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  1. paulfg

    Old Meerschaum Stuck Tenon

    I have on my way to me an old meer,according to the seller the tenon is stuck. It is likely a bone screw type and going by the pictures is ubderclocked.I would like to free it if at all possible. I wont know until I get it if the button is a round type,in which case I may just try to loosen and...
  2. paulfg

    Bending a Falcon Bit

    i have asked this elsewhere and it has been suggested to try on here as well I have a Bent Falcon stem that the bit has only a small amount of bend to it,resulting in the bowl being tipped towards me when clenching. I would like to bend it a little more but I think you cant just heat it like...
  3. paulfg

    Damage to Heel of Chamber

    I have aquired a pipe that shows damage to the heel of the chamber. Any thoughts of what if anything I should do or do I just smoke it a try to build cake in the heel?
  4. paulfg

    A question for Beattie Jet Lighter Users

    @Chasing Embers ,other users How do you use the lighter? As a new user of one of there lighters I have scorched the rim on my pipe badly with the jet flame.I am obviously doing some thing wrong. tell me the secret
  5. paulfg

    AKB Meerschaum pipes 2 smoking pipes

    Has anyone experience with the AKB Tekin pipes sold by smoking pipes and what style of tenon is used. The listings state push fit but are they the restricted plastic ones or the open delrin style? Tekins website states 4mm draft hole and delrin but also they sell exclusivly via...
  6. paulfg

    Hardcastle Query

    So I bought the cased set from Dave Neeb (see his post in for sale) asI can't post pictures My question is in date, I know that it is hard to date Hardcastle pipes,but am I correct to assume they are from the 1946-67 era I found a golden jubilee grade with the same made in London stamp.The...
  7. paulfg

    Guide Me on Cobs

    i have never smoked a cob pipe and would like to try one but I dont know which to buy. I have found somewhere here in Greece that sells them although not as cheap as in the US https://cassano.gr/en/pipes-2/%CE%BCissouri-%CE%BCerchamp So I know it is better to get one with the hardwood plug in...
  8. paulfg

    Unpaid Ebay Items

    How long do you feel is a reasonable time to allow for buyers to pay. I personally always pay within 24 hours of winning a bid. i currently have a buyer who has not reaponded to my messages in 3 days. I have told him if i do not hear from him by 1st October I will cancel the sale and report it...
  9. paulfg

    Elstone Barnsley 2 Pipes Set

    A nice 2 pipe set I recently aquired.Currently on their way to be restored. Hallmarked for London 1919 I have no idea of the maker.The silver mark is A.B I know @jguss posted some information re Elstone in another thread but I am interested in anything else I can find. Incidently the pipes...
  10. paulfg

    Cleaning Rim Tar

    I have seen coffee mentioned as a way of cleaning tar from the rim of a pipe.My question is if you use it on a light coloured pipe does it leave a dark stain? i have an Ashton Oldchurch coming that looks to have a lot of tar or char on the rim and i am looking for suggestions for cleaning
  11. paulfg

    BBB Meerschaum

    I realised I havent posted this one.A recent purchase it came with an incorrect stem .Fortunately the tenon threads were good so it too was sent to my repair man and a new acrylic stem made. I wonder about the draft hole shape,I am not sure if it is wear or there is a coin/button in there.I...
  12. paulfg

    Another One Requiring A New Stem

    My meerschaum PAD continues. Another pipe bought ,it requires a new stem,as the original amber one is cracked (not unusual) . The pipe has the hallmarks of Singleton & Cole Birmingham for 1910
  13. paulfg

    Meerschaum Colouring Unusually

    my new meer is colouring strangely. After 20 bowls I decided to give it a waxing, I have been using the old coin in the bottom of the bowl trick,but when waxed instead of bringing out a little colour in the stem and lower bowl the top changed colour and the stem /lower bowl nothing. I realise it...
  14. paulfg

    Another Couple

    I seem to be on a roll at the moment this cutty snagged from oi vay,needs some work on a new bit this claw and egg,has an unusually tenon fitment sort of an army mount.Your thoughts on age? and a brand new cutty from Turkey.
  15. paulfg

    Thoughts On A Meer

    Whats your thoughts on this pipe I have just bought/ The colouring surprises me as I would have expected the shank to be darker.It was advertised as Block meerschaum and I think is reasonably old ,didnt pay too much for it
  16. paulfg

    Another Question

    Does the use of a button in the bottom of the bowl result in a permanently damp heel? I have tried the button method and when I removed it to clean after about 5 bowls the heel was damp with tar I assume this is normal.
  17. paulfg

    A Question For Meerschaum Smokers

    I have just bought an old cutty and wonder what the thoughts are on using the old fashioned coin/plug in the bottom is. The bowl is small but an old silver UK 3 pence coin can be filed down to fit. I know not to keep removing the stem but wonder if I use a coin will the space below get filled...
  18. paulfg

    Zippo Lighter Help

    I have decided to give my pipe zippo another try. I always seem to have problems lighting the tobacco with it. I see videos of people pulling the flame towards the bowl but whenever I try I really struggle to do so no matter how hard I suck at it. I cant seem to get the top of the tobacco to...
  19. paulfg

    For Those Interested In Gawith Hoggarth

    worth checking out there facebook page.Some nice old photos and videos links Log into Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/officialgawithhoggarth
  20. paulfg

    One For The Dunhill Experts

    What are your thoughts on dates for this 60F/T? Dunhill non posessive ,patent stamp,no year code
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