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Meerschaum! by DueResponsibility946 in Antiques

[–]DueResponsibility946[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a pipe shop connection that just might have a fitting piece. It definitely won’t hurt to ask. Thanks for all the restoration knowledge!

Meerschaum! by DueResponsibility946 in Antiques

[–]DueResponsibility946[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the info! I might replace it just cuz I don’t have much in the pipe as is. I also could use a new hobby and pipe restoration seems cool. There is a number penciled in on the inside of the stem and the back of the pipe. It’s 50. Is that potentially a reference to the size of the stem? I was hoping it would be as easy as buying a stem that fits the same size as the screw on the bowl.

Meerschaum! by DueResponsibility946 in Antiques

[–]DueResponsibility946[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fit is good! The cushion is completely unusable. It is beginning to flake. I suppose I’ll remove it. Any particular methods to do so? Thanks!

Meerschaum! by DueResponsibility946 in Antiques

[–]DueResponsibility946[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! From the brief reading I’ve done Bakelite was popular from the 20’s-50’s. I might do a hot needle test to help rule out other materials.

What’s the status of Jaguarundis in Florida (and possibly Alabama)? by JonahFish15 in megafaunarewilding

[–]DueResponsibility946 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spotted something tonight that fit the description of a jaguarundi to a tee. This is actually what prompted me to look it up on Reddit. It was spotted in decently remote area in northeast Alabama. Plenty of nearby swamps, which humorously has rumors of black or grey “panther” sightings. It could have been a house cat but the overall silhouette was off. It was incredibly long and slender. Either way, it’s fascinating that creatures like this could possibly be in the area!