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
Finally got it cleaned off and ready to have fun... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Here it is now. I still have to wax, buff and polish it. This pipe is begging for a freehand/military style stem. I don't have one on hand, so I'll see if I can modify one I do have... We'll see... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Decided to tear open this Cork covered stummel that was in the box. The cork was coming loose anyway, so... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Here's a quick one. Olive wood I believe. Found a stem, adjusted the tenon for a nice snug fit, leaving a little room for a spacer between the stem and the shank. I'll put that on later. Meanwhile, h… (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
By the way, just to show you I'm using mismatched parts, here was the stem I decided to use from the box of stuff, after I adjusted the tenon OD... (View Post)
