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Post by pappyjoe on Aug 20, 2020 9:07:48 GMT -5
![]() Some meerschaum can't be clinched.  wow...how do you even get into that thing? The top of the lighthouse is actually a windcap and the smoke comes out the windows. The bowl is in the base. The pipe was carved by one of the Akdoula brothers. From what I understand, they were part of a family of carvers in Turkey. The brothers used to do carving exhibitions at different pipe shops and from what I was told, this pipe was actually carved at Bayou Tobacco, a pipe shop that used to be in Baton Rouge. When the pipe smoker who bought it died, his family sold all his pipes back to Bayou Tobacco. I bought it in August, 2018.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2020 10:05:53 GMT -5
That's a really great pipe! I have a Meershaum table pipe that has a granite base. It is easy to clinch because the stem is attached to a hose.
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chasingembers
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Post by chasingembers on Aug 20, 2020 12:04:32 GMT -5
Their biggest selling point is the screwless permanent delrin mortise insert. The stem can be removed and replaced just like a briar. Got mine when IMP went under temporarily five years ago and SPC had a clearance sale under $150/pipe . The draw was decent, I just prefer a more wide open draw. I think you just had bad luck - I also prefer a wide open draw, and felt like my IMP nailed it. Under $150 is a fantastic deal - too bad you got a lemon. Also, the one you are showing us is fancier than mine, and I paid about $110 used and felt great about it. Not really a lemon as the draft was 9/64, but I prefer 3/16. At 3/16, a pipe will nearly smoke itself. Decades ago I really didn't notice, but in more recent times it's really made a difference. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 21, 2020 3:51:32 GMT -5
wow...how do you even get into that thing? The top of the lighthouse is actually a windcap and the smoke comes out the windows. The bowl is in the base. The pipe was carved by one of the Akdoula brothers. From what I understand, they were part of a family of carvers in Turkey. The brothers used to do carving exhibitions at different pipe shops and from what I was told, this pipe was actually carved at Bayou Tobacco, a pipe shop that used to be in Baton Rouge. When the pipe smoker who bought it died, his family sold all his pipes back to Bayou Tobacco. I bought it in August, 2018. That really is a work of art. Thanks for sharing! |
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 1, 2020 12:12:21 GMT -5
Meer coloring is pretty random and depends on a number of factors. I have a number of meers, several handmade by known carvers, some handmade of course by carvers unknown. I don't do anything special to mine. I've had them for years and never rewaxed. Just haven't found it necessary. If they've been properly waxed from the start, that wax can last a lifetime. I don't wear gloves or anything like that. The bowls don't brown where my fingers have been, they all brown starting at the shank and working up. Coloring works form the inside out with tobacco oils providing the impetus. If the bowl actually gets dirty, just wipe it with a damp cloth. Remember its already sealed with beeswax. That's my experience. Take it or leave it. In any case, you'll get many years of enjoyment out of those babies.
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Post by jay on Sept 1, 2020 15:41:48 GMT -5
I've got a meerschaum block that needs to be carved. Based on this thread, I believe I'll be hauling it out of the little box it's been in for 20 years and giving it a go.
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