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
I now have the meer partially cleaned (it was filthy). I'll continue to work on it to try and make it more presentable. Here it is with the shorter, rebuttoned stem: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
After allowing to dry for 24, I started filing and shaping the button. Here's the final on the button: (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
@RockyMountainBriar Good eye brother. I looked at that pipe for quite a while before I made the plunge to stain it. I have another practice stummel just like it. We'll, maybe not as many fills, but t… (View Post) -
Re: What are you guys smoking right Now?
Pipe Show yesterday. Won't go into detail, but 4 pipes and 4 blends smoked during the show... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Did a base coat staining and after drying, I gave it an alcohol bath. Then I took a small tipped artist brush. Dipped it in black, dabbed the brush on a paper towel to remove most of the stain, and u… (View Post)
