Alexander Keith - I have been told they are a little dry, but I'm not out to win any contest, just put out the information the only way I know how and let it go. Thanks for watching my friend. 👍👍👍
Lance Lance - I talk slow because I am slow, lol, lol. Just kidding, I have learned that if you're going to teach someone something they don't know, they absorb it better if you slow down, so hopefully I'm doing a good enough job at that. 👍👍👍
Mr. Muttonchop, I'm a lifelong cigar smoker who had a horrible time with the covid. I stopped smoking for quite a while (to the detriment of my mental health!) and went down a dark hole in life. Heck, I half forgot how to smoke a cigar, such was my distress. Learning how to smoke a pipe has been a lifeline to me, as has been your channel. I must thank you for sharing your deep knowledge, your kindness and good naturedness with us all. I'm just about able to smoke half a bowl properly and hope to do even better after watching more of your videos. I think I can speak for most pipe folks when i say that your videos are indispensable to the pipe world- we're lucky to have you
I'm so sorry you had a tough time with Covid, but I'm glad you are on the mend. Thank you so much for your kind words, it warms the heart. Happy Piping my friend.
I miss you, Muttonchop Piper! I've watched almost all of your videos - what a great gift to the pipe smoking tribe worldwide. I hope your mom's health is improving and that things are going well in both your family life and at work. If I ever see you out in the wild, I hope you'll shake my hand. Thanks for all the thoughtful videos you've made for us to enjoy.
For those seeking the “vegetable chopper” - it is often identified as a ‘dough knife’ when shopping online. They are readily found at kitchen outlet stores, Amazon, dollar stores, and many other retailers. Happy piping.
Came here to post on that topic, lol. I call that a pastry knife. I use that when I'm making cinnamon rolls, to cut the slices off the roll of dough. I also use it to clean the table off, scraping the flour and whatnot off the edge of the table into a trash can when I'm busy 'chef-ing'.
This is a great tutorial on how to properly pack your pipe. I have read several written tutorials on how to pack a pipe and they can be helpful, but when you see it done properly I think this is the best way for a new smoker to learn. Simple and effective. The best. Thanks Muttonchop. Keep it up. Regards, Ken
ahh im new to pipe smoking and have had problems keeping my pipe lit, i've tried 3 different packing techniques that i've seen on the net and no consistent results. in the end it was the tapping of the bowl, shown in this video, that gave me pretty consistent results. thanks!
Hey Muttonchop, I just wanted to say I just finished up my nightly pipe with someDunhill Elizabethan. For some time I used (frustratingly) the three step method. For some reason I always ended up with it too tightly packed at the bottom. Using this method I relit once while outside in some light wind and I could really savor the flavor. I continue to improve and enjoy every smoke more and more because of your fantastic videos. Thank you sir, you have a special place in Heaven. Happy piping!
Cole Norton - thank you my friend, I don't think I deserve such praise, your enjoyment when it comes to pipe smoking is the thanks I seek, you are very welcome. 👍👍👍
Amazing video. I’m new to pipe smoking. I got a country gentleman. I was smoking cigarettes and I am a train conductor and one of the engineers I work with smokes a pipe and he suggested it to me and I smoked his and it was really good. Picked one up the other day and I was having troubles. But now it’s getting a lot better with practice and of course help with your videos. Not every day you see a 19 year old pipe smoking but now I have been smoking out of pleasure. Not just a habit. Very nice. And thank you once again. Wish me luck Muttnchop Piper
This is the best series relating to learning how to smoke a pipe. I would highly recommend any of his tutorials. I just got a pipe and all of his guidance has really helped me have a great experience.
Started with a pipe anout 6 months ago and got fairly decent at smoking it and such but could never get a good consistent burn. The way you show how to pack was very helpful. I have enjoyed many of your videos and thank you for every single one as i am always learning.
i discovered something interesting, i found a way to loosen a pack/draw without having to unload your pipe. what you do is lets say you pack your pipe and its too tight to your liking. what you want to do is cover the bowl with your hand tight but loose enough to let a little bit of air escape the bowl then you blow hard for about a second and it will give you a perfect draw. not sure why but i noticed this with my last bowl. give t a try once if you pack too tight. i enjoy your videos. very informative kudos
im not quite sure what im doing wrong but i cant seem to pack a bowl and get a good draw. ive tried many different methods it always ends up like a light milkshake through a straw consistency regardless of how lightly i press the tobacco. i literally just had to unpack and repack my pipe like 10 times before i got a decent draw. ive been smoking since february-march. its really frustrating. seems to happen regardless of the cut. could it be a problem with my pipe? when i first started i rarely had this problem
Hukman! - if you only have 1 pipe, my suggestion would be to acquire a second one, if funds are low, you can pick up a Corn Cob for about $10.00 try packing the new pipe, if you get a good draw, then yes there is a problem with your original pipe. In the mean time see if you can send a regular pipe cleaner through the stem to the bottom of the bowl, if it travels freely then the pipe is probably ok, if it hangs up, or stops part way down, then you may have a problem. 😏😏😏
Just started my pipe adventures. I’m 22 and I’ve found this to be my go-to channel. Very helpful video. Love the attention to detail while explaining every step. Love your shelves in the background too lol.
I been doing the Geo. Bruno method of catching the overflow and putting it in a little jar. No matter what blend or variety, and when it fills up I'll have a crazy mixed up home blend. Hopefully the Latakia doesn't just overpower the whole jar! The little chopper/scraper is a fantastic idea... I'm going to get one for sure. Thanks for sharing the details!
I just want to say, thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I started pipe smoking a couple weeks ago and your videos have helped me out tremendously! Hats off to you, good sir!
colin harchenko - you are very welcome my friend, and let me say you are the person I made these videos for, someone just starting out with no idea what their doing, how do I know this, because I had no idea what I was doing, and I wish I had someone to show me. 👍👍👍
Thank you for this video! I’ve only just started pipe smoking and I was definitely packing my tobacco too tight. I followed your advice and now it’s a much better smoke and I don’t need to relight! Many thanks !
In a complete newbie to pipe smoking. In fact, I have yet to smoke my first bowl. I have everything I need, I'm just waiting for the weekend so I can smoke and not worry about a headache killing me before work. (I work night shift). I have been binge watching your videos, and I have learned a ton from you. Thank you for your videos.
After watching a few of your videos I subscribed. I'm very new to pipe smoking and I'm glad that I came across your video along with aristocob videos. Between you two guys I don't believe I could have found better teachers. This particular video was very educational, I smoked 4 bowls before this particular video. LOL the first two bowls I did the rookie mistake and got excited and burnt my tongue I find that funny and painful at the same time I did not pay attention. I'm on my 5th Bowl right now as we do this text, I followed your instructions step by step, I'm enjoying the best smoked of My Life The Best Pack I have done. Thank you for being around to educate us new people to the Hobby.
Jimmie Rhoden - You bet my friend, I am honored to be included in such fine company as Aristacob, I’m glad you are enjoying the art of pipe smoking. 👍👍👍
Great video...thanks for posting! I'm just getting into pipe smoking and I love all the information you offer on your channel!! For what it's worth, though I may be new to pipe smoking, I'm an accomplished cook. The "vegetable chopper" is actually a dough scraper. It wouldn't work very well as a veggie chopper since it's not sharp. ;-)
So after finally deciding to try ut pipe smoking, i want to thank you for making such an infirmative and interesting tutorial in regards to packing the pipe. Going to try ut you're tips after i have bought my pipe. Cheers.
MadRobexe - take it slow, and don't get discouraged, when you experience tongue bite, and you will, don't let it deter you from continuing to learn, and apply the tips I have provided, push through the pain as it were, and when you come out the other side, you will be glad you took up the pipe.
Sir Muttnchop, this is the very last video before having my first go at pipe smoking. Thank you very much for, yet again, another helpful video. Merry Christmas sir!
Relatively new to pipes but not to smoking. I feel I have earned enough gray to take up the pipe and now finding its a great way to unwind and mull over things. That said, sir, your videos have been informative and have helped to lessen the learning curve. I now effectively lay blame at your feet for getting me gung ho and deep into another hobby. Great videos! Appreciate your time and effort in getting the proper methods, reviews, and great info out to the masses. All the best!
sirstockings - welcome to the wonderful world of piping, and also my condolences for getting you into the wonderful world of piping. Lol. It’s a wonderful hobby, and I am pretty sure you will enjoy every minute of it. 👍👍👍
Wanted to revisit your video to say thank you. I just picked up the pipe and am enjoying it. I will most definitely continue watching and re-watching your videos. I really like the idea of a "Mantel."
Thank you! You’ve helped me a lot. I was packing too tight and too light at times and it was frustrating cause all I wanted was to have a constant bowl. Now. Pipe smoking really is an art in a way. And it takes patience.
Just started watching your videos and I enjoy them very much. You have a way of explaining things a little bit out of the box that can be real helpful. I do however remember from school and science classes that fire or burning takes Three elements. 1)Fuel 2)oxygen...... you can have those two in abundance right on top of each other in the middle of a field and nothing will happen..... you have to have #3) Heat.... for there to be any burning. Now I understand that's maybe self-explanatory. It just kind of caught me off guard when you kept saying fire takes two things. But regardless of that minor detail, thank you for your videos they very informative. I just recently started smoking a pipe. I've watched several of your videos and really enjoyed them. I just received five different tobacco's from your favorites list video you did. Im looking forward to nice smoke with great flavors from your favorite choices.
MP, your videos are just great. So helpful. I have been struggling keeping my pipe lit v. getting tongue bite. I will try this tomorrow night with some Lane 1Q to see if I can get it. Thanks!
Sir, thank you for this packing video. I had been struggling with getting the pack right to the point of frustration, and I haven't been able to get any sound advice about how hard to pack except for the usual, "enough to get a good draw, but not too loose." The Marshmallow analogy has provided me a perfect reference. The paper/Dollar Store vegetable chopper is a great idea, as well. I've been dropping tobacco on the table, myself, and eventually, the floor - which means my Dyson is deriving a modicum of pleasure from my aromatics.
I like that pipe! I bought a pipe the other day and before I even smoked out of it I bought another pipe. I guess i’m a pipe guy. But I only own two pipes now but im already looking for more haha. I can tell im going to like this adventure and i just wanted to thank you for that.
Np. I'm learning a lot from your channel. I used to smoke a Peterson pipe but I was a newbie (still am) and I was always getting tongue bite. Gonna try to ditch the cigs and take up pipe smoking in the spring/summer. I've been eye-balling an Erik Nording Oversized Burgundy pipe I might gift myself for Christmas. I use nasal snuff and swedish snus once in a while, too, so it is fair to say I have a love affair with all things tobacco. Although, I have never gotten into dip or chew tobacco. That never really appealed to me. I just found your channel last night actually, so I am starting from your first video and working my way through. One question I do have is, how long should you let a briar pipe rest after you smoke a bowl? Merry Christmas and keep up the great work!!!
"Today's tobacco prices..." try living in the U.K.wish we had your prices.we have about 80% tax on it!50g tin costs around £14-£15 (depending on brand and retailer but it's about this price) which I believe is around 18(ish) bucks for you guys in the US.day light robbery i tells ya!!
Try being in Australia. A 50g pouch of pipe tobacco starts at around 75 bucks, that's $57.38 American dollars, and $43.87 pounds. Even finding somewhere to buy a pipe that isn't hundreds of dollars can be a challenge.
Excellent presentation as per usual. I have now mastered my bowl filling but its always good checking out different ways of doing it. I have just finished a smoke of 30 mins in my corn cob, and will see if you have any for corn cobs as I prefer them to any other pipes. They are often looked down at due to the price but I have no complaints about my set. Happy smoking dude !!!
metaknowledge2010 - I am not one of those that looks down on Corn cobs, I love them because they are cheap in price, but not in manufacturing, no ghosting, so you can smoke anything in them AWSOME!!!!! 👍👍👍
I use my desk for sprinkling, and get baccy back into my tin by using the flap from a pack of cigarette papers as a scraper/sweeper of sorts to push the baccy into a big pile and then over the edge of the desk into my tin. Figured I'd put that out there for anyone who might have cigarette paper packets laying around.
I put the tobacco in a zippered money bag I bought in Staples and place the pipe inside the bag - and just use my fingers inside the bag to fill the pipe - nothing spills, it’s an old fashioned way because I’m old - but it’s also the best way.
I have mastered filling my pipe indoors using the thirds method and a tamper. Have you done a video showing how to pack a pipe with the thirds method outdoors from a tobacco pouch using your fingers?
Being too young at the time to be taught by my dad, and too old now to give a damn, i find these videos very informative, but the best ones basically say...pack it, smoke it, figure it out, everyone likes their own pack and smoking regiment. (whole bowl 20+ minutes or bowl relighting over a few hours).
I know what you mean about the "not wasting one morsel" of tobacco; I'm always very careful not to lose any of it; plus I thought that was a good idea to use the marshmallow as a guide to the amount of pressure to apply when packing.
Alex - Cool, falcons are Awsome, now make sure you get 2 or 3 more bowls for it so you can let each one rest for 24 hours, resting allows them to dry out so you can have a sweet smoke every time you light up. 👍👍👍
I am a new pipe smoker in the US. Where do you find the best place to purchase bulk tobacco blends. Thanks very much and I appreciate your help and your great videos.
Going through and rewatching your basics videos. I've been smoking almost a month and I just can't get it right! I'm resolute to be successful with this, and I'd have quit long ago if it wasn't for your guidance. Thank you
Brillant. Never thought yo use a vegetable chopper. Gonna try it. I use a piece of white Styrofoam packing material. Im frugal and haye wasting any tobacco. As for packing i heard leave the tobacco a third of an inch be low the top of the pipe, since it rises when lit. To keep from scorching yhe pipe. Your thoughts.
This method works well for ribbon. But I have trouble using it for denser tobacco. For example, a crumble cake. Would you use this for something like Plum Pudding or instead just fill the bowl and maybe lightly push once?
Paul M - You got it, you are absolutely correct, tobaccos like plumb pudding are like sand, you make sure it’s broken up good, then pour it in, lightly press down on the tobacco, and off you go. 👍👍👍
My dad occasionally smokes a pipe and lost the one my grandfather used during a recent move. I was thinking with father's day around the corner I could replace it. I'm pretty much learning everything I know from your videos but don't have a clue what pipe to purchase. Is there a pipe or brand you'd recommend for a gift? Please keep in mind I love my dad but am not trying to spend a fortune. Thank you for your informative videos.
Eric Pierson - it would help if you can remember the shape of the pipe your dad lost. There are 3 brands of pipe I would recommend, Savinelli of course which is my favorite, they have lots of styles, shapes, sizes, and finishes and the prices are reasonable. The other 2 brands I would suggest is Peterson, and Chacom. I would also suggest you go to Smokingpipes.com to look at the pipes I suggested and you might find others to look at as well. When you get to the site click on pipes, then new pipes, a list of all the companies that make pipes will be listed with the price range of the pipes each company makes. 👍👍👍
That vegetable chopper for your overflow is effing brilliant! I'm curious, has anyone found a similar item to what Muttnchop Piper found in his dollar store that you could purchase online?
@muttnchop piper where do you get the labels that you put on the top of your jars I see in the background? And how do you get them on there? Are they just the tops of the tins the tobacco came in?
In his video "My Pipe Collection & Tobacco Rotation," at 9:29 he addresses this question. He prints them using a high resolution image of the brand's tobacco tin label - prints it on some paper and affixes it to the glass jar using some glue. He says the type of adhesive he uses makes it easy to remove the label if he wants to fill it with another blend of tobacco. Check it out! Hope this was helpful.
The method being explained at the 7-8 minute marks is also known as the 'Father-Mother-Child' method. Not quite sure why, being as the 1st pack is the easiest, 2nd is moderate, and the final pack is heaviest...but, it is what it is. Also, don't forget to 'draw' on the unlit pipe...should be about as 'firm of draw' as trying to drink an average milkshake through a straw...too difficult, you'll fight the burn all the way to the bottom and have excessive heat too. Too easy, and the bowl will burn out quickly.
these videos have an old classroom education vibe to them, and I mean that in the kindest way possible. keep on piping on.
Alexander Keith - I have been told they are a little dry, but I'm not out to win any contest, just put out the information the only way I know how and let it go. Thanks for watching my friend. 👍👍👍
I wouldn't say they're bland. I enjoy your videos, but I do watch them in 2x speed
Lance Lance - I talk slow because I am slow, lol, lol. Just kidding, I have learned that if you're going to teach someone something they don't know, they absorb it better if you slow down, so hopefully I'm doing a good enough job at that. 👍👍👍
+Muttnchop Piper Talking slowly is also great for those whom (like me) English is not their mother language ! Thank you for that ! ;-)
owh my god. thanks. i didnt think of that.
Mr. Muttonchop, I'm a lifelong cigar smoker who had a horrible time with the covid. I stopped smoking for quite a while (to the detriment of my mental health!) and went down a dark hole in life. Heck, I half forgot how to smoke a cigar, such was my distress. Learning how to smoke a pipe has been a lifeline to me, as has been your channel. I must thank you for sharing your deep knowledge, your kindness and good naturedness with us all. I'm just about able to smoke half a bowl properly and hope to do even better after watching more of your videos. I think I can speak for most pipe folks when i say that your videos are indispensable to the pipe world- we're lucky to have you
I'm so sorry you had a tough time with Covid, but I'm glad you are on the mend. Thank you so much for your kind words, it warms the heart. Happy Piping my friend.
I miss you, Muttonchop Piper! I've watched almost all of your videos - what a great gift to the pipe smoking tribe worldwide. I hope your mom's health is improving and that things are going well in both your family life and at work. If I ever see you out in the wild, I hope you'll shake my hand. Thanks for all the thoughtful videos you've made for us to enjoy.
Ok I’ve smoked the marshmallow, what was next?
For those seeking the “vegetable chopper” - it is often identified as a ‘dough knife’ when shopping online. They are readily found at kitchen outlet stores, Amazon, dollar stores, and many other retailers. Happy piping.
Came here to post on that topic, lol. I call that a pastry knife. I use that when I'm making cinnamon rolls, to cut the slices off the roll of dough. I also use it to clean the table off, scraping the flour and whatnot off the edge of the table into a trash can when I'm busy 'chef-ing'.
You can also look up bench scrapers that bakers use
I’ve been pipe smoking for four months now and as I was watching your video today I had the most satisfying smoke thus far.
This is a great tutorial on how to properly pack your pipe. I have read several written tutorials on how to pack a pipe and they can be helpful, but when you see it done properly I think this is the best way for a new smoker to learn. Simple and effective. The best. Thanks Muttonchop. Keep it up. Regards, Ken
Kenneth Ryno - Thanks Ken, I appreciate the kind words. 👍👍👍
Thanks, best wishes from Bolivian pipe smoker… you teaches me a lot…
ahh im new to pipe smoking and have had problems keeping my pipe lit, i've tried 3 different packing techniques that i've seen on the net and no consistent results. in the end it was the tapping of the bowl, shown in this video, that gave me pretty consistent results. thanks!
Hey Muttonchop, I just wanted to say I just finished up my nightly pipe with someDunhill Elizabethan. For some time I used (frustratingly) the three step method. For some reason I always ended up with it too tightly packed at the bottom. Using this method I relit once while outside in some light wind and I could really savor the flavor. I continue to improve and enjoy every smoke more and more because of your fantastic videos. Thank you sir, you have a special place in Heaven. Happy piping!
Cole Norton - thank you my friend, I don't think I deserve such praise, your enjoyment when it comes to pipe smoking is the thanks I seek, you are very welcome. 👍👍👍
This dude is a gem. Other instructional channels need to watch these and take note.
Triptidezz - Thank you my friend, I appreciate the kind words. 👍👍👍
Amazing video. I’m new to pipe smoking. I got a country gentleman. I was smoking cigarettes and I am a train conductor and one of the engineers I work with smokes a pipe and he suggested it to me and I smoked his and it was really good. Picked one up the other day and I was having troubles. But now it’s getting a lot better with practice and of course help with your videos. Not every day you see a 19 year old pipe smoking but now I have been smoking out of pleasure. Not just a habit. Very nice. And thank you once again. Wish me luck Muttnchop Piper
Hey man do you still smoke?
How'd his pipe taste? 😂😂
And yes I know im a dickhead 🤣
This is the best series relating to learning how to smoke a pipe. I would highly recommend any of his tutorials. I just got a pipe and all of his guidance has really helped me have a great experience.
Kenneth Ramsey - That’s great to hear my friend, thank you for the recommendation. 👍👍👍
The Ron Swanson of the Pipe smoking! I like it!!!
Started with a pipe anout 6 months ago and got fairly decent at smoking it and such but could never get a good consistent burn.
The way you show how to pack was very helpful.
I have enjoyed many of your videos and thank you for every single one as i am always learning.
spielightdude - I’m glad to hear that my friend, thanks so much for watching. 👍👍👍
i discovered something interesting, i found a way to loosen a pack/draw without having to unload your pipe. what you do is lets say you pack your pipe and its too tight to your liking. what you want to do is cover the bowl with your hand tight but loose enough to let a little bit of air escape the bowl then you blow hard for about a second and it will give you a perfect draw. not sure why but i noticed this with my last bowl. give t a try once if you pack too tight. i enjoy your videos. very informative kudos
Hukman! - Very interesting, thanks for sharing that info with the club my friend. 👍👍👍
im not quite sure what im doing wrong but i cant seem to pack a bowl and get a good draw. ive tried many different methods it always ends up like a light milkshake through a straw consistency regardless of how lightly i press the tobacco. i literally just had to unpack and repack my pipe like 10 times before i got a decent draw. ive been smoking since february-march. its really frustrating. seems to happen regardless of the cut. could it be a problem with my pipe? when i first started i rarely had this problem
Hukman! - if you only have 1 pipe, my suggestion would be to acquire a second one, if funds are low, you can pick up a Corn Cob for about $10.00 try packing the new pipe, if you get a good draw, then yes there is a problem with your original pipe. In the mean time see if you can send a regular pipe cleaner through the stem to the bottom of the bowl, if it travels freely then the pipe is probably ok, if it hangs up, or stops part way down, then you may have a problem. 😏😏😏
Just started my pipe adventures. I’m 22 and I’ve found this to be my go-to channel. Very helpful video. Love the attention to detail while explaining every step. Love your shelves in the background too lol.
CowsInSpace96 - Thank you my friend, if you need any help just let me know, I’ll my best to guide you the right way. 👍👍👍
I been doing the Geo. Bruno method of catching the overflow and putting it in a little jar. No matter what blend or variety, and when it fills up I'll have a crazy mixed up home blend. Hopefully the Latakia doesn't just overpower the whole jar!
The little chopper/scraper is a fantastic idea... I'm going to get one for sure. Thanks for sharing the details!
I just want to say, thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I started pipe smoking a couple weeks ago and your videos have helped me out tremendously! Hats off to you, good sir!
colin harchenko - you are very welcome my friend, and let me say you are the person I made these videos for, someone just starting out with no idea what their doing, how do I know this, because I had no idea what I was doing, and I wish I had someone to show me. 👍👍👍
Thank you for this video! I’ve only just started pipe smoking and I was definitely packing my tobacco too tight. I followed your advice and now it’s a much better smoke and I don’t need to relight! Many thanks !
You are welcome my friend.
@@MuttnchopPiper Hello Piper! Can you tell me what pipe you used in this video? It's a beautiful looking pipe
In a complete newbie to pipe smoking. In fact, I have yet to smoke my first bowl. I have everything I need, I'm just waiting for the weekend so I can smoke and not worry about a headache killing me before work. (I work night shift).
I have been binge watching your videos, and I have learned a ton from you. Thank you for your videos.
Great advice! That's how I pack my pipe, and it works wonderfully!
I’m just getting started with smoking a pipe and this is the most helpful video I’ve found for learning how to pack the bowl. Thank you so much!
as a new pipe smoker, i want to thank you for the informative videos. Your'e a great teacher and i've learned a lot from them !!
Robb Silverberg - You are welcome my friend. 👍👍👍
After watching a few of your videos I subscribed. I'm very new to pipe smoking and I'm glad that I came across your video along with aristocob videos. Between you two guys I don't believe I could have found better teachers. This particular video was very educational, I smoked 4 bowls before this particular video. LOL the first two bowls I did the rookie mistake and got excited and burnt my tongue I find that funny and painful at the same time I did not pay attention. I'm on my 5th Bowl right now as we do this text, I followed your instructions step by step, I'm enjoying the best smoked of My Life The Best Pack I have done. Thank you for being around to educate us new people to the Hobby.
Jimmie Rhoden - You bet my friend, I am honored to be included in such fine company as Aristacob, I’m glad you are enjoying the art of pipe smoking. 👍👍👍
Great video...thanks for posting! I'm just getting into pipe smoking and I love all the information you offer on your channel!! For what it's worth, though I may be new to pipe smoking, I'm an accomplished cook. The "vegetable chopper" is actually a dough scraper. It wouldn't work very well as a veggie chopper since it's not sharp. ;-)
I have watched so many of your videos! You have a gift in the way you articulate and teach! Thank you!
Dude your awesome I love these vids. I am completely enamored by the level of education you provide. tip top. lloydminster Alberta Canada
So after finally deciding to try ut pipe smoking, i want to thank you for making such an infirmative and interesting tutorial in regards to packing the pipe. Going to try ut you're tips after i have bought my pipe. Cheers.
MadRobexe - take it slow, and don't get discouraged, when you experience tongue bite, and you will, don't let it deter you from continuing to learn, and apply the tips I have provided, push through the pain as it were, and when you come out the other side, you will be glad you took up the pipe.
Sir Muttnchop, this is the very last video before having my first go at pipe smoking. Thank you very much for, yet again, another helpful video. Merry Christmas sir!
Rowan - Good luck my friend, there is a slight learning curve so don’t get frustrated, and Merry Christmas to you as well. 👍👍👍
Thank u i love this and ur explain and i really miss you and ur videos love you my father im trying to understand ur language.with subtitle.🇸🇦🌹🙏
Relatively new to pipes but not to smoking. I feel I have earned enough gray to take up the pipe and now finding its a great way to unwind and mull over things. That said, sir, your videos have been informative and have helped to lessen the learning curve. I now effectively lay blame at your feet for getting me gung ho and deep into another hobby. Great videos! Appreciate your time and effort in getting the proper methods, reviews, and great info out to the masses. All the best!
sirstockings - welcome to the wonderful world of piping, and also my condolences for getting you into the wonderful world of piping. Lol. It’s a wonderful hobby, and I am pretty sure you will enjoy every minute of it. 👍👍👍
Wanted to revisit your video to say thank you. I just picked up the pipe and am enjoying it. I will most definitely continue watching and re-watching your videos. I really like the idea of a "Mantel."
Jeff Narum - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍
Very helpful and great advice. Thank you
I felt the marshmallow analogy was quite effective
cool tip with the vegetable chopper.
I have been a pipe smoker for years love your show
Ian Russell - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍
Thank you! You’ve helped me a lot. I was packing too tight and too light at times and it was frustrating cause all I wanted was to have a constant bowl. Now. Pipe smoking really is an art in a way. And it takes patience.
I love your videos. The relaxed conversational style is great. Thanks.
Jim Young - Thank you for the compliment my friend. 👍👍👍
These videos are so helpful, thank you so much.
Extremely useful vid. Helped solve several problems I was having. My thanks
I doff my cap at you sir...you certainly know your stuff...very informative video...
I love your videos. They are relaxing and informative. I watch while puffing my pipe. Thanks!
Rob Drew - You're welcome my friend. 👍👍👍
I love your videos piper! I'm a new pipe smoker so thank you!
MrWolfman423 you're welcome my friend, I hope they are a help to you. 👍👍👍
Just started watching your videos and I enjoy them very much. You have a way of explaining things a little bit out of the box that can be real helpful. I do however remember from school and science classes that fire or burning takes Three elements. 1)Fuel 2)oxygen...... you can have those two in abundance right on top of each other in the middle of a field and nothing will happen..... you have to have #3) Heat.... for there to be any burning. Now I understand that's maybe self-explanatory. It just kind of caught me off guard when you kept saying fire takes two things.
But regardless of that minor detail, thank you for your videos they very informative. I just recently started smoking a pipe. I've watched several of your videos and really enjoyed them. I just received five different tobacco's from your favorites list video you did. Im looking forward to nice smoke with great flavors from your favorite choices.
MP, your videos are just great. So helpful. I have been struggling keeping my pipe lit v. getting tongue bite. I will try this tomorrow night with some Lane 1Q to see if I can get it. Thanks!
Alex Rank - Great Alex, now it takes a little practice so don't get discouraged if you don't get instant results. 👍👍👍
Sir, thank you for this packing video. I had been struggling with getting the pack right to the point of frustration, and I haven't been able to get any sound advice about how hard to pack except for the usual, "enough to get a good draw, but not too loose." The Marshmallow analogy has provided me a perfect reference. The paper/Dollar Store vegetable chopper is a great idea, as well. I've been dropping tobacco on the table, myself, and eventually, the floor - which means my Dyson is deriving a modicum of pleasure from my aromatics.
I'm glad I could help Jim. 😃😃😃😃
Learning a lot from your channel. Keep up the great work and happy piping.
Mr Useless - Thank you my friend, I’m glad to hear that. 👍👍👍
I like that pipe! I bought a pipe the other day and before I even smoked out of it I bought another pipe. I guess i’m a pipe guy. But I only own two pipes now but im already looking for more haha. I can tell im going to like this adventure and i just wanted to thank you for that.
I wish I was as calm as you. Excellent tutorial. I'm just starting out.
VIDEOHEREBOB - Great to hear my friend, let me know if you have any questions. 👍👍👍😖
The opening is great haha. You sound like a NPC in a video game.
Thanks, Muttonchop. With this video, I found out what I was doing wrong when I packed my pipe.
I thought I had the packing down well, but lately I've been wondering. I'm going to try this sprinkle method next bowl and see how it works.
Great! i like a lot your videos! them are very helpful for me. expecially the breath method. thank you a lot from Italy
Alfredo Loffredo - That’s great to hear, I’m glad my videos are helping. 👍👍👍
This guy is great! Much love from Canada!
Konrad von Marburg - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍
Np. I'm learning a lot from your channel. I used to smoke a Peterson pipe but I was a newbie (still am) and I was always getting tongue bite. Gonna try to ditch the cigs and take up pipe smoking in the spring/summer. I've been eye-balling an Erik Nording Oversized Burgundy pipe I might gift myself for Christmas. I use nasal snuff and swedish snus once in a while, too, so it is fair to say I have a love affair with all things tobacco. Although, I have never gotten into dip or chew tobacco. That never really appealed to me. I just found your channel last night actually, so I am starting from your first video and working my way through. One question I do have is, how long should you let a briar pipe rest after you smoke a bowl? Merry Christmas and keep up the great work!!!
Konrad von Marburg - I typically smoke 2 or 3 bowls out of the same pipe a day, but after that I let it rest and dry out for at least 24 Hours. 👍👍👍
Thanks for all the advice for this new pipe smoker. Cheers.
You're welcome. 👍👍👍
"Today's tobacco prices..." try living in the U.K.wish we had your prices.we have about 80% tax on it!50g tin costs around £14-£15 (depending on brand and retailer but it's about this price) which I believe is around 18(ish) bucks for you guys in the US.day light robbery i tells ya!!
Blue Smokee Monkee - it's a shame it has to be that way. If we are not careful here in the states, we will be in the same shape. 😔😔😔
Try being in Australia. A 50g pouch of pipe tobacco starts at around 75 bucks, that's $57.38 American dollars, and $43.87 pounds. Even finding somewhere to buy a pipe that isn't hundreds of dollars can be a challenge.
Just bought my first pipe. Tobacco prices are ridiculous...
you could just become a free man ya know..
In Australia (Melbourne). Just purchased a 50 gram tin for $85.
Excellent presentation as per usual. I have now mastered my bowl filling but its always good checking out different ways of doing it. I have just finished a smoke of 30 mins in my corn cob, and will see if you have any for corn cobs as I prefer them to any other pipes. They are often looked down at due to the price but I have no complaints about my set. Happy smoking dude !!!
metaknowledge2010 - I am not one of those that looks down on Corn cobs, I love them because they are cheap in price, but not in manufacturing, no ghosting, so you can smoke anything in them AWSOME!!!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks for showing us this!
I like Muttnchop Piper, he's teaching me how to enjoy my piping. I hope he's still piping
The text book for any new pipe smoker ! Mind to share what kind of pipe you are using in this video ?
Excellent review Sir . Thanx from Sudan
That is a great idea to use the chopper! I'm gonna pick one up. That is perfect.
Don’t kno how I stumble on this video but this guy is like the mr roger of pipe smokin
He is.
I use my desk for sprinkling, and get baccy back into my tin by using the flap from a pack of cigarette papers as a scraper/sweeper of sorts to push the baccy into a big pile and then over the edge of the desk into my tin. Figured I'd put that out there for anyone who might have cigarette paper packets laying around.
I put the tobacco in a zippered money bag I bought in Staples and place the pipe inside the bag - and just use my fingers inside the bag to fill the pipe - nothing spills, it’s an old fashioned way because I’m old - but it’s also the best way.
Great video!
Get a corn cob. Missouri Meersc is inexpensive yet high quality. I reckon they look great!
Excellent vid Chris. Congrats. I liked it alot. Thanks.
I have mastered filling my pipe indoors using the thirds method and a tamper. Have you done a video showing how to pack a pipe with the thirds method outdoors from a tobacco pouch using your fingers?
Yes
Being too young at the time to be taught by my dad, and too old now to give a damn, i find these videos very informative, but the best ones basically say...pack it, smoke it, figure it out, everyone likes their own pack and smoking regiment. (whole bowl 20+ minutes or bowl relighting over a few hours).
James Nemeth - That’s basically it Yes, 👍👍👍
I know what you mean about the "not wasting one morsel" of tobacco; I'm always very careful not to lose any of it; plus I thought that was a good idea to use the marshmallow as a guide to the amount of pressure to apply when packing.
Lemmy was an old mate of mine,and every now and then I see him. as I watch. His pipe method was, shove it in and stick the Zippo on it.
Just got my first pipe. It's a Falcon like I aw you have on your shelf. learning to pack it as I watch this lol
Alex - Cool, falcons are Awsome, now make sure you get 2 or 3 more bowls for it so you can let each one rest for 24 hours, resting allows them to dry out so you can have a sweet smoke every time you light up. 👍👍👍
Thanks man!
Thank you very much, gold as usual.
Brilliant now I need a vegetable chopper
I am a new pipe smoker in the US. Where do you find the best place to purchase bulk tobacco blends. Thanks very much and I appreciate your help and your great videos.
Going through and rewatching your basics videos. I've been smoking almost a month and I just can't get it right! I'm resolute to be successful with this, and I'd have quit long ago if it wasn't for your guidance. Thank you
I bet if he reads you a bedtime story you'll be sleeping in seconds!
I've always used the Frank method. Works best for me.
Hello Mr Muttnchop piper. I wanted to know if you'd teach how to pack the dottle. So in case properly dried tobacco can be smoked to leave the dottle.
I was having a really hard time figuring out how to get the overflow back in the bag 😂 joking. Good video and channel
Thank you kind sir!
A helpful reminder on the three increasing pressures used in packing: "touch of a child; touch of a woman; touch of a man"
Awesome
Well I'll be dog-on. I can now taste the tabacco better as well. Thanks Sir.
Brillant. Never thought yo use a vegetable chopper. Gonna try it. I use a piece of white Styrofoam packing material. Im frugal and haye wasting any tobacco. As for packing i heard leave the tobacco a third of an inch be low the top of the pipe, since it rises when lit. To keep from scorching yhe pipe. Your thoughts.
Ken Voorhees - That’s a good practice, and suggestion. 👍👍👍
Liked and Sub'd.
Thank you for the video. Have a great day.
great video,thanks a lot.
This method works well for ribbon. But I have trouble using it for denser tobacco. For example, a crumble cake. Would you use this for something like Plum Pudding or instead just fill the bowl and maybe lightly push once?
Paul M - You got it, you are absolutely correct, tobaccos like plumb pudding are like sand, you make sure it’s broken up good, then pour it in, lightly press down on the tobacco, and off you go. 👍👍👍
Thanks mutton. Appreciate your videos.
My dad occasionally smokes a pipe and lost the one my grandfather used during a recent move. I was thinking with father's day around the corner I could replace it. I'm pretty much learning everything I know from your videos but don't have a clue what pipe to purchase. Is there a pipe or brand you'd recommend for a gift? Please keep in mind I love my dad but am not trying to spend a fortune. Thank you for your informative videos.
Eric Pierson - it would help if you can remember the shape of the pipe your dad lost. There are 3 brands of pipe I would recommend, Savinelli of course which is my favorite, they have lots of styles, shapes, sizes, and finishes and the prices are reasonable. The other 2 brands I would suggest is Peterson, and Chacom. I would also suggest you go to Smokingpipes.com to look at the pipes I suggested and you might find others to look at as well. When you get to the site click on pipes, then new pipes, a list of all the companies that make pipes will be listed with the price range of the pipes each company makes. 👍👍👍
That vegetable chopper for your overflow is effing brilliant! I'm curious, has anyone found a similar item to what Muttnchop Piper found in his dollar store that you could purchase online?
amazing videos man
Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍👍
@muttnchop piper where do you get the labels that you put on the top of your jars I see in the background? And how do you get them on there? Are they just the tops of the tins the tobacco came in?
In his video "My Pipe Collection & Tobacco Rotation," at 9:29 he addresses this question. He prints them using a high resolution image of the brand's tobacco tin label - prints it on some paper and affixes it to the glass jar using some glue. He says the type of adhesive he uses makes it easy to remove the label if he wants to fill it with another blend of tobacco. Check it out! Hope this was helpful.
The method being explained at the 7-8 minute marks is also known as the 'Father-Mother-Child' method. Not quite sure why, being as the 1st pack is the easiest, 2nd is moderate, and the final pack is heaviest...but, it is what it is. Also, don't forget to 'draw' on the unlit pipe...should be about as 'firm of draw' as trying to drink an average milkshake through a straw...too difficult, you'll fight the burn all the way to the bottom and have excessive heat too. Too easy, and the bowl will burn out quickly.
The fire Tetrahedron is three elements, Fuel, Oxygen, Heat just an FWI. Excellent series Muttnchop.👍
Very helpful content! What pipe are you using in this video?
John Malcolm - Savinelli Roma Lucite prince. 👍👍👍
Think I will call you my TH-cam Pipe mentor :)
Jack Daniels - I don't know if I can live up to such a lofty title, but I'll sure give it a try. 👍👍👍
Muttnchop Piper just sent you a Facebook message if you get the chance... :)
u have your place in paradise for being so patiente