Vauen [completely change of look]

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SidStavros
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I had a Vauen [by C.Barontini] which i modify her but i was not so happy with the result so i decide to move further. The pipe started like this:

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and after rustic-paint work and with a new ring and mouthpiece no looks like this:

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You can see the procedure with step by step photos here: https://pipe-smoke.blogspot.com/2010/02/8.html
The pipe code is: M8-1

or in a video with music:

Ladies & Gentlemen thank you for watching!
Blog for the New pipe smoker: http://Pipe-smoke.blogspot.gr
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rekamepip
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Very Good !
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avid
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cool, i could have guessed the country you are in, just by the music...
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Mr Beardsley
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That came out looking really nice Sid
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Looks great!
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Super K
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Nice work, you’re much more brave than I am. I would’ve turned it into firewood.
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SidStavros
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Much obliged Gentlemen for your kindly comments! Image
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My goodness , it turned out lovely !!!
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SidStavros
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Thank you, cheers! :-)
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Gorgeous Sid
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