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: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Finally broke our frigid cold spell here. Presently in the 50s. Decided to take advantage and do some Sutliff Old Vienna in my MM Charles Towne... HAPPY IPSD! (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Another brand new stummel. This one is a little volcano that had a few very minor scratches around the top side of the bowl. In fact, they were so minor that they barely removed some of the stain. An… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
I used briar dust and Loctite gel mix to fill the chip. I tried to leave it a little rough to match the rustication. Then lightly sanded it down to match the bowl contour. I stained the entire bowl (… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Ok. Waxed, buffed and polished. I'll make up some pipe mud later and, after I apply it, let it set and rest for at least 3 days to a week... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Now the bad news. It has the STARTING of a burnout in the back left side of the bowl... but not so bad that it can't be repaired using pipe mud... IMHO... As you can see, there's not even the faintes… (View Post)
