My Tamper Collection, Thus Far

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brooklynpipeclub

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That is a great collection! Someone likes brass!

I've never owned, nor wanted to own a tamper that didn't have some sort of pick on one end though.
I'm certainly drawn to vintage brass tampers! I found that if I pack my bowl on the loose side, I seldom have need for a pick. Honestly, after the initial light and tamp, I seem to use my finger more often that an actual tamper.
 

daveinlax

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Good Looking collection! I’ve enjoyed collecting tampers about as long as I’ve collected pipes.
I've never owned, nor wanted to own a tamper that didn't have some sort of pick on one end though.
I’m the other way. I don’t disqualify tampers with picks but they are a low priority in a decision to buy or not. My priority is a large tamping surface that won’t pick up ashes. ?
 
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Those are some great tampers! Not sure about that one on the left though... is that a "monkey say" kind of thing, or is it E.T. stuffing his face with Reese's Pieces?
 

mso489

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Pipe nails do the scooping and the tamping, cost nearly nothing, and being cheap don't get lost. However I still get a lift out of using something more unique or elaborate, a willow limb with a fireproof tamper end, or a stainless steal folding tool, or a Czech tool. I'm tempted by those colorful Savinelli tampers with the bright colored handles. But when I get down to business, a pipe nail is it.
 
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magicpiper

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I just use an empty 30-06 cartridge. I’ve got buckets of them sitting around. No sweat if I lose one. Grab another on the way out the next morning.
 
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