So I had to try a damn e-pipe - out of control

[Marc411]

So a buddy of mine let me try a pipe he picked up from EPM and I really liked the vape and style. Like a fool I decided to pick up a smoke Guardian III and again was a big fan, not sure why but it's just fun to smoke a pipe.

Here's where it gets a little out of control, I picked these up in pretty short order. All are 18650 and will accept any 510 tank. I need to stop!

The top three ate mechanical the last is a DNA40

 

[Big Juicy]

Ahhhhh....PUMA...

I give you...The Knight Templar

 

[Big Juicy]

Very Nice Collection Marc
Question though, when enjoying these, is proper Attire a Velvet Smoking Jacket WITH or W/O silk contrasting-color Ascot?

A Gentleman must maintain proper Appearances & Decorum right Ol' Chap

seriously though, quite nice. One of these days I would like to procure an e-Calabash style. Have a real one from the 70's with Meerschaum Bowl but that's been relegated to merely a display Piece obviously. Shame. Maybe send it to get converted some day.

i know a guy...

 

[sonicbomb]

Always fancied an e-pipe, not sure if I have the panache to carry it off though

 

[Marc411]

Always fancied an e-pipe, not sure if I have the panache to carry it off though

You and me both Sonicbomb but I don't care since it's a good vape. I can't see it being an all day carry device but it will go fishing with me.

 

[Marc411]

Very nice! And I recognize the name from another forum.

That FTM you posted today is also very nice! I'm still waiting for mine to be finished. I had the Puma with me today.

And defdock, they look at us weird no matter what device we carry. It really doesn't matter.

I got stopped several times today because people wanted to check mine out, one person was from the local PD but only because he thought it looked cool.

 

[2buildawall]

Oh.... that is pretty! I like the Spiddy holder also.

Marc, what are the specs on this one?

I finally finished making my second pipe and purchased a used 18350 EPM. I will post pics after the last coat of oil.

 

[Marc411]

It's an 18500 that Ken had finished and the buyer went MIA. It's a Canary wood with some nice zebra type grain. I was a little hesitant on the smaller battery but so far the 18500 is good.

I have an Elk antler I got from a friend that I am thinking about building a pipe out of but I'm not sure I have the skills. I saw your first build, it was real nice. I look forward to the pictures on either site

 

[gwbruce]

Hey guys. Haven't been over here in a long time. I see a few names that I recognize. Guess I'm going to have to stop by here more often. You all got some great looking pipes.

 

[Hitcat44]

Dear Ol' Dad's vintage Calabash is taking temporary Leave from Ft. Vape to be re-Purposed and re-Assigned as an APV Officer. Ships out today to Ft. Worth and undergo its transformation by the esteemed Specialist of "The Pipe Revolution".
Once its training and transformation is complete, it will return to Ft. Vape in its new Form & with its new Identity as General S. Holmes, Commander of Special Vape Operations. We here at Ft. Vape are quite excited indeed for Gen. Holmes to be back in action, re-fitted, re-commissioned, and on Duty where he belongs.

HUGE Thanks & Salute to Big Juicy for setting this Mission in motion and providing a capable and apt Conduit & Venue

Means a TON to me to soon be able to wield this Pipe proudly as my Father did. An Honor and a Privilege.

Pics will follow upon its return...

 

[Hitcat44]

Why not just convert one (or more ) of your prized Collection?
Sure the G3 is fine but ain't no way in Hail it can begin to hold a candle to what you have either Aesthetically or Sentimentally.

This is my vintage Calabash currently at The Pipe Revolution for restoration & conversion:

Probably mate a 417L SS-built black Bellus to it.
Will post Pics upon its return

This is the rusticated Briar (I think that's what these are called?) I plan to send next:

Lastly, one of these two carved Meerschaums will go to be transformed:

Should be a fine start () to yet another glorious Obsession

 

[Bigfoot1974]

My Nick Fantastic Calabash

 

[2buildawall]

Nice Pipes! Is the second to the last a Puma Deck pipe? Very nice collection indeed!

 

[Marc411]

Nice Pipes! Is the second to the last a Puma Deck pipe? Very nice collection indeed!

It is, I was lucky to score that one this morning. Now it's got a long trip from the Czech Republik. It's a beautiful pipe and very cool that I'll have a pipe coming from the other side of the Atlantic.

 

[Marc411]

LOL..... maybe but for me it was a pair of sweats, wholly tee-shirt and gym shoes cleaning up dog crap (after winter is the worst) in the yard yesterday. If there is a club I'd probably get booted.

 

[DavidAmonettNashville]

You and me both Sonicbomb but I don't care since it's a good vape. I can't see it being an all day carry device but it will go fishing with me.

Nice pipes and love your sig.

 

[Marc411]

Marc how are you liking that Puma you scored? That is pure sweetness at a heck of a price tag!

I'm really enjoying it, it a unique piece and an outstanding vape. I ended up getting my pipe from Ken today.

It's a sickness

 

[Marc411]

Marc, start with some wood scraps you have laying around. I can answer any questions along the way. It is a lot of fun and I have no woodworking or soldering skill. I just went for it. I do have a lot of tools though (not that you need them). Go for it.

Yep, I started taking some measurements and ordering some parts last night. I appreciated the offer for help.

Wow that second to the last picture one is just a beauty!!

KV, that's a Puma original from Czech Republic. And he got it mailed to my house in Chicago faster then most local vendors. He makes some pretty unique stuff and it vapes real nice.

 

[Marc411]

Agreed, I find that I've put a lot of my mods down to pick up a pipe. They are very comfortable and for lack of a better word are fun.

I keep looking for a nice 18500 conversion to try my skills on or ask toothless

 

[edyle]

I gotta admit, one main reason I ignored the pipe shaped mods is most of them have been 18350, but 18650 guardian sure raises my eyebrow.