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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
The rim was black and partially charred so I took care of that. I also used dry eraser to take away the majority of that dingy look. Once finished, I used hot wax and waxed the entire stummel. After … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
It did show some decent grain, so I decided to 2-tone stain it. Anyway, after all that, plus waxing and buffing, here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
After drying and an alcohol bath, I lightly sanded with 600 grit to bring out the grain while leaving around the top of the bowl and the end of the shank black. Waxed, polished, etc., and here's the … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
I've had a meer lined stummel for quite a while just sitting off to the side. I decided to see if I could find a stem to fit it. First, it was filthy. The rim, including the meerschaum, was totally b… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Here's another pic: (View Post)
