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Gary R. Thomason
Member
Username: Phantom55
Post Number: 132
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 08:22 am: | |
I have five Dunhills, the most recent purchase being a Grp 5 Chestnut Hungarian. In light of the fact that a lot of people take great stock in whether the draft hole lines up, and will pass a pipe cleaner, decided to check mine. Although four of five will pass a pipe cleaner, some with a bit of minipulation, four of the five also do not meet tenon to shank flush, and the bents are all drilled high in the shank. The only one where the tenon and shank meet flush is a 1992 production panel grp 5, and coincidentally, it is the poorest smoker. The others are 1991, 02,03, and 04 production, and all seem to intentionally to have a 1/4 inch gap between the end of the tenon and the face of the shank. Also the bents are all drilled high in the shank. Just wondering if this is normal Dunhill construction, or if these are inferior pipes. Some were purchased at local shops, and some thru the bigger online dealers. Appreciate your comments. |
Russel Rader
Member
Username: Russ
Post Number: 6
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 05:22 pm: | |
I have 6 Dunhills, ranging from the 20,s through 2003 and can say, in my personal experience the brand is over-rated. The pipes generally smoke wet, the fit and finish is below average and the briar is nothing to look at. I only have so many because I used to haunt flea markets looking for pipes and once in a while made some good finds. I much prefer Italian brands such as Don Carlos or Ascorti for smoking quality and Danish pipes for fit and finish. An estate Sasieni or Barling will provide a better pipe for less money, again in my personal opinion. |
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