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== Lighters == | == Lighters == | ||
[[File:Kitchen matches.jpg|Kitchen Matches in an old cast iron holder|thumb|Kitchen Matches in cast iron holder]] For many pipe smokers, a quality pipe specific lighter is an integral part of their pipe smoking experience. Others prefer wooden matches, sighting that even the best lighters will tant the experience with fumes from the spent fuel. A wooden kitchen match is best. To be sure a good wooden match is not only affordable it is relatively safe for your pipe. Even matches can impart fumes, but those can me minimized or eliminated if one is careful to let the sulfer burn off completely before apply flame to tobacco. All experienced pipeman agree that using a torch lighter, such as intended for cigars, can quickly ruin a pipe. They are to be completely avoided by anyone who cares about their pipes. Choosing a good lighter, one designed for pipes and that matches your budget and sense of aesthetic, and then learning to use it carefully is a viable option for those that find matches are not for them. | |||
===Fluid Lighters=== | |||
[[File:2002zippo_brass.gif|thumb|left|2002 A.S.P. Logo Zippo, courtesy [http://aspipes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=80&Itemid=148 aspipes.org]]]Zippo makes an affordable pipe specific lighter in several styles. It has a special windscreen (pipe insert) with a hole that allows the flame to be drawn into the pipe bowl. Many pipeman sware by them and have learned to use them to minimize the impact of the fumes from the spent fuel. Others find that the naptha lighter fuel imparts fumes regardless of how they're used. Proponents minimize the fumes by allowing them to burn off after first lighting the lighter and before drawing the flame into the tobacco, much like letting the sulpher burn off a match. | |||
The three other major US non-butane lighter were the Nimrod Pipe Lighter, the Nimrod Commander, and the Beattie Jet Lighter. | The three other major US non-butane lighter were the Nimrod Pipe Lighter, the Nimrod Commander, and the Beattie Jet Lighter. | ||
[[Nimrod Lighters | Two Nimrod models]] were eventually manufactured. The Pipe Lighter model was unique in that it looked like a nut and bolt, and was lit by holding a thumb on the spark wheel, and pulling apart the lighter. A second model was the Commander (or Admiral), which resembled the current Zippo pipe lighter. | [[File:Lrg nimrod.jpg|thumb|1947 Nimrod Advertisement]][[Nimrod Lighters | Two Nimrod models]] were eventually manufactured. The Pipe Lighter model was unique in that it looked like a nut and bolt, and was lit by holding a thumb on the spark wheel, and pulling apart the lighter. A second model was the Commander (or Admiral), which resembled the current Zippo pipe lighter. | ||
===Butane Lighters=== | |||
The IM Corona Old Boy is perhaps one of the most popular and successful butane pipe lighter. It comes in several attractive case designs. It is extremely dependable and aesthetically pleasing. It uses an older flint and wheel type ignition system. IM Corona makes several other pipe lighters as well. http://www.savinelliusa.com/lighters.htm | |||
Dunhill makes excellent pipe lighters. | |||
Colibri makes excellent pipe lighters, including the now discontinued "Clip" lighters made to clip in the shirt pocket like a pen. | |||
Xikar offers three mid-range butane pipe lighters including the Resource http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_resource.asp , the Pipeline http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_pipeline.asp (an an Old-Boy knock off), and the Scribe http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_scribe.asp , a Colibri "Clip" knock off. | |||
An inexpensive but still refillable butane lighter is the IMCO. Not an elegant lighter, by any means, but a step up from a bic or generic cigarette type lighter and more importantly, one that is designed for use with pipes with an inclined flame. | |||
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File:Old boy.jpg|IM Corona Old Boy in Smooth Briar | |||
File:Calibri Clip.jpg|Colibri "Clip" pipe lighter, now discontinued | |||
File:IMCO.jpg|IMCO Pipe Lighter | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Pipe Racks, rests, and stands == | == Pipe Racks, rests, and stands == | ||
Revision as of 03:07, 21 January 2011
Ashtrays
A nice to have but not really a need to have, great for indoor smoking so you don't bosh your spent tobacco onto your brand new sofa but not entirely required as anything will do the trick.
Bag and Pouch
Please note: this briefcase was a birthday gift years ago. Regrettably a buying source is not known!
Cleaning Supplies
a tamper or a nail tool both will come in handy
Lighters
For many pipe smokers, a quality pipe specific lighter is an integral part of their pipe smoking experience. Others prefer wooden matches, sighting that even the best lighters will tant the experience with fumes from the spent fuel. A wooden kitchen match is best. To be sure a good wooden match is not only affordable it is relatively safe for your pipe. Even matches can impart fumes, but those can me minimized or eliminated if one is careful to let the sulfer burn off completely before apply flame to tobacco. All experienced pipeman agree that using a torch lighter, such as intended for cigars, can quickly ruin a pipe. They are to be completely avoided by anyone who cares about their pipes. Choosing a good lighter, one designed for pipes and that matches your budget and sense of aesthetic, and then learning to use it carefully is a viable option for those that find matches are not for them.
Fluid Lighters
Zippo makes an affordable pipe specific lighter in several styles. It has a special windscreen (pipe insert) with a hole that allows the flame to be drawn into the pipe bowl. Many pipeman sware by them and have learned to use them to minimize the impact of the fumes from the spent fuel. Others find that the naptha lighter fuel imparts fumes regardless of how they're used. Proponents minimize the fumes by allowing them to burn off after first lighting the lighter and before drawing the flame into the tobacco, much like letting the sulpher burn off a match.
The three other major US non-butane lighter were the Nimrod Pipe Lighter, the Nimrod Commander, and the Beattie Jet Lighter.
Two Nimrod models were eventually manufactured. The Pipe Lighter model was unique in that it looked like a nut and bolt, and was lit by holding a thumb on the spark wheel, and pulling apart the lighter. A second model was the Commander (or Admiral), which resembled the current Zippo pipe lighter.
Butane Lighters
The IM Corona Old Boy is perhaps one of the most popular and successful butane pipe lighter. It comes in several attractive case designs. It is extremely dependable and aesthetically pleasing. It uses an older flint and wheel type ignition system. IM Corona makes several other pipe lighters as well. http://www.savinelliusa.com/lighters.htm
Dunhill makes excellent pipe lighters.
Colibri makes excellent pipe lighters, including the now discontinued "Clip" lighters made to clip in the shirt pocket like a pen.
Xikar offers three mid-range butane pipe lighters including the Resource http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_resource.asp , the Pipeline http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_pipeline.asp (an an Old-Boy knock off), and the Scribe http://www.xikar.com/product_lighter_scribe.asp , a Colibri "Clip" knock off.
An inexpensive but still refillable butane lighter is the IMCO. Not an elegant lighter, by any means, but a step up from a bic or generic cigarette type lighter and more importantly, one that is designed for use with pipes with an inclined flame.
IM Corona Old Boy in Smooth Briar
Colibri "Clip" pipe lighter, now discontinued
IMCO Pipe Lighter
Pipe Racks, rests, and stands
Pipe racks and stands come in many configurations, ranging from simple briar singles to more intricate ashtray models. Here are some for your consideration.
Tampers
- Shenandoah Valley Specialty Products
- Hammerpilot - different materials
- Jagwal - exotic and unusual woods
- Ming-Kahuna - different acrylics / others
- Ozark Mountain Briars - domestic and exotic woods
- Papa Duke - ivory, bone & deer antler
- Penguin Briar - briar tipped deer antler
- Sandpiper - exotic hardwoods w. silver bases
- The Ram's Horn - pewter casted tampers
- ZapZap Tampers - artisan ivory, bone, hardwoods
- GM Pipes 2009 Signature Series - Hardwood angled tampers
Photos courtesy Pete Reiff, Shenandoah Valley Specialty Products
Generic Stamped Combination Tool
Generic Pipe Nail
Kershaw Combination Pipe Tool
Generic Plastic Tamp w/internal Pick
Generic Plastic Tamp w/scraper handle
Curiosities
(1) Briar Pipe Dryer
(2) Beer mug
(3) Flacon
(4) Pin
- Electric Briar Pipe Dryer by Blue Mountain Pottery, USA.
- German beer mug "Pfeifenclub Michelau" (Upper Franconia). In former centuries smoking in private houses was widely forbidden by fire police regulations. This was the origin of many a pipe or smoker's club. More recently many good housewife forbade her husband to smoke at home for the sake of the curtains. Humorously indicated on the mug by a bird escaping from it's cage.
- Avon after-shave lotion, Germany ca. 1980.
- Pin "Danish fancy"; origin unknown.