KA9FFJ Master
I'm not sure where you are in your pipe hobby journey, but next time you are near St. Charles, stop by John Dengler Tobacconist = 700 S. Main St., in Old St. Charles. He has a quaint little B&M there and is very knowledgeable. Also, there is a St. Louis Pipe Club. I have met a few of the guys at the annual St. Louis pipe show held every February. You can receive loads of hands-on learning from them. Because their meeting location is quite a distance from Granite City, I have never made their meetings, but you might want to check them out as well. Hope this helps...
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Re: Pipe refinishing
@Whoispra You have to heat gun the metal thread on the stem, being careful not to overheat and melt the base of the stem, until it softens the glue on the threaded section. Then twist it with a pair … (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Doing a thematic bowl of Ashton Rainy Day in one of my Frankenpipes during this rainy day here in the St. Louis area... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe storage
Cut, stained, polyurethaned and used a forstner bit to complete phase one of the interior shelving of the cabinet... Still have to make the felt inserts. Not sure what color I'll use yet... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe storage
Just created my second pipe rack. Here again, nothing fancy, but once stained etc., it will be a good use of otherwise "throw away" wood... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe storage
Finished the rack above: (View Post)