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: 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) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Almost forgot. I didn't think I was going to be able to keep the stamping on this one but my determination won out. The "New" on New York was initially all but gone, but I was able to save … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
After step micropadding the stem and putting a light tan stain on the stummel, I waxed and buffed it all up. Here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Meanwhile, the freezer trick was successful: (View Post)
