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by pecci
Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 3506

Re: Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Pipe

Birch is still hard and dense, and compared to a "burner" like sweet sappy pine, it's still fairly fire-proof. Used hard, the thing will decompose. But you are talking about a 15 dollar item, right? So looking at it as a long-term investment is probably not realistic. You'll chew through ...
by pecci
Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 3506

Re: Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Pipe

MM answered my email. The new company that will be manufacturing the Ozark Mtn. pipes said that they use either maple or birch.

If it were birch wood, wouldn't they fail sooner than folks who own them, claim they do?
by pecci
Sat Dec 18, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 3506

Re: Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Pipe

I think your right. I don't think they care. For all they know, the new co that produces it will/can use whatever thgey want, as long as they get the stain right.

Thanks, Sas!
by pecci
Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 3506

Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Pipe

Is one briar alternative pipe that many folks enjoy. It is stained in either maple or cherry, but does anyone know what kind of hardwood, it is made of? It looks very light to me, and might be maple or birch. I called the company, and was told they didn't know, and that a new co. would be producing...
by pecci
Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:48 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?
Replies: 27
Views: 7934

Re: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?

Really, I apologize, Bruce. Let's put this behind us. I don't know why I acted that way. I'm a better person than my previous posts would indicate. In fact, I owe my apologies to everyone. Pecci, he is still yanking your chain. Or not. It doesn't matter. Irregardless of his intent, I shouldn't have...
by pecci
Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?
Replies: 27
Views: 7934

Re: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?

Really, I apologize, Bruce. Let's put this behind us. I don't know why I acted that way. I'm a better person than my previous posts would indicate. In fact, I owe my apologies to everyone.
by pecci
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:22 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?
Replies: 27
Views: 7934

Re: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?

Just checking to see how you handled a taste of your own medicine.

Apparently, you handled it the same way as I did.

Let's be friends, now!
by pecci
Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?
Replies: 27
Views: 7934

Re: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?

It's ok, guys. I think I'm just a little anxious to get started. I wasn't offended, just disappointed. I'll just have to get to know you guys. As for you, beaverwipes ... do you ever speak for yourself, or do you just quote others? Guess I'm catching on already, huh missy? :fencing: I'll be back wit...
by pecci
Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?
Replies: 27
Views: 7934

Re: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?

My first words, from my first post on this forum read: "Hi everyone ... a newby here, as green :mrgreen: as the grass you walk on. I suspect I'll do more reading than writing for a while. I'm very impressed with the knowledge, talent and friendliness. Everyone is willing to help, which testifi...
by pecci
Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?
Replies: 27
Views: 7934

Why Are Cobbs Great Pipe Material?

What physical properties in dried corn cobbs, make them such a wonderful pipe/smoke?
by pecci
Fri Nov 19, 2010 2:55 am
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Coastal Live Oak
Replies: 6
Views: 3028

Coastal Live Oak

Hi everyone ... a newby here, as green :mrgreen: as the grass you walk on. I suspect I'll do more reading than writing for a while. I'm very impressed with the knowledge, talent and friendliness. Everyone is willing to help, which testifies, to me anyway ... how committed you are & how much you...