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Post by dave g on Jul 9, 2018 2:22:29 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 4:08:25 GMT -5
Dave, you do amazing restorations, the pipe looks to be in mint condition and the way you finish the briar the grain certainly pops out. That will look great in your collection, is it a pipe you will smoke at times. Don’t over fill the bowl and that pipe will smoke great and still look in pristine condition 👌👍👍. Also, that briar is very old, before that pipe was made the briar was 50 plus years old, yours is an example of the quality briar LHS always used in the manufacturing of their pipes.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jul 9, 2018 7:06:22 GMT -5
...first rate job!
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Post by william on Jul 9, 2018 7:11:56 GMT -5
That is amazing! Very nice.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 9, 2018 7:58:03 GMT -5
Sterling job there. Looks like new. I'm thoroughly impressed.
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Post by Artistik on Jul 9, 2018 13:47:56 GMT -5
Impressive restoration!
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Post by dave g on Jul 9, 2018 20:52:39 GMT -5
Dave, you do amazing restorations, the pipe looks to be in mint condition and the way you finish the briar the grain certainly pops out. That will look great in your collection, is it a pipe you will smoke at times. Don’t over fill the bowl and that pipe will smoke great and still look in pristine condition 👌👍👍. Also, that briar is very old, before that pipe was made the briar was 50 plus years old, yours is an example of the quality briar LHS always used in the manufacturing of their pipes. Thanks everyone. This was a fun refurb. @lonecoyote This particular pipe isn’t mine. I’m fixing it for a friend. But I have a couple dozen Sterncrest’s and you’re right, they are great smokers. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 31, 2021 13:39:47 GMT -5
I was looking for an old post and ran across this…so as to encourage those that are hobby pipe restorers, with the right techniques and patience, you can be richly rewarded.
I miss Dave G’s presence… a good guy.
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Post by Silver on Oct 31, 2021 13:58:52 GMT -5
Doing the initial cleaning of the internals of a couple more now. I'll use Dave's photos for inspiration.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 31, 2021 14:19:01 GMT -5
I got my LHS as new old stock. No refinishing needed.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 31, 2021 16:33:14 GMT -5
I got my LHS as new old stock. No refinishing needed. I hear you, a simple clean of this one and it took off like a train.   |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 31, 2021 16:42:16 GMT -5
Brother Scrooge was another great restorer he gave me this LHS bullnose.   |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 31, 2021 16:48:08 GMT -5
Nice Walt,
Scrooge is another great guy, and quite a generous soul.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Oct 31, 2021 16:48:13 GMT -5
My LHS looked nice, but turned out to be a turd. It was over reamed and I could never get it to smoke right. Here
I do miss Dave G's posts |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 31, 2021 17:31:33 GMT -5
Bummer, Josh.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 31, 2021 21:45:19 GMT -5
Too bad about the pipe, Josh. I only have one, but it's a keeper.
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Post by joeman on Nov 1, 2021 9:42:23 GMT -5
Agree. Dave and I keep in loose contact via text. He hasn't done a pipe restoration in a long time, but still smokes his pipes. The attention he used to pay to pipe refurb is now directed at audiophile stuff. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 1, 2021 9:57:02 GMT -5
Been in touch with Brother Scrooge...he is doing well and sends his love to all.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 1, 2021 9:58:19 GMT -5
Agree. Dave and I keep in loose contact via text. He hasn't done a pipe restoration in a long time, but still smokes his pipes. The attention he used to pay to pipe refurb is now directed at audiophile stuff. I'm sure his audiophile stuff is done in perfection as well. Send him a "hello" from me/us. I don't even remember the last resto I did. Sfter reading this post, and scrolling through some others, I found myself on Ebay looking for some that "need a little work." |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 1, 2021 9:59:23 GMT -5
Been in touch with Brother Scrooge...he is doing well and sends his love to all. Great to hear he's doing well! |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 1, 2021 10:00:10 GMT -5
Been in touch with Brother Scrooge...he is doing well and sends his love to all. Great to hear he's doing well! Great to hear you are doing well!!! |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 1, 2021 10:09:19 GMT -5
I'm doing, I'm not sure about "well." Hitting the road in less than a week... again...
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Post by bonanzadriver on Nov 1, 2021 13:41:51 GMT -5
Here’s an old Sterncrest silver band I fixed up for a friend in Canada. This one had some miles on it but still had some life left in it.  [/url]
   [/quote] Fine looking briar. Nice job |
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Post by urbino on Nov 1, 2021 18:47:21 GMT -5
I'm doing, I'm not sure about "well." Hitting the road in less than a week... again... Hang in there, Josh. One foot in front of the other, and all that. |
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Post by peteguy on Nov 3, 2021 23:37:11 GMT -5
joeman is equal with Dave g in my opinion. Not that it means anything from me but they both do exceptional, top end, work. I've restored enough pipes now that I have lost track of the number. The amount of time and patience to do work like these two put out is truly astounding.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 4, 2021 19:01:03 GMT -5
^AMEN
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Post by qmechanics on Nov 9, 2021 15:04:57 GMT -5
Agree. Dave and I keep in loose contact via text. He hasn't done a pipe restoration in a long time, but still smokes his pipes. The attention he used to pay to pipe refurb is now directed at audiophile stuff. I'm sure his audiophile stuff is done in perfection as well. Send him a "hello" from me/us. I don't even remember the last resto I did. Sfter reading this post, and scrolling through some others, I found myself on Ebay looking for some that "need a little work." I wonder what equipment has graced his stage or yours for that matter; Assuming either of you have this common interest... |
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Post by urbino on Nov 9, 2021 15:53:22 GMT -5
I'm sure his audiophile stuff is done in perfection as well. Send him a "hello" from me/us. I don't even remember the last resto I did. Sfter reading this post, and scrolling through some others, I found myself on Ebay looking for some that "need a little work." I wonder what equipment has graced his stage or yours for that matter; Assuming either of you have this common interest... Ron (I think?) and I have this interest, as well. Didn't know you did. |
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Post by qmechanics on Nov 9, 2021 16:18:31 GMT -5
I wonder what equipment has graced his stage or yours for that matter; Assuming either of you have this common interest... Ron (I think?) and I have this interest, as well. Didn't know you did. I do. My current setup is more on the introductory end of the spectrum and a bit old. One day I hope to branch upwards... |
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Post by urbino on Nov 9, 2021 16:27:48 GMT -5
Maybe start a thread on it, if you're interested?
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