2003 Tamper Contest

2002 Tamper Contest

Miscellaneous

Charles Perry's first hand carved tamper. This tamper has a 3/32" thick brass base that is 1/2" in diameter. The over length of the tamper is 3 1/2". The tamper is made from an amber pearlized acrylic.

Bronze Pearlized Acrylic Tamper
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During Charles's first endeavor into a hand carved tamper, he also decided to try is hand at carving a pipe. This example is in the brandy glass style. This pipe was carved from a kit that was pre-drilled for the tenon, airhole, and tobacco chamber. No stain used, just a lot of sanding, buffing, and waxing.

Brandy Pipe with Vulcanite Stem - CHP02001

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The following pipe was made by Chris Melhorn, the other part of Custom Tampers. This pipe was carved from a kit that was pre-drilled for the tenon, airhole, and tobacco chamber. No stain used, just a lot of sanding and buffing. This pipe has not been waxed.

Smooth Pipe with Vulcanite Stem - CJM00102

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The following pipe was made by Chris Melhorn. This pipe was carved from a kit that was pre-drilled for the tenon, airhole, and tobacco chamber. Black alcohol based stain was used after the rustication process. The briar used on this pipe has many flaws as noted on the left side picture, and unfortunately, is not suitable for its intended purpose. The pipe was buffed and waxed. This is Chris's second attempt at a pipe and his first attempt at rustication.

Rusticated Pipe with Vulcanite Stem - CJM00202

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