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 finished working on a pipe, so now it's time to relax on the front porch rocker while doing some Sunset Rum in a reworked noname... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
So here's what I have so far (minus one that I gave to the generous donor of the stummels). 2 more to go... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Long story short. Decided not to rusticate. For some reason, all those flaws didn't bother me too much and I'm planning on keeping the pipe anyway. So after finishing the stem and a final sanding on … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Decided to work on one of the pots. Got a good tight fit on the stem and, after 220 grit, continued to shape and smooth out the stem/shank connection with 500 then 600 grit. The stummel has it's shar… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Back from Branson a couple of days ago. Decided to start on the last three stummels. First phase: (View Post)
