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  1. ejames

    Your Smoke in Pictures

    Cool pic ! I love yellow squash and Okra !
  2. ejames

    A PAD I commissioned earlier this year

    Cool bamboo Banjo !!
  3. ejames

    new member checking in

    Welcome !
  4. ejames

    It's A Unicorn!

    Certainly a colorful tormented unicorn !! Cool stem !
  5. ejames

    Pre-Republic Kapruff 411 Bullcap

    Nice Pete Al ! I love the shape !
  6. ejames

    Now available: Missouri Meerschaum Cob Cigars

    I got mine in a couple of days ago but haven't tried it yet. I noticed also that the stem doesn't sit flush.It is also very tight,couldn't get it out. May have to stick it in the freezer for a while. Noticed also that the stem is hard to hold when I ain't wearing my dentures-- and I don't wear...
  7. ejames

    Mailbox Surprise (hint: They're Pipes) PICS

    For a Scrooge he's a pretty good feller !! :clap:
  8. ejames

    That $#!t's Stupid

    I seem to remember you asking about that gent and thought I did respond to you but may have had a brain fart and just thought I did. Are you talking about this guy-- http://www.aab-taxfreepipes.com/group.asp?group=1245&vat=false&lang=hk#.V7jpgBKaKCl I became interested in tampers soon...
  9. ejames

    Made My First Reverse Calabash

    Cool little pipe! Nice work !
  10. ejames

    That $#!t's Stupid

    +1 !! I not only make stupid tampers but I collect tampers and pipe tools,both handmade and factory made. Would love to have a half dozen each of the Ming Kahuna and Zap Zap tampers and they cost more than a lousy $20.00 !!
  11. ejames

    Back from surgery - Part 2

    Glad your surgery went well and I hope you heal up and get back into your normal routine soon !
  12. ejames

    Museum Quality Collection Up On Ebay - Heavily Carved Antique Briars & Meers

    Good luck,hope you sell them. A collection of that size really needs more photos in the listing.
  13. ejames

    New Francois Dal pipe

    Very nice! Love the rustication !
  14. ejames

    A Thing Of Beauty.

    I buy female threaded inserts from McMaster-Carr. The male threaded pieces start out as a 3/4" long 1/4"X20 brass bolt I buy at a local hardware store. I cut the heads off and then drill a .140 hole all the way through them for the pick. The tips I machine from brass or aluminum rod or sometimes...
  15. ejames

    When It Rains It Pours

    Soft heart hiding beneath a gruff exterior ! Hope things get better there soon. We've had some flooding here but nothing like what's been happening down your way.
  16. ejames

    Michael Parks' Briar Calabash

    Beautiful pipe !
  17. ejames

    A Thing Of Beauty.

    Glad you like it James ! BTW, it is made of spalted Hackberry and olive wood with a stainless steel pick.
  18. ejames

    Stem polishing; oxidation

    Bleach followed by 400-600-800-1000 used wet.Buff with white diamond=Shiny.
  19. ejames

    Just Finished

    Nice job!!
  20. ejames

    Beware use of unspecified lighter fluid use in your Zippo!

    I buy lighter fluid at then local discount cigarette store where I get most of my OTC tobacco. They carry both Ronson and Zippo fluid,as well as flint,wicks etc, but the Ronson is in a bigger container--and cheaper.