Yes, if the stummel was properly drilled, and the stem opening is nottoo narrow / compare drawing air through a straw to drawing air through a cocktail stirrer. Some Carey’s are better made than others.
However, the main effect of the Magic Inch plus papyrate sleeve is condensation, absorbtion, and evaporation of moisture, rendering dry smokes. To my mind, dry smokes are cooler smokes.
I just saw this guys work at tobaccopipes.com after falling into the interwebs down the rabbit-hole. I would never have imagined a cob could sell for this kind of cashola.
@KA9FFJ and anyone else that has “cob-modded”, there seems to be quite a profit margin?
<< John Keller is not here just to make a plain corn cob tobacco pipe. His goal is to make pipes that resonate with people, to have customized items that look better than people thought they could.
Keller's JWK 2366 Custom Cobs have been around for a few years now and have gained a huge following, for good reason. Having taken first place at Cobfoolery two years in a row, 2017 and 2018, in the traditional shape category, these customized corn cob smoking pipes are worthy of your attention.
Keller's process for custom cobs allows him to have a wide variety of styles. He uses hardwood plugs to make new shanks for the pipes. Combining customized, premade vulcanite stems with the shanks, Keller is able to take a traditional corn cob smoking pipe and turn it into some very interesting designs. Though they all stay within the traditional tobacco pipe styles, the customized cobs are drastically improved from the originals.
Keller doesn't do these customs for just the money. Sure it's a business, but his first love is the appreciation of smoking pipes. When we spoke with him, he told us about his passion for his practice of "lunting."
Lunting, walking through woods and nature with a smoking pipe, is Keller's way of relaxing and taking in his environment. It also fuels his philosophy when making new pipes. It is the idea of "go with the flow and let the work happen" that allows him to make such artistic custom pieces.
Though he is relaxed and confident in his abilities, he is still ambitious in his customization. His passion runs deep and he consults with other pipe makers, some masters at the craft, to ensure that he is getting the proper feedback and advice. In always looking to improve, he has adopted the mentality of "the best pipe I can make is the one I haven't made yet.
With that mindset, we anxiously await everything he has in store. >>
The bad news is SWMBO said it goes under the Christmas tree with the other presents. The good news is my latest estate pipe find, a Tim West pipe that is virtually unsmoked for $85. I made a post about where I found this pipe among over 100 other estate pipes in another discussion. I'm cleaning it before I hand it over to the Chief Elf.
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Yes, I’m a EA Carey mark (14 Carey pipes). That one looks to be in really good shape. Enjoy!
Yes, if the stummel was properly drilled, and the stem opening is nottoo narrow / compare drawing air through a straw to drawing air through a cocktail stirrer. Some Carey’s are better made than others.
However, the main effect of the Magic Inch plus papyrate sleeve is condensation, absorbtion, and evaporation of moisture, rendering dry smokes. To my mind, dry smokes are cooler smokes.
I won’t smoke any other pipe.
The grain alone on those pipes nearly take my breath away...
Brigham: Pipe of the Year 2021 Highlander
I like the thickness of the bowl, not to mention the pipe itself...
https://briarworksusa.com/moonshine-pipe-co/
https://www.lepipe.it/en/Pipes-Winslow
https://www.tobaccopipes.com/white-elephant-pipes/
Mark Tinsky Christmas 2021 Pipes
Like I said in an earlier thread; considering the above pics, if you need my address for Christmas, just let me know...
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JWK 2366 CUSTOM COBS
MAKER SPOTLIGHT: JOHN KELLER of JWK 2366 CUSTOM COBS
https://www.tobaccopipes.com/blog/maker-spotlight-john-keller-of-jwk-2366-custom-cobs/https://www.tobaccopipes.com/jwk-2366-custom-cobs/
<< John Keller is not here just to make a plain corn cob tobacco pipe. His goal is to make pipes that resonate with people, to have customized items that look better than people thought they could.
Keller's JWK 2366 Custom Cobs have been around for a few years now and have gained a huge following, for good reason. Having taken first place at Cobfoolery two years in a row, 2017 and 2018, in the traditional shape category, these customized corn cob smoking pipes are worthy of your attention.
Keller's process for custom cobs allows him to have a wide variety of styles. He uses hardwood plugs to make new shanks for the pipes. Combining customized, premade vulcanite stems with the shanks, Keller is able to take a traditional corn cob smoking pipe and turn it into some very interesting designs. Though they all stay within the traditional tobacco pipe styles, the customized cobs are drastically improved from the originals.
Keller doesn't do these customs for just the money. Sure it's a business, but his first love is the appreciation of smoking pipes. When we spoke with him, he told us about his passion for his practice of "lunting."
Lunting, walking through woods and nature with a smoking pipe, is Keller's way of relaxing and taking in his environment. It also fuels his philosophy when making new pipes. It is the idea of "go with the flow and let the work happen" that allows him to make such artistic custom pieces.
Though he is relaxed and confident in his abilities, he is still ambitious in his customization. His passion runs deep and he consults with other pipe makers, some masters at the craft, to ensure that he is getting the proper feedback and advice. In always looking to improve, he has adopted the mentality of "the best pipe I can make is the one I haven't made yet.
With that mindset, we anxiously await everything he has in store. >>
Use the “spoke with him” link in the post above
The good news is my latest estate pipe find, a Tim West pipe that is virtually unsmoked for $85. I made a post about where I found this pipe among over 100 other estate pipes in another discussion.
I'm cleaning it before I hand it over to the Chief Elf.