Well, I finally filled one of my bucket list pipe slots, a Peterson Silver Lid...Whoo-Hoo!....and at a reasonable price too. This is a “DUBLIN” series and happens to be one of my favorite Pete shapes, a number 03. These are the before pics. Time for a spiff up.
I have straightened the hinge and lid, it was a bit out of alignment, it works perfectly now. It has been cleaned inside and out by hand. Now it’s off to the buffer. To be continued......
Well, here it is, hot off the buffer🙂. There is still a little brown near the button and some tarnish around the nail heads, but it’s going to be a smoker not a “rack queen” so it’s good enough for me.
That Silver Lid Pete was my 400th+ or so restoration/repair/refurbish/rebuilt pipe. I’m glad I had some experience under my belt. It was kind of scary running that buffing wheel near that silver lid/hinge. One catch of the wheel and it would have tore the lid off, or at the very least bent it to hell. Whew! Glad that didn’t happen. I really need to find a silversmith somewhere close to apprentice under🙂 Montana Silversmiths is about 44 miles away and a 30-45 minute drive in nice weather. That’s a long commute, especially if the roads get covered in snow and ice🥶. I would like to make my own custom silver work for pipes I make or repair. Maybe someday🤔
Next project: a Penthouse #9456. A little research says it's actually a GBD pipe. The Penthouse stamp on the shank is very faint, and the pipe has a few issues, but we'll see how it turns out...
I was afraid to do too much to this pipe due to the very light stamping. So I gave both the stem snd the stummel a very thorough cleaning inside and out, then patched the 2 dents on the bowl. After a light sanding, waxing and buffing, here it is.
Next project. A real crappy Dr. Grabow Regal. It has a ton of issues. We'll see where it all leads. My initial guess is I'll probably make it one of my work pipes... And yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you; the stem is also overclocked.
After cleaning, it is worse than I thought. One filler popped out during the cleaning process. Had to combo briar dust and super glue for a patch. Starting to pencil a rustication pattern on the stummel. Definitely going to be a work pipe...
@Zouave Tape, leaving about 1/64 of an inch showing of the briar to allow for the planing angle of the sand paper. Once in decent shape, you can micropad without fear...
@opipeman Thank you sir. Many here already know that rustication is a have to, not a want to situation with me. The shank and one side of the bowl were riddled with sand pit fills and bland grain, so I came up with a design to make it more aesthetically appealing IMHO, and was able to leave some fairly nice grain showing. Anyway, for a pipe that most would have thrown away, I think it will make a presentable work pipe... Tnx again for the compliment...
@Zouave After taping the shank, I use 800 grit and start lightly in case the metal is super soft. Then progress to 1000/1200 grit. Once that's complete, I start micro padding...
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Once again, you are a plethora of information...
Tnx...
No sir. I just learned how to research.
I like the word plethora. It sounds like a thpeech impediment.....
That pipe is a Lovat, one of my favorite shapes. Very nice restoration @KA9FFJ👍🏻
Nice work! We may have another KA9FFJ in our brotherhood!
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Maybe someday🤔
A little research says it's actually a GBD pipe.
The Penthouse stamp on the shank is very faint, and the pipe has a few issues, but we'll see how it turns out...
You craftsmen types are simply amazing.
I was expecting that "Penthouse" pipe to be naked and a little more sexy
My initial guess is I'll probably make it one of my work pipes... And yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you; the stem is also overclocked.
Starting to pencil a rustication pattern on the stummel. Definitely going to be a work pipe...
Tape, leaving about 1/64 of an inch showing of the briar to allow for the planing angle of the sand paper.
Once in decent shape, you can micropad without fear...
You probably get tired of me saying it, but you are amazing!!
Many here already know that rustication is a have to, not a want to situation with me.
The shank and one side of the bowl were riddled with sand pit fills and bland grain, so I came up with a design to make it more aesthetically appealing IMHO, and was able to leave some fairly nice grain showing.
Anyway, for a pipe that most would have thrown away, I think it will make a presentable work pipe...
Tnx again for the compliment...
There is somebody out there that will companion it if it can be smoked.
I like the way you think...🙂
After taping the shank, I use 800 grit and start lightly in case the metal is super soft. Then progress to 1000/1200 grit. Once that's complete, I start micro padding...