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
Then I decided to do some preliminary sanding on the band and stem: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Once satisfied with the outcome, I proceeded to ream and clean the internals thoroughly. It was FILTHY! Not sure if it was ever cleaned! 13 bristled pipe cleaners and 2 regular cleaners, I was gettin… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Once that preliminary step was completed, I used Murphy's Wood Soap and brass and nylon brushes to thoroughly clean the stummel. Note: ALWAYS Cork the bowl before doing this step. You don't want that… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Finished the last phase of my yard work for the week. Now enjoying some Chacom St. Claude in a noname reworked billiard... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Here it is under "normal" lighting. The Oxblood is more subdued: (View Post)
