http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:31:58 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/11/53/32/i_logo.gif http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/feed/? http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/member-favorites-f12/kilted1-s-hit-list-t29.htm kilted1 My Tobacco Favorites: GLP Haddo's Delight is my absolute favorite tobacco blend of all time. It always satisfies. English/Balkan Blends: 1. GLP Odyssey 2. GLP Blackpoint 3. GLP Westminster 4. SG Squadron Leader 5. C&D Easy Times Straight Virginia Blends: 1. McClelland Virginia Woods 2. Rattray Hal O' the Wynd 3. C&D Briar Fox 4. SG Full Virginia Flake 5. Peter Stokkebye Luxury Twist Flake Virginia/Perique Blends: 1. Solani 633 2. McClelland ... Member Favorites Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:42:09 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/member-favorites-f12/kilted1-s-hit-list-t29.htm#69 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/member-favorites-f12/kilted1-s-hit-list-t29.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/pipes-f14/freehands-t39.htm jerrygarrison what is the meaning of a "Freehand" pipe? Just what does the term "Freehand" mean?

jerrygarrison]]> Pipes Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:31:58 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/pipes-f14/freehands-t39.htm#82 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/pipes-f14/freehands-t39.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/your-input-needed-t38.htm kilted1 Hey Y'all, We are very glad y'all are here (I'm sure my esteemed colleague from the UK would say it differently ) We need some input from you. I've devoted as many hours to site building and getting the basic structure in place as my schedule allows. I'll be adding more as time permits. Gandalff and I both hope that some of you will start contributing your knowledge and experience here and help us make this the fine site it can be. We are very aware that there are already a good ... General Discussion Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:11:34 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/your-input-needed-t38.htm#81 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/your-input-needed-t38.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/dating-a-dunhill-t35.htm jerrygarrison I can use a little help, I just found a Dunhill in my pipe drawer and I can't even remember where I got it. If any of you guys or gals know anything about Dunhills please give me a heads up. Following is all I can read on the pipe, it's a quarter bent shell and reads as follows:

Dunhill Silver Banded Classic Series Shell Briar 3 S 554 11131 what ever in the heck all those numbers mean and Dunhill is printed in an oval.

jerrygarrison]]> General Discussion Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:13:43 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/dating-a-dunhill-t35.htm#75 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/dating-a-dunhill-t35.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/pipe-maintainance-f17/general-pipe-care-t36.htm kilted1 For the time being I'm going to provide a list of links for pipe cleaning, repairing techniques: http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Pipe_care/cleaning http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze43wza/cleaning.html http://pipecollecting.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html Pipe Care Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s9zguCA9Dk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9hUcww4Ntc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2CE9J-lmVk&feature=related kilted1 Pipe Maintainance Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:01:26 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/pipe-maintainance-f17/general-pipe-care-t36.htm#77 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/pipe-maintainance-f17/general-pipe-care-t36.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/ardor-pipes-t34.htm kilted1 In 1911, the four brothers, Federico, Carlo, Cornelio and Francesco Rovera created the Rovera line of pipes. Angelo Rovera, Federico's son, and his son Dorelio began working together in the late 1950's and eventually combined their initials - AR(Angelo Rovera) + DOR(Dorelio Rovera) to create the ARDOR name. Together they combined years of talent and experience in crafting handmade (fatta a mano) pipes. Angelo passed away in December of 1999 and Dorelio Rovera and his son Damiano, are now both ... Artisan Made Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:31:58 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/ardor-pipes-t34.htm#74 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/ardor-pipes-t34.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/peter-brakner-pipes-t33.htm kilted1 Admittedly, I don't know very much about Peter Brakner, what little I can determine I found here: http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Brakner I can tell you that the little 'Antique' finished (see article) Canadian pipe is a delicate and fine smoking instrument. The 'Antique' finish almost defies description. It is fine, almost hair-like super-imposed over deeper more traditional rustication. From a distance the piece almost looks sand blasted, yet on closer inspection you quickly ... Artisan Made Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:55:13 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/peter-brakner-pipes-t33.htm#73 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/peter-brakner-pipes-t33.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/ronny-thuner-pipes-t32.htm kilted1 I've only seen Ronny Thuner pipes offered on Frenchy's Pipes.com http://www.frenchyspipes.com/index.php?crn=219 I don't know why this should be, maybe Ronny doesn't carve many pipes, maybe his skills are not yet widely appreciated. What I can tell you from personal experience is that Ronny delivers a great pipe for a little price! Mine is a stunning (an I'm not exaggerating) little freehand. The graining is incredibly tight, almost hair-like straight grain dominating the bowl ending ... Artisan Made Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:37:10 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/ronny-thuner-pipes-t32.htm#72 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/ronny-thuner-pipes-t32.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/viprati-pipes-t31.htm kilted1 Luigi Viprati pipes are fine smoking instruments, I own two both lower grades. They are some of my 'most reached for' pipes! I became interested in looking longingly at his 'Clover pieces' pictured on many a web store several years ago. These were some truly stunning pieces from all I could gather. Every site I'd visit that offered Viprati pipes got a long visit from me, just looking and longing. Finally, a site listed an estate Canadian and I pulled the trigger. http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/gallery/Personal-album-of-kilted1/viprati1-pic_32.htm ... Artisan Made Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:09:21 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/viprati-pipes-t31.htm#71 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/viprati-pipes-t31.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/jan-zeman-pipes-t28.htm kilted1 I stumbled across Jan Zeman's site ( http://www.zemanpipes.com/ ) one evening and was instantly "taken" with the fine hand crafted pipes he had to offer at very competitive prices. I saved up my pennies and pulled the trigger on a YPSC 2003 Club Pipe. When it arrived (about 1 week later, a short time from New Zealand to Dallas, Tx) I was thrilled with the pipe! Yeah, he calls it a "bulldog shape" which to my mind is a bit of a stretch. It seems a combination between ... Artisan Made Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:05:24 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/jan-zeman-pipes-t28.htm#68 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/jan-zeman-pipes-t28.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/jobert-pipes-t26.htm kilted1 I own a wonderful pipe by Johan Slabbert the creator and crafter of Jobert pipes. It is a large 1/8 bent Dublin crafted of Wild Olive wood. While a bit heavy for clenching it has been a marvelous smoker from the very first bowl. The shape execution is very nice, while not quite 'traditional' Johan has his own unique interpretation of traditional shapes. The craftsmanship, drilling and fit are all precise. This finish is natural, and no attempt has been made to mask or cover any imperfections ... Artisan Made Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:42:02 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/jobert-pipes-t26.htm#65 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/jobert-pipes-t26.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/factory-made-f15/peterson-pipes-t27.htm kilted1 Ah yes, The Peterson pipe ... now there's a subject. Peterson is something people are passionate about. You disagree? Mention Peterson out loud in a crowded B&M or in a chat room sometime. Fully 5% of the people there will immediately say that Peterson's suck, another 5% will claim they love them and the rest of the room will quietly wait until the two extremes fight it out before offering an opinion. Count me in the "love them" category. I love my Petes and I own ... Factory Made Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:12:12 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/factory-made-f15/peterson-pipes-t27.htm#66 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/factory-made-f15/peterson-pipes-t27.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/nasal-snuff-f37/nasal-snuff-t25.htm kilted1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snuff
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Nasal-Snuff

kilted1]]> Nasal Snuff Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:22:26 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/nasal-snuff-f37/nasal-snuff-t25.htm#64 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/nasal-snuff-f37/nasal-snuff-t25.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/chewing-tobacco-f38/chewing-tobacco-t24.htm kilted1
For a little more background on the subject you might start here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewing_tobacco

kilted1]]> Chewing Tobacco Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:16:18 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/chewing-tobacco-f38/chewing-tobacco-t24.htm#63 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/chewing-tobacco-f38/chewing-tobacco-t24.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/if-money-were-no-object-t13.htm kilted1 In the interest of fantasy I often look at pipes and pipe makers who's wares are well beyond my means. Carvers such as Trevor Talbert and his Halloween Pipes immediately come to mind. A carver who seems to escape attention most of the time is Canadian Stephen Downie. His pies are often fanciful or whimsical and some are just down right OUT THERE! If you enjoy looking at pipe makers works a little above the "norm" pop over to http://www.downiepipes.com/ and have a look around. Some ... General Discussion Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:26:10 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/if-money-were-no-object-t13.htm#42 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/if-money-were-no-object-t13.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/amateur-blending-f11/amateur-blending-t23.htm kilted1 What could I mean by that? Well I think most pipe smokers have tried it at one time or another to varying degrees. Admit it, you've fussed with your tobaccos, adding a pinch of this or that to a mixture to see how it suited your fancy. Maybe you took it a step or two beyond that and blended several blends together and let them stew for a couple of weeks eagerly awaiting the results. Perhaps you went even further and ordered or purchased 'blending tobaccos' in hopes of producing a reliable ... Amateur Blending Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:38:27 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/amateur-blending-f11/amateur-blending-t23.htm#60 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/amateur-blending-f11/amateur-blending-t23.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/mini-tobacco-reviews-f9/wessex-burley-sliced-t21.htm kilted1 This is a portion of a review I originally posted on another site. Appearance: A very beautiful and uniform flake tightly sealed in a rather “plain Jane” tin of mottled appearance. Various hues of tans and browns of nice rich mature tobacco. Aroma: This mixture has a deep sweet aroma very enticing. Immediately one smells a deep hay-like quality, freshly mown hay, slowly drying in the summer sun. Deep, sharp and earthy. Carmel tones and nuts are evident, as in grandma's molasseses. There ... Mini Tobacco Reviews Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:34:44 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/mini-tobacco-reviews-f9/wessex-burley-sliced-t21.htm#58 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/mini-tobacco-reviews-f9/wessex-burley-sliced-t21.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/mini-tobacco-reviews-f9/how-to-post-a-review-t20.htm kilted1 This probably seems obvious, yet what passes for a "review" on some other sites leaves a lot to be desired. We wish to keep this forum as easy and user-friendly as possible, at the same time we desire to provide the best information we can by our collective efforts/knowledge. A very loose guideline to use while posting may be of use when attempting to post your opinion of a given tobacco's merit(s). So many times I've read "review" after "review" on other ... Mini Tobacco Reviews Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:28:55 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/mini-tobacco-reviews-f9/how-to-post-a-review-t20.htm#57 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/mini-tobacco-reviews-f9/how-to-post-a-review-t20.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/factory-made-f15/factory-made-pipes-t19.htm kilted1 As a guideline please bare in mind that what is termed "Factory Made Pipes" has no bearing on implied quality(s) OF a pipe. By "Factory" we mean just that, a pipe made in a 'factory setting' employing several or many persons whose cooperative efforts combine to produce pipes. A factory may employ several artisans who individually produce finished pipes, or tasking may be divided into what may be likened to an assembly line method of production. Factory pipes may be "hand ... Factory Made Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:06:13 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/factory-made-f15/factory-made-pipes-t19.htm#56 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/factory-made-f15/factory-made-pipes-t19.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/artisan-made-pipes-t18.htm kilted1 As a guideline please bare in mind that what is termed "Artisan Made Pipes" has no bearing on implied quality(s) OF a pipe. By "Artisan" we mean just that, a pipe made by a single individual carver, or partners in the craft where crafting the pipe may be done by one individual and staining and finishing may be done by another. Artisan pipes may be "hand made" (one at a time) or "machine made" where strummels and other parts are turned out and fitted ... Artisan Made Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:34:38 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/artisan-made-pipes-t18.htm#55 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/artisan-made-f16/artisan-made-pipes-t18.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/american-style-snuff-f35/american-style-snuff-dipping-tobacco-t17.htm kilted1 This is a subject that I am intimately familiar. I have dipped snuff for longer than I have used tobacco in any other form. I began like many of my American 'cousins' using snuff while working on farms after school at age 13. I'm 47 now so how many years is that ... Yes the first time it made me sick, even though it was a "candy" variety weak in nicotine, I still had trouble spitting often enough to compensate for the nicotine. I did enjoy the mild dizziness and it made me ... American Style Snuff Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:03:40 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/american-style-snuff-f35/american-style-snuff-dipping-tobacco-t17.htm#54 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/american-style-snuff-f35/american-style-snuff-dipping-tobacco-t17.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/swedish-snus-f36/what-is-snus-t16.htm kilted1 I don't have any direct experience with this method of using tobacco, though I've 'dipped' American Style snuff (Copenhagen) for many years. I thought I'd get things started with a link to information for those interested in Swedish Snus. Others may find useful resources on the subject: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snus kitled1 Swedish Snus Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:52:12 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/swedish-snus-f36/what-is-snus-t16.htm#53 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/swedish-snus-f36/what-is-snus-t16.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/site-building-and-restructuring-t15.htm kilted1 Hello fellow members, You may have noticed some changes since your last visit. We are trying to build a forum where more than the average banter can be found, a site of use for Pipe and Tobacco enthusiasts to enjoy. Gandalff and myself are trying to provide a useful resource to all members. We welcome your suggestions on how to better achieve that goal: IE if you see something you'd like to have added, please e-mail us, or post a 'new topic' in the "General Discussion" ... General Discussion Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:37:58 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/site-building-and-restructuring-t15.htm#52 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/site-building-and-restructuring-t15.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/mystery-tobaccos-t9.htm Casey Hi everyone, Occasionally, I find myself with mystery tobacco. Maybe I find an unlabeled baggy from a while back and can't remember what it is. Maybe a bag is gifted to me. Most of the time, they aren't to my liking, which is why they were forgotten about in the first place. I usually try these tobaccos that don't do anything for me in a blend with something else. I have an aromatic jar of lots of different aromatic tobaccos that I've collected and haven't really enjoyed. So I stuck ... General Discussion Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:37:58 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/mystery-tobaccos-t9.htm#36 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/mystery-tobaccos-t9.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/hello-folks-t10.htm Dock J.Perry
Kilted,
I saw your pick in the Gallery section! You look exactly as I pictured you looking!

Best of luck with the forum!

Dock]]> General Discussion Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:45:20 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/hello-folks-t10.htm#37 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/hello-folks-t10.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/nice-little-utillity-t6.htm gandalff I don't know if any of you have noticed, my fault for not pointing this out earlier. But if you go into the portal, you will see the chatroom at the bottom of the page, I have placed the clock just above it to the right, (so you can keep an eye on the time lol) Another little "gadget" I introduced is on the right hand side, just above the clock. Where it says "Who is online" It shows who is on line obviously, but if you click on "View the whole list" it brings ... General Discussion Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:33:48 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/nice-little-utillity-t6.htm#24 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/nice-little-utillity-t6.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/so-how-are-we-going-to-utilize-this-site-t3.htm kilted1 Hello Gandalff and other members, I know, it sounds like a rhetorical question. I wondered if it were going to be an "open forum free for all" such as ASP on usernet or if it were going to be more "structured" like other forums, with topic areas and the like. There seems to be a lot of confusion as to exactly what one is referring too when one mentions "ASP" anyway. Some think it's a "website" that they respond too using "google groups", ... General Discussion Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:54:43 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/so-how-are-we-going-to-utilize-this-site-t3.htm#10 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/so-how-are-we-going-to-utilize-this-site-t3.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/the-online-clock-t4.htm gandalff cheers
Gandalff]]> General Discussion Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:28:05 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/the-online-clock-t4.htm#12 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/the-online-clock-t4.htm http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/hi-and-welcome-to-the-site-t2.htm gandalff Please feel free to add your photos,avatars,pipe collection photos or whatever you like in the galleries. (but please bear in mind this is a site very similar to alt-smokers-pipes on the newsgroups.
If you have any suggestions to enhance this site, please PM me, and I shall see what I can do
regards
Gandalff
Admin]]> General Discussion Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:21:09 GMT http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/hi-and-welcome-to-the-site-t2.htm#2 http://alt-smokers-pipes.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f4/hi-and-welcome-to-the-site-t2.htm