Comments on: How to Make a Corn Cob Pipe

By: Duane G. Beitmen

Duane G. Beitmen — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:15:06 +0000

7) Life expectancy for Pipe Smokers:
Okay, sit down for this…. A US Surgeon General report “Smoking and Health” (No. 1103, page 112) noted,“Death rates for current pipe smokers were little if at all higher than for non-smokers, even with men smoking 10 pipefuls per day and with men who had smoked pipes for more than 30 years.” On page 92 the report also stated, “Pipe smokers who inhale live as long as nonsmokers and pipe smokers that don’t inhale live longer than non-smokers.
What? Life expectancy for pipe smokers is three years longer than… Non-Smokers! Just try to use that argument with an anti-smoking activist! Of course this is not to encourage people to smoke, but has more to do with the personality of a typical pipe smoker. Most are type “B” where most cigarette smokers are type “A”. So a pipe smoker, on average, is a more laid back person. Second, smoking a pipe is very relaxing. You just can’t be angry when you are smoking a pipe.
Cigars are also relaxing but it seems, not as much as pipes. Most cigarette smoking is not so much a relaxing experience as it is a need for nicotine.

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By: jo

jo — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:26:16 +0000

now to find a drill growing plant …:P

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:52:05 +0000

I forget who said it, but “A pipe gives a wise man time to think, and fool something to stick in his mouth.”

By: Eric G.

Eric G. — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:38:07 +0000

I enjoyed the article! I would suggest tapering the bit so it is comfortable to hold in the mouth.

As for the people concerned about health risks, it’s all about moderation. Besides, in this busy world, it’s hard to find enough time to sit down and relax with a pipe frequently enough to get an addiction or chronic health issues. When I smoke a pipe it is once or twice a week tops, and in the summer not at all, unless I to to an indoor place friendly to smokers, which is getting hard to find these days. When I do get around to it, it is truly enjoyable and relaxing.

By: Cristopher Ricardson

Cristopher Ricardson — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:36:05 +0000

Great Article!

I am trying to make my own, and in allowing the cob to dry for a week it was attacked and demolished by ants. Anyone have any creative ideas as to how I can dry my cobs without worryng about bugs?

Thanks!

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:27:40 +0000

In my rant i forgot to say,i loved the article,Although not a pipe smoker myself i always did enjoy the smell and would like to give it a try someday.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:25:17 +0000

@Rob im sure were are all aware of the risk of tobacco between the tv commercials and newspaper ads and radio ads and everybody and there brother that feels like they need to let you know as well…….ahem……..But the fact is if someone wants to enjoy a pipe or a pinch of dip what business is it of yours.Thats the problem with a lot of people they always have to be worried about everyone else.

By: Don K.

Don K. — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:18:39 +0000

Four former U.S. Presidents (John Adams, Herbert Hoover, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan) lived into their 90s. ALL FOUR were pipe smokers, although Reagan quit 10 years before he became President.

By: Bryan Schatz

Bryan Schatz — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:24:01 +0000

Andrew,

By below the bowl, I mean drill a thin hole (1/8-inch drill bit) leading from the bowl (which is only a 1/2-inch to 1-inch deep) towards the bottom of the pipe (but not through the bottom), so that it meets the hole where the stem will be inserted. Does that make sense…In other words, the bowl shouldn’t go so deep so that it itself connects to the stem. Rather that you will have a formation from the top to the bottom of the cob as: bowl—>narrow path from the bowl towards the bottom of the pipe—>connecting with the stem, and the bottom of the cob remains closed. Naturally, this path widens as you smoke it, but keeping it narrow will reduce the ash that gets in your mouth, etc… I hope that makes more sense.

By: Andrew D

Andrew D — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:06:51 +0000

I am an avid pipe smoker and have always wanted to do this. I’m going to give it a try. Step 4 is confusing, though. It says “Beneath the bowl, drill a narrow path through the pith towards the bottom of the pipe.” I, like alex, pictured it from the bottom, which of course can’t be right. So what is this step talking about? I understand hole from top, hole from side, stick hollowed stem in hole from side – easy enough. I just don’t get step 4.

Also, Rob, there was a WHO study back in the day that showed pipe smokers actually live longer. To be sure, there have been other contradictory studies. All the same, there are risks. And we as adults can choose which ones are worth it.

The relaxation I get from smoking a pipe certainly offsets a good bit of the stress I deal with, perhaps helping provide an overall balanced impact on health. Yes, we all know: smoking = bad. Still, don’t forget, there are good aspects here as well. If the fear of the health risks outweighs your enjoyment, then don’t smoke. For me, the enjoyment far outweighs the risk. Could I die of oral cancer? Sure. It’s a risk I’ll take.

-Andrew