Capital District Pipe Club

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MOVED: Sept Meeting August 30, 2010
This topic has been moved to Meetings.http://www.capitaldistrictpipeclub.com/lounge/index.php?topic=309.0 […]
Re: Slow Uptake August 19, 2010
Yeah, what the Mayor said.I have enjoyed talking to youse guys and appreciate the effort you put into being a part of our merry if not dysfunctional band of tobaccophiles. […]
Re: Slow Uptake August 16, 2010
Hey Michael- it's a pleasure to have you as part of our club. We are really impressed with the distance you drive to be with us. We are a very eclectic group that enjoy our monthly meetings and of course take great pride in the fact that we have one of... […]
Slow Uptake August 15, 2010
Hello Everyone,I'm Michael, one of the Westchester clan and apologize for not introducing myself until now. I really enjoy the monthly meetings and look forward to seeing you all in September.Thanks for a fun filled time at the Clam Steam. The food w... […]
Re: CDPC Shirts July 15, 2010
Add 1 oz gasoline and 5 oz of Latakia and Larry will love it and the potatoes WILL burn. I guess this would be a HALF BAKED idea for a recipe but it should work! We could call it LARRY'S HARI KARI BLEND. The mayor […]

Articles added to library

Just a quick update… I’ve added the following articles to our library today, make sure to check out the “Pipe Related Articles” page for updates. As our forum discussions provide more information, we’ll be adding to this library regularly!

This is a series of articles put together by our very own Master Blender Russ Ouellette.

Through the discussions in our forums, and contributions by our club members, we’re gathering a collection of pipe related articles. This page will serve as an “index” of sorts for these articles.

Accessories for newbies

One of the most frequently asked questions from new pipe smokers is “What do I need other than a pipe and some tobacco?” Here are some ideas for you.
New Pipe Break In

A common sense approach to packing, smoking, and cleaning your new pipe. Suggestions for different types of pipes are included.
How to pack a pipe

the tried-and-true “three-layer” method
Cleaning your pipe

Cleaning a pipe is, for the most part, a fairly simple task, but it can also get rather involved if more intensive cleaning is required.
Cleaning that old nasty estate pipe (or just a soured one) [read it here]
Stems- Vulcanite vs. Acrylic

There are two main types of materials used for pipe stems- Vulcanite (ebonite or hard rubber) and Lucite (acrylic). Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
Filter or no filter?

The question of whether to use a filtered pipe or not is more complex than it appears on the surface.
Prepping pressed, spun or rope tobaccos for smoking

Some very popular tobaccos come in the form of a cake, flake, spun and rope. Preparing them for smoking is an individual thing, but here are some guidelines
Aging Pipe Tobacco

A lot of people have discovered that aging pipe tobacco can make for a more pleasurable smoking experience, but, as with many things about pipes and tobaccos, there are a number of misconceptions and a lot of misinformation out there, so let’s look at some thoughts about aging tobacco.

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