Final Polish on the stem was with Brebbia Stem Polish and 2500 grit. Used a White Wood Filler Pencil to fill in the Logos. I used a wood stain on the rim. This pipe was well used and now has a new life. The screw in stem is a little overclocked. I’ll deal with it if it bothers me.
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Looks great, Lloyd! Be sure to let us know how she smokes.
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Thanks @MikeDennison ! Forgot to mention the obvious, I sanded the rim down almost even. No belt sander so all manual. Not perfect but it has some character from the past I think.
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Well, from what I can see from the pics it turned out good. As for the overclocked stem; I've had several old pipes like that. As long as the bowl isn't too cock-eyed when I'm trying to smoke, I don't mind it.Piping Abe wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:33 pm Thanks @MikeDennison ! Forgot to mention the obvious, I sanded the rim down almost even. No belt sander so all manual. Not perfect but it has some character from the past I think.
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While I find this interesting, it is nothing I would ever do myself. I am living vicariously through your restoration escapade. It seems like you are doing it right.
Look at all the cake you reamed out of that bowl! It was ripe.
Look at all the cake you reamed out of that bowl! It was ripe.
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@Citizen B is was loaded with cake! Triple decker!
@Tsal looking forward to lighting it up tomorrow morning
@Tsal looking forward to lighting it up tomorrow morning
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That turned out real nice
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