Recent content by ftrplt

I recommend Tim West or Norwood's Pipe Repair for your repair. Just "Google" to find them. FWIW, FTRPLT

The red and green tin colors, plus the key, probably date this tin to the 1950's-1960's. The pipe shop I worked in during the mid-60's sold tins like this. Several other brands still used key openers also on their larger tins. FWIW, FTRPLT

Jim, your "traffic" observation is correct and timely. This time of year, I'm literally left "out in the cold" as to my pipe smoking. I've had exactly three bowls since early December 2024!! Crappy cold, windy, sometimes wet and/or snow & ice, WX with no where to smoke outside. My frustration...

Google Smoking Pipes, LJ Peretti's, Uhles, Watch City Cigar, Wilke Pipe Tobaccos, and The Gatlin-Burlier. That'll keep you busy for a while!! FTRPLT

I always defer to my John C. Loring charts when facing such a question. This Canadian patent is for years 1936-1941. So, this pipe is either a 1936 or a 1938. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!! FWIW, FTRPLT

JLP did use McClelland's in their earlier version Cambridge Flake. Being a big user of said tobacco, I was taken aback when they suddenly were out of stock around the same time McClelland closed! Fortunately I have quite a bit jarred. I confess I have not smoked the later version nor have I...

For those of you who wish to see 'The Letter," visit Pipestud's Consignment Shop. Steve has listed his information on his blog site. A few blends are being continued, emphasis on "a few!!" FWIW, FTRPLT

Hatch, your pipe looks quite a bit like one of mine made by the late Fred Garlinghouse (died 2006). His simple stamp was "Frederick G' as a rule on the bottom of the pipe shank. Fred was known for no fills, leaving a small sandpit as it was. You may find out more info on him on Pipepedia. I have...

My sincerest condolences on losing your fur buddy. Hardest things I/we have had to do over the last many years. Watson's waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge!!! FTRPLT

Welcome back!! Wondered where you had disappeared!! Most "Esoterica's" are limited in availability; those available on "PipeStuds" site can be bloody expensive!! FTRPLT

Dang me!!! This looks like Western North Carolina a few weeks ago!!! Zippo, trust all is well with you and yours. I/we haven't heard from our "English Family" around Chester in a while. I'll check on them in a moment!!! FTRPLT

A sunny, cool Sunday morning on the porch! Puffing on Granger, MacB's Golden Extra, and CHall in a variety of cobs! All accompanied by dark, strong French Roast Hawai'ian coffee! A good day to all!! FTRPLT

Keep on "given'em hell" Ranger!!!! FTRPLT

Arango Balkan Supreme in my very large Astley's SG flared bowl Dublin. Pretty sure this big boy is Charatan-made as I also have two Charatan's very much like it. Grand smoker. FTRPLT

FWIW, I always wash them in the dishwasher before using. FTRPLT