Pipe refinishing

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• KA9FFJ Master

  October 20 edited October 20

  Not much to work with, but I figured with a well fitted and secured shank extension, I might be able to save it for many more years of service.
  So I made one:
  
  

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• KA9FFJ Master

  October 20 edited October 20

  Picked a stem that would work. It's a short stem, but I think this pipe will be a good candidate for a "semi-nose warmer".
  
  

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• KA9FFJ Master

  October 20

  Now that I have the strength of acrylic over briar for the shank, I felt OK reducing the shank extension to continue the contour of the original shank.
  I still have touch up work to do, but this will give you an idea of the near final:
  
  

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• opipeman Master

  October 21

  @KA9FFJ;
  You are amazing, but I think I have said that before.

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• motie2 Master

  October 21

  @opipeman
  
  I think we’ve all said that before! 

  @KA9FFJ is an accomplished craftsman whose projects continue to impress.

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• opipeman Master

  October 21

  @motie2;
  True. I'm just running out of adjectives. I just can't view his creations and not comment. 
  

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• motie2 Master

  October 21

  @opipeman
  
  

  1. I feel the same way. I stopped gushing quite a while ago, but broke on Oct. 17.  His work is just outstanding.

  
  
  

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• Zouave1864 Master

  October 21

  @KA9FFJ the yellow, red, and stain on the bowl go great together.  Nice work

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• KA9FFJ Master

  October 21

  Tnx guys... you're too kind.
  Not deserved, but much appreciated...
  
  

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