Do we want a 2010 CA pipe?

[DrDubzz]

Christos (Greekgodx) broached the topic to me. So if there's enough interest one or both of us will head that up.

Do you guys want a 2010 pipe? Do we want a Boswell again? Something perhaps slightly more... refined? Let me know in this thread. We'll go from there


Tim

[GreekGodX]

You know I'm in.

My thoughts are we don't want to make it too expensive, but something a little more higher end would be cool.

[boom]

I would be interested pending the costs....

[WyGuy]

Also interested, depending on the final price.

[DrDubzz]

well go ahead and post up what your max price would be

for me, I don't know since it will depend when they need to be paid for. I have little to no disposable income now, but will this summer after I graduate

[BigFrank]

I passed last year due to some financial issues. But I am more than game this year.

[Nick]

I really wanted to get in on that quagliata pipe on ICC but didn't have any idea of what my tax return would be, well now I know so I could be game depending on price and maker.

[DrDubzz]

Nick, I passed because I don't care for the pipe, plus I have one similar that I do care for.

I had higher hopes for the ICC pipe. But alas, we have some flexibility here.

As for ours, I would love to cap it at $100 so more people will be interested, but that really limits what we can do. But not everyone wants to shell out 150-200 bucks.

you guys just let me know, and we'll figure it out. We might be able to get RQ to do it, or the Boswells... maybe Jake Hackert, I could talk to him, but he doesn't do sandblasts that I know of. Throw out suggestions

[Ranger_B]

I was sorry I passed last year. I have been smoking my pipes more often lately and would be interested in this years for sure.

[andrew]

I am interested.

Also could someone post pictures of previous any previous ones?

[Gary]

i found some pictures:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=428598&postcount=43

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=432153&postcount=52


http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=439774&postcount=
I am interested.

Also could someone post pictures of previous any previous ones?

[Curly Cut]

i know spending over $100 isn't what people want to do with their money in most circumstances... but you're hamstringing yourself in choices by keeping the cost below $100. how many carvers out there make pipes, or would consider making a forum pipe of the year, that would come down to that price (other than Boswell and maybe a big company that does machine mades from europe)?

mark tinsky (http://ssl.cybersun.com/scripts/webcatalog4disapi.dll/4dcgi/Subcat?AMS~101556594~103) can get it done for barely over $125, if you want to keep the shape simple, the pipe in the smaller side (his size 4 or 5), and you get his "coral carved" finish.

another to possibly ask, ozarkmountainbriars (http://ozarkmountainbriars.com/index.htm).com's David Johnson, he's back making pipes, but i don't know how many he's making... he's famous for his "pokerdog (http://ozarkmountainbriars.com/images/pokerdawg2g.jpg)" shape, and his prices are reasonable.

just an idea... i'm not taking part, but figured i'd throw that out there.

[Subvet642]

(SNIP)...another to possibly ask, ozarkmountainbriars (http://ozarkmountainbriars.com/index.htm).com's David Johnson, he's back making pipes, but i don't know how many he's making... he's famous for his "pokerdog (http://ozarkmountainbriars.com/images/pokerdawg2g.jpg)" shape, and his prices are reasonable.

just an idea... i'm not taking part, but figured i'd throw that out there.

I just went to his site, and I gotta say, he does pretty work! :tu

[Slow Triathlete]

I do like that pokerdog!

[DrDubzz]

I like the pokerdog as well. However, seeing as we did a poker last year, I would prefer something a little different. just my opinion.

[Subvet642]

I like the pokerdog as well. However, seeing as we did a poker last year, I would prefer something a little different. just my opinion.

http://ozarkmountainbriars.com/images/bentdublin0101.jpg
Like this Ozark Mountain Briars Bent Dublin with Sapele Inlay?

[WyGuy]

Any interest in a Canadian style pipe? Though I'd be down for anything really.

[DrDubzz]

I'd be down for a dublin shape, or a Lovat

[DrDubzz]

I'd be down for a dublin shape, or a Lovat

[Curly Cut]

ah, i wasn't in on last years pipe... you all did a boswell, if i remember... didn't know it was a poker.
either way, good luck with it all. i think i posted a link to something trevor talbert wrote about "fun with forum pipes"... it's a good quick read when embarking this journey, i've re-read it a few times.

[Neuromancer]

I'm interested depending on the shape and the price, but bent or slightly bent only...don't care for straight pipes..

[andrew]

I have a David Johnson pipe. It smoke really well, great grain and a very reasonable price, and I have no problem supporting a local carver.

The Boswell looks great though.

[Nick]

I'm down with either david johnson or mark tinsky. A dublin would be sweet.

[Curly Cut]

I have a David Johnson pipe. It smoke really well, great grain and a very reasonable price, and I have no problem supporting a local carver.
figured you would, don't you get to smoke with him at that new place in Rogers? :)

[Titan410]

Though I'd be down for anything really.

I'm interested too, depending upon $$

[andrew]

figured you would, don't you get to smoke with him at that new place in Rogers? :)

Yeah,although recently it's rare. I believe the last time I saw him was at our clubs slow smoking competition. He makes some very attractive pens as well.

[DrDubzz]

So what do we want? a 1/4-1/2 bent dublin? If that's the case, we can get moving

otherwise, we need to agree on something

[WyGuy]

Sounds good to me...

[mariogolbee]

I've been thinking of trying out the pipe lately. If I did get one of these I'd want the 1/2 bent one I think.

[DrDubzz]

I wonder if Mario Grandi takes custom orders, he would be affordable and good quality

[Neuromancer]

So what do we want? a 1/4-1/2 bent dublin? If that's the case, we can get moving

otherwise, we need to agree on something

1/4 bent Dublin would be a great shape! :tu

[boom]

1/4 bent Dublin would be a great shape! :tu


:tpd:

Tim how about a poll with deadlines? just a thought....

[boom]

I wonder if Mario Grandi takes custom orders, he would be affordable and good quality


I have 3 of his and agree they are affordable

[GreekGodX]

Tim how about a poll with deadlines? just a thought....

That's coming. This thread was made to see if we even wanted to do this.

[outbackblackjack]

I also had to pass last year due to some finances. But I would very much like to participate this year. Also I would very much like to get a boswell:tu

[DrDubzz]

I'm going to try and get in contact with Mario Grandi. His pipes seems to review quite well, they look great, and most are under 100 bucks.

But I don't know that he'll do a club pipe, so we'll see

[DrDubzz]

Hey, everyone do me a favor, go to Ebay, and search Mario Grandi


They have done club pipes in the past so I would like for you to take a look at their shapes and finishes etc. And see if we can find something there. They make very nice pipes for <$100, so I think everyone would be able to get in on this.

I haven't committed to anything, but they seem like a good option, let me know what you see and like. He carves about every shape so if we want a Dublin or something along those lines I'm sure it would be no problem

[fissure]

Looks good to me:tu

[JaKaacH]

I like this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370351782780

OR this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRANDI-ITALY-BRIAR-SMOOTH-EXTRA-NEW-PIPES_W0QQitemZ310208565104QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item4839df0f70

Oh yeah my first post in this thread..Count me in if you can get a club pipe in the $75.00 area..

[mariogolbee]

I like this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370351782780

:tpd:

[DrDubzz]

I like these shapes
http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRANDI-ITALY-BRIAR-SMOOTH-EXTRA-ESKIMO-NEW_W0QQitemZ370353866457QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item563acf86d9

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRANDI-ITALY-BRIAR-LARGE-SMOOTH-CLASSIC-NEW_W0QQitemZ310208847937QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item4839e36041

[GreekGodX]

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRANDI-ITALY-BRIAR-SMOOTH-EXTRA-NEW-PIPES_W0QQitemZ310208565104QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item4839df0f70



This would be fantastic

[GreekGodX]

Or this
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/GreekGodX/Forum%20images/Bo4IpwBmkKGrHqEH-EEEuZuPWQBLpSMmhHQ.jpg

[andrew]

I like the first one that RX posted and the one that Greek posted.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

poker dog for the win! AND yes i am all ears to hear the final outcome for this

[boom]

I am game on either... Tim out of curiosity... how many options are we looking at? Here are a few some may want...

Color of stain light or dark
Rustication
stem inlay

Here is one I got for $60....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=330407943726

[Guitarman-S.T-]

I am game on either... Tim out of curiosity... how many options are we looking at? Here are a few some may want...

Color of stain light or dark
Rustication
stem inlay

Here is one I got for $60....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=330407943726

Not sure what the general senses is for shapes, But I would be excited to see a Blowfish/ Poker'isk Pipe... or just a straight Dublin. :tu

[DrDubzz]

I am game on either... Tim out of curiosity... how many options are we looking at? Here are a few some may want...

Color of stain light or dark
Rustication
stem inlay

Here is one I got for $60....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=330407943726

all of those are in play, but we need a shape first

[GreekGodX]

Another thing I'll probably start a new thread but I'm looking into getting our own blend of baccy :)

[DrDubzz]

Another thing I'll probably start a new thread but I'm looking into getting our own blend of baccy :)


:wo

[Subvet642]

I am game on either... Tim out of curiosity... how many options are we looking at? Here are a few some may want...

Color of stain light or dark
Rustication
stem inlay

Here is one I got for $60....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=330407943726

That little pipe is cool as sh!t. For my part, I'm prefer partial rustication with a lighter stain, thanx to a pipe I got from RX2010. Thanks again bro! :tu

[Neuromancer]

I like this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370351782780

OR this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRANDI-ITALY-BRIAR-SMOOTH-EXTRA-NEW-PIPES_W0QQitemZ310208565104QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item4839df0f70

Oh yeah my first post in this thread..Count me in if you can get a club pipe in the $75.00 area..

I like these shapes
http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRANDI-ITALY-BRIAR-SMOOTH-EXTRA-ESKIMO-NEW_W0QQitemZ370353866457QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item563acf86d9

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRANDI-ITALY-BRIAR-LARGE-SMOOTH-CLASSIC-NEW_W0QQitemZ310208847937QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item4839e36041

I am game on either... Tim out of curiosity... how many options are we looking at? Here are a few some may want...

Color of stain light or dark
Rustication
stem inlay

Here is one I got for $60....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=330407943726

The only problem I can forsee, is that the carver is in Europe which would give us very little control in the way of problems or whatever, and shipping from Europe...also, iirc, I've seen a picture of a Mario Grandi that was done for a club or forum, and I don't think he embosses the name of the organization in the wood of the shank, but paints it on...wouldn't we be better off with an American carver? I'm sure there are several that would work with us...

[boom]

That little pipe is cool as sh!t. For my part, I'm prefer partial rustication with a lighter stain, thanx to a pipe I got from RX2010. Thanks again bro! :tu

It's not so little.....

DIMENSIONS : 1 INCH = 2,54CM


LENGTH 5.51 INCHES 14CM

BOWL WIDTH 1.57 INCHES 4CM

BOWL HEIGHT 2.36 INCHES 6CM

BOWL CHAMBER DIAMETER 21 MM

[DrDubzz]

The only problem I can forsee, is that the carver is in Europe which would give us very little control in the way of problems or whatever, and shipping from Europe...also, iirc, I've seen a picture of a Mario Grandi that was done for a club or forum, and I don't think he embosses the name of the organization in the wood of the shank, but paints it on...wouldn't we be better off with an American carver? I'm sure there are several that would work with us...

there are plenty of great carvers in the US, but most can't do a nice sized pipe with good quality for <100 bucks

Personally, I would prefer a tinsky or something along those lines for 150-200 as this will likely be the only pipe I buy this year, but most don't want to pay that much (understandably)

[GreekGodX]

CA pipe baccy blend (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=804889&posted=1#post804889) Trying to put together a custom blend for CA. Let me know what you guys think..

[GreekGodX]

I would love to do a higher end pipe as it will be my only pipe this year too..

[DrDubzz]

if you guys want to keep it american, here's Tinsky's page with his normal shapes and prices per finish. http://ssl.cybersun.com/scripts/webcatalog4disapi.dll/4dcgi/Products?AMS~101557757~1~103002

so we could try to just do one of his shapes and you could pick your own finish or something along those lines. I really like the bulldog on the first page

just an idea

edit - I like the canadian too

[BigFrank]

Some decent shapes there. #11 looks cool as does #3. I'd be willing to bet if we ordered enough pipes, there might be a chance to get a discount.

[DrDubzz]

Kirk Bosi could probably get it done for a shade under 200 as well, he did a nice pipe for IPC a couple years ago

[Requiem]

I don´t think I'll be interested, but consider this pipe carver, from South Africa:

http://www.pietenpauw.co.za/index.html

[Neuromancer]

Another thing I'll probably start a new thread but I'm looking into getting our own blend of baccy :)

Anything except a balkan/english...not too fond of massive quantities of latakia, although GLP Odyssey and GLP Raven's Wing are favorites...how about a VA blend or Va/Per?

[MarkinAZ]

I would agree on a 2010 CA pipe as long as we keep the work here in the USA (Boswell's come to mind), and would like to throw in the following idea:

A slightly bend Billiard, 6" length and bowl height around 2.25". Possibly the bowl could be 1/3 rusticated on the sides (for those who enjoy rustication)...:2

[drob]

This Tanblast was done by Mark Tinsky for me a few months ago. A shade over 6 inches long, 2 inches tall, 1-1/2 inch dia with Amber stem. $185.00,
shipped. Enough of them and you may be able to get them 15 or 20 dollars cheaper.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh292/drob8490/DSC00030.jpg

[Subvet642]

This Tanblast was done by Mark Tinsky for me a few months ago. A shade over 6 inches long, 2 inches tall, 1-1/2 inch dia with Amber stem. $185.00,
shipped. Enough of them and you may be able to get them 15 or 20 dollars cheaper.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh292/drob8490/DSC00030.jpg

I really like that shape but not so much the Tanblast finish. Maybe something in a partially rusticated deep coral? That being said, though, I don't know if I could afford to do one this year, so my opinion shouldn't affect what everyone does.

[imthegoal]

So any headway on the annual pipe? I love mine from last year and would love to get one for this year.

[BigFrank]

I'm game for a pipe this year. Been eyeballing some of the GLPease inspired pipes, some beauties there!

[MarkinAZ]

...Been eyeballing some of the GLPease inspired pipes, some beauties there..!

Like this one Frank?

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Upshall.jpg

That's a nice looking chunk of wood:tu

[BigFrank]

Nice pipe there. Yea I've been looking at a lot of those smaller nose warmer style pipes. I was very close to picking up the smaller bulldog style pipe.

[BigFrank]

Like these
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/luciano/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=65752
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/luciano/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=65753
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/radice/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=64597