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?
Honey & Chocolate in a reworked Paronelli... (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
5 pipes and blends later, I'm enjoying a rocker on the front porch enjoying the view while doing some 7Seas in a newly constructed pipe... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
After the stain set, I gave the stummel a thorough alcohol wipe to remove excess stain. This is a must step if you don't want a lot of stain residue left on your waxing/buffing wheels... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Long story short: Continued to sand stem with 1000, 1200, and micropads until stem was in good shape. The stummel has it's share of pits and flaws, but I didn't feel like rusticating so I decided to … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Went from 60 grit to 220 grit, then 500 and 600, which left me with this look: (View Post)
