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
After a thorough drying, I used 600 grit to slowly remove most of the stain. Then I restained with tan, alcohol bath, wax, buff, polish and put a slight bend in the stem. Here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Not too bad for a pipe initially covered in leather. It did have some stitching marks on the bottom of the bowl that were too deep for me to mess with. But for the price I'll be asking, it will be a … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
After seeing the grain, I decided to do a subdued 2-tone stain. I used brown, allowed to dry and then sanded it with 600 grit. After rinsing and drying, I used tan. After drying, I did an alcohol wip… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Only time for a small bowl this afternoon. Been working on a couple of pipes and it took more of my time than I initially figured. Doing some Cest La Vie Creme Caramel in a restemmed Calabrest. (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Actually, I put a slight bent in the stem and so HERE'S the final: (View Post)
