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?
LL-7 in a noname given a new lease on life... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Another pipe headed for the trash can given a second chance after rustication and restemming: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Since the STL Pipe show 2 weeks ago, here's most of the pipes I've worked on: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Long to short: Used brown with a touch of oxblood on the rustication. Then used tan on the top. IMHO, I think it makes for an interesting contrast. Anyway, here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Added light tan stain, allowed to dry, alcohol wipe, and then time to wax and buff. I then polished the stem. At least it's usable again... here's the final: (View Post)
