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  1. fred

    Baki Meerschaum

    I agree Brian64, Baki's pipes are high grade block meerschaum art. I own 27 of his pipes along with a number of pipes from other carvers from reputable sellers... Here are some of my pipes. http://pipesmagazine.com/members/fred/album
  2. fred

    Driver Licence submission for tobacco orders

    Perhaps it is a future indicator for a trend that internet tobacco vendors will adopt as CYA maneuver. It wouldn't surprise me after all the harassment they have been getting from AG's, the FDA, the credit card companies and the posturing politicians lately... It is disturbing that it is...
  3. fred

    House of Calabash

    It should be the smoke of the Century for that price...and you've had it? I recall reading a really excellent article about Steve Books and his shop a little while ago. Can't remember where it was. Help anyone?
  4. fred

    House of Calabash

    Seven of Nine is an enjoyable Virginia/Perique with a mild Turkish component. Avalon is an exact clone of No. 1 & No. 2 medium. Ancient Imperial is indeed an extraordinary blend.
  5. fred

    Meerschaum

    You're welcome deadwoodpete. It really is quite the story and the pipes make it all worthwhile.
  6. fred

    What is Happening to the Friendship and Friendly Discussions?

    Cortezattic writes "I think we should have a stickie like: Why I've had it "up to here", and I'm gone for good!" :rofl:
  7. fred

    Two months of Meerschaum

    http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/put-that-in-your-pipe/slave-to-the-white-goddess/ As you continue to wax and smoke the pipe, the coloration will migrate and become resident. Waxing gives you an idea of what the grain of the block is, and will hasten display of the fills, if there are any. Some...
  8. fred

    Meerschaum

    This is a film that Sinan put together, which should be of interest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqBD4lCHUJo
  9. fred

    Meerschaum

    Meerschaum is found in several locations, in different parts of the world, but the high grade Turkish block is prized for it's suitability for pipe making. In 1961, the Turkish government started an embargo on the export of raw meerschaum, but some get around this with exporting kits that have...
  10. fred

    Loose meerschaum stem

    You're welcome. There's a variety of ideas about bit-to-shank connectors among meerschaum carvers. Delrin push/pulls were invented by Andreas Bauer and hailed as an improvement over bone screws or boxwood screws. More recently, carvers have started using the mortise/tenon joint that briar...
  11. fred

    Loose meerschaum stem

    I'm happy to get you the facts. Sometimes, these pipes can turn into a real project. Let us know what comes of it for you.
  12. fred

    Loose meerschaum stem

    This information should give you perspective... http://bestmeerschaums.homestead.com/REPAIR.html If the threads in the shank are stripped, then the proper repair involves re-drilling the mortise and the bit to the next size up & re-threading both the mortise and the bit to accept the new...
  13. fred

    Loose meerschaum stem

    If you are talking about Turkish meerschaum with a push/pull delrin connector, then the next step is to go oversize, which involvesre-drillingg and tapping the shank. Using foil or string will work in the short run but may lead to cracking the shank since you would be using these quick save...
  14. fred

    Help For a Meer Rookie

    Like a clay pipe, a meerschaum will get hot, which is the way that these pipes cool the smoke. I'm not sure why it would be more of a problem to keep blends lit in a meerschaum vs a briar... Many pipe smokers don't use beeswax on their meerschaums, which is OK if you're in it for the way they...
  15. fred

    Meerschaum smokers, I need opinions.....

    Indeed, Fikri Baki's pipes are excellent and have been available only from Deniz Ural for years. I have 26 of them. I will add that others also employ the same style of mortise/tenon connectors with large drafts, such as IMP, Tekin, Cevher and Sami. Sinan Altinok has also switched to this...
  16. fred

    Meerschaum smokers, I need opinions.....

    Thanks guys but I still have a lot to learn & I'm having fun while doing so. The article that deals with estate meerschaums is The Thrill of the Hunt, which I wrote in 2010. http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/put-that-in-your-pipe/the-thrill-of-the-hunt-a-guide-to-estate-meerschaums/ I've recently...
  17. fred

    Experimenting with a Meerschaum...

    The technique of using melted wax directly applied to the pipe, followed by use of either a hair dryer or heat gun is generally attributed to Beth Sermet, of SMS Meerschaums. When using a heat source, it's a good idea to remove all of the plastic from the pipe and rest the pipe for at least a...