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  1. Jef

    Bakelite

    What is the stem material bakelite made of? Also, is there another name used for acrylic stems? jef
  2. Jef

    Barling TVF

    Can someone tell me what the TVF stands for on Barlings? jef
  3. Jef

    Ordering a Pipe Outside of the US

    I was looking at a pipe on the auction site. It ships from the UK. Do I need to worry about getting hit with duty or import taxes if I was to order it? Jef
  4. Jef

    Vulcanite Stems

    About what time in history were amber stems replaced with vulcanite?
  5. Jef

    How To Pick Meerschaum

    From 1982 to 1984 I spent 2 years in Adana, Turkey. I spent a lot of time learning about and purchasing meerschaum pipes. Hopefully, what I have to share will help answer some of the questions I see in the forum. Meerschaum Grading: In Turkey, there is a grading system (1 thru 10) with grade 1...
  6. Jef

    Rain Spots on Stem

    Went to get in my car this evening and several rainn drops got on my vulcanized stem leaving some brown spots. Is there a way to get them out by hand? I don't have a buffing wheel. Thx Jef
  7. Jef

    Jef

    Hi everyone. My name is Jeff and I am from North Carolina. I have been smoking a pipe for almost 2 yrs. now. I am really looking forward to participating in the forums. Jef