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
Used 600 grit to "depeak" the rusticated area, then I used white diamond on the smooth area help take out most of the imperfections that were left. Then I stained the rusticated area tan. I… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Finished alcohol wipe, waxing, buffing, etc. Here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Didn't like the look. Thought the stem looked too big in diameter, so I reduced it a little. Not totally satisfied, but it looks better - IMHO... So THIS is the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Waxed, polished, etc., here's the final. (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Well, with a name like PATRICK'S, I decided to make it a St. Patty's pipe. So on went the wearin' of the green. (View Post)
