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
Sidenote: That recipe will easily do 2 bowls. Modify accordingly. Also, be as careful as you can to keep that recipe off the outside of your pipe. It can, and usually will stain the briar... (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Here's the bowl after coating. Notice the small ridges? I'll take care of them after the curing is complete. (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
A belt sander and 320 grit sanding later, I got the stem to match with the shank. (View Post) -
Re: Pipe refinishing
Cleaned inside and out, then sanded it down and found and fitted a stem that I couldn't make work. (View Post) -
Re: Experience with Meerschaum Pipes
@RockyMountainBriar Sounds as if we went to the same meerschaum school. I too need to smoke my meers more often, and use a paper towel in the bowl after each use. I'm hoping these Meerschaum Mondays … (View Post)
