what does everyone Think of one piece pipes?

jesperff · Post by **jesperff** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 4:29 pm

jeff wrote: I know that I've talked to a few people who consider Peter Heeschen's bits to be among the thinnest and most comfortable in the world. His standards according to his website are between 3.5-4mm or .138-.157".

I'm probably not the right judge since my Heeschen is some 4 years old and the bit is good but not really that thin. My WO Larsen by Teddy (late 1970s) has a much thinner and more comfortable bit. And my other Teddy - this is begining to look like braggin but it ain't - has a similar very thin bit.

Did I mention that I'm a sucker for thin bits?

Cheers, Jesper

PS: I've been impressed by a German maker, Paul Becker, who make great bits in friggin' acrylic! I'll buy one from him in Chicago...

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:09 pm

I just bought a Tonnie Nielsen blast with a stem thickness of around .147 at the bit. It's probably the most comfortable bit I've ever smoked. I guess I fall among those who favor the thinner bits.

Jeff

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 8:51 pm

Jeff, where are you? Are you at a dane's workshop!?! If so, I'm jealous! How'd you swing that??

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 11:34 pm

I'm at my in-laws' filing stems and sanding pipes. Tons-o-fun.

JG