Altinay

[blackmouth210]

Excellent info on Altinay here.
Very helpful.

 

[thedismaltrade]

Excellent info on Altinay here.
Very helpful.

agreed; thank you for dropping by to provide the information

 

[Cheeseybacon]

Yes, this is great information, I was not aware that Altinay would service their pipes and pleased to see they have a solution for the burned tenon. I really miss smoking it and will definitely be inquiring about having it repaired.

 

[Russ H.]

This thread is so informative. Although I do not own an Altinay pipe it is extremely, and truly wonderful that Mr. Altinay has came here to PSD and offered up such great information. I would like to personally say thank you for being so generous in offering real, and straightforward information.
Thank you Mr. Altinay 👏👏

 

[tipofthelake]

I think it's incredibly neat that pipe makers, blenders, and what have you come in and offer insight into processes, products, and issues on this board. I have never seen that on any other forums I frequent for other interests, and I feel it really adds to the overall experience of awesomeness here, along with boosting my respect for the people and their passion for what they do.

 

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Now that we know the tenon insert is nylon, it may also be important never to use isopropyl alcohol on it.

I don't know why, but nylon and iso don't get along. It will melt like butter.

Ethanol is fine. Other alcohols are fine. Just not isopropyl.

 

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

Dear Sir,

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These shots are very exciting. I've never seen a meerschaum with a genuine silver spigot before.

It's always the faux-spigot, with silver trim over a plastic/delrin/vulcanite tenon.

This is new to me, and very cool.

 

[said.altinay]

Now that we know the tenon insert is nylon, it may also be important never to use isopropyl alcohol on it.

I don't know why, but nylon and iso don't get along. It will melt like butter.

Ethanol is fine. Other alcohols are fine. Just not isopropyl.

Dear Sir
I'm sorry for my misspelling and late reply.
Our tenons are delrin, not nylon.
For your information.
Regards
Said

 

[tipofthelake]

Ok, I've been in possession of this pipe for about two hours now. So far I am loving it.

 

[WalkinStick]

I trust the opinion of any man who keeps a big bottle of Sriracha on his table.

 

[tipofthelake]

I trust the opinion of any man who keeps a big bottle of Sriracha on his table.

I hate that stuff. Every couple of weeks the bottle goes empty.

 

[Cheeseybacon]

I trust the opinion of any man who keeps a big bottle of Sriracha on his table.

+1

 

[Cheeseybacon]

@tipofthelake, is your pipe a 9mm version? If so, does it have the metal ring on the very end of the tenon threads?

 

[tipofthelake]

@tipofthelake, is your pipe a 9mm version? If so, does it have the metal ring on the very end of the tenon threads?

It is a 9mm as it turns out, though it smoked fine without. I didn't look for anything like that because it's not a screw tenon.

 

[tipofthelake]

@tipofthelake, is your pipe a 9mm version? If so, does it have the metal ring on the very end of the tenon threads?

I see what you were asking now. When I get back in the house I will try to see.

 

[tipofthelake]

I just took a look, and there certainly does appear to be a metal bit down in there, though I would have to unscrew it from the shank to get a picture, which I'm not doing.

 

[Sir Saartan]

That's a nice looking pipe. congratulations.

 

[MURPH]

I just unscrewed the tenon on my 9mm Altinay meerschaum and it does not have a metal ring. It is a great smoking pipe. Now I'm questioning myself if I should continue smoking it. I've never used a filter in any pipe. @said.altinay

 

[Cheeseybacon]

I just unscrewed the tenon on my 9mm Altinay meerschaum and it does not have a metal ring. It is a great smoking pipe. Now I'm questioning myself if I should continue smoking it. I've never used a filter in any pipe. @said.altinay

I think that is going to depend on the particular shape of the pipe and how close the end of the tenon threads are located relative to the bowl. A Canadian, for example, is likely going to be fine.

What do the threads look like. Do they show any indication that they are getting "melty" or otherwise cooking more than they should be?

 

[MURPH]

I think that is going to depend on the particular shape of the pipe and how close the end of the tenon threads are located relative to the bowl. A Canadian, for example, is likely going to be fine.

What do the threads look like. Do they show any indication that they are getting "melty" or otherwise cooking more than they should be?

I've decided to use it and enjoy it as was intended.