Dr. Grabow Pipes

ozark southpaw · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject: First Alpha

Got this in the mail yesterday-a gift from Barry. smoked 4 bowls in it last evening. It is a really good smoker!! It will be added to my rotation! I normally smoke filtered pipes and the few that I have that are not Grabows or Medicos I have modified to take a filter. This one doesn't need a filter! Thanks Barry! I will enjoy this one for a long time!

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BWThomas · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: First Alpha

steverino · Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:37 am Post subject:

I like the looks of that pipe OS, looks like it would fit the hand just right. Hope you continue to enjoy it.

ozark southpaw · Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:00 am Post subject:

Steve,it does have a nice feel in hand. It is also quite comfortable to clench despite it's size.
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Gig · Duke & Westbrook Man Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 240

Looks great and I've always been after an Oom Paul. Congrats and enjoy that pipe in good health Smile

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BWThomas · Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:31 am Post subject:

OS, did you check out the inside of the bowl? That pipe had hardly been smoked. I swear it was unused when I got it, as was one of the others that came with it. And the finish, do you think that was like a sandblast with a high polish?
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ozark southpaw · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject:

I did notice that the pipe hadn't seen a lot of use. I'd call the finish a light sandblast.Doesn't have any lacquer on it to make it shine so they must have given it a pretty good buffing! If it were sanded smooth this pipe looks like it would have a lot of birdseye.
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ted · "Old Timer" Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 1171 Location: NC'

Ed, I've been trying for 6 months to get a picture of an Alpha pipe stand. Finally found a picture. I think this is something that could be done in any wood and would sell on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Estate-Pipe-P...faultDomain_0?hash=item5883a3ff6c

Shalom...Hochstein family...made the stamd in briar and in 1, 2, and 3 upright versions. Of course, the upright is removable and is a tamper. I've always thought this is a great idea for someone looking for a pipe related part time occupation. My gift to you, for what it's worth.....ted

ozark southpaw · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:10 am Post subject:

Thanks Ted. If a source of briar could be found stands like that one might be a good item to sell. Would not have to be top grade briar. Probably sell better than those I have made from firewood!!
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ted · "Old Timer" Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 1171 Location: NC'

I always thought they would look good in a hard bark wood....Dogwood..beech...hickory..even some maple...ted