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shanelktown

Lifer
Feb 10, 2015
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Just curious on a calabash gourd is it possible to change out bowls on one for example a porcelain or stamped meerschaum for a block meerschaum?

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
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J. H. Lowe has meerschaum replacement cups. Just have to know the diameter of the cup that fits into the cork seal.

 

northernneil

Lifer
Jun 1, 2013
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If you are looking for a meerschaum bowl insert for an existing calabash, your safest bet would be to send the whole pipe to the maker / repairman. That way they will be able to ensure the new bowl will fit properly.
I think the member meerqueen might be able to help you more. He has been very helpful with my questions concerning meerschaum.

 

hiplainsdrifter

Part of the Furniture Now
Jan 8, 2012
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FYI I have experimented with this, and it is pretty hard to find exactly the right size replacement meerschaum bowl. You may have to sand down the cork ring for a good fit.

 

shanelktown

Lifer
Feb 10, 2015
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Thanks for the info guys I was really just curious if it is possible to do because a calabash pipe with a porcelain or meerschaum stamped bowl seem to be more abundant and well cheap compared to higher end calabash with a block meerschaum. I'm trying to keep my budget good on this project and figured it be fun to work on.

 
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