Rub Out the Flakes?

[Slow Triathlete]

1)"rubbing out" means to rub the flakes so that they fall apart into smaller strands of tobacco. This is usually done by placing the flake in the palm of your hand and then rubbing the other palm of your hand in a circular motioin until the tobacco falls apart.

2)After you rub out the flake, it should be similar to the other. Pack them both the same. Not too tight.

3)What are you using to light your pipe? If you are using a "torch" lighter like the ones used for cigars then the burnt wood that you are tasting is actually the corn cob buring. Torch lighters are too hot and will burn the **** out of your pipe. Use wooden kitchen matches or a soft flame lighter like a Zippo.