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
I'm using the patience of Job on this guy, and having him come over to the house for cleaning and care lesson for his pipes. He was able to stop cigarettes after I got him started on pipes about 2 ye… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
For some unknown reason, I felt just a a little nostalgic today. Decided to do some Half & Half in a MM Emerald Cob. (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Next I thoroughly reamed the bowl, then cleaned the stummel with Murphy's. A light sanding with 600 grit was next to finish the total grime removal. After that came a good internal stem cleaning. I w… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Decided to do some BCA in a totally reworked, repaired and restemmed Tom Spano. (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Long story short: Got the stinger looking like new. Deoxidized the stem by going through 600, 800, 1000, 1200 grit sandpaper; then stepped through micropads all the way to 8000. Waxed, polished, and … (View Post)
