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The Art of Smoking a Pipe
Learning how to pack, light and smoke a pipe is an ability that needs to be developed. Getting it right the first time is nearly impossible. And, in order to get good at it the novice must be patient and practice. Making mistakes is part of the learning process. Read
By: Jim Bennington | 18/06/2008 | Ask an Expert
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Pipe Tampers
A Short history about pipe tampers Read
By: Jim Bennington | 21/05/2008 | Ask an Expert
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The Tobacco Beetle & Your Cigars
Tobacco beetles can not only eat your cigars down to dust, they can cost you a pretty penny. While not a new pest for cigar lovers, it is the leading insect that threatens stored tobacco. These critters do not discriminate. They will attack tobacco at any stage of manufacturing, up to retail and travel to your humidor. Read
By: Jim Bennington | 08/05/2008 | Hobbies
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Pipe Care - Part Two: Cleaning Your Briar Pipe on a Regular Basis
How to preserve you briar pipes by cleaning them correctly on a regular basis. Read
By: Jim Bennington | 04/04/2008 | Hobbies
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Pipe Care - Part One
Fixing a loose stem or a tight stem in a briar pipe. Read
By: Jim Bennington | 24/03/2008 | Hobbies
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How to Smoke a Briar Pipe Correctly
Pipe smoking, like all the finer things in life such as Scotch, Champagne, Caviar and Classical music, is an acquired taste. It must be learned, but like all finer things it is rewarding and well worth learning. Read
By: Jim Bennington | 19/12/2007 | Hobbies
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How to Buy a Pipe
When you buy a pipe, choose the finish you like. Do you like the feel of the smooth waxed straight grain or the pebble-like rusticated? Read
By: Jim Bennington | 02/10/2007 | Advice