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The Franck Method
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<blockquote data-quote="Doc Manhattan" data-source="post: 82538" data-attributes="member: 341"><p>I've used the Franck packing method at times, and while there's nothing wrong with it, I'm convinced it produces a bowl that isn't substantially different from a properly-done three-layer pack. Franck is just different way to make sure you don't pack the bottom layer too tight. My guess is that people who report a quantum leap in their smoking enjoyment are simply reaping the benefits of at last being very careful each time they fill the bowl... and that's just fine, glad they found their joy.</p><p></p><p>As for a torch, I don't even own one, but I'd never put near a briar. The flame is 3-4 times as hot as a match... regardless of the damage it will or won't cause wood, it's going to do something to the flavor of the tobacco. (<em>A Passion for Pipes</em> had a teriffic article about this a while ago, <a href="http://www.apassionforpipes.com/A_Passion_for_Pipes/Blog/Entries/2009/2/17_The_Thermodynamics_of_Pipe_Smoking.html" target="_blank">linked for your reading pleasure.</a>)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doc Manhattan, post: 82538, member: 341"] I've used the Franck packing method at times, and while there's nothing wrong with it, I'm convinced it produces a bowl that isn't substantially different from a properly-done three-layer pack. Franck is just different way to make sure you don't pack the bottom layer too tight. My guess is that people who report a quantum leap in their smoking enjoyment are simply reaping the benefits of at last being very careful each time they fill the bowl... and that's just fine, glad they found their joy. As for a torch, I don't even own one, but I'd never put near a briar. The flame is 3-4 times as hot as a match... regardless of the damage it will or won't cause wood, it's going to do something to the flavor of the tobacco. ([i]A Passion for Pipes[/i] had a teriffic article about this a while ago, [url=http://www.apassionforpipes.com/A_Passion_for_Pipes/Blog/Entries/2009/2/17_The_Thermodynamics_of_Pipe_Smoking.html]linked for your reading pleasure.[/url]) [/QUOTE]
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