Winton Master

I had good teachers, when I first picked up the pipe. I followed their instructions, and never had a problem with burnout.  (View Post)

I have several impressive tampers that friends have given me. But the one that I use almost exclusively, is a decent tamper from sassafras. I cut it off the lathe, before I added any finish. Phooey! … (View Post)

One of my friends from the Chicago Pipe Show organizers gave me: "that pipe was actually shaped by Jeff Gracik at the last seminar and is with Mimo’s top briar so it should be a good smoker.&quo… (View Post)

Since our normal pipe club meeting was cancelled, I decided to have a pipe club meeting in my garage / woodshop. I invited my son and nephew. So last night, we got together. Too bad, we couldn't get … (View Post)

I smoke in my garage / smoking lounge.  (View Post)