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?
18 earlier today. Now relaxing, after some pipe work, on the front porch with some Creme Brulee in a restemmed Calabrest... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
I turned the tenon to fit and gave the stem a new shape to better compliment the stummel (IMHO). Here's the final. I think it's a better looking combination... (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Enjoying the sunset with some C&D Autumn Evening in a @Corey562 artisan pipe... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Well, I did all the above plus another 20 steps. Reshaped bowl into an apple. I thought it would go better with the stem. Also shortened the bowl about 1/4 inch. Anyway, after all said and done, here… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
After drilling the mortise, a good tight fit on both the mount and stem. Next the fun part: Sanding, reshaping the rim, POSSIBLE rustication (partial or total), not sure yet, staining (leaning toward… (View Post)
