My Tamper Collection, Thus Far

[brooklynpipeclub]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9)

Recently shared this pic on IG of my humble pipe tamper collection to date.

 

[didimauw]

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.

 

[olkofri]

The ornate one in the centre takes the prize. ?

 

[wordheavy]

Those are very cool. Nice collection!

 

[anantaandroscoggin]

I notice that some of them closely resemble the shape of the seals used with wax on envelopes/fancy-documents. ¿Crossover product for both sets of manufacturers?

 

[brooklynpipeclub]

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.

 

[brooklynpipeclub]

I notice that some of them closely resemble the shape of the seals used with wax on envelopes/fancy-documents. ¿Crossover product for both sets of manufacturers?

I've seen wax seals being sold as tampers! The tamper in the photo that looks like it could be a chess piece was in fact one.

 

[kcghost]

I've got tampers all over the place, no telling how many. Not surprising I keep using a pipe nail.

 

[daveinlax]

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. ?

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

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]

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.

 

[Tommy Boy]

A cool collection indeed. I only have 2 not counting nails, sticks, empty brass casings... one is a Neerup tamper my wife bought me. The other is one my daughter and i turned on a mini lathe we have.

 

[brooklynpipeclub]

A cool collection indeed. I only have 2 not counting nails, sticks, empty brass casings... one is a Neerup tamper my wife bought me. The other is one my daughter and i turned on a mini lathe we have.View attachment 25419

That turned one came out great! Nice work.

 

[michail]

That's a great tamper collection.

The top one is wooden?

 

[brooklynpipeclub]

That's a great tamper collection.

The top one is wooden?

Yes. The top and bottom one are made of rosewood. and thanks!

 

[magicpiper]

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.