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'''RONNI BIKACSAN ON PIPE REPAIR''' | [[File:Ronni-b.jpg|thumb|left|Ronni Bikacsan, courtesy [http://pipesmagazine.com/ PipesMagazine.com]]]'''RONNI BIKACSAN ON PIPE REPAIR''' | ||
This article originally appeared in The Pipe Collector, the newsletter of the NASPC and is used by permission. | ''This article originally appeared in The Pipe Collector, the newsletter of the NASPC and is used by permission.'' | ||
An introduction by The Pipe Collector editor, Bill Unger: Very much like my experience with computer geeks, I love pipe geeks, those individuals who are fascinated by the minutiae, scientific underpinnings, and history of all things pipe and pipe smoking. I refer of course to friends and frequent contributors to this newsletter such as Rick Newcombe, Regis McCafferty, Jack Wehinger, Fred Hanna, and Rich Esserman. When I first talked with Ronni Bikacsan, I could tell that he was another of this class who are always thinking about pipes and how to make them better. So here, finally, is the essay I asked Ronni to write. If anyone would like to contact Ronni about repairs and such, you can write him at NightOwl Pipe Works, 720 Virginia Ave., Nashville TN 37216, call him at 615-226-1756, or e-mail him at info@nightowlpipeworks.com.-Ed. | ''An introduction by The Pipe Collector editor, Bill Unger: Very much like my experience with computer geeks, I love pipe geeks, those individuals who are fascinated by the minutiae, scientific underpinnings, and history of all things pipe and pipe smoking. I refer of course to friends and frequent contributors to this newsletter such as Rick Newcombe, Regis McCafferty, Jack Wehinger, Fred Hanna, and Rich Esserman. When I first talked with Ronni Bikacsan, I could tell that he was another of this class who are always thinking about pipes and how to make them better. So here, finally, is the essay I asked Ronni to write. If anyone would like to contact Ronni about repairs and such, you can write him at NightOwl Pipe Works, 720 Virginia Ave., Nashville TN 37216, call him at 615-226-1756, or e-mail him at info@nightowlpipeworks.com.-Ed.'' | ||
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When Bill Unger suggested that I write this article, I was first flattered and then scared stiff. My fears shouted, "Only the big dogs, the head mucky-mucks, the Obi-wans write in the newsletter." So, being very skillful, I procrastinated. And procrastinated. And procrastinated some more until the one-year anniversary of his request approaches. Having read more articles and completed more experimentation in that time, I should feel more confident. But, if I don't watch it, I'll continue to should all over myself. So here goes. | When Bill Unger suggested that I write this article, I was first flattered and then scared stiff. My fears shouted, "Only the big dogs, the head mucky-mucks, the Obi-wans write in the newsletter." So, being very skillful, I procrastinated. And procrastinated. And procrastinated some more until the one-year anniversary of his request approaches. Having read more articles and completed more experimentation in that time, I should feel more confident. But, if I don't watch it, I'll continue to should all over myself. So here goes. | ||
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*You might also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview of Ronni on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-32/ Pipes Magazine Radio Show] | *You might also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview of Ronni on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-32/ Pipes Magazine Radio Show] | ||
'''Contact Information:''' | |||
E-mail: rbpipeworks@gmail.com | |||