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?
Taking a break from house and pipe work. Doing some Stokkebye 24 Nougat in a Smoker's Haven bent... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Here's a nice sized billiard that was in the box. I first found a stem that would work after I reduced the tenon. (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Unfortunately I didn't get a good before pic of this pipe, but if you enlarge the photo below, you can make out the shallow chip found on the low right side of the bowl... It's the pipe on the bottom… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
@Balisong No, that is strictly carnauba wax buffed in, then polished. Sometimes I do use an oil rub consisting of mineral oil. I give a light coat with my fingers, then immediately wipe it with a tow… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Long story short, here's the final: (View Post)
