SpeedyPete
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I have 3 Falcons and they are cool smokers (pun intended). There are some more of these faithful workhorses in my future.
I'll have to pass that along to the shop and see what they say. They tend to get their Falcon pipes in bulk, and I believe all they have is a blank cardboard box that comes with them, sans the literature. They've been selling them this way for years, so I'm sure either the newer staff isn't aware of of this, or have forgotten entirely.williamcharles":mdhfjpwp said:Falcons aren't made to be taken apart at the bit. The literature that comes with the Falcons states as much.
If Falcons are coming apart at the wrong place (the bit) when/after they come into the shop somebody probably did not know to not remove the bits on several brands of "metal" pipes.
Kirstens come apart at the bit but don't pull that aluminum tube out of the bit. You won't get it to stay in when you try to replace it.
Some of the metal Kaywoodies can be ruined by taking out the bit. I have one on which a tug on the bit operates the release mechanism of the bowl. Try to remove the bit and the pipe would be ruined.
YellowBole AreoGrates have bits that are not removable. Once the bit is forced off the pipe that pipe is history.
Grabow Vikings are made to be taken apart at the bit so no problem there.
Those five brands are the only ones I own so I can't speak about the bits on any of the other brands, however those five brands show me to proceed with caution when I do get hold of another brand to examine.
Those rings are supposed to catch moisture, and they do, but they can restrict the airflow. I either forgo using them, or, for some of the more moist flakes and aromatics, I'll cut 3/4" or so off a pipe cleaner and make a horse shoe, with the open end towards the stem. Actually carry a few cut down in advance in my pouches. I get about six to seven out of a standard 6 inch pipe cleaner and I'm set..Richard Burley":70sxi8qn said:So I got a Falcon, the curiosity killing me. Haven't smoked it yet. The draw is nice and open, until I attach the bowl. Then the draw is very restricted. Is there something wrong with mine, or is this the way they work? It's like sucking through a horsehair. I frankly don't see how the pipe can draw, since the bottom bowl opening seems to wedge down against that metal "island" that you put the ring around. Dare I ream the bowl hole?
Wait a sec! I just fixed it by removing the little filter ring and it draws great. What kind of a j.o. design is this? Nice job, Falcoonery, Inc. Guess I won't be buying any of your filter thingys.
And tell me something: Is it necessary to wear a bolo tie when smoking one of these? I always associate these pipes with guys wearing bolo ties stepping out of a bingo parlor.
Don't overtighten the bowl; that can also force the opening at the bottom of the bowl too far down over the dimple/'island', cutting down on the draw quite a bit, no matter if you are using the filter ring or notRichard Burley":v14bns8s said:So I got a Falcon, the curiosity killing me. Haven't smoked it yet. The draw is nice and open, until I attach the bowl. Then the draw is very restricted. Is there something wrong with mine, or is this the way they work? It's like sucking through a horsehair. I frankly don't see how the pipe can draw, since the bottom bowl opening seems to wedge down against that metal "island" that you put the ring around. Dare I ream the bowl hole?
Wait a sec! I just fixed it by removing the little filter ring and it draws great. What kind of a j.o. design is this? Nice job, Falcoonery, Inc. Guess I won't be buying any of your filter thingys.
And tell me something: Is it necessary to wear a bolo tie when smoking one of these? I always associate these pipes with guys wearing bolo ties stepping out of a bingo parlor.
I;ve never seen any of those rings used for the briar bowls. Mine did not come with one and smokes just fine. I would imagine that the meer bowls are more susceptable to tightening pressues and these help them. :twisted:Brewdude":479eff7s said:Does anyone have source for the o-ring that apparently seals the bowl to the stem? My one and only Falcon is missing this, and it leaks air.
The new Meer Falcon bowl I just got in has this and it seems to me that this is what makes the seal. And I can't find any site which offers these.
Otherwise I'll have to go to my local hardware store and see if I can get an o-ring that will do the job.
TIA
Cheers,
RR
That's very helpful Richard. Thanks amigo!Richard Burley":rtimp92i said:I was wondering about that myself; try brother DGErwin11's site. Looks like these will work.
http://www.dgehandmadepipes.com/catalog/replacement-falconviking-bowls
Hey, Ya gotta wear the Bolo buddy or ya can't smoke it!Richard Burley":dz64n3gp said:So I got a Falcon, the curiosity killing me. Haven't smoked it yet. The draw is nice and open, until I attach the bowl. Then the draw is very restricted. Is there something wrong with mine, or is this the way they work? It's like sucking through a horsehair. I frankly don't see how the pipe can draw, since the bottom bowl opening seems to wedge down against that metal "island" that you put the ring around. Dare I ream the bowl hole?
Wait a sec! I just fixed it by removing the little filter ring and it draws great. What kind of a j.o. design is this? Nice job, Falcoonery, Inc. Guess I won't be buying any of your filter thingys.
And tell me something: Is it necessary to wear a bolo tie when smoking one of these? I always associate these pipes with guys wearing bolo ties stepping out of a bingo parlor.
Now that's a Falcon guy if I ever saw one! Must be a metal thing. Why, the hair trim alone identifies him as a Falcon smoker.Cartaphilus":eh841psw said:
Hmmm...that's a "leaking Falcons" thread. Anyone had that problem? I'm liking mine so far--based on one whole bowl of red Virginia.leacha":it6936j5 said:
That's me. My one and only Falcon has this issue and it looks to be down to a missing o-ring. Never even knew they needed one until I just got in the Meer bowl for the POTY.Richard Burley":zuppwv6x said:Hmmm...that's a "leaking Falcons" thread. Anyone had that problem? I'm liking mine so far--based on one whole bowl of red Virginia.leacha":zuppwv6x said:
Send it, I can fix it. Or someone else who jumps in can. Just sayin', as the sayin' goes.............Brewdude":artqa1rv said:That's me. My one and only Falcon has this issue and it looks to be down to a missing o-ring. Never even knew they needed one until I just got in the Meer bowl for the POTY.Richard Burley":artqa1rv said:Hmmm...that's a "leaking Falcons" thread. Anyone had that problem? I'm liking mine so far--based on one whole bowl of red Virginia.leacha":artqa1rv said:
Cheers,
RR
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