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[[Image:Augs_02c.jpg|right|thumb|316px|Featured Pipe, Frank [[Augsberger]] - Volcano (stem replacement by [[Scott Thile]])]]
[[Image:Augs_02c.jpg|right|thumb|316px|Featured Pipe, Frank [[Augsberger]] - Volcano (stem replacement by [[Scott Thile]])]]
== '''Materials and Construction''' ==
The material and shape of a pipe has a profound influence upon the aesthetics and smoking qualities. Tobacco pipes come in many shapes and styles. For an excellent chart showing classic pipe shapes, see the chart by Bill Burney: [http://www.aspipes.org/shapes/shapes.html Pipe Shapes]. To see an excellent chart showing pipe parts along with their names, also by Bill Burney, see [http://www.aspipes.org/parts/parts1.html Pipe Parts].
The basis for this section is from the Wikipedia entry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_pipe_%28tobacco%29 Smoking Pipe (tobacco)].
'''A Comprehensive list of Pipemaker materials suppliers can be found here''': [http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Pipe_Making#Materials_and_Supplies Materials and Supplies]
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=== Briar ===
[[Image:costello1.gif|thumb|[[Castello]] Old Antiquari GG, courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]]The majority of pipes sold today, whether hand made or machine made, are fashioned from briar. Briar is a particularly good wood for pipe making for a number of reasons. The first and most important is its natural resistance to fire. The second is its inherent ability to absorb moisture. The burl absorbs water in nature to supply the tree in the dry times and likewise will absorb the moisture that is a byproduct of combustion. Briar is cut from the root burl of the heath tree ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_heath Erica arborea]), which is native to the rocky and sandy soils of the Mediterranean region. Briar burls are cut into two types of blocks; ebauchon and plateaux. Ebauchon is taken from the heart of the burl while plateaux is taken from the outer part of the burl. While both types of blocks can produce pipes of the highest quality, most artisan pipe makers prefer to use plateaux because of its superior graining.
*[http://pipedia.org/docs/CharacteristicsOfBriar.pdf Characteristics Of Briar] is a very thorough and interesting research paper in .pdf format by G. Tsoumis, N. Kezos, I Fanariotou, E. Voulgaridis, and C. Passialis documenting the various characteristics of briar.
*See, [[My Visit to A Briar Sawmill]], [[What Makes a Good Briar Pipe]], [[The Art of Sandblasting]], and [[Curing]] all excellent articles  by R.D. Field. Also see [[100 Year Old Briar?]]. Also Trever Talbert's excellent blog posts[http://talbertpipes.blogspot.com/] [[Sandblasting - Circles and Shanks]] and [[How to Read your Sandblast]].
*R.C. Hamlin has also written an interesting article on this subject called [http://www.pipeguy.com/briar_factor.htm The Briar Factor].
*So you think you're a "Briar Afficionado"? This is a short but extremely informative article by [[Rainer Barbi]] available here: [http://www.rdfield.com/Barbi/The_Briar_Saga_1.jpg The Briar Saga Page 1] & [http://www.rdfield.com/Barbi/The_Briar_Saga_2.jpg The Briar Saga Page 2].
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=== Alternative Woods Used For Pipemaking ===
Although briar pipes are by far the most popular, various other woods are also used by pipe makers. See [[Alternative Woods Used For Pipemaking ]] for a list of the many  wood types and examples of pipes made with these woods. Many thanks to pipemaker [[Elie]] for suggesting this section. Also see [[Pipes in Other Woods]] an article written for The Collector by [[Tim Fuller]]
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=== Meerschaum ===
[[Image:Meerschaum.jpg|right|thumb|Meerschaum Pipes]]
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meerschaum Meerschaum] (hydrated magnesium silicate), a mineral found in small shallow deposits mainly around the city of Eskişehir in central Turkey, is prized for its plasticity which allows it to be carved into many decorative and figural shapes. It was used as early as the 17th century in Turkey in the production of various utilitarian articles, but the first use as a pipe was not earlier than, according to translated documents, about 1725-1750. Along with clay, meerschaum represented the other common medium for pipes before the introduction of briar as the material of choice in the mid-19th century. See [[Antique Meerschaum Pipes]].
The word "meerschaum" means "sea foam" in German, alluding to its natural white color and its surprisingly low weight. Meerschaum is a very porous mineral that absorbs elements of the tobacco during the smoking process, and gradually changes color to a golden brown. Old, well-smoked meerschaum pipes are prized for their distinctive coloring. 
In selecting a meerschaum pipe it is advisable to determine if the pipe is indeed carved from a block of meerschaum, and is not made from meerschaum dust collected after carving and mixed with an emulsifier then pressed into a pipe shape. These products are not absorbent, do not color, and lack the smoking quality of the block carved pipe. It is not always obvious. Some collectors believe that some pipes marked "solid block meerschaum" may not be genuine. With no uniform grading authority, it is difficult to be sure in the case of an unknown maker, unless you are purchasing it from a trusted, well informed tobacconist. Be wary of inexpensive pipes from untrusted sources.  Also look for the quality of the carving. Better carvers are unlikely to waste time carving composite meerschaum.
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=== Clay ===
[[Image:pollockclaypipes1.jpg|thumb|right|75pxl|Fox & Grapes, [[Pollock Clay Pipes]]]] Clay in this case is almost always a very fine white clay. Low-quality "clay" pipes are actually made from porcelain forming techniques known as slip, and poured into a mold. These are porous, of very low quality, and impart unwanted flavors to a smoke. Top-notch clays, on the other hand are made in a labor-intensive process that requires beating all air out of the clay, hand-rolling each pipe before molding it, piercing with a fine wire, and careful firing. Traditionally, clay pipes are un-glazed. Clays burn "hot" in comparison to other types of pipes, so they are often difficult for most pipe-smokers to use. Their proponents claim that, unlike other materials, a well-made clay pipe gives a "pure" smoke, with no flavor addition from the pipe bowl. In addition to aficionados, reproductions of historical clay styles are used by some Historical re-enactors. Clay pipes were once considered disposable items and the large quantities discarded in the past are often used as an aid in dating by industrial archaeologists.
'''For additional information see, [[A Short History Of Clay Pipes]], by Heather Coleman'''
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=== Calabash ===
[[Image:Gourd09_Right.JPG|right|thumb|Calabash Gourd Pipe With Meerschaum Bowl Insert & Removable Bamboo Stem Extension Courtesy of Frank]]
Calabash gourds (usually with meerschaum or porcelain bowls set inside them) have long made prized pipes, but they are labour-intensive and nowadays quite expensive. Because of this expense, pipes with bodies made of wood (usually mahogany) instead of gourd, but the same classic shape are sold as calabashes. Both wood and gourd pipes are functionally the same. They both have an air chamber beneath the bowl which serves to cool, dry, and mellow the smoke. There are also briar pipes being sold as calabashes. These typically do not have an air chamber and are named only because of their external shape.
The construction of a calabash pipe generally consists of a downward curve that ends with an upcurve where the bowl sits. This low center of gravity allows for the user to easily hold the pipe by the mouth alone, leaving his hands free. This advantage was often used by actors who wanted to depict their character smoking while permitting them to do other business simultaneously. That is why the character Sherlock Holmes, who never used this kind of pipe in the stories, is stereotypically depicted as favoring it because early dramatic productions, especially those starring William Gillette and Basil Rathbone, made this artistic decision. In fact, Holmes, who preferred very harsh tobacco, would probably have disliked the calabash because of the above-mentioned mellowing effect.
Gourds specifically intended for pipemaking are usually "hand trained" while they are still green & growing. Every few days, after the fruit has begun to develop, the grower will bend the "neck" of the gourd, until it has formed into a near semi-circle. These are mainly grown in South Africa.
Family:  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbitaceae Cucurbitaceae] (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ay);
Genus:  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagenaria Lagenaria] (lag-en-AR-ee-uh);
Species: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calabash Siceraria] (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh);
Cultivar: Dipper(?)
'''Calabash Interpretations''': Also popular with some collectors are Calabash shaped briar pipes, or Calabash interpretations. Fred Heim has written an interesting article on collecting these called [[Calabash, Calabash, Wherefore Art Thou Calabash?]], The Genesis of a Collecting Motif By Fred Heim, with photography by Joe Harb.
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===Corncob===
[[Image:Corncob.jpg|thumb|left|Corncob Pipes]][[Image:MacArthur_corncob.jpg|thumb|right|Gen. MacArthur]]
On the other end of the scale, "corncob" pipes made from maize cobs are cheap and effective, even if some regard them as inelegant.  The cobs are first dried for two years.  Then they are hollowed out to make a bowl shape.  The bowls are dipped in a plaster-based mixture and varnished or lacquered on the outside.  Shanks made from pine wood are then inserted into the bowls.  The first and largest manufacturer of corncob pipes is [[Missouri Meerschaum]], located in Washington, Missouri in the United States.[http://www.corncobpipe.com/].  Missouri Meerschaum has produced the pipes since 1869. General Douglas MacArthur and George Lincoln Rockwell were perhaps the most famous smokers of this type of pipe, along with the cartoon characters Popeye and Frosty the Snowman.
Corncob pipes remain popular today because they are inexpensive and require no "break-in" period like briar pipes. For these two reasons, corncob pipes are often recommended as a "Beginners pipe." But, their enjoyment is by no means limited to beginners.  Corncob pipes are equally valued by both learners, and experienced smokers who simply desire a cool, clean smoke. Pipesmokers who wish to sample a wide variety of different tobaccos and blends also might keep a stock of corncobs on hand to permit them to try new flavors without "carryover" from an already-used pipe, or to keep a potentially bad tasting tobacco from adding its flavor to a more expensive or favored pipe.
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=== Metal Pipes ===
= '''Pipe brands and makers by location''' =
[[Image:Metal Pipe.jpg|left|thumb|<center>Image Courtesy Tony Pringle of Smoking Metal</center>]]
[[Image:Shillelagh-Pidedia.jpg|right|thumb|<center>Vintage Falcon Shillelagh Pipe (Manufactured Ca. 1968)<br> Image Courtesy K. A. Worth</center>]]
An excellent website devoted to metal pipes: [http://www.smokingmetal.co.uk/ Smoking Metal].<br>
Includes various Falcon aluminum-stem pipes, plus Kirsten, Yello Bole, Dr. Grabow (Viking) and many others.
 
 
An interesting book on the subject: Back From The Ashes, Uncovering The Lost History Of G. L. Hunt and the Falcon Pipe, by K. A. Worth ~ Winner, 2008 Illinois Historical Society Book Award. Available from the author: [http://www.worthyworkspress.com/ Worthy Works Press] and at Amazon: [http://www.amazon.com/Back-Ashes-Uncovering-History-Falcon/dp/0979410606/ref=sr_1_1/002-1582897-2834440?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1192470591&sr=8-1 Amazon.com.] For more info. see [[Books/Publications]] page...
 
 
 
Build your own custom Kirsten Metal Pipe at [http://www.kirstenpipe.com/customize.shtml Kirsten Pipe Company]
 
[[Kirsten Pipe Company]] - An article by Dave Whitney
 
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= '''Pipe makers by location''' =
It would be great to see an overview of the history of pipe making in each region. Please feel free to contribute information to the individual sections. Many of the pipe makers still need bios or additional information and pictures (just click on them, and then select the Edit tab to add any information you have). Feel free to add other pipe makers you've a particular interest in or knowledge of. Please let me know if you need any help managing the wiki: mailto:sethile.pipes@gmail.com
It would be great to see an overview of the history of pipe making in each region. Please feel free to contribute information to the individual sections. Many of the pipe makers still need bios or additional information and pictures (just click on them, and then select the Edit tab to add any information you have). Feel free to add other pipe makers you've a particular interest in or knowledge of. Please let me know if you need any help managing the wiki: mailto:sethile.pipes@gmail.com


We use the term '''''Broken Pipe''''' coined by Tom Dunn, and also used by Jan Andersson, to denote Pipe Makers who have passed on.
We use the term '''''Broken Pipe''''' coined by Tom Dunn, and also used by Jan Andersson, to denote Pipe Makers who have passed on.
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== '''Africa''' ==
== '''Africa''' ==
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=== South Africa ===
=== South Africa ===
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== '''America''' ==
== '''America''' ==
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=== Argentina ===
=== Argentina ===
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[[Pipas de Cochera]] (Roberto González González)
[[Pipas de Cochera]] (Roberto González González)
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=== United States ===
=== United States ===
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== '''Asia / Australia''' ==
== '''Asia / Australia''' ==
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=== China ===
=== China ===


[[Gloredo]] (Leslie Ng) | [[Zhishan & Mindong Pipe]]
[[Gloredo]] (Leslie Ng) | [[Zhishan & Mindong Pipe]]
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=== Israel ===
=== Israel ===


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*See [[Beyond Tsuge]] - Martin Ferrent interviews Sykes Wilford about Japanese pipes, originally published at [http://www.pfeifenbox.de PFEIFENBOX]
*See [[Beyond Tsuge]] - Martin Ferrent interviews Sykes Wilford about Japanese pipes, originally published at [http://www.pfeifenbox.de PFEIFENBOX]
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=== New Zealand===
=== New Zealand===


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== '''Europe''' ==
== '''Europe''' ==
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=== Albania ===
=== Albania ===


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[[Andreas Bauer]] (Meerschaum) | [[Baff Tabakpfeifenunikate]] (David Wagner) | [[Edward's Pipes]] (Edward Czerny) | [[Erste Ottakringer Pfeifenmanufaktur]] (Patrick Rutka) | [[Harkam Pfeifen]] (Karl Harkam) | Karl [[Huml]] | [[Kemperling]] (Salzburger Pfeifenfabrik) | Hans [[Krenn]] | Josef [[Lenz]] (c/o Tischlerei Lenz) | Peter [[Matzhold]] | [[Pfeifendesign Lorenz]] ( Ludwig Lorenz) | [[Prammer Freehand Pfeifen]] (Josef Prammer) | Christoph [[Stiegler]] | [[Strambach]] (Meerschaum) | [[Tine Pipes]] (Martin Steinthaler)
[[Andreas Bauer]] (Meerschaum) | [[Baff Tabakpfeifenunikate]] (David Wagner) | [[Edward's Pipes]] (Edward Czerny) | [[Erste Ottakringer Pfeifenmanufaktur]] (Patrick Rutka) | [[Harkam Pfeifen]] (Karl Harkam) | Karl [[Huml]] | [[Kemperling]] (Salzburger Pfeifenfabrik) | Hans [[Krenn]] | Josef [[Lenz]] (c/o Tischlerei Lenz) | Peter [[Matzhold]] | [[Pfeifendesign Lorenz]] ( Ludwig Lorenz) | [[Prammer Freehand Pfeifen]] (Josef Prammer) | Christoph [[Stiegler]] | [[Strambach]] (Meerschaum) | [[Tine Pipes]] (Martin Steinthaler)
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=== Belgium ===
=== Belgium ===


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[[GB Pipes]] (George Boyadjiev) | [[Getz Pipes]] (Georgi Todorov)  
[[GB Pipes]] (George Boyadjiev) | [[Getz Pipes]] (Georgi Todorov)  
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=== Cyprus ===
=== Cyprus ===


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Pavel [[Háp]] | Pavel [[Hodula]] | [[JanPipes]] (Jan Klouček) | Oldřich [[Jirsa]] | Karel [[Krška]] | Jiri [[Machek]] | [[Pearl Bee]] (Radka Hofmannová) | Martin [[Vlasak]] | [[Zapletal ART]] (Jiří Zapletal)
Pavel [[Háp]] | Pavel [[Hodula]] | [[JanPipes]] (Jan Klouček) | Oldřich [[Jirsa]] | Karel [[Krška]] | Jiri [[Machek]] | [[Pearl Bee]] (Radka Hofmannová) | Martin [[Vlasak]] | [[Zapletal ART]] (Jiří Zapletal)
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=== Denmark ===
=== Denmark ===
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We highly recommend the following article on the history of Danish pipe making by [http://www.scandpipes.com/main/history.html Jakob Groth]. More Pipe maker articles coming soon to this section. Those in red still need articles. Please dive in if you'd like to help. Very thankfully there exists an excellent site dedicated to Scandinavian pipe makers. We highly recommend [http://danishpipemakers.com/ danishpipemakers.com]
We highly recommend the following article on the history of Danish pipe making by [http://www.scandpipes.com/main/history.html Jakob Groth]. More Pipe maker articles coming soon to this section. Those in red still need articles. Please dive in if you'd like to help. Very thankfully there exists an excellent site dedicated to Scandinavian pipe makers. We highly recommend [http://danishpipemakers.com/ danishpipemakers.com]
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=== France ===
=== France ===
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=== Germany ===
=== Germany ===
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=== Great Britain ===
=== Great Britain ===
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Bartlomiej [[Antoniewski]] | [[B&B]] (Artur & Mariusz Bednarczyk) | [[Bróg]] (Zbigniew & Renata Bednarczyk) | Ryszard [[Filar]] | Ryszard [[Kulpinski]] | Marek [[Parol]] | [[Poliński]] (Tadeusz & Celina Poliński) | [[Rogrus]] (Robert Gruszczynski) | Tomasz [[Samsel]] (now Australia) | Henryk [[Worobiec]]
Bartlomiej [[Antoniewski]] | [[B&B]] (Artur & Mariusz Bednarczyk) | [[Bróg]] (Zbigniew & Renata Bednarczyk) | Ryszard [[Filar]] | Ryszard [[Kulpinski]] | Marek [[Parol]] | [[Poliński]] (Tadeusz & Celina Poliński) | [[Rogrus]] (Robert Gruszczynski) | Tomasz [[Samsel]] (now Australia) | Henryk [[Worobiec]]
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=== Portugal ===
=== Portugal ===


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[[Gabos Pipes]] (Gabos Costin Iuliu)
[[Gabos Pipes]] (Gabos Costin Iuliu)
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=== Russia ===
=== Russia ===
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Sergey [[Ailarov]] | Sergey [[Dyomin]] (also "Demin") | Alexey [[Fyodorov]] | Vladimir [[Grechukhin]] | Valentin [[Kiselyov]] | Alexey [[Kharlamov]] (also "Harlamov") | Evgeniy [[Looshin]] (also "Lushin" | [[Mr. Pipes]] (Misha Revyagin) | Alexandr [[Saharov]] | Viktor [[Yashtylov]]
Sergey [[Ailarov]] | Sergey [[Dyomin]] (also "Demin") | Alexey [[Fyodorov]] | Vladimir [[Grechukhin]] | Valentin [[Kiselyov]] | Alexey [[Kharlamov]] (also "Harlamov") | Evgeniy [[Looshin]] (also "Lushin" | [[Mr. Pipes]] (Misha Revyagin) | Alexandr [[Saharov]] | Viktor [[Yashtylov]]
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=== Slovenia ===
=== Slovenia ===


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Joan [[Bonet]] | [[Bruken]] (Sucesores de Emilio Navarro) | Jaume [[Homs]] | [[Iberica de Pipas]] | Joseph [[Niubó]] | [[Pipas Martín]] (Rafael Martín Oltra) | [[Pipas Sigmund]] (Segimon Baulenas) | [[Pipas Soler]] (Joan P. Soler) | [[Saladich]] (Joan Saladich i Garriga) | [[Salvatella]] (Enric Moulines Giralt) | Josep [[Santané]] | Siro [[Taioli]]
Joan [[Bonet]] | [[Bruken]] (Sucesores de Emilio Navarro) | Jaume [[Homs]] | [[Iberica de Pipas]] | Joseph [[Niubó]] | [[Pipas Martín]] (Rafael Martín Oltra) | [[Pipas Sigmund]] (Segimon Baulenas) | [[Pipas Soler]] (Joan P. Soler) | [[Saladich]] (Joan Saladich i Garriga) | [[Salvatella]] (Enric Moulines Giralt) | Josep [[Santané]] | Siro [[Taioli]]
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=== Sweden ===
=== Sweden ===
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More pipe maker articles coming soon. Very thankfully there exists an excellent site dedicated to Swedish pipe makers. We highly recommend [http://www.svenskapipklubben.se/default.asp?lang=4 Svenska Pipklubben] (Swedish Pipe Club) and extend many thanks to '''Jan Andersson''', club secretary (and pipe smoker, of course).
More pipe maker articles coming soon. Very thankfully there exists an excellent site dedicated to Swedish pipe makers. We highly recommend [http://www.svenskapipklubben.se/default.asp?lang=4 Svenska Pipklubben] (Swedish Pipe Club) and extend many thanks to '''Jan Andersson''', club secretary (and pipe smoker, of course).
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=== Switzerland ===
=== Switzerland ===
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== Off site links (related to pipe smoking) ==
= Off site links (related to pipe smoking) =


[http://www.bpipaclub.com BPipaClub.com] (La pagina del Barcelona Pipa Club sobre pipas y tabacos más activa para toda la comunidad de habla hispana )
[http://www.bpipaclub.com BPipaClub.com] (La pagina del Barcelona Pipa Club sobre pipas y tabacos más activa para toda la comunidad de habla hispana )
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[http://www.fumarelapipa.com/ Fumare La Pipa] (The first and biggest italian website dedicated to pipe, pipesmokers, pipemakers...)
[http://www.fumarelapipa.com/ Fumare La Pipa] (The first and biggest italian website dedicated to pipe, pipesmokers, pipemakers...)


[http://www.lambpipes.com/tools.htm] (Professional Pipe Maker tooling)
[http://www.lambpipes.com/tools.htm Professional Pipe Maker tooling]