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<blockquote data-quote="KevinM" data-source="post: 233412" data-attributes="member: 2318"><p>Sounds like voices of experience.</p><p></p><p>In person --I kind of gently toss the pipe in my hand, looking for one that feels light for its size. I do the "finger in the bowl" test, judging size, shape and finish. I think a bowl that is visibly tapered toward the bottom is generally more, well, cooperative. I think the finish of the air hole at the bottom of the bowl is an indicator of how much care the carver put into the pipe. I look for flaws or soft spots inside the bowl. The bit is important in fit, material and how well it fits the stem. I look for clues of an "Oh, well, close enough" attitude. The familiar pipe cleaner test is a measure of the passage's size as well as possible fit problems.</p><p></p><p>Internet -- In the past, I've done this in lieu of "being there" -- I narrow my search down to a few pipes, but don't make a final pick. Then I phone the shop and ask the person to put 'em on the counter and tell me which one seems to be the pick of the litter. Or if there's another pipe I sshould add to the mix. Or . . . For me, CO'J is very good, helpful and efficient fielding this kind of query.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KevinM, post: 233412, member: 2318"] Sounds like voices of experience. In person --I kind of gently toss the pipe in my hand, looking for one that feels light for its size. I do the "finger in the bowl" test, judging size, shape and finish. I think a bowl that is visibly tapered toward the bottom is generally more, well, cooperative. I think the finish of the air hole at the bottom of the bowl is an indicator of how much care the carver put into the pipe. I look for flaws or soft spots inside the bowl. The bit is important in fit, material and how well it fits the stem. I look for clues of an "Oh, well, close enough" attitude. The familiar pipe cleaner test is a measure of the passage's size as well as possible fit problems. Internet -- In the past, I've done this in lieu of "being there" -- I narrow my search down to a few pipes, but don't make a final pick. Then I phone the shop and ask the person to put 'em on the counter and tell me which one seems to be the pick of the litter. Or if there's another pipe I sshould add to the mix. Or . . . For me, CO'J is very good, helpful and efficient fielding this kind of query. [/QUOTE]
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