Re: EA Carey

Finally got around to asking an AI what it thought about E.A. Carey pipes…..

E.A. Carey pipes are generally well-regarded, with customers praising their quality and value, particularly the Carey Magic Inch pipes. The Magic Inch pipes are highlighted for their ability to stay cool and dry even with repeated use, and for providing a pleasant smoking experience with less tongue bite, according to customer reviews on www.eacarey.com. Customers also appreciate the variety of tobacco blends offered by E.A. Carey and the fresh, flavorful experience they provide.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Positive Feedback:

Quality: Customers frequently mention the high quality of E.A. Carey pipes, particularly the Magic Inch models.

Smoking Experience: Many smokers find the pipes to deliver a cool, dry, and enjoyable smoke with less tongue bite.

Value: E.A. Carey is praised for offering good value, with excellent prices on both pipes and tobacco.

Variety: Customers appreciate the range of tobacco blends available. Freshness: The tobacco is often described as fresh and flavorful.

Specific Products Mentioned:

Carey Magic Inch: This pipe is repeatedly singled out for its exceptional smoking qualities.

Light & Mild Tobacco: A burley blend that offers a light, mild, and pleasant smoking experience.

Vintage Estate Tobacco: A golden cavendish blend with a light and aromatic character.

Overall:

E.A. Carey appears to be a well-respected brand among pipe smokers, known for its quality pipes, enjoyable tobacco blends, and reasonable prices.

(….. and some less than optimal bits…..)

motie2

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Re: Pipes Pipes and more Pipes...

NEW ARRIVALS - NEW PIPES

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motie2

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Re: Other Hobbies

@KA9FFJ
Thank You🙏🏼

This evening I finished repairing/refurbing/modifying another old stove. My father got this stove from a plumber many years ago, it was used for melting lead for “old school” plumbing, especially cast iron sewer pipes. I know for a fact that this stove has not been fired up for 50+ years…until today🙂.

It’s an American Gas Machine Company (AGM) JIFFYKOOK No.15 with the flat slot burner instead of a round style burner. I don’t know which style was more common on this make/model stove. These stoves are pretty rare. I believe they were made sometime in the 1920’s-30’s, maybe as late as the 40’s? It burns “white gas”/Coleman fuel.
Since the original generator tube assembly was incomplete and screwed up, I had to modify (cut and thread) several parts of a Coleman 2-Burner stove generator assembly, tube, jet, and pricker needle to work on this stove (AGM parts are almost non-existent). I installed a Viton fuel cap gasket to replace the original leather one. I could have made another leather one, but the Viton was easier. The NRV (non-return valve) at the bottom of the pump tube is leaking a bit even after a thorough cleaning (a new replacement is not available). Luckily the pump screws down and closes off the NRV like a Coleman stove or lantern as a safety feature. The leather pump cup is functional, but the stove could benefit from a new one. I may need to make a replacement at some point.

RockyMountainBriar

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Re: Peterson Pipes

The Peterson P-Lip is a distinctive mouthpiece design used in many Peterson pipes, and it was created with a very particular rationale in mind: to improve the smoking experience by directing smoke away from the tongue.

Here’s the basic idea:

Most traditional pipe stems use a straight bore where the smoke exits through the center of the opening and flows directly across the tongue. Over time, especially with hotter-burning tobaccos or fast puffing, this can cause tongue bite—a burning or irritating sensation on the tongue.

The P-Lip’s design changes that:

It features a small hole (orifice) on the top of the stem’s tip, instead of at the end.
This redirects the smoke upward, toward the roof of the mouth, rather than straight onto the tongue.

Rationale and Benefits:

Reduces tongue bite: Since the smoke isn’t hitting the tongue directly, the risk of tongue burn is lessened.
Promotes cooler smoking: By changing the airflow and how it interacts with your mouth, many smokers find it results in a cooler, drier smoke.
Ergonomic feel: The P-Lip often provides a more comfortable grip between the teeth or lips, though this part is more subjective.

Some smokers love it, others don’t:

Fans say it helps them smoke longer and more comfortably.
Critics find the upward smoke flow unusual or even uncomfortable, especially if they’re used to traditional stems.

Peterson has stuck with the P-Lip for over a century (it was patented in 1898), and it remains one of their signature features. But they also offer many models with fishtail (traditional) stems for those who prefer the classic feel.

motie2

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