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theboz

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Mar 12, 2013
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I have a branch of cedar I would like to carve some, and make a larger diameter tamper for a specific pipe. Any suggestions?

 

pstlpkr

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Dec 14, 2009
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Cedar may not be the best choice for a tamper.

There is a reason that cedar is used for keeping moths and other critters out of clothes.

(Personally) I wouldn't use it because of its aromatic resins.
That's just my opinion.

:puffy:

 

okrent

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Mar 12, 2013
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A metal tip should do it. I've got a few ivory nuts lying around that I've been thinking of carving into a tamper or two. Mainly just to have a tamper with an angled base to help keep the burning tobacco in the center of the bowl.

Ivory nut wikipedia

 
Jan 8, 2013
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Is said tamper for a certain Nording Freehand? Somehow I think it is. Good luck with the tamper and be sure to post pictures. :)

 

winton

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Oct 20, 2010
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I love the appearance of cedar. If you add a metal tip and seal the rest of the tamper with the finish of your choice, there would not be any problems.
Winton

 

theboz

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Anthony,
How did you know :wink:

We will see what I can do with the amateur carving skills...at least when you start cutting the wood gives a nice aroma. The tip is going to be the challenge...

 
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well, you mentioned larger diameter, and I remembered trying to put a cork in my Nording... and it just fell through lol. A larger size tamper would make a pretty awesome addition to the Nording. Great idea Boz.

 

theboz

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I've got the blank carved out and the basic shape, I will just have to find a cap for it...maybe some sheet metal since I don't have access to all my normal tools while at school and I don't have a .5 inch casing.

 

ejames

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Oct 6, 2009
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You could use a brass or steel bolt and grind or file the head of the bolt round. Drill a hole in the end of tamper and epoxy the bolt in the hole.

 

theboz

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Here it is finished...not exactly what I wanted... but all I used was a leatherman and a small dremel and it has a bit more foot than a Czech tool. But for the future the more practice I have the nicer they will start to look. It also fits in my other pipes...but pretty much fills them completely.
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wolfie90

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Aug 10, 2012
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I like the bolt on the bottom! Thats a very excellent and interesting idea. I know for me it always helps to keep my strop close by when carving anything. Especially when there is any fine detail involved. I cant wait to see your next one.

 
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