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Thank you for posting this, Kurt. It is really helping me. I have started with 2 ebauchons kits (pre - bored) at Pimo, a Hausmann Bandsaw, a file, sanding paper, some wax and dye. I realize now there is so much more to it. Yea, I know, this comment will give the big guys a smile and a good laugh. :l...

I do not believe there exists a valeur - étalon, a set standard with recommended dimensions for each shape.

Thanks for all guys, yes I have a lot to learn. I began to read a lot on the forum but I don't find something I really need to understand : a diagram or something like that to see how it works exactly... to begin, the english name of the pieces, I have a diagram but not enough specific. Where the a...

Thanks, guys! Will do!

Good afternoon gents! I have been a dedicated pipe smoker since I am 23 years old. After going through major phases of aromatics, then latakias, my preferences have steadied over the last 4-5 yearstowards VA/KE/PER mixtures (flakes as much as possible). I have been a straight pipe fanatic for the lo...

Bienvenue, Rijks!

Hi bornagainbriar, Was the stamp showing "PM", or "P. M."? As I know a bit about French pipes, I can tell you P. Mercier stands for Pierre Mercier; he was a wholesaler in all things related to pipes and established in Paris. Thus, not a pipe maker. If the stamp says PM, you very ...