Barbados Sam Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I did a quick scan of topics and didn't see this, so if this has been addressed before, forgive me. I would like to have a pipe to smoke while at faires, but I want to make sure I select one that would be appropriate for the GOAP period. I'm hoping to find something other than the colonial style white clay ones that break real easy. Thanks for your help "There be the chest, inside be the gold, we took them all. Spent them and traded them. We frittered them away on drink and food and pleasurable company. The more we gave them away, the more we came to realize... the drink would not satisfy, food turned to ash in our mouths, and all the pleasurable company in the world could not slake our lust. We are cursed men....Compelled by greed we were, and now we are consumed by it."
Patrick Hand Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 If you look around, you can find shorter clay pipes. or get one of the longer ones, and keep using it when that stem breaks so it's shorter. I keep mine in the brim of my hat, so it's outta "harms way" but I want to get a back-up because I know it will get broken one of these days.... Interesting thing about clay pipes.... when they turn brown after you've smoked them for awhile.... just put it in a fire overnight, and it will burn all the tar out, and next morning it will be clean and white again.....
Dorian Lasseter Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I use a pipe that's nicely in period... I glazed clay bowl, with a reed stem... I own two... just be careful these have the same hazards as the ones you speak of, the stem can be easily broken, however, find a new reed, and yer problem's solved... Find th' picture o' me in th' Gallery (Captain Lasseter), tis th' same as m'avitar... I's got one o' m'pipes there.... Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org
JoshuaRed Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Sam, I had my pipes made by a charming woman in Devonshire by the name of Heather Coleman. Visit her site Here. She is a bona fide old world pipe expert, and both collects originals and sells her handmade repros made to exact specs of the time period. In many cases she uses the ORIGINAL molds. In my case, I had her make me two "Bristol 1721" pipes from original samples she has, so authenticity-wise, it's 100% spot on. Prices weren't bad either, only 20 bucks apiece, took her about a month to make and ship them, they arrived unbroken and very safely wrapped. She's extremely friendly and knowledgeable, I would highly recommed working with her. Just contact her thru her site and inquire about her early 18th century Bristol pipe repros. Just click on my name/profile on the left for a shot of it in action! Smokes wonderfully!
kass Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Josh, brother, you're my frickin' hero! That is really just too cool for words. Now why can't someone in England have the "molds" for clothes from 1720s so I could stop sewing! Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
JoshuaRed Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 LOL while we're at it, why not a mold for a 100% to scale sloop? :) I'll dig up some pics of my pipe and post it here.
Barbados Sam Posted January 29, 2006 Author Posted January 29, 2006 Joshua, thank ye my friend fer the link. I jes sent the lass an email ta inquire about the pipes. Gramercy. "There be the chest, inside be the gold, we took them all. Spent them and traded them. We frittered them away on drink and food and pleasurable company. The more we gave them away, the more we came to realize... the drink would not satisfy, food turned to ash in our mouths, and all the pleasurable company in the world could not slake our lust. We are cursed men....Compelled by greed we were, and now we are consumed by it."
JoshuaRed Posted January 29, 2006 Posted January 29, 2006 Here we go: They're about 14" long. (or they were before I broke them. This is why I can't have nice things.) **That better Kass? Sorry they wouldn't work.
Barbados Sam Posted January 29, 2006 Author Posted January 29, 2006 Aye, those are nice pipes lad. She got back to me already and advised me that she is not producing any more until after April. I'll check with her then. Thanks again for the link! "There be the chest, inside be the gold, we took them all. Spent them and traded them. We frittered them away on drink and food and pleasurable company. The more we gave them away, the more we came to realize... the drink would not satisfy, food turned to ash in our mouths, and all the pleasurable company in the world could not slake our lust. We are cursed men....Compelled by greed we were, and now we are consumed by it."
kass Posted January 29, 2006 Posted January 29, 2006 The images are broken, bro. I wanna see, wanna see! Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
Slopmaker Cripps Posted February 4, 2006 Posted February 4, 2006 I picked up a 1715 clay pipe at an event a few years back, and then proceeded to make a pipe cap based from an original for it. Didn't have the tools to do the fine bending of the wire to make the chain, so I have some twine holding it on now, but am hoping to get the chain done one of these days. Cheers, Adam C., Slop-man
Patrick Hand Posted February 4, 2006 Posted February 4, 2006 to make a pipe cap based from an original There was a thread about pipe caps..... but it was so long ago.... Anyway... where was the original from, what was it made out of? and is there a picture of it (or the one that you made)?
capnwilliam Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 One of Capt. Phillips' Articles, if I recall correctly, said something about punishment for a crewman who "smoaked tobacco without a cap on his pipe." :) Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
JoshuaRed Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 Did that apply only below decks, or topside as well? I wonder if the rules of smoking were quite consistent across ships, cultures, navy, merchant, etc, or if it boiled down to individual captain's preferences?
Slopmaker Cripps Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 Patrick, Unfortunately, my computer is a royal pain in the arse, so I can't get pictures of the one I made. I can try and transcribe my notes, however, though they're mostly sketches with measurements added in. It was in a case with pipes and pipe fragments at the QAR in Charleston. The owner of the collection wasn't there at the time, so I wasn't able to get information on where it came from. Nearly everything in the collection is GAoP period, however. I'm hoping to get back up there and meet up with the guy sometime soon. The original was made of brass wire that has corroded from the sea water over the last 200 years and is now blackened. I was going through some stuff one day, and found a whole coil of correct brass wire that I had for some other project, and since I was bored and had nothing better to do, I dug up my notes and got to work. My friends get a kick out of seeing me smoke a pipe with this thing on it, but it looks awesome anyway. Cheers, Adam C., slop-man
Patrick Hand Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 The original was made of brass wire Is it just a coil of wire that fits over the pipe's bowl? I'm trying to figure out what a pipe cap would look like......
hitman Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 I rember there was a thread about pipe caps but couldn't find it. Several intresting pics and stories in it I just didn't see the thread sorry but maybe some one else will have better luck. THIS BE THE HITMAN WE GOIN QUIET
Slopmaker Cripps Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 Mr. hand, It starts off with a circle at the base, then you have a piece of running wire that loops around the base (almost like a blanket stitch) and then when you finish the first row, it goes on top of the previous row. The loops go between the loops of the first row, and so on and so on. Makes an odd (and crude) looking wire mesh. The original wasn't really nice, perfect, and fancy, but rather definitely made by hand bending the wire and more function over looks. Anyway, I hope this helps. If I get a chance to get some pics from an event, I'll try and get them up from a friends comp so you can see the pipe cap. Anyway, time for Church.... Cheers, Adam
Dorian Lasseter Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 here's a grande pipe.... period fer GAoP? *shrug* Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org
Patrick Hand Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Slopmaker Cripps, I think I can visualize how that would work...... Basicaly "Needle hitching" just done with wire...... A picture would be handy tho..... hint hint.....
Slopmaker Cripps Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Mr. Hand, I will try and get a picture as soon as I can. Unfortunately, it is going to be a few weeks at least as I am trying to get 5 papers done at the same time (one of which involves going out of town) along with all my normal work and duties around here. Shoot me an email at provincialnavy@yahoo.com and I'll see if I can find a way of getting the notes to you....or if I can find an hour in here....something better... Cheers, Adam C., Slop-man
Captain Jim Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Found some other pipes while looking for gun stuff. Colonial Gun Works They also have some shorter pipes. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around...
Patrick Hand Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 The 6' pipe for $7.00.... thats a good price. I might have to get a few for back-ups for when I break mine.......
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