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[[Image:Kent Rasmussen Pipe05.jpg|thumb|300px|Featured Pipe, [[Kent Rasmussen]], courtesy Lars Kiel]][[Image:JAlan.jpg|thumb|300px|Featured Pipe, [[J. Alan Pipes]], 2009 Best of Show]] | |||
= '''Welcome to Pipedia!''' = | |||
The scope of '''Pipedia''' is being defined by its contributors and has become an extensive repository of information on tobacco pipes and their makers. Knowledgeable enthusiasts, collectors, pipe makers, and tobacconists are welcome and encouraged to contribute to Pipedia. Please click the "discussion" tab above if you'd like to dialog with the contributors about the project. '''''Pipe smoking is allowed, encouraged, and facilitated on this site.''''' | |||
== '''Main Page''' == | |||
Pipedia is growing fast. Links to articles on Pipe Makers and Brands has its own dedicated article (see [[Pipe Brands / Makers]]). [[Materials and Construction]] has a dedicated article. | |||
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The article on [[Pipe Making]] includes a great deal of information as well as an extensive list of pipe making suppliers. | |||
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file:JodyDavisBlowfish2.jpg|Saint- Halo grade Long Shanked Blowfish, [[J. Davis Pipes]] | |||
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