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  1. J

    Meerschaum Insert on a Calabash

    Yes, I've ordered 3 from them. One broke within 4 months an I ordered a 4th. The basis of my question is that, aside from size, they're all identical. That suggests a molded product to me. I've had no success finding another source. Another pipe with a meerschaum insert has a crack in the...
  2. J

    Meerschaum Insert on a Calabash

    Thanks, I haven't heard about the egg white/chalk dust, I'll try that. I've bought 3 replacements, all from the same company but I don't care for the design. Except for the size they're all exactly alike. It makes me wonder if they are molded or turned. Does that make a difference in the...
  3. J

    Meerschaum Insert on a Calabash

    I'm fairly new to this group but I've been a pipe smoker for 30+ years. I have and use about a dozen brier pipes but I really like calabash pipes. Above is original title. Is it possible to glue a crack in the underside of the meerschaum insert of a calabash? Is there a non-toxic adhesive...
  4. J

    New to Group

    I've been a pipe smoker for 35-40 years and still don't know much about the "hobby" but anxious to learn.
  5. J

    New to Group

    ....beautiful view!
  6. J

    New to Group

    Thanks! This looks interesting.
  7. J

    New to Group

    Thanks Thanks!
  8. J

    New to Group

    Thanks.
  9. J

    New to Group

    Thank you.
  10. J

    New to Group

    Thank you.
  11. J

    New to Group

    Thank you. This is my first time joining a pipe group.
  12. J

    New to Group

    Thank you
  13. J

    New to Group

    Thanks. I see you like a churchwarden. I have 5 and like them, but my favorite pipe is the gourd calabash. I've had 1 for some time. I found a couple of good deals on eBay.....and I now have 3