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Post by Silver on Jan 20, 2024 0:36:57 GMT -5
Big improvement! I agree with both things you mentioned. Is there a bit of a swell, still, about 1/4" on either side of the shank-stem joint, or is that just the light messing with me? Just the light, I think. But worth double-checking. |
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Post by turbocat on Jan 20, 2024 2:55:54 GMT -5
Nice! There was a pipe inside that thing, but it took your skill to expose it  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 20, 2024 3:17:22 GMT -5
Nice! There was a pipe inside that thing, but it took your skill to expose it If he's not careful, he's gonna discover he's made a billiard. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 20, 2024 6:03:22 GMT -5
Nice! There was a pipe inside that thing, but it took your skill to expose it It's been waiting for Pete to come along for years.  Good job Pete, I knew it wouldn.t take you long to find a pipe inside that block. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Jan 20, 2024 9:57:30 GMT -5
If I can add a comment, I'd say that you've revealed the "inner pipe". Perhaps take a bit more off of the front of the bowl heel so that it lines up with the center of the bowl? Just a thought based on the photo.
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Post by Silver on Jan 20, 2024 14:16:52 GMT -5
Did a little tweaking to the shank and stem and the bottom of the bowl. I think the shape is much closer to standard now. Thanks for the feedback, guys!  |
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Post by urbino on Jan 20, 2024 16:30:55 GMT -5
Yup! That's the business. Nicely done, Pete.
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Post by Silver on Jan 20, 2024 17:53:03 GMT -5
Thanks, urb!
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Post by trailboss on Jan 20, 2024 18:59:31 GMT -5
It is great to watch the journey, Pete!
I might not post much on this thread, but it is great to see the evolution, and I have learned a lot.
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Post by urbino on Jan 23, 2024 19:49:25 GMT -5
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Post by Silver on Jan 23, 2024 20:20:18 GMT -5
Yes, that's the dye. I dilute dye with rubbing alcohol about 5:1. For a finishing coat, you can use Renaissance wax or Paragon (smooth pipes) or Halcyon II wax (sandblast/rusticated pipes). They are all appropriate for cloth buffing. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 23, 2024 20:27:35 GMT -5
Yes, that's the dye. I dilute dye with rubbing alcohol about 5:1. For a finishing coat, you can use Renaissance wax or Paragon (smooth pipes) or Halcyon II wax (sandblast/rusticated pipes). They are all appropriate for cloth buffing. Cool. Renaissance Wax is something I already have. Thanks! |
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Post by urbino on Jan 24, 2024 17:02:55 GMT -5
Oh, what % rubbing alcohol are you diluting with? 99%?
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Post by Silver on Jan 24, 2024 17:16:13 GMT -5
Oh, what % rubbing alcohol are you diluting with? 99%? Just the drugstore kind. 70%. I generally do several coats. |
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Post by Silver on May 30, 2024 23:33:21 GMT -5
Here are a few recent additions to the collection. No real restoration work, just some clean-up, removal of rim cake, cleaning stems and sanitizing...   From the top - BBB Own Make Virgin Zulu, Parker Super Russet Lumberman, GBD New Standard long-shanked Billiard, Barling EXEL TVF Lumberman. The stems on the BBB and Parker need a little more work to remove some oxidation. |
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Post by urbino on May 30, 2024 23:51:00 GMT -5
Well done, Pete. That Parker looks worlds better.
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Post by coalsmoke on May 31, 2024 5:15:42 GMT -5
Well done indeed, Pete! All fine pipes for your collection.
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Post by oldcajun123 on May 31, 2024 7:23:34 GMT -5
 Pete, I'm late to the game but you have great skills, wonderful that you make these old guys proud again. I Garronte!
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Post by Gypo on Jun 1, 2024 6:15:37 GMT -5
Nice job Pete
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 1, 2024 9:37:57 GMT -5
Love that Zulu!
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Post by CrustyCat on Jun 5, 2024 4:05:12 GMT -5
I should send you a couple I got from Joeman to clean up. They used to be Tom's from Dr Grabow.
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Post by Silver on Jun 5, 2024 7:33:38 GMT -5
I should send you a couple I got from Joeman to clean up. They used to be Tom's from Dr Grabow. I'll clean them up for you, Kevin! |
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Post by CrustyCat on Jun 6, 2024 3:40:32 GMT -5
I should send you a couple I got from Joeman to clean up. They used to be Tom's from Dr Grabow. I'll clean them up for you, Kevin! PM me some info and what you want to do the work and I'll send them along. |
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Post by Silver on Jun 6, 2024 9:53:33 GMT -5
I'll clean them up for you, Kevin! PM me some info and what you want to do the work and I'll send them along. PM sent. |
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Post by Silver on Aug 19, 2024 22:00:51 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Aug 19, 2024 22:17:15 GMT -5
Eat your Wheaties on this one!
It looks like it has good bones, and someone smoked the hell out of it so it is probably a good smoker.
A worthwhile project.
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Post by Silver on Aug 19, 2024 22:34:18 GMT -5
A couple days in the Silver Pipe Spa, and she'll be pretty again. I started by giving it a good toothbrush scrub with Murphy's Oil Soap. Looking much better.
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Post by coalsmoke on Aug 20, 2024 5:08:47 GMT -5
I'm sure that you'll have it looking like new and I can't wait to see the result of your hard work on this one.
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Post by Silver on Aug 21, 2024 21:37:59 GMT -5
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Post by Silver on Aug 21, 2024 21:45:10 GMT -5
I need to take a better photo of the rim. It's actually a nice reddish mahogany color.
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Pete, I'm late to the game but you have great skills, wonderful that you make these old guys proud again. I Garronte!
