin
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    Pipe building eh??? Google. YouTube. Aristocob. Cobfoolery.
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  • C_BC_B
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    Well not I want a pipe! and Pipe tobacco! Right meow!
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  • C_BC_B
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    Lakewood said:

    A good deal of the shape of the pipes are pure aesthetics, but some types are supposedly 'better' for certain types of tobacco. The chamber geometry, the diameter of the draw hole, and the length of the pipe are all going to affect the temp/rate burn on the tobacco and the smoke itself. I won't even claim to be an expert here, so you can check this page out for more info:
    http://pipesandcigars.com/howdobogeafp.html

    In the end, it all comes down to personal preference, so I won't even try to suggest what you should use for any type of pipe tobacco. Plus, I'm not really very well informed on the differences anyway. :-/



    but we all know the churchwarden is the best.

    Also this.
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  • JayrizzleJayrizzle
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    I've always preferred a steeply curved pipe such as the "egg". I like to smoke hands free while I do stuff.
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  • scoobscoob
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    Lakewood said:

    A good deal of the shape of the pipes are pure aesthetics, but some types are supposedly 'better' for certain types of tobacco. The chamber geometry, the diameter of the draw hole, and the length of the pipe are all going to affect the temp/rate burn on the tobacco and the smoke itself. I won't even claim to be an expert here, so you can check this page out for more info:
    http://pipesandcigars.com/howdobogeafp.html

    In the end, it all comes down to personal preference, so I won't even try to suggest what you should use for any type of pipe tobacco. Plus, I'm not really very well informed on the differences anyway. :-/



    but we all know the churchwarden is the best.


    I love my churchwarden pipe!

    I prefer a bent stem at any rate, nothing worse than accidentally sucking up some pipe juice....

    Ick! :-&
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  • JayrizzleJayrizzle
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    scoob said:

    Lakewood said:

    A good deal of the shape of the pipes are pure aesthetics, but some types are supposedly 'better' for certain types of tobacco. The chamber geometry, the diameter of the draw hole, and the length of the pipe are all going to affect the temp/rate burn on the tobacco and the smoke itself. I won't even claim to be an expert here, so you can check this page out for more info:
    http://pipesandcigars.com/howdobogeafp.html

    In the end, it all comes down to personal preference, so I won't even try to suggest what you should use for any type of pipe tobacco. Plus, I'm not really very well informed on the differences anyway. :-/



    but we all know the churchwarden is the best.


    I love my churchwarden pipe!

    I prefer a bent stem at any rate, nothing worse than accidentally sucking up some pipe juice....

    Ick! :-&


    Grow a set.
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  • scoobscoob
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    scoob said:

    Lakewood said:

    A good deal of the shape of the pipes are pure aesthetics, but some types are supposedly 'better' for certain types of tobacco. The chamber geometry, the diameter of the draw hole, and the length of the pipe are all going to affect the temp/rate burn on the tobacco and the smoke itself. I won't even claim to be an expert here, so you can check this page out for more info:
    http://pipesandcigars.com/howdobogeafp.html

    In the end, it all comes down to personal preference, so I won't even try to suggest what you should use for any type of pipe tobacco. Plus, I'm not really very well informed on the differences anyway. :-/



    but we all know the churchwarden is the best.


    I love my churchwarden pipe!

    I prefer a bent stem at any rate, nothing worse than accidentally sucking up some pipe juice....

    Ick! :-&


    Grow a set.


    Pbbbbbttttt!
    Jesus didn't wear pants
  • ceanntceannt
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    I liked a bent stem too .... dang it ... now I want to dig out my pipe ....
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  • Hello there! I did alot of research about crafting a pipe and decided to make one for my own, I am very pleased with it. You can go to my blog ( cigstars.net ), it has lots of reviews on different pipes.

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  • jeepinjeepinjeepinjeepin
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    Another chart. Why do the Billiard, Brandy, and Pot look so similar here?
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  • JayrizzleJayrizzle
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    Another chart. Why do the Billiard, Brandy, and Pot look so similar here?



    Cuz those upper class desk job people who smoke straight pipes like to make the distinction between very similar things so they feel smart.
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