Pipe tamper/tool?

[shawnofthedead]

Aside from collecting pipes, I recently started collect pipe tools. I have several already, Vauen, Big Ben, Neerup, Dunhill, and the one I like the most is a Nording tamper. What's your favourite pipe tamper?

 

[dulgunz]

All of my Tampers are the ones that I made out of various wood species with many different caliber ammo cartridges. If I was forced to pick one, it would be the eastern red cedar (linseed oil soaked) with a 458 SoCom cartridge.

 

[captainprophesy]

$1 silver pipe nail

 

[bonehed]

I have a couple made from briar scraps but I mostly use a finger despite carrying something like this, unbranded... found on eBay.

 

[shawnofthedead]

I have a couple made from briar scraps but I mostly use a finger despite carrying something like this, unbranded... found on eBay.

That reminds of a Stanwell tamper.

 

[voorhees]

I have a few. This one is a CosmicFolklore original. Micheal does excellent work.

 

[seacaptain]

The only one I have is the one that came with my Sav GDO. It's pretty small and I never use it.

 

[calabashed]

My favorite is this one I got from SmokingPipes:
http://www.smokingpipes.com/accessories/pipe-supplies/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=159068

 

[ssjones]

I'm a Brebbia nail guy, but I couldn't resist this brass, Peterson P-lip stem tamper.

 

[prairiedruid]

So you're saying using the end of my micro phillips screwdriver is uncouth?

 

[foggymountain]

Pipe nails. I keep one and a Bic lighter near every ashtray.

 

[michiganlover]

A pipe nail, or the yellow Aristocob patented Golf Tee. Both work great!!

 

[ssjones]

The keyboard of my new laptop shows I mostly use my finger...

 

[bonehed]

Found a picture I forgot I took...

 

[jkrug]

I have a bit of a tamper fetish and have collected several over the last couple years. I have quite a few store bought ones and just as many self made ones. Some are hand carved/shaped and some are spent cartridge casing in one form or another and several trusty pipe nails and Czech tools. If I had to pick a favourite I'd say that my pewter Peterson Sherlock Holmes tamper is my current favourite. ::

 

[harlockfan]

How much does cosmic sell his tampers for? That is pretty awesome

 

[drezz01]

I have an 8deco I got from smoking pipes that works fantastically. I bought it with my kiribi kabuto lighter; they've really completed the ritual of a fine smoking experience. It's got a concave foot with air holes: it makes nice little mounds of ash and it's easier to keep the pipe lit while tamping. Recently I've purchased another one from aliexpress which has a cap that unscrews to reveal a bit of a pick. I've been using my czech tool still to remove the dottle and ash at the end of my smoke so I'm thinking the pick will be a nice addition.
Bah! Haha! I was just looking up pictures of the 8deco to post and noticed one of my current model; unscrewed containing a pick. Checked and yup, my current one unscrews as well. Face to palm.
Having the business end unscrew is sort of messy though as it collects ash. The collapsible ones like bonhed has shown are nice in that regard, especially if you're mobile. Keeps the ash contained and not lining your pockets.

 

[ray47]

I have an 8deco I got from smoking pipes that works fantastically.

I'm expecting two 8deco bamboo tampers today. I'm looking forward to using them. Just over $3.00 each is not a bad price at all. If they work out, I'll probably get some of the better ones and retire my old tampers.

 

[reniaeats]

I have a couple of Rik Ruff tampers that I love. His are the best!

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

...or the yellow Aristocob patented Golf Tee. Both work great!!

I just want to clarify that the patent video was a joke. It wasn't 'till I read the comments that I realized it, at which point I got a good laugh. Great April Fools joke by Aristacob.
I would say "Patented" Golf Tee just to give the hint.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pJWqGp0d75M