A New Affliction, P-TAD
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I hate accessories. They're just clutter.
Czech tool is fine.
Czech tool is fine.
This is one thing that I’m not afflicted with. I’ve never bought anything more expensive than a Czech tool. I’ve bought plenty of them though.... I can usually be found with only a simple pipe nail, but have also been known to use spent .410 shells and rifle brass on a regular basis.
I have more tampers than is probably prudent. Whenever I have some extra shop time, I seem to make a new one. On conference calls, I’ve even started whittling a few, definitely afflicted lol.
Last time he checked in on the forum was in April. I hope he's OK. I always enjoyed his posts.
At first, I did get some useless things. But, I'm set. Pipe nails, Zippo, leather cleaner sleeve.. Don't need anything else.
I really hate how the tamper of the Czech tool is offset from the metal bar, rather than centered.
because that's a sickiness. Just kidding. I think it's just less common. A lot of us consider tools to be something that is too easily lost to get really into.
lots of horses in PA. Just saying it's also got a lot of those horse "riders" you see listlessly sitting around down town areas.
I will confess to a weakness for smoking accessories in general--especially things from the 1920s-1950s--ashtrays from grand hotels on the Riviera, a couple of Dupont lighters (I used daily), and then sometimes things I've admired for years in pre-war advertising (especially that by Hermes Paris featuring pipes) or catalogues (like Dunhill's 1928 "About Smoke"), but which I have never or very rarely seen.
One favorite maker of this period is Eloi Pernet-- best known (at least now, and especially on Ebay) for making novelty knives fitted inside old French coins. But they also manufactured a handsome variety of very fine cigar cutters, as well as an excellent pipe knife fitted with a tamper at one end (that's my own favorite).
I've acquired three of these pipe knives patiently over the years. And since they do come up--in both two- and four-blade models-- I continue to keep an eye out for them. Some are engraved with "Dunhill" on a blade, and occasionally with "Hermes" (either of which can exert an unfortunate influence on a seller's expectations about price).
More recently, I've made much more ridiculous acquisitions--my first "soft antelope pipe glove"--which began appearing in Dunhill catalogues as early as 1914. And then--only suitable for pipes smaller than a Dunhill group 4--a mid-century Hermes pipe rack (in this instance actually made by a Paris silversmith, Ravinet d'Enfert).
One favorite maker of this period is Eloi Pernet-- best known (at least now, and especially on Ebay) for making novelty knives fitted inside old French coins. But they also manufactured a handsome variety of very fine cigar cutters, as well as an excellent pipe knife fitted with a tamper at one end (that's my own favorite).
I've acquired three of these pipe knives patiently over the years. And since they do come up--in both two- and four-blade models-- I continue to keep an eye out for them. Some are engraved with "Dunhill" on a blade, and occasionally with "Hermes" (either of which can exert an unfortunate influence on a seller's expectations about price).
More recently, I've made much more ridiculous acquisitions--my first "soft antelope pipe glove"--which began appearing in Dunhill catalogues as early as 1914. And then--only suitable for pipes smaller than a Dunhill group 4--a mid-century Hermes pipe rack (in this instance actually made by a Paris silversmith, Ravinet d'Enfert).
I like pipe nails because they are difficult to lose being so inexpensive, but that doesn't mean I don't need extra pipe tools to lay around and provide clutter, I mean cover. Their principle purpose is to be too plentiful, so you can never be without a tamper even if you usually use your thumb. Color and texture help. Any pipe tool that is not easily identified by a non-pipe-smoker is definitely something you need, with probably a back up or two. If someone sees it out of context, and says, what is it? You need that one. The tampers at the SP accessory site in different colors make me feel that no tamper should be purchased in less than three. I like the ones with little holes in the tamper end to ventilate the ember when you tamp. Maybe colorful tampers as dangly earrings for my wife, to provide extras when away from home. I predict an extreme shortage in the near future, so we should all stock up. Store a few in the safe deposit box.
Always nice to know there is a name for my affliction. Thanks, Tom. It does seem nice to have an unnecessary number of pipe tools even though I always use my favourite, a simple stainless steel tamper with a folding pick and blade. I am bravely fighting PAD AND P-TAD in order to focus on TAD. Only give in to one at a time, unless it makes sense to give in to more than one. Do whatever works for you...I have no answers...
If you made the old man looking one I would LOVE to get my hands on one!...
THANKS @mso489 for inspiring me to invest in more pipe tools.
This thing is pretty good for under $20 with free shipping off eBay from Tobaccopipes!! Rattray’s Thin Caber Tamper Natural Bamboo! Been using it 2 days already. The end pulls out and has a pick.
This thing is pretty good for under $20 with free shipping off eBay from Tobaccopipes!! Rattray’s Thin Caber Tamper Natural Bamboo! Been using it 2 days already. The end pulls out and has a pick.
Just wait till you start making your own! Then you get a good idea to sell them! So you make more than you can handle,and refuse to let them go!
Ptcd. Pipe tamper carving disorder
Ptcd. Pipe tamper carving disorder
I’ve made dozens over the years. I gave away my most recent batch, but if you don’t mind a used one, PM me your address and I’ll send you one. Otherwise, I should be whittling up some more in a bit.
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