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  1. philm68

    Traditional Styles In Meerschaum

    Those look nice man. What's the nub on the back for? Some sort of carb?
  2. philm68

    Traditional Styles In Meerschaum

    It was an old man in turkey from back in the 90s. It was bought from a street vendor and smokes like a champ.
  3. philm68

    Traditional Styles In Meerschaum

    They have some meerschaum pipes in traditional styles. You just have to look for them. My father in law has a mini billiard made out of meerschaum. The bowl is only about 1/2 inch deep. The one in my avatar is also semi traditional.
  4. philm68

    No Self Control

    Thanks for the support guys. I'll keep the wife at bay. She hasn't found the two Savinelli alligators that I bought last month. I am going to another pipe store this weekend so I might have to just pull out cash so I don't blow my wad.
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    No Self Control

    So I went to my local shop today to pick up a few tins recommended to me by members here. I walked in and grabbed the three tins I wanted and just as I turned to leave, the pipe case caught me at a weak moment. It was as if the clerk had changed the lighting just before he made his stride over...
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    British Pipe Smoking Championships July 2014

    Make sure you post some pics. That sounds like it could be a good time
  7. philm68

    What are some flavourful aromatics?

    +1 on the Peterson sunset breeze. It's my favorite aro
  8. philm68

    Show Off Your Savinelli Pipe Here!

    Got these off ebay last week. $65 shipped for the pair. Just oxidized stems and little wear. Still haven't taken any pics
  9. philm68

    Turned Another Tamper

    Very nice work
  10. philm68

    Hand carved "Bespoke" Custom Briar Pipe

    That looks awesome. Have you thought about waxing it?
  11. philm68

    OK, So I Couldn't Afford The $1,500 Dunhill....

    That thing looks amazing
  12. philm68

    Built My First Rack

    Seems like a pretty simple weekend project
  13. philm68

    2014 Briary of Birmingham Annual Event With Eric Nording

    I usually go through Birmingham on my way home on leave. I'll have to stop in there when I head that way in July
  14. philm68

    Help me with aromitcs

    Drew estate has a pretty good cherry blend. It's a little too sweet for me to smoke a whole bowl but it is great for a few puffs