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
Well, after much personal debate, I've decided to keep that red-stemmed Stanwell #141 that was part of the above group. Every now and then I redo a pipe that I know it would give me more joy to keep … (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Under a more direct light, the colors and patterns become more obvious: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Again, once it dried and set, another alcohol wipe. Then came the waxing, buffing, etc. Here's the final: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Once it set and I gave it an alcohol wipe, it was time to add a second tan/oxblood stain: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Those small marks on the bowl were not dents, so I knew moist heat was not going to work to bring them out so I decided on a two-fold plan. Light sanding and 2-tone staining (which it originally had … (View Post)
