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Best not to tighten those Mason jars too much. They make the best seal when the rim is screwed on just tight enough to hold the rubber gasket against the glass rim of the bottle. If you tighten too much, you run the risk of distorting the lid and spoiling the seal (and. eventually, the...

Hi Dock. Thanks for posting these pics of Steve Gutz's pipe world. I'll always remember his presence and enthusiasm at Bill Feuerbach's annual get-together at SM Frank. I recall that the last time I saw him, it was there, and he was smoking a gorgeous Connoisseur Oom Paul octagonal. As a...

A wonderful ride. Thanks for posting. Rob

My wife hand I collect hand-thrown pottery. Also, I collect Social Security. Rob

I was in the UK a couple of months ago and was going to pass through Kendal, in the Lake District.  Kendal is home to Samuel Gawith, so I called to see if I could get a tour of the factory.  I spoke with a friendly fellow who regretted having to turn me down.  It seems that they are a BONDED...

Can anybody tell me how to post photos on this forum? Thanks, Rob Denholtz

Straight grain briar is NOT always the best smoke. In fact, it doesn't automatically smoke any better than any other grain orientation. What's important is that the ENTIRE bowl be tightly and completely grained and, more importantly, that the wood has been properly cured. Straight grain...

Hi all, I've been a BoB for a while, but haven't posted, so I thought I'd introduce myself. I live in Carpinteria, California in Santa Barbara Co. On a good day, we have about 4 pipe smokers here and some laws against smoking in public. But, this few of us are keeping the faith and meet...