Churchwardens

Londy3

Just got my first Churchwarden style pipe.  Well, it's a MM dwarf cobbit from Tobaccopipes.com
I am trying out for the first time and I really like it.  I do want a real one though, full length at some point. What Churchwarden do you have? What would you recommend on a budget but good quality?

mfresa

@Londy3, I bought an excellent churchwarden from JD Cole at Country Squire for $55.  It is a Mitchell Thomas.  I've had it for two years and it is my go-to pipe.  Smokes cool and has proven very durable.  Smokingpipes.com also has good churchwardens, not quite as inexpensive, but good value.  I think you will find that churchwardens aren't as popular as some other styles, for whatever reason, and they are a little less expensive in general than other pipes. I'll post a photo of one I just finished.

ghostsofpompeii

@Londy3 A while back I bought one from P&C when they had a sale on Italian Churchwarden's for $29.00. Off the top of my head I think it's a Baraccini. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. They all seem to smoke very cool, and the perfect pipe to smoke when you're battling a case of tongue bite.

motie2

Maybe a Sweatlodgewarden?

Woodsman

The whole thing about Churchwarden smoking is conducive to relaxation. I can't watch News or sports, actually TV in general . The pipe just slows me down, I can't walk around, I have to sit comfortably and Slooowly draw on the pipe and listen to music, read or speak softly with friends.

jfreedy

I have a Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen that I really enjoy. Comes with both long and short stems. 

mfresa

@Woodsman, you've got that right.  A churchwarden will slow you down and let you think for a while.

Winton

There is a guy that comes to the Chicago PIpe Show, who is a machinist. He company is Dead Guy Pipes. He makes metal pipes with exchangeable bowls. He has one that is 5 or 6 feet long.

motie2

<<He has one that is 5 or 6 feet long.>> http://www.deadguypipes.com/

Makes it hard to light, neh?

Londy3

Pipe Smoking in general isn't popular! I like this style a lot. I am a Savinelli fan but my wife will crush me if I buy another pipe. That's why I'm looking for more cost effective solutions. Yours looks great!

mfresa

@Londy3, sorry I dropped the thread here.  Most cost effective way to a churchwarden is to buy a kit and make one.  Here is the latest churchwarden project:

Corey562

Nice....

jfreedy

@mfresa -- where did you get a kit? What tools do you need?

mfresa

@jfreedy, Vermont Freehand or Mark Tinsky have either aged briar (and stems) for sale or pre-drilled kits.  Ebay also has pre-drilled kits. they're about $30 or so.
You will need a drill, various sized bits, and good files.  Also a vice or other way to secure the briar while you are working on it.

Londy3

Sounds like a fun option. However, my current living conditions will make it difficult until we get our house next year. I only paid like $16 for my cobbit. I'm happy with it but I do like better looking briar pipes. For me, part of the pipe smoking ritual is feeling good about what your holding, smoking and that it's a cool looking accessory. I know, I'm weird.

mfresa

@Londy3 you are exactly right.  Aesthetics is half the fun.

Woodsman

Old Log Cabin Pipe Works has 6.5" and 8.0" Vulcanite stems for the filter M Cobs. Mr. Brog has long stems and if you go to the bay there are 6mm tenoned long stems available. 


Mr Brog stem on Cobbit Bowl sent with short bit in pack of seconds.

Londy3

Looks like a nice one. I can't see how some people can spend $500+ on a pipe. Yours is affordable and very nice indeed.

KA9FFJ

I have a a stummel with no stem. I would love to find a long push stem and turn it into a churchwarden...

jfreedy

@Woodsman -- can you buy just the Mr. Brog stem or did this come with a pipe?

Corey562

You can just buy a 8 inch stem. 

Corey562

Vermont feehand has them but you will have to finish it.

mfresa

What is the tenon size?

KA9FFJ

Nice info and good question about tenon size. I haven't taken the time to check it out yet. Saw the thread here and just threw out a wishful thinking. I will definitely try Vermont freehand and see what's up there. I let you know the ten on size after measuring...

mfresa

Thanks

Woodsman

@jfreedy Just the stem.

Woodsman

@mfresa the  tenon is 6mm there is a few ways to enlarge them if need be. there are long stems available thru Ebay that are larger tenoned ones from China which take a while to arrive.

Corey562

The tenons on the stems from vermont freehand have not been turned so they are easily large enough to fit almost any pipe but it is some work to get them down to size.

jfreedy

Okay... I’m probably just missing a direct post on this but...

1. What is the millimeter diameter of MM pipes with a filter?
2. What is the diameter of MM pipes without?

I’d love to purchase a churchwarden stem(s) for my beloved corncobs. 

mfresa

@jfreedy, maybe MM would provide you with what you need? 

mfresa

@jfreedy, here is an inexpensive kit on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Churchwarden-Tobacco-Pipe-Pear-Wood-Block-Pre-Drilled-Pear-Churchwarden-/112588074993?hash=item1a36c5aff1:g:~0MAAOSwrP9Z0-iU