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
Well, I told you I would probably change out the stem for a shorter black one and turn it into a St. Patricks' pipe. I happened to stumble across one and turned the tenon to fit... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
I then smoothed the transition from shank to stem by doing a little turning at the base of the stem. After step sanding, bending then polishing, I now have a St. Pattys' pipe. Here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
2 year old Christmas Spice in... you guessed it, my Santa meer... (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Picked up my son and daughter-in-law from the airport earlier today. They're here for the week. Her family is also from here so they're off to visit her side of the family this afternoon/evening. Whi… (View Post) -
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays
Wishing you all good health and blessings for the upcoming year... (View Post)
