Tips for new pipe smoker

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18 May 2007, 06:43

Sniper

Tips for new pipe smoker

besides throw it away

Decided I would give the pipe a try, bought a decent pipe, got a few different tobaccos to try, read a few things here and there about packing, lighting, cleaning etc., All is well and good except I cannot keep the bottom layer of tobacco in the bowl from getting wet. Don't think it is the tobacco I feel that it is probably technique just not sure what I am doing wrong.

Any tips appreciated.

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18 May 2007, 09:54

cobra

quote:
Originally posted by Sniper:
besides throw it away

Decided I would give the pipe a try, bought a decent pipe, got a few different tobaccos to try, read a few things here and there about packing, lighting, cleaning etc., All is well and good except I cannot keep the bottom layer of tobacco in the bowl from getting wet. Don't think it is the tobacco I feel that it is probably technique just not sure what I am doing wrong.

Any tips appreciated.

Try packing it a little firmer at the bottom.

25 May 2007, 01:11

butchloc

as an old former pipe puffer - don't worry about it the stuff at the bottom acts as a filter to keep ash from getting sucked up. also after running around with a pipe stuck in you face for a few years, remember to check & make sure you have tobacco in the bowl before you stuff the butane lighter into it. i think I've still got black spots on my tongue 30 years latter