I now have the extension and stem step-sanded down and polished. I also bent the stem to compliment the pipe. But first, I sanded (220, 500, 800 grit) the rim and panels to remove varnish and stain. I plan on doing a 2-tone staining in those areas, but keeping those areas very dark to deemphasize the panels.?.? We'll see...
I didn't like the oversized look of the stem. The knob was too wide for the shank. I have had this happen before, and I think it's because I don't take into account the size of the extension AFTER it's been matched to the existing shank. Anyway, I have the stem now looking more of a match for the pipe. I then stained the stummel black and gave it an alcohol wipe. I then gave it a light sanding using 600 grit, leaving most of the black on the panels. I also rebent thr stem giving it a softer, more curved appearance. Waxed, buffed and polished. Here's the final:
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But first, I sanded (220, 500, 800 grit) the rim and panels to remove varnish and stain.
I plan on doing a 2-tone staining in those areas, but keeping those areas very dark to deemphasize the panels.?.? We'll see...
Anyway, I have the stem now looking more of a match for the pipe.
I then stained the stummel black and gave it an alcohol wipe. I then gave it a light sanding using 600 grit, leaving most of the black on the panels. I also rebent thr stem giving it a softer, more curved appearance.
Waxed, buffed and polished.
Here's the final: