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DIY 
In
the process of manufacture, curing the briar is done before sorting the
bowls, and has to be good enough for the best
pipe made by the company. Naturally the manufacturers will
end up with a fair number of bowls that are just below the quality required
for their branded ranges. These bowls
undergo less expensive finishing processes and are sold at
more economical prices. Such pipes are the Capitol from Savinelli or Lorenzo's Albanian pipes.
These pipes offer many opportunities - from an inexpensive entrée to the
world of pipes, to the stopgap for the pipe left
at home, or the one to smoke when in the garden, workshop
or out fishing.
| From the House of Savinelli |
The entry-level pipes from Savinelli
The taste of a top quality pipe
at a price approaching budget
Capitol Smooth - Smooth Satin rich brown finish
Optional 6mm filter
54-SavCapSm
Grezza Original
The taste of a top quality pipe at a price approaching budget
The bowls will have surface flaws and fillings, less conspicuous when the pipe is stained and polished.
But remember that all grades of Savinelli bowls receive the same curing treatment ensuring that they give a good smoke.
Optional 6mm filter, Teflon peg.
Style, quality and value!
After curing, the bowl is left untouched.
The pipe can be smoked as is – you could lightly sand off
the inevitable ash marks.
Or stain and polish it yourself – perfect for the DIY smoker
54-SavGrz R857.46 
The Marca 6 have optional 6mm filters, Lorenzo's Lipari Large, Two Tone Large, Walnut Large, Rustic large and Spot-Carved have optional 9mm filters, and most of the others are fitted with a metal "filter" or arrester, which will prevent small pieces of tobacco lodging in the mouthpiece and may cool the smoke as it slows it down.
WATCHPOINT
A most important word of warning about filter pipes:
Filter pipes must be smoked with either the filter or an adapter (usually supplied with the pipe).
Smoking without the filter (or adapter), even once, will allow moisture to condense in the empty space and seep into the shank, causing it to swell. This will result in a cracked shank, or a loose mouthpiece which is very difficult to remedy. If this happens to you, take it in to your nearest Wesley’s for an opinion.
The Tenon/Peg is tougher than the wood!
Keep it clean so it won’t stick. Wipe and pencil it occasionally so it slides easily. Have a look at the Gallery
Because of the metal band,
Savinelli Dry System pipes are excluded from this warning
Carve-your-own pipe
Bowl bored, shank and mouthpiece prepared - technically the pipe is
ready for you to express your vision.
But beware, briar is hard
– you’ll need proper wood sculpting tools and some patience.
The result will be worth it!
54-JCarHalf R695.00
54-JCarBent R695.00
54-JCarStr R695.00
| View these carved creations from clever customers |
We’d love to see your pictures too!
| From the House of Lorenzo |
It
was with great foresight that some years ago the House of Lorenzo
saw the benefits of investing in Albania
with its supply of briar and
its emerging economy.
54-LFilSStr SOLD OUT
CHURCHWARDEN PIPES
Gandalf pipes as featured in “The Lord of the Rings”
The widest range of the very popular Churchwarden shape pipes we have ever had.
Marca Duo ~ Lorenzo Lectura ~ Lorenzo Laddie
Care for your Churchwarden pipe by using extra long (30cm) pipe cleaners
Duo
The pipe with the optional Churchwarden or Standard mouthpiece.
Choose the Churchwarden mouthpiece for reading or viewing your favourite programme;
Choose the shorter Standard mouthpiece for out-and-about.
All the bowl shapes look equally good with the long or the short mouthpiece.
The bowls all have relatively thick, sturdy shanks.
Natural 54-MarDuoNat R899.50
Smooth honey-blonde finish with decorative carvings.
Shapes MD1, MD2
Sepia brown 54-MarDuoBr R857.40
Smooth sepia-brown finish with decorative carvings.
Shapes MD3, MD4
Black Sandblast 54-MarDuoSb R799.50
Glowing black sandblast finish
Shapes MD5, MD6
Presented in a cream cloth drawstring carry bag
Lorenzo Lectura
Glowing Black Sandblast finish -
54-LLetSB R895.00
New rustic finish
Long bent or straight shapes Only Shape L1 (quarter bent)
54-LLetNR R554.80
Lorenzo Laddie - with 9mm filter option
Metal band for strength
Smooth two tone top
with rustic base
(TTR) Rhodesian long bent shape
54-LLad1004 
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