Time for another estate pipe revamp. This is a little Prior Deluxe. Stem has quite a bit of oxidation, but teeth marks and chatter are at a minimum. First things first. Clean the stummel while leaving the original stain. Accomplished by using Murphy's Wood soap full strength using a toothbrush... Here's the pipe as purchased:
Very well done photo essay. I wish I had the patience to undertake that serious type of restoration project. I'm afraid I'd exhaust my tobacco cellar before finishing!
Cleaned the stummel with Murphy's wood soap. Revealed some problems, including what looks like faint strands of glue?, not sure. Anyway, looks as if some light sanding is in order, then we'll see...
Ok. Light sanding revealed small pits around the shank, especially the bottom and one side. And of course, the large elephant in the room near th he rim we already knew about...
After rustication, restaining, stem replacement, etc., here's the final... The stem is about 3/4" shorter than the original, but I think it works better for the overall look IMHO...
First things first. Needed to know what I had concerning the stummel, so all the grim and dirt needed to be removed... Murphy's wood soap is used full strength with a tooth brush for scrubbing. Not in bad shape, but as you can see, a coating of varnish was revealed. You know how I feel about varnish...
I then heated the stummel and did a stain coat of yellow. I then heat set that, and while still warm, used a medium brown. Before the brown had totally set, I used a paper towel with 91% alcohol and wipped the entire stummel to lighten the brown, and allow the yellow to brighten it a little. Then it was a wax and buff...
The stem will be a challenge. HINT: It's supposed to be black.. I'm not sure when I'll get to working on all that oxidation, but when completed, I'll post it...
@motie2 I have watched most of J.Alan videos and I really enjoy them. I have picked up a lot of tips from him. Unfortunately I have only been able to use a handful. Not because they're not good, they are, but because his equipment is way beyond my humble little workshop. Still, I love to watch a craftsman at work. Tnx for the post...
Not really a refinish, but I decided I wasn't happy with the stain modification I did on my MM Emerald, so I lightly sanded, restained and buffed it up. IMHO, I think adding more surface area green makes it look better...
I've decided to start on an old pipe that I've had around for a while. It's a Brewster, machine made basket pipe from Italy produced around 1964 as a promo pipe for SWR. Here's my (our) first glance...
I would say with some confidence that this pipe, except for possibly internal cleaning, has been totally neglected. It took 2 applications of Murphy's to finally get all the years of crud and grime off. Anyway, here it is after initial cleaning...
This stummel has to be one, if not THE most lifeless, nongrain, dull and boring pieces of briar I have ever seen on a pipe! I'm going to take 600 grit and see if I can take down a little of the stain to hopefully reveal SOME grain...
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Nice, really nice!
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This is a little Prior Deluxe. Stem has quite a bit of oxidation, but teeth marks and chatter are at a minimum.
First things first. Clean the stummel while leaving the original stain. Accomplished by using Murphy's Wood soap full strength using a toothbrush...
Here's the pipe as purchased:
Very well done photo essay. I wish I had the patience to undertake that serious type of restoration project. I'm afraid I'd exhaust my tobacco cellar before finishing!
Anyway, looks as if some light sanding is in order, then we'll see...
The stem is about 3/4" shorter than the original, but I think it works better for the overall look IMHO...
Then it was a wax and buff...
HINT: It's supposed to be black..
I'm not sure when I'll get to working on all that oxidation, but when completed, I'll post it...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=kz0tjVmLNRw
The perfect 30/45 minute smoke...
I have picked up a lot of tips from him. Unfortunately I have only been able to use a handful. Not because they're not good, they are, but because his equipment is way beyond my humble little workshop. Still, I love to watch a craftsman at work.
Tnx for the post...
Here's my (our) first glance...
It took 2 applications of Murphy's to finally get all the years of crud and grime off.
Anyway, here it is after initial cleaning...
I'm going to take 600 grit and see if I can take down a little of the stain to hopefully reveal SOME grain...