Any Packing Tips Out There?

[Bcobu1102]

The way I've been packing is to put some in, lightly tamp it down, then do that one more time with some slightly loose tobacco on top. It does not burn well at all. I also dry out the tobacco for about 15 minutes on a plate to try to help it along (good advice from another member). I'm currently using Captain Black (came in the starter kit). Any tips to help me get a consistent burn to make it more enjoyable?
-Ben

 

[Hangten]

There are tons of methods on loading a pipe. Many threads here and even a ton of YouTube videos. Personally I use the 3 load method. Fill the bowl by allowing the tobacco to fall into the bowl the press down like I was shaking a baby's hand, repeat but press like shaking a ladies hand, and lastly fill again and press like shaking a gentlemans hand. If the bowl is large you may need a fourth fill. Then do your initial light, tamp down gently and relight. That is my way, many ways to do it. Find one that works for you. Enjoy!

 

[cursethis]

I've been having success with this method.

 

[z1 zonly]

+1 for checking out YouTube videos. You can get a good idea of the pressures to use for pressing in each pack by watching them, much better than you can from reading posts. I found out that I was packing WAY too gently.

 

[the_edski]

There are tons of methods on loading a pipe. Many threads here and even a ton of YouTube videos. Personally I use the 3 load method. Fill the bowl by allowing the tobacco to fall into the bowl the press down like I was shaking a baby's hand, repeat but press like shaking a ladies hand, and lastly fill again and press like shaking a gentlemans hand. If the bowl is large you may need a fourth fill. Then do your initial light, tamp down gently and relight. That is my way, many ways to do it. Find one that works for you. Enjoy!

I'm closer to this method. Just experiment and see what works for you. It could just be that you have a bad batch of Captain Black. It is not exactly a high-end 'baccy to begin with and it is usually saturated so that it stays wet in the pouch even when open. Do you have another tobacco on hand to try? Therefore you can eliminate a variable and see if it is your filling skill that is the problem or not.

 

[Bcobu1102]

I've been having success with this method.

This worked out really well. Just had a fantastic smoke! And Tim, putting together that package tomorrow for you. Nothing big, just a thank you from the A-Stan!

 

[Hangten]

This worked out really well. Just had a fantastic smoke! And Tim, putting together that package tomorrow for you. Nothing big, just a thank you from the A-Stan!

I may have to ship you guys some more goods...thanks again for keeping us safe!

 

[Toothpick]

this has been a reason why I've put pipes on the "back burner". to many darn relights!

I've not tried that method in the video yet. Looks like I'm going to bust the pipe and baccy out this evening.

 

[Hangten]

this has been a reason why I've put pipes on the "back burner". to many darn relights!

I've not tried that method in the video yet. Looks like I'm going to bust the pipe and baccy out this evening.

Backburner!!! Come Jason let us spur you onto acquisition and smoking greatness!

 

[Toothpick]

Backburner!!! Come Jason let us spur you onto acquisition and smoking greatness!

Stay away I tell you! stay away!! nooooo

 

[breadstick]

I'm gonna have to give this a shot tonight. I've not been doing well on my own.

 

[Hangten]

Stay away I tell you! stay away!! nooooo

Your getting sleepy....sleepy....you will buy tobacco and tobacco relates products then post their pictures here......

 

[jiminyshiznit]

Your getting sleepy....sleepy....you will buy tobacco and tobacco relates products then post their pictures here......

 

[brother cavefish]

I've been having success with this method.

i am good with this, plain and simple

 

[oc_in_fw]

Your getting sleepy....sleepy....you will buy tobacco and tobacco relates products then post their pictures here......

He will also set up email alerts for Esoterica Penzance, then engage in five minutes of frantic activity trying to obtain some before it runs out.

 

[Hangten]

He will also set up email alerts for Esoterica Penzance, then engage in five minutes of frantic activity trying to obtain some before it runs out.

Then send us some to thank us for leading you down this path.

 

[Boro62]

i just tried this load method in the video above and it worked really well for me. Btw ben how long does it usually take for something to reach you out there?

 

[Hangten]

i just tried this load method in the video above and it worked really well for me. Btw ben how long does it usually take for something to reach you out there?

About 5 days. (Figured he may be busy and not heard from for a few days.)

 

[Boro62]

About 5 days. (Figured he may be busy and not heard from for a few days.)

ahh ok, ya hopefully he is doing well out there.

 

[cursethis]

i just tried this load method in the video above and it worked really well for me. Btw ben how long does it usually take for something to reach you out there?

Yeah... I tried the three handshake method for a couple of days and couldn't get it to work. Then I found that video on YouTube and had much better luck.