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
L-O-N-G story short, here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Although there were a couple of small fills on the shank, I have elected to only rusticate the bowl... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
After staining, etc, here's the final. Note: I used just oxblood stain. I wanted to make it bright and cheery since it's the middle of winter and just for me... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Then sanding the stem and shank for a smooth transition: (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
While I'm waiting on a dowel rod to dry in a stem, I decided to enjoy some Tinderbox Honey Maple in reworked and restemmed Paronelli... (View Post)
