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I answer a lot of questions about cobs, but have also been given some good tips and pointers from other experienced cobbers. This, and what my dad started me out with, make up this Corncob & New Smoker Primer, which is always being updated and expanded. All of the advice offered here also applies to any type of pipe, be it briar, metal, or even Meerschaum. I’ve decided to add information for new smokers  in the hope that they’ll avoid some common and frustrating mistakes. I base my new information on what questions I see new pipe smokers ask on the forums I visit. While I have considered separating this into two documents, I’ve decided it needs to be kept intact. Instead, I label each section, as well as giving credit to those who have offered useful advice. This isn’t about me or any one forum, but trying to help new smokers learn from our collected experience.
I answer a lot of questions about cobs, but have also been given some good tips and pointers from other experienced cobbers. This, and what my dad started me out with, make up this Corncob & New Smoker Primer, which is always being updated and expanded. All of the advice offered here also applies to any type of pipe, be it briar, metal, or even Meerschaum. I’ve decided to add information for new smokers  in the hope that they’ll avoid some common and frustrating mistakes. I base my new information on what questions I see new pipe smokers ask on the forums I visit. While I have considered separating this into two documents, I’ve decided it needs to be kept intact. Instead, I label each section, as well as giving credit to those who have offered useful advice. This isn’t about me or any one forum, but trying to help new smokers learn from our collected experience.
[[File:MM Pipedia 468x60 Fisherman.jpg|thumb|468px|[http://corncobpipe.com/ '''''Missouri Meerschaum Corncob Pipes'''''], '''''Proud Pipedia Supporter''''']]][[File:MM Pipedia 468x60 Woodworker.jpg|thumb|468px|'''''Pipedia thanks''''' [http://corncobpipe.com/ '''''Missouri Meerschaum Corncob Pipes'''''] '''''for their generous underwriting support''''']]<revive zone="8" align="right" caption="An excellent selection of Missouri Meerschaum pipes is available at Pipedia Underwriter, The Pipe Nook. Eddie Gray, Owner." />
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== General Information ==
== General Information ==


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== Final Thoughts ==
== Final Thoughts ==


[[File:MM Pipedia 125x125 Fisherman.jpg|thumb|left|Pipedia thanks [http://corncobpipe.com/ Missouri Meerschaum for their underwriting support]]]<revive zone="8" align="right" caption="An excellent selection of Missouri Meerschaum pipes is available at Pipedia Underwriter, The Pipe Nook, Eddie Gray, Owner" />Cobs aren’t going to be for everyone. But if you keep an open mind, and follow the advice offered here, you might be surprised. I hope this helps you enjoy your cobs, and any other pipes, a bit more. If you decide to try my father’s, I would suggest that you follow it all, in order to give it a fair test.
<revive zone="17" align="right" caption="Many thanks to Missouri Meerschaum Company for their Underwriting support" /> >Cobs aren’t going to be for everyone. But if you keep an open mind, and follow the advice offered here, you might be surprised. I hope this helps you enjoy your cobs, and any other pipes, a bit more. If you decide to try my father’s, I would suggest that you follow it all, in order to give it a fair test.


To view my MM Buying Guide, follow the 1st link below. To visit the MM website, for product and ordering information, and a bit of company history, follow the 2nd link below.  
To view my MM Buying Guide, follow the 1st link below. To visit the MM website, for product and ordering information, and a bit of company history, follow the 2nd link below.  

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