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The Ashton-Talor [http://www.ashton-taylor.com/ website] | The Ashton-Talor [http://www.ashton-taylor.com/ website] | ||
=== The Ashton Pipe Story === | |||
==== A man makes his mark ==== | |||
[[Image:Ashton01.jpg|left]] | [[Image:Ashton01.jpg|left]] | ||
In 1959 a lad of 15 signed on with Alfred Dunhill Ltd as a capstan-lathe operator. Thus began the career in pipe making of one '''"William Ashton-Taylor"''', maker of the ASHTON smoking pipe. | In 1959 a lad of 15 signed on with Alfred Dunhill Ltd as a capstan-lathe operator. Thus began the career in pipe making of one '''"William Ashton-Taylor"''', maker of the ASHTON smoking pipe. | ||
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==== A mark makes a career ==== | |||
[[Image:Ashton Pipe01.jpg|left|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | [[Image:Ashton Pipe01.jpg|left|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | ||
[[Image:Ashton Pipe02.jpg|right|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | [[Image:Ashton Pipe02.jpg|right|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | ||
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Due to Bill's unique knowledge of pipe making and the seasoning of briar, he has been granted a British patent for his method of manufacturing. This special process results in pipes that are 12- 14% lighter in weight than comparable pipes of other brands. About his handmade pipes Bill states: "For us, both parts of the pipe are equally important- bowl and mouthpiece. In both cases the best material and perfect finishing are essential." Each ASHTON pipe, therefore, offers quality from bowl to bit. | Due to Bill's unique knowledge of pipe making and the seasoning of briar, he has been granted a British patent for his method of manufacturing. This special process results in pipes that are 12- 14% lighter in weight than comparable pipes of other brands. About his handmade pipes Bill states: "For us, both parts of the pipe are equally important- bowl and mouthpiece. In both cases the best material and perfect finishing are essential." Each ASHTON pipe, therefore, offers quality from bowl to bit. | ||
==== Wood makes the pipe ==== | |||
[[Image:Ashton Pipe03.jpg|left|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | [[Image:Ashton Pipe03.jpg|left|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | ||
[[Image:Ashton Pipe04.jpg|right|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | [[Image:Ashton Pipe04.jpg|right|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | ||
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==== The method makes the difference ==== | |||
[[Image:Ashton Pipe05.jpg|left|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | [[Image:Ashton Pipe05.jpg|left|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | ||
[[Image:Ashton Pipe06.jpg|right|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | [[Image:Ashton Pipe06.jpg|right|thumb|Image Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | ||
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After steeping, the oiled bowls are placed on heated brass pegs where they reside for fourteen days. Throughout this period the oil "exudes" from the briar, bringing with it unwanted sap and residue and leaving behind the nut-like flavor for which ASHTON pipes have become renowned. | After steeping, the oiled bowls are placed on heated brass pegs where they reside for fourteen days. Throughout this period the oil "exudes" from the briar, bringing with it unwanted sap and residue and leaving behind the nut-like flavor for which ASHTON pipes have become renowned. | ||
=== Off site links === | |||
Robert C. Hamlin has written an excellent piece on the Ashton pipe story available on his [http://www.pipeguy.com/ash_guide.htm PipeGuy website] | |||
=== Contact information ===: Email: mailto:info@ashton-taylor.com | |||
=== Ashton pipes are available from ===: | |||
Pipes2smoke.com: [http://www.pipes2smoke.com/Ashton.htm pipes2smoke.com] | Pipes2smoke.com: [http://www.pipes2smoke.com/Ashton.htm pipes2smoke.com] | ||