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
Last step was wax and buff. This pipe has a 2 1/4" deep bowl! It will make someone a very nice pipe... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
In she goes, and while it was setting up, I worked on the stem. Here's how the stummel looks now... (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Taking "El Monstro" a recently self assembled pipe for a maiden voyage with some Lane 1Q. The stummel cost me 2.50 at the pipe show, the stem was in a shoe box from an estate sale, and the … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Had to work on the tenon to gain a tighter fit. And although it fits ok, I don't trust it. There can't be more than 1/4" of the bottom portion of the tenon in the extension/plug. I'm going to ha… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Then put a bend on the stem to fit the pipe. That's where I am for now. I know I'll use the stem, so I'll get it all polished up. Again, I will probably change the extension color, so for now, I won'… (View Post)
