DIY & Field Expedient Tampers

[Fralphog]

As discussed above, most anything will work in a pinch.
When I’m at home, I use my grandfathers pipe tool, it’s a Rogers made in Japan. I have not officially dated it, but I’m sure it’s from the early 50s. I often think of him when using it.
If I’m going on a trip or leaving the house, I will take one of the Czech tools or nail tools seen below.

 

[Merton]

I have been a pipe smoker for a long time and, until recently, never owned a tamper. I now have a couple received as gifts. Pretty to look at and never used.

 

[sablebrush52]

I prefer to give my pipe the finger.

 

[anotherbob]

I prefer to give my pipe the finger.

Oh you cad.

 

[telescopes]

Golf tee

 

[dctune]

I make my wife put on a string bikini & a pair of high heels & come tamp my bowl with her ring finger of her left hand whenever I snap my fingers. ?

 

[RalphiesDad]

I found a copper nail and flattened the point with hammer taps. Flat part works like a Czech tool. Only thing it's missing is the long rod, but meh.

 

[edger]

I found a copper nail and flattened the point with hammer taps. Flat part works like a Czech tool. Only thing it's missing is the long rod, but meh. View attachment 124341

Years ago, when I worked outdoors, I bought a 5 lb box of 3" smooth shank copper roofing nails. Losing them was solved.
Now I use a Rodgers Pipe Knife although the tamper is very small.

 

[RalphiesDad]

Years ago, when I worked outdoors, I bought a 5 lb box of 3" smooth shank copper roofing nails.

With the price of copper now, I'm betting you could make some bucks if you sold them for scrap

 

[bassbug]

These are the ones with easy reach right now but there are more lurking in drawers, pockets and boxes. I'm pretty sure I have an unhealthy obsession about tampers.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

As Daniel Craig as James Bond said in Casino Royale, "That's because you know what I can do with my little finger."

 

[JKoD]

Tamping is definitely a private/personal thing to each person. I just think some people should be careful with their fingers. Once you get the stink, can you shake it? ?‍

 

[weezell]

I make my wife put on a string bikini & a pair of high heels & come tamp my bowl with her ring finger of her left hand whenever I snap my fingers.

Pics or it didn't happen... ?

 

[dctune]

Pics or it didn't happen... ?

I totally would post the pics, but you’re not gonna believe this… my camera broke.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

My Lotus lighter has a tamp and scraper.

 

[Wildlands]

Golf tee

Beat me to it.