What are corn pipes?
smoking devices known as corn pipes are actually made of corn classrooms, although the real ears can be buried under layers of other materials such as Meerschaum and Lacquer. It is assumed that farmers and others have created a basic pipe of corn ears long before the production of commercial pipes was possible. Suitable ears were first allowed to dry for several months or years, then they would be cut into cross -sections. Then the lathe was switched on and penetrated into the pipe bowls. A thin hollow reed would then be forced to bore a small hole in a bowl and the user would pack tobacco in the bowl itself.
The corn pipes of this nature were rarely intended as permanent. Once the domestic pipes were too dirty, they were usually discarded in favor of brand new ones. However, when they were introduced in 1869 by a farmer in Missouri commercial tubular society, popularity and availability of corn COB pipes has expanded significantly.
Believe it or not, there is "the capital of corn toThe world in the world "and is the city of Washington, Missouri. Missouri Meerschaum is credited with the production of the first pipes of this type and other pipeline companies are still in business.
Corn ears are usually dried for two years before the start of production. Because modern ears have been brought up to obtain larger cores, they are generally too small on the tube construction. The University of Missouri maintains 150 hectares (60.7 hectares) of old field maize with larger ears suitable for pipe production. After drying, the ears are sliced into different sizes and the bowls are touched mechanically. Cheaper pipes equipped with cheap stems can be on the market at this point, but better pipes get inthe attention of attention.
maize pipes are often covered with a layer of special Turkish clay called meerschaum , literally German for "sea foam". This plaster is remarkably light, but robust and friendly. After applying the plaster, the bowl can also be treated with varnish to provide a glossy and protective top coat. Meanwhile, the holes are bored into the bottom of the pipe and hollow stems are attached. Any leaks are usually sealed with more varnish or plaster. The lower part of the stems can be decorated to look like a series of corn on the ears.
The corn pipes are noticeably lighter than other smoking tubes, which make them ideal for beginning smokers. In general, they are more accessible than the sophisticated Meerschaum pipes sold for experienced smokers. Pipe smoking enthusiasts also say that corn pipes do not know by achieving maximum efficiency, unlike other more expensive brands. It is said that they absorb many unpleasant oils and other liquids contained in many tobacco mixtures.This can also mean that the pipeline can be too saturated for continuing use, so smokers should be ready to replace them often.