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== '''Materials and Construction''' == | == '''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 | 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 overview of these shapes see [[Pipe Shapes]] by Bill Burney. | ||
<gallery widths=400px heights=500px perrow=2 caption="A.S.P Pipe Parts Charts, by Bill Burney, Copyright 2003-2011 (all rights reserved)"> | |||
=== Parts Nomenclature === | |||
Bill Burney has kindly permitted us to use his charts showing the parts of the pipe: | |||
<gallery widths=400px heights=500px perrow=2 caption="A.S.P Pipe Parts Charts, by Bill Burney, Copyright 2003-2011 (used by permission)(all rights reserved)"> | |||
File:Parts1.gif|Page 1, Overview (click for full size view) | File:Parts1.gif|Page 1, Overview (click for full size view) | ||
File:Parts2.gif|Page 2, Mechanics (click for full size view) | File:Parts2.gif|Page 2, Mechanics (click for full size view) | ||