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Never knew such a thing existed. Nice!

OK, so I've got a pipe au natural.  It's been suggested (instead of staining) to cover the pipe in beeswax.  Now how would you think a fellow would go about doing that?  Maybe melting a chunk and brushing it on lightly? That's the best I can come up with. Any other suggestions - especially if...

Thank You so much for the comprehensive, explicit instructions on getting this job done right, Slowroll. I owe you a debt of gratitude.

Many Thanks, Zeno - The Micro mesh seems like the way to go for me, but I have NO prior experience using it. I would GREATLY appreciate any brother who has used it to offer his wisdom as to the grit to use and just how to use it.

the tips of some of your best pipes! I noticed yesterday that a half dozen of my pipes - 3 Dunhills, a pricey Mark Price and a couple Davide Iafisco - stems on the second row of my 4 row bookcase turned into pipe rack had the last half inch to 5/16 inch turned a dull grey. Needless to say...

Thanks, Brothers! Virginias, and their various mutations (VaPers, VaPer,Burs, etc), especially in flake form, are my preferred tobak. I mean, of course I DO smoke a whole lot of ribbon , cake and other forms as well, but I think you catch my drift. My main concern is just HOW much attention I...

Is smoking a flake tobacco in a meerschaum pipe not a good idea, that is, dedicating said pipe to a certain flake tobacco? If not, what would be a better choice of cut? Of course it's the time-honored color I'm after here.

Good point(s) I had not thought of, but now seem obvious. Many Thanks!

Yeah, I guess that was the main impetus for (to?) this post: wondering about the leeching of plastic "tastes" and generally unhealthy things onto the tobacco over the long haul. Storing the tobacco in the baggie AND jar is just me being overly cautious/paranoid/OCD. So maybe I'll take the...

I open a new tin, I immediately put the tobak in a baggie, tighten it up, seal it (double seal, and either put it back in the tin or, if I'm storing it in quantity, , put it in a Ball jar and seal. IWhat say ye?

Today's creeping snowstorm was a pretty sight, so after dining on some tasty navy bean soup given to me yesterday by a friend, the mood got me to crack open one of my McClelland 2003 Christmas Cheer cans and stuff a sandblasted Scott Thile Bulldog and head to the shed, where I sat down for an...

I spent the entire summer of 2017 almost exclusively smoking all of the McClelland Grand Orientals. Sublime!

These are hard times, I'll takes what I kin gets..............

Many Thanks, Sir Banjo - As far as feeding my cobs, I've started with burleys, even found Carter Hall to be a most enjoyable smoke! And I don't know if this is heresy or not, but I've dedicated some cobs to various Virginias, ala McClelland # 22, 24 & 27

Thanks, Pete - I ordered up a pound. I know it would last monbla256 about a week, but it should do me fine for a good stash start (!).

WHAT is so magical/evil about the year 2007? It all seems SO arbitrary and SILLY!

Since the usual vendor (the old Log Cabin) is "temporarily" not selling these, does anyone know of any other outlet where one can purchase these? I'm really starting to finally get into the pleasures of smoking the cobs I've amassed, and am really enjoying them. While I'm on the subject, more...

What a stupid tempest in a teapot the FDA has started! Why should such a grand bunch of folk such as pipe smokers be deprived of some of their pleasures?

Gosh, losing 5100 is a real smack in the head. I still can't quite grasp the thought of having no more of this exquisite tobacco when my meager supply ends. The thought of losing McClelland's entirely is just way too much to take in. WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY too much.

No further explanation needed!