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"You've taken the first step into a larger world" 
 O. W. Kenobi
Star Wars

 
 "So, you're saying that the pipe-smokers version of 'Think outside the box' would be 'Smoke outside the pipe??!'" 
 Overheard at a recent NYPC meeting 

 

 

 

 

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At this time you may tear away excess tobacco from the sides if you feel there is too much in the plug.

Again, you are cautioned never to press into the center of the bowl. Continue to roll the tobacco with your thumb pads gently toward the center. Take your time and don't rush the filling step.

 

Here is an optional step that may somewhat contradict previous cautions.

 

If you feel it necessary, you may lightly press on the center of the bowl with your thumb pad only. Carefully bridge your thumb all the way across the bowl to ensure that only the pad will be applying pressure and that no other part of your finger enters the bowl to ruin the fill.