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  1. shikano53

    Is There A Real Difference.

    Just my two cents. I have pipes ranging from inexpensive to high end. I’ve never noticed a difference other than the airway may be narrower or wider. someone told me Dunhill were the best smokers so I bought a bunch of Dunhills. Someone told me Castillo was the best smokers so I bought a handful...
  2. shikano53

    Meerschaum Stem Clocking Problem

    When I make a Meerschaum pipe I never use threaded inserts even though I can buy them. I use a larger diameter piece of Delron to line the mortise that the tenon will actually go into. That way there is no wear on the raw Meerschaum or worrying about alignment. Just my two cents...
  3. shikano53

    Four More Cutties

    Well umm, I did.
  4. shikano53

    A Question About Tall Bowls, Help Wanted

    I think it depends if you believe in Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny. It’s a pipe. Smoke it. Enjoy it.
  5. shikano53

    Don't Purchase Meerschaum From This Retailer!! Buyer Beware

    I wanted to let everyone know that the closure on this worked out well. The supplier apologized and has sent me a block that he hand picked himself. He educated me on where and how he himself obtains his Meerschaum. He assured me that none of his Meerschaum is reject Meerschaum that would...
  6. shikano53

    Don't Purchase Meerschaum From This Retailer!! Buyer Beware

    The last good Meerschaum I had I purchased from Morgan Pipes. He found 8 blocks already cut that were 25 years old. He found them in a box in the basement of an old BM he was cleaning for the owner. Now that was the best Meerschaum I have ever worked with. I bought all 8 pieces. It was pricey...
  7. shikano53

    Don't Purchase Meerschaum From This Retailer!! Buyer Beware

    Good info! I didn’t know either.
  8. shikano53

    Don't Purchase Meerschaum From This Retailer!! Buyer Beware

    To try and answer your questions" Yes Turkey did pass a law and your statement is correct. They get around this law by putting a 0.50 cent stem on it and then it can be called a 'pipe'. The problem I encountered is that the placement of the mortise is not always well thought out and you have to...
  9. shikano53

    Don't Purchase Meerschaum From This Retailer!! Buyer Beware

    I bought four pieces of Meerschaum blocks from this retailer and they turned out to be crap. One piece was so badly cracked I had to throw it away. Here are some pics: see for yourself. Very hard to find Meerschaum these days. The name of the company is OXtation. This is a warning about people...
  10. shikano53

    Another Meerschaum

    This is using up my last block. Going hunting for more. What do you think?
  11. shikano53

    Correct Wax For Meerschaum Pipes

    I make my meers, wax them lightly then enjoy them. Don’t pay any attention to the rumours and gossip about meers. Smoke em and enjoy them. Every meer is different. life is short, enjoy.
  12. shikano53

    Correct Wax For Meerschaum Pipes

    Ummm, thanks guys, I think. Let's just pretend for a moment that I actually was able to find, kill, and harvest a sperm whale. What the hell do I do with 300 lbs of sperm jelly? OK, lot's of ideas here. I just finished three meers with yellow bees wax. I'm color blind. I asked my wife her...
  13. shikano53

    Correct Wax For Meerschaum Pipes

    Hi folks, I've made a few Meerschaums in the past and have always used Carnauba wax to finish my Meerschaums with but the other day someone mentioned Bee's wax is the norm for Meerschaum finish. Can someone please clarify which is correct for me? Thank you in advance Chris
  14. shikano53

    Four More Cutties

    I couldn't make my mind up between a Cutty or a DA Spur is too short No. 3 Probably to steep an angle to smoke properly No. 4 A bit on the large size
  15. shikano53

    Another Meerschaum

    .Here it is with a slight bend in the stem.
  16. shikano53

    Another Meerschaum

    Yup will bend the stem tomorrow
  17. shikano53

    Another Meerschaum

    No. But i can. I need to get my website back up.
  18. shikano53

    Another Meerschaum

    Here is another Meerschaum I made with a saddle stem. Please note the concave dip I gave the rim. I think it looks cool but that's just me.
  19. shikano53

    Made this Meerschaum but Carnauba Wax Solution Cracked the Mortise.

    Well, my lack of knowledge i guess. I just assumed caranuba was the wax used. Next time I’ll try beeswax. I thought the caranuba would color a nice soft, golden brown after smoking it numerous times. Kind of like a well cooked marshmallow over a campfire. live and learn.
  20. shikano53

    Made this Meerschaum but Carnauba Wax Solution Cracked the Mortise.

    No not the wax but I usually insert a 5/32” delron liner and then use a 1/4” piece of delron for the tenon. To plug the shank, I turned down a piece of 5/32” delron then wrapped one layer of electrical tape around it to seal it. I forced it too far so operator error on my part.
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