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
Then used 60 grit for initial sanding to shape the bowl and equalize the diameters of the stem and the shank... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Next, turn a tenon for a free stem I acquired at the STL pipe show... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
First order of business... drill the mortise: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Resanded with 500 and 600 until I had the look I wanted. Mixed saddle tan with 2 drops of oxblood and applied over the sanded black. After another alcohol wipe, waxed, buffed, etc. Here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Half & Half in a MM Charlestowne. Happy 4th everyone... (View Post)
