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The scope of '''''Pipedia''''' will ultimately be defined by its contributors. Our hope in setting it up is that it will become an extensive repository of information on tobacco pipes and their makers. Knowledgeable enthusiasts, collectors, pipe makers, and tobacconists are welcome and encouraged to contribute to Pipedia. Please click the "discussion" tab above if you'd like to dialog with the contributors about the project. | The scope of '''''Pipedia''''' will ultimately be defined by its contributors. Our hope in setting it up is that it will become an extensive repository of information on tobacco pipes and their makers. Knowledgeable enthusiasts, collectors, pipe makers, and tobacconists are welcome and encouraged to contribute to Pipedia. Please click the "discussion" tab above if you'd like to dialog with the contributors about the project. | ||
'''''Please Note: Smoking Is Strictly Allowed On This Site! Preferrably A Pipe.''''' | '''''Please Note: Smoking Is Strictly Allowed On This Site! Preferrably A Pipe.''''' | ||
[[Image:bradpohlmann5.jpg|right|thumb|316px|Featured Pipe, [[Brad Pohlmann]] Bulldog]] | [[Image:bradpohlmann5.jpg|right|thumb|316px|Featured Pipe, [[Brad Pohlmann]] Bulldog]] | ||
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=== Alternative Woods Used For Pipemaking === | === Alternative Woods Used For Pipemaking === | ||
Although briar pipes are by far the most popular, various other woods are also used by pipemakers. Click on the wood type to see examples of pipes made with these woods. | |||
Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | [[African Blackwood or Mpingo]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Blackwood Wikipedia] on African Blackwood/Mpingo. | ||
[[Cherry Wood]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry Wikipedia] on Cherry Wood. | |||
[[Leadwood]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combretum_imberbe Wikipedia] on Leadwood. | |||
[[Manzanita]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzanita Wikipedia] on Manzanita. | |||
Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | [[Morta]] (Fossilized Oak) | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morta_%28wood%29 Wikipedia] on Morta | ||
[[Olive Wood]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive Wikipedia] on Olive Wood. | |||
[[Osage Orange]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage_orange Wikipedia] on Osage Orange. | |||
[[Pear Wood]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pear Wikipedia] on Pear. | |||
[[Strawberry Wood]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_tree Wikipedia] on Strawberry Wood. | |||
Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | |||
[[Walnut]] | Link to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walnut Wikipedia] on Walnut. | |||
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More pipe maker articles coming soon. There exists an excellent site dedicated to German pipe makers. We highly recommend [http://www.german-pipemakers.de/index.html German Pipemakers] | More pipe maker articles coming soon. There exists an excellent site dedicated to German pipe makers. We highly recommend [http://www.german-pipemakers.de/index.html German Pipemakers] | ||
'''German resources:''' | |||
'''Berlin Tobacco College''': The Berlin Tobacco College is open to the public and meets Thursday evenings at 8:00 in a local Berlin cafe. Sharing ideas, experiences, and good tobacco, the Berlin Tobacco College members welcome anyone interested in pipe smoking. In addition to pipe club evenings, the Berlin Tobacco College organizes the Berlin Pipe show and participates in the annual Berlin Christmas Charity event organized by Frank Zander. [http://www.tabakskollegium-berlin.de Website] | |||
''' | '''East German Pipe Smokers Association''': Under the Direction of the German Pipe Smokers Association, we are working in conjunction with other pipe clubs to build the East German Pipe Smokers Association. [http://www.vdp-ost.de Website] | ||
Under the Direction of the German Pipe Smokers Association, we are working in conjunction with other pipe clubs to build the East German Pipe Smokers Association. | |||
'''Support of d.a.f.t home page''': [[Nils Thomsen]] Pipes is an active member and supporter of the d.a.f.t home page and forum. [http://www.daft.de Website] | |||
'''Pipe Making Workshop''': On Saturdays it is possible to spend the day making your own pipe form start to finish. The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with a coffee and a Briar block and ends in the evening in a cafe and your finished self-made pipe. These appointments are typically one to one and do not require previous wood-working experience. Participants pay approximately 200.00 € which includes the material. [http://www.tabakskollegium-berlin.de/discus/messages/124/1838.html?1162731393 Website] | |||
'''Pipe smoking class for beginners''': Every second Thursday evening of each month at 7:00 in the store, you are invited to join a beginners class in pipe smoking. [http://www.tabakskollegium-berlin.de/discus/messages/123/2519.html?1164265867 Website] | |||
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