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?
Just back from 7 days at Branson, MO. Just the wife and me... had a great time. Picked up my Silmarillion book for a little reading on the back porch and thought I'd do some Peter Stokkebye 24 Nougat… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
MacBaren 7 Seas Royal Blend in a Rhodesian meer... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Tnx guys... you're too kind. Not deserved, but much appreciated... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Now that I have the strength of acrylic over briar for the shank, I felt OK reducing the shank extension to continue the contour of the original shank. I still have touch up work to do, but this will… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Had this stummel with a cracked shank. IMHO, I think the original shank had a dangerously small OD and cracking was just a matter of time. Anyway, I had to cut it back to good briar and here's the re… (View Post)
