Going to Turkey, and going to buy a few pipes

Mister Moo · 03-02-2010, 06:06 AM

My opinions:

1. Get block, not pressed, meerschaum - it colors better. You will probably need to rely on the seller for this info.

2. The common meer is a half-bent carved with buccaneer face, lattice, dragon or something with claws and skulls and scales; the uncommon one is a classic pipe design, smooth and pristine. Find something uncommon.

3. They all have a delrin "push-pull" mortise and tenon - they come in two sizes (x millimeter) and the larger push-pull usually wears better than the small one.

4. Meers are usually wet smokers and they're usually drilled too small. Make things go your way by selecting a pipe that isn't too bent and will absolutely pass a standard pipe cleaner without a struggle.

5. The bigger they are the heavier they are.

6. Make sure the bit/button fits your bite.

7. Make sure it has a hardshell fitted case.

8. Inspect carefully for a low-center airhole in the bowl - good; hairline cracks in the clay - bad.

9. If you get a crappy one, yell "PULL!", toss the thing high over the stern rail and blast the crap out of it with some 6 1/2 shot.

03-02-2010, 06:06 AM	#3
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Going to Turkey, and going to buy a few pipes My opinions: 1. Get block, not pressed, meerschaum - it colors better. You will probably need to rely on the seller for this info. 2. The common meer is a half-bent carved with buccaneer face, lattice, dragon or something with claws and skulls and scales; the uncommon one is a classic pipe design, smooth and pristine. Find something uncommon. 3. They all have a delrin "push-pull" mortise and tenon - they come in two sizes (x millimeter) and the larger push-pull usually wears better than the small one. 4. Meers are usually wet smokers and they're usually drilled too small. Make things go your way by selecting a pipe that isn't too bent and will absolutely pass a standard pipe cleaner without a struggle. 5. The bigger they are the heavier they are. 6. Make sure the bit/button fits your bite. 7. Make sure it has a hardshell fitted case. 8. Inspect carefully for a low-center airhole in the bowl - good; hairline cracks in the clay - bad. 9. If you get a crappy one, yell "PULL!", toss the thing high over the stern rail and blast the crap out of it with some 6 1/2 shot. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life." Last edited by Mister Moo; 03-02-2010 at 06:11 AM.