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
30 drops light tan with 1 drop oxblood on the stummel. Allowed to dry thoroughly 220 grit and 600 grit sanded. Waxed, polished and buffed. Step sanded the stem from 600 grit through micropads. I then… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Began using various files to start shaping and smoothing the button. Note: there were 2 very small indentations ( 1st pic) that I couldn't get out without risking breaching the airhole, so I decided … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Went ahead and did my preliminary rustication on the stummel: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Anyway, stained the stummel. Then worked on the stem and finished them both. Here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: The Loot! - What's your latest tobacco purchase?
Came today. Some replacements, some newbies... (View Post)
