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?
When I get back from my appointment, I think I'll have a pipe. Taste of Spring (Since that's what I'm longing for) but I still have to choose a pipe. So many pipes, so little time...🙂 (View Post) -
Re: A Repair Job Conundrum
@motie2 How true that article really is. Ergo, I'm retired with a pension so I am able to do pipe work as a hobby only to make enough money to restock my supplies and MAYBE, after a years worth of wo… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Next I stained the nonrusticated area with 20 drops tan, 1 drop oxblood; allowed to dry, alcohol wipe. Waxed, buffed, etc. and here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Stained the rusticated areas with 40 drops tan, 6 drops oxblood. Then I did a light sanding with 600 grit to expose the high points. I then restained the rusticated areas with just oxblood. After dry… (View Post) -
Re: Pipes Pipes and more Pipes...
@motie2 Very unique... I think I like it! (View Post)
