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
Forgot. Before staining, I also chamfered the rim. I agree with @RockyMountainBriar that little change on the rim can help to dress up the look a bit. Anyway, waxed, buffed, polished and here's the f… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Loaded up some Half & Half in a BIM (Build It Myself) pipe. This blend immediately took me back to my college days in the 60s... Basically, back then, it was Half & Half, Flying Dutchman and … (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Doing some Ashton Rainy Day in a newly finished pipe I just reworked... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
When I thoroughly washed and cleaned the above stummel, I failed to mention a very, very slight dampness was detected inside the bowl directly opposite one of the pits on the side of the bowl. You kn… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
And now for the recipe: 4 gr plaster of Paris 2.4 gr activated charcoal 2 gr cigar ash Note: the above will easily make enough for 2 pipes. For one pipe, simply cut the amounts in half. Sorry, didn't… (View Post)
