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  1. paulfg

    What Does “System” Pipe Mean?

    I agree Deluxe models do seem to work better for me
  2. paulfg

    I Just Got a Court Summons......For Jury Duty.

    well that just about sums it up sentenced to life = 28 years .:mad: I hope I have a life of more than 28 years,oh I already have
  3. paulfg

    What Does “System” Pipe Mean?

    the peterson system sump is easily cleaned as stated above with either a qtip or rolled piece of kitchen roll,every so often I employ a warm water flush to really keep the sump clean. Now if you buy a neglected Pete ,yes it can take some work to clean the sump but if cleaned every smoke about...
  4. paulfg

    Old Meerschaum Stuck Tenon

    Well the pipe arrived. I managed to loosen the stem with a little heat from a hairdryer and after cleaning out the crud in the mortice it now clocks perfectly.Mine did not have the bone threads only the metal part. The draft hole and mortice were chock a block with old tar. It smokes...
  5. paulfg

    Love for older Comoy's pipes

    heres one of the Jack Howells ones,I bought from @ssjones if I remember correctly
  6. paulfg

    Love for older Comoy's pipes

    And I got him to make a homage to your homage:) sorry didnt intend to sidetrack the thread
  7. paulfg

    Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes

    that's my understanding too
  8. paulfg

    The Love of Small Pipes

    I can understand a small pipe for strong blends or short smokes. I dont get the "I don't have time" thing lf I couldn't find a spare hour at least a couple of times a day then something is wrong with my life Surely you don't work 24/7 ,relax a little
  9. paulfg

    Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes

    the blast looks very much like a Sasieni to me
  10. paulfg

    Pipe Shop Reccomendations in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.

    this is the best bet for getting supplies.Order on line sent to your hotel.Much cheaper than buying in the London shops. The shop in Lieth Edinburgh is called The Pipe Shop https://thepipeshop.co.uk/
  11. paulfg

    Beattie Jet Lighter Hysteria

    wow,makes my one purchased about 1 year ago for 100 Euros a bargain. It came with all the box papers and cleaner wire included but was slightly used. I managed to scorch the rim of my pipe the first time I used it due to lack of care.:(
  12. paulfg

    Old Meerschaum Stuck Tenon

    many thanks, looking at the pictures it looks like I wont be able to move just the silver on the stem. Hopefully it may separate with smoking as you suggest.If not I will leave well alone and not force it for fear of breaking the amber stem
  13. paulfg

    Old Meerschaum Stuck Tenon

    that would be great, thanks
  14. paulfg

    Old Meerschaum Stuck Tenon

    I suspect I can live with it,if I can't straighten the silver as long as ths button doesn't cause the chamber to be ridiculously out which it doesn't appear to be from the photos