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by Ronv69
Thu May 02, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Turkey
Replies: 9
Views: 292

Re: Hello from Turkey

Welcome Said from NE Texas! I have a couple of samples of your handy work.
by Ronv69
Thu May 02, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: Pipes
Topic: Perspex [ acrylic ] is superior ...
Replies: 27
Views: 635

Re: Perspex [ acrylic ] is superior ...

what , it comes separate ? This is what they did to combat the possible regulations a few years ago: “ Due to recent regulations, this blend is now only available as a Pre-Built Blend Kit for you to become a master blender right in your own home. Each kit, once blended, will produce 16oz of Russ' C...
by Ronv69
Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: General Pipe Smoking
Topic: Tobacco Slump
Replies: 27
Views: 990

Re: Tobacco Slump

I go through spells like that. It either passes or it doesn't. If I feel like smoking I don't. Sometimes I will smoke something completely different, like a strongly flavored aro or something with a lot of perique. Then my regular blends call to me.
by Ronv69
Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Pipes
Topic: Perspex [ acrylic ] is superior ...
Replies: 27
Views: 635

Re: Perspex [ acrylic ] is superior ...

.. Just saying Its smoother by far . Only a touch harder than vulcanite ... and ... it wont Sulphur out on you . Its superior and I dont know why people bother with vulcanite , other than for traditions sake .I mean , we dont use lead paint anymore or steam engines Im sitting here smoking a wonderf...
by Ronv69
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Pipes
Topic: Got any of your original pipes ?
Replies: 19
Views: 361

Re: Got any of your original pipes ?

I have all except the first one. Although it's packed in the barn somewhere.
by Ronv69
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Pipes
Topic: Perspex [ acrylic ] is superior ...
Replies: 27
Views: 635

Re: Perspex [ acrylic ] is superior ...

I like both. I like the high quality vulcanite and well made acrylic. Radice stems are great.
by Ronv69
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Pipes
Topic: Perspex [ acrylic ] is superior ...
Replies: 27
Views: 635

Re: Perspex [ acrylic ] is superior ...

.. Just saying Its smoother by far . Only a touch harder than vulcanite ... and ... it wont Sulphur out on you . Its superior and I dont know why people bother with vulcanite , other than for traditions sake .I mean , we dont use lead paint anymore or steam engines Im sitting here smoking a wonderf...
by Ronv69
Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Mysteries
Replies: 8
Views: 422

Re: The Mysteries

It looks like something I'd like. I have a couple of books of Gustave Dorė's illustrations that I can look at for hours.
by Ronv69
Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: Pipe Accessories
Topic: Tobacco Tin Ashtray with Cork Knocker
Replies: 10
Views: 317

Re: Tobacco Tin Ashtray with Cork Knocker

A Champagne cork works great. I actually purchased a four pack of cork knockers from SP for cheap. They come with an adhesive, but it needed to be stronger. I used hot glue, but I will reglue it with E6000.
by Ronv69
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Pipe Tobacco
Topic: McClelland's 2020 matured cake replacement
Replies: 41
Views: 674

Re: McClelland's 2020 matured cake replacement

The Dyna isnt loud, but the Sportster is. Ive had a handful of other bikes over the years but trhe Sportster is my favorite.... and the one ive had the least issues with......except one other. In the early late 80s I had a Hondamatic 400....what a piece of junk! In the mid 90s I had a Honda Nightha...