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  1. paulfg

    Manx TT Anyone Watching?

    If you want to get riders eye view,on board with Davey Todd really brings it home,
  2. paulfg

    Oldest Smoked Tobacco...

    The old Churchmans factory is now luxury flats ,like so many other factories. The Churchmans stand @ITFC was named the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand after the former Ipswich and England manager.The opposite (North) stand is named after the legendary Sir Bobby Robson,also a former Ipswich and England manager
  3. paulfg

    How to Unscrew a Mouthpiece

    I read somewhere,always clockwise.Thats what I do The reason given ,that is the direction of the drill.As you stated. No idea if it makes a different but seemed sensible to me
  4. paulfg

    Peterson Pipe "Circle"

    I know Tim has quite a collection, wasn't aware of the NAP bit one though.
  5. paulfg

    Peterson Pipe "Circle"

    one with the briar insert?
  6. paulfg

    Peterson Pipe "Circle"

    Its the 4s shape,I remember seeing discussion about the briar insert stems somewhere,I wish I could remember where. I agree I think its the photography that make the front to the saddle seem not in line with the ferrule ,but the back looks ok. edit here we are dutch billiard – Peterson Pipe...
  7. paulfg

    The Decline of Prince Albert and Carter Hall

    yep,its called brexit.I believe some blends are no longer imported into the UK from EU due to paperwork involved.And yes I realise some Mc Baren blends are still available
  8. paulfg

    Some Folk Really Shouldn’t be Allowed to Write Product Reviews.

    Makes you wonder about people,can’t spell or construct a sentence.Obviously don’t/can’t read their own comments
  9. paulfg

    How Much is Too Much?

    Dependent on the size of the chamber 45 minutes could be about right.but slowing down is always the goal.
  10. paulfg

    Is This a Real Peterson?

    I would say a definite NO. looks like a Chinese pipe to me,is that a metal lining in the bowl. there a plenty of good sellers about,some are even forum sponsors ,I would look to buy from them.
  11. paulfg

    Looking for Some Help With a Barlings 103 "The Regent"

    It would help to know your location to be able to recommend where you could get it cleaned,if Uk https://www.cambridgepiperepairs.co.uk/ it does appear to have quite a lot of knife damage on the inner rim though,but may just be lava.However we are talking about a 100 year old pipe
  12. paulfg

    Non-tapered Military Mount?

    I thought the very definition of a military mount was the fact it is tapered,hence can be dissembled hot. As you prepare to go over the top
  13. paulfg

    Zippo Pipe Lighters...Opinions Please!

    I agree on relights but try lighting something like SGawith 1792 flake ,forget it.
  14. paulfg

    Zippo Pipe Lighters...Opinions Please!

    I though it was only me that has that problem.I too can’t get the flame to draw into the chamber
  15. paulfg

    Restoration Tips & Tricks?

    Not in London but close, https://www.cambridgepiperepairs.co.uk
  16. paulfg

    What Does “System” Pipe Mean?

    I agree Deluxe models do seem to work better for me
  17. paulfg

    I Just Got a Court Summons......For Jury Duty.

    well that just about sums it up sentenced to life = 28 years .:mad: I hope I have a life of more than 28 years,oh I already have
  18. paulfg

    What Does “System” Pipe Mean?

    the peterson system sump is easily cleaned as stated above with either a qtip or rolled piece of kitchen roll,every so often I employ a warm water flush to really keep the sump clean. Now if you buy a neglected Pete ,yes it can take some work to clean the sump but if cleaned every smoke about...
  19. paulfg

    Old Meerschaum Stuck Tenon

    Well the pipe arrived. I managed to loosen the stem with a little heat from a hairdryer and after cleaning out the crud in the mortice it now clocks perfectly.Mine did not have the bone threads only the metal part. The draft hole and mortice were chock a block with old tar. It smokes...
  20. paulfg

    Love for older Comoy's pipes

    heres one of the Jack Howells ones,I bought from @ssjones if I remember correctly