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
Found a threaded stem close in size and shape. I step sanded it and got it to match the shank. (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
@RockyMountainBriar HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER! (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Next was prepping the stem to create a button. You must do this step if you want to insure permanent adhesion. I also used 220 grit to rough the new button area to create a rough surface... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Began using various files to start shaping and smoothing the button. Note: there were 2 very small indentations ( 1st pic) that I couldn't get out without risking breaching the airhole, so I decided … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
After being fairly satisfied, I started the sanding process on the stem, and stripped the stummel down to natural briar (excluding the deep grooves of course). (View Post)
