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
Fitted a stem for a Sam's Town 343. Didn't bother with documenting, but it's another pipe that's now ready for someone's rotation... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Meanwhile I worked on the stem and step sanded it to a polished shine. Then finished the stummel. Here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Alcohol bath, waxed and buffed. The overly long extension gives it a different look from most pipes. Not sure if I like it, but it's definitely unique. I think it falls into that, "love it or ha… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Lightly sanded the rusticated area, then stained the entire stummel 20 drops tan, 4 drops oxblood... Bonus: you get the pics that includes the latest long-stemmed pipe (same stain used for both)... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Stained the rusticated areas black. (View Post)
