Ken Lamb made a stainless pipe tool many years ago, maybe'02. I purchased a couple from him at the Chicago pipe show. Gifted one away, still have two. My favorite pipe tool/tamper. Bullet proof, milled from one sold piece of steel. I'll try to find time to take a picture and post it this week.
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When I'm not using my old man tamper ( which is my favorite) or I need something with a pokey thingy, I always keep my Sheffield pipe knife in the pen pocket of my coat. I've had this one for a few years, and it's always with me. Seen some abuse in it's day
I also have a stainless steel version too, however haven't been able to find it for a few months....
I get the deal with the brass and nails, but what do you do to get get ruttle out if you carry brass? With my Sheffield I can keep the cake trimed with the blade. I have never had to purchase a reamer. Plus a few strokes on a stone and you have a nice pocket knife as well.
Jef
Jef
It may have some dings, but it looks like it is holding up just fine.
Jef
I don't like a tamper that's so big it covers most of the chamber. I like to be able to nudge either the ember or the unburnt tobacco.
I have tamped even with a wooden match stick in a pinch. A bit fiddly but it worked.
I have tamped even with a wooden match stick in a pinch. A bit fiddly but it worked.
I've got big hands with big fingers, can tamp the top with the tip of my finger unless it's around 13/16 - 20mm bowl I can't get any deeper. I made this lil guy a couple weeks ago, otherwise I use pipe nail or Chech tool.
I learned the hard way that inert is the only way to go for tampers. I use this now for my magnum pipes; the 120mm wouldn't fit.
I think matey the OP's idea of a wine/port cork is brilliant!
Up until about two years ago I used a depleated (I hope) bullet case until a very kind US forum member sent me an impression of an old style metal tamper!
Now I've had to hang up my pipe for health reasons it will be passed on to a current smoker.
i have a gent in mind ?
Regards,
Jay.
Up until about two years ago I used a depleated (I hope) bullet case until a very kind US forum member sent me an impression of an old style metal tamper!
Now I've had to hang up my pipe for health reasons it will be passed on to a current smoker.
i have a gent in mind ?
Regards,
Jay.
I have several of the Czech tools at home, In the truck and in pockets but I've had good luck with wood screws,roofing nails and my pocket knife too.
The cartridge case is a good idea and I've always got some of those around.
The cartridge case is a good idea and I've always got some of those around.
If you use a cartridge case, don't forget to take it out of your pocket when you fly or enter government buildings like a courthouse. Don't ask how I know. ?
Still just love this one! Class act - simple yet sophisticated...?
I have never thought about using a wine cork but I will try that. I just use a typical Czech tool, however I have considered getting one custom made from deer antler.
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