Corn Cob Pipes, Are They Still Worth It? Weekend Chat 06 August 2023
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Talking about the value in corn cob pipes and offering a bit of advice (opinion) on the choice of a first pipe. Also chatting about the weather, woodworking, and the garden, so a typical far too long CRP video ;-)
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Hey Mike. Scott, formerly from Aristocob here. I think that’s the first time I’ve said that! Doing quite well here in NC and I appreciate the shout-out. I continue to smoke my cobs daily and have a couple in regular rotation that are over 25 years old. My attention turned to my woodworking channel and when we temporarily closed our site during a move my bride mentioned how nice it was to not have to ship orders or respond to pipe customers, so we just felt it closed. We have thousands of dollars on pipes all packed away, and I suppose one day we we have some NOS to sell. I get your desire to make dovetails. I have several jigs from years of my obsession with them, but rarely make them anymore. Anyway, thanks for thinking of me and make it a great day! Scott
Great to hear from you Scott, and glad to know that you are doing well. I'm sure those NOS pipes will be in high demand if you ever decide to jump back in. Take care my friend!
Simple answer is yes. Alot more choice these days in Cob pipe design. Very good choice for the new starter. Can try various tobacco blends without ghosting. They smoke well, easy to maintain a cheap vs briar pipes. Will invest in some briar pipes at some point,but the cobs do a fine job so in no rush.
Good chat!
Im not much of a straight virginia smoker myself, but i have had the stoved (507s) by itself and found it quite pleasant...
I've smoked for 40 years. I got rid of my last briar about 10 years ago. Yes, briars and cobs smoke somewhat differently, and I prefer the cobs. I dislike the hard acrylic stems, so I buy replacement stems by the dozen from MM.
Can’t agree with you more. Cobs are like dating….briars are like marriage. One is quick and can be certainly fun but the other is for the long haul. 😇
Missouri meerschaum cobs are great. Smoke great lots of styles and they smoke like a dream.
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I enjoyed your video on corn cobs. Rather interesting!
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Oh yeah!!!!! They are fantastic!
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Great video and cobs are always king.
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I This is Fred. I have been smoking my Cobs since late 2019. I smoked for a time in the70's, and early 80's. I smoked cigars in the90's. I own many Briars, But typically smoke Cobs. Very interesting thoughts on Briar. I may have to give one a try. Thank You for Your Thoughts.
I enjoy corncobs, using and modifying them. I haven’t been smoking long enough to hit the sweet spot in a briar.
Personally, I like the idea of supporting our local economies. (Missouri Meerschaum and Vermont freehand’s forever stems)
I have a few Savinelli’s (Rossi) but far more modified Missouri Meerschaums.
I hope they can keep their prices high enough to stay in business (after 150 years) and also keep their employees well payed and far above the poverty level.
Unfortunately Inflation is everywhere and those driving are choosing to speed up the runaway train.
Actually wages are higher than they've ever been under Biden. If you'd get out of your right wing propaganda circle jerk you'd know that.
One other thing to mention is cobs are. Super easy to clench. Due to the light weight. And I definitely. Added oriental silk. Hehe. But it’s anyone’s guess how much. I had some left in a jar. And tossed it into the mix. As I thought it would add a nice touch to the blend. Glad you liked it. Sincerely Jim
Looks like you and I both had the same “click bait” type of mind set for our videos today, Mike!😆. I love cobs, especially my Country Gent that is sporting your camouflage stem!😉. Happy Sunday to you, my friend!
Cliff
Love my 2 big Missouri Meerschaums: The Freehand and the General. I learned from you and others in the YTPC how to cut the protruding shanks flush with bowl. I then mudded the bowls and now LOVE these 2 cobs. Great smokers. I have learned a lot from your vids. Thanks for doing what you do. Great channel ❤️👍
I like the cobs and they are great for trying new blends; especially if you have to have an aromatic for " public consumption".
Hope Mrs. Canerod e joys her family time. She is good to help her parents. Enjoy your Sunday Mike!
Out of all the briars I have, my go to pipe is a Missouri Meerschaum Charles Towne Cobbler.
Good chat as always. I don't intend to buy anymore pipes if it can be helped but I will keep smoking the cobs I have left
I only have two cobs. One given to me and one i bought. I have the forever stem that makes it a much more comfortable experience.
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In the UK you can buy a Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe for £3.69. That must be the cheapest pipe on the market! I have several briar pipes but am thinking of buying a corn cob just to see what it's like.
I dont have many pipes but i like my 5 dollar natural cob more than my savinelli and my stanwell. Smoke is dryer and cooler and with more flavor.
This is Fred. Very Good Video. I love my Cobs. Interesting Blend, I am going to have to try it. Curious about the Orientals in the Blend.
Value is still there. 1/3 to 1/4 of a rossi. However if you get one qith an acryllic bit only 1/2 a rossi. I mostly use briars but i like cobs and still think the value is clear.
Happy Sunday Mike t bet that cob pipe smokes like a dream it looks well seasoned I love cobs too I must don't smoke mine enough I own two that blend has two different blends combined Mike ? Orientals are in it I'd like to try blending it sounds like it might be good I'm having some Edward G Robinson in my kaywoodie hand-made smooth OOM PAUL PIPE Have a great Sunday brother 😃👋🔥💨☕
Hi Peter l. I need to ask Jim for the recipe and will update. Thanks buddy +
I tend smoke aromatics and Burleys in my cobs. Been adding Five Brothers and Amphora Kentucky to various OTC aromatics. Very satisfying. Try it!
Stopped smoking Briars 30yrs ago, treated myself to a couple of new MM Country Gentelman on sale for $12.80ea a couple of days ago.
I wish I had this advice a few years back. Briar are much more durable if smoked repeatedly. I do enjoy the taste of a cob, though.
I don’t care for acrylic stems, so MM’s recently expanded offerings don’t interest me much. I also prefer nekkid cobs-which I used to be able to get from Scott. MM doesn’t offer as many, so the only cobs I’ve bought recently are their bags of seconds-which are still a great deal.
Try Astleys 44 dark Virginia. It’s great. The nice deep, dark flavor u mentioned
Funny, we've always called them husk cherries, I didn't know they were aka ground cherries.
Apparently goose berries too.
I like cobs they good for a quick smoke or for trying out new tobacco
Don’t totally agree. The purpose of a cob for a complete newbie to pipe smoking and smoking in general, is cost benefit. A lot of people don’t know if they’re going to like smoking pipes at all. They might smoke it three times and decide they hate it, and realize they hate themselves even more for spending $50 on a briar they won’t pick up again. Cobs are the most sensible choice for those people. If the person is a former cigarette smoker, and has enjoyed smoking in the past, there’s less chance of bailing and an inexpensive briar may be worth it. It really depends on the situation, and the person, and what they’re trying to accomplish when it comes to choosing a tobacco pipe. Just my two cents.
Good points! Thanks for the comment.
Have you ever had a cob go permanently sour? I had to retire 2 of my first mms because cleaning wouldn't even get it out. I got another and have been cleaning it more regularly in hopes it doesn't happen. They both lasted me 2 months. I do enjoy the way they smoke but if that's an issue I dislike them a little more but maybe I didn't majntain it enough.
That has never happened to me and I do about as little maintenance on a cob as you can imagine. Knock the ash out and reload or toss aside. I only use a pipe cleaner when it clogs. Might be a difference in the types of tobacco we smoke.
@@CaneRodPiper I did smoke a lot of latakia in it which I'm avoiding in my newer one. I believe it could be the wooden shank just got covered with tar and it's affecting it. I may try to drill or cut it out somehow, got nothing to lose. I just put them aside for now. Thanks
I have 6 cobs and smoked them pretty heavily over 10 years or so. When I smoke them I generally will smoke them 4 or 5 times a day and sometimes only resting them a day a or 2 before smoking them again. I've never had one sour but the trick is to clean the shank out really well with Qtips. And I clean the stem with Qtips and pipe cleaners dipped in rubbing alcohol. I also scrape the bowl out really well as I don't like to build any cake in my cobs. I suspect the sourness in your cobs is probably coming from the shank. Or if you over smoked them while allowing a Cake to form in the chamber. Cobs are really good at holding moisture that's why the generally offer a dry smoke. But if you allow much cake build up with our resting them as you build cake they can end up kinda soggy thus becoming sour. I'm not sure if that's what happened with your cobs but just sharing something's that have worked for me over the years. Your mileage may very and of course there are a million other variables that could factor in as with anything in this hobby we all cherish. Happy smokes!
Jeremy
@@Heavydutyrocknroll hey thanks Jeremy. Yeah I suspect it's the shank. I want to cut it out or something but I got a new one so I haven't bothered. I did sun dry them to no avail but this new cob I have I've been cleaning way more and not allowing any cake to build up and it's been fine so far. I could try and deep clean the others but I just retired them it isn't really worth it since they were cheap. I appreciate it
Rossi pipes are going for $70 where I am sitting. Cobs are still a bargin in comparison.
It may vary depending on location. I checked smoking pipes before making the video, and they had quite a few in the 40-60 dollar range for the US market. But of course, if the economics are different in your locale, the conclusion would be different.
I love vorn cobbs,but who's that pretty Colleen?
Your guess is as good as mine. But she is definitely my favorite cob fan.
Aristicob has a new channel he went into shop tools called My Growth Rings! Maybe a channel you might find interesting?
Yes, I've been following him there for years on my woodworking/machining account. I think he had a different name back then, but I do see his videos popup on the growth rings channel.
Who is the Jim You speak about?
Sorry Fred, my memory is not what it used to be. Can you give me some context?
i had a feeling this guy would look like john malkovich...
I seriously thought he was 😮
So, where is the cutie in the thumbnail?
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carbon cake management anyone? sand paper too much? nylon bristle pipe cleaner not strong enough
I use a reamer, but really only find it to be necessary every few years.
@@CaneRodPiper thanks. I noticed inside walls is getting a smooth even coating of carbon that can be scraped with czech tool to reveal its original corn kernel motif. Would a thick cake change how these cobs smoke?
The value is still there if you consider the grander scheme of things with inflation and the inevitable end of the U.S. petrol dollar.
EVERYTHING is losing its value.
Excellent point!
I think my tobaccos taste much better out of a cob.