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Post by joeman on Aug 8, 2018 22:31:06 GMT -5
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Post by slowroll on Aug 8, 2018 22:42:20 GMT -5
Looks great. Nice job. Out of curiosity, what did you patch the stem holes with?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 22:42:22 GMT -5
Joe, you do absolutely stunning restorations, the finished product always amazes me.....outstanding 👍👍👍
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Post by joeman on Aug 8, 2018 23:05:18 GMT -5
Looks great. Nice job. Out of curiosity, what did you patch the stem holes with? It’s a concoction of activated charcoal and some high grade cyanoacrylate. |
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Post by joeman on Aug 8, 2018 23:06:27 GMT -5
Joe, you do absolutely stunning restorations, the finished product always amazes me.....outstanding 👍👍👍 Appreciate it, sir. Ted, you said this combination is rare. Have you seen many with the shank dot and the 2 stem dots? |
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 8, 2018 23:12:38 GMT -5
Superb restoration!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 23:23:24 GMT -5
Excellent work. Beautiful pipe.
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Post by peteguy on Aug 8, 2018 23:40:56 GMT -5
Some serious talent joeman! You could turn a pile of cow manure into a Dunhill.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 9, 2018 0:06:39 GMT -5
HOLY CRAP!!! That's AWESOME!!!
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 9, 2018 0:41:48 GMT -5
I would love to make a find like that. I'm more than convinced that I could restore a nasty pipe. I restore antique furniture for a few people the sell in some of the shops here in the village and I'm guessing that the principle is the same?
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Post by antb on Aug 9, 2018 2:14:21 GMT -5
I just knew it would end up looking that good!
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 9, 2018 3:18:47 GMT -5
Holy smokes that's an outstanding restoration. I'm dumbfounded...Thankfully I can still type.
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Post by dave g on Aug 9, 2018 4:21:24 GMT -5
Top shelf work as always, Joe. Your level of detail is outstanding.
You’ve inspired me to dig out that old LHS horn and finally finish it.
Btw, I love that semi gloss finish. That’s the icing on the cake.
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Post by orley on Aug 9, 2018 6:40:40 GMT -5
Amazing transformation Joe! I've never seen an LHS with those dots, so I agree that it's an uncommon pipe, one of their hi-grade pipes I reckon.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 7:28:12 GMT -5
Joe, you do absolutely stunning restorations, the finished product always amazes me.....outstanding 👍👍👍 Appreciate it, sir. Ted, you said this combination is rare. Have you seen many with the shank dot and the 2 stem dots? Joe, I’ve seen many with the one white dot on the top of the stem and the red dot circled on the top portion of the shank. Usually don’t see the red & white dot on the stem with the red dot on the shank as well. I’ve seen a number of 2 dot stems with NO dot on the shank. The pipe looks gorgeous, outstanding restoration that took quite some time for the results you achieved. Plus your stem repair is flawless👍👍👍👍👍 |
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Post by rblood on Aug 9, 2018 7:37:28 GMT -5
Another well loved pipe saved, excellent work!
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Post by AJ on Aug 9, 2018 11:04:24 GMT -5
Truly an amazing restoration. Well done!
AJ
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Post by joeman on Aug 9, 2018 12:49:59 GMT -5
Amazing transformation Joe! I've never seen an LHS with those dots, so I agree that it's an uncommon pipe, one of their hi-grade pipes I reckon. Actually, one of our members told me that 'Superfine' is maybe 3 ranks from the BOTTOM in the historic LHS lines! |
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Post by joeman on Aug 9, 2018 12:52:06 GMT -5
I would love to make a find like that. I'm more than convinced that I could restore a nasty pipe. I restore antique furniture for a few people the sell in some of the shops here in the village and I'm guessing that the principle is the same? Jack, I would agree. True...it requires a slightly different set of skills, tools, and you finish a pipe differently that a table...but a guy who understands the restoration of wood furniture has a leg up on others just getting into pipe restoration. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 13:12:58 GMT -5
Rescued and given the respect it deserves. +++
My SuperFine was shown in Chris's Pipe Pages to have retailed at $1.98
My Patent Purex has a 2 Dot stem and none on the shank.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 9, 2018 13:21:06 GMT -5
Fantastic work as always Joe my friend.
You've got me feeling a big remiss in my refurbin responsibilities.... :-(
I've got over a dozen briars sittin on my desk waiting to be brought back to their former glory.
Time to get busy
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 9, 2018 13:41:42 GMT -5
I would love to make a find like that. I'm more than convinced that I could restore a nasty pipe. I restore antique furniture for a few people the sell in some of the shops here in the village and I'm guessing that the principle is the same? Jack, I would agree. True...it requires a slightly different set of skills, tools, and you finish a pipe differently that a table...but a guy who understands the restoration of wood furniture has a leg up on others just getting into pipe restoration. Was the pun intended? All the restoration on chair legs or table legs would certainly give you a leg up when restoring pipes. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 9, 2018 15:48:08 GMT -5
I would love to make a find like that. I'm more than convinced that I could restore a nasty pipe. I restore antique furniture for a few people the sell in some of the shops here in the village and I'm guessing that the principle is the same? Jack, I would agree. True...it requires a slightly different set of skills, tools, and you finish a pipe differently that a table...but a guy who understands the restoration of wood furniture has a leg up on others just getting into pipe restoration. Thanks and I'll start looking and give it a go! |
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joeman
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Post by joeman on Aug 9, 2018 17:23:07 GMT -5
Jack, I would agree. True...it requires a slightly different set of skills, tools, and you finish a pipe differently that a table...but a guy who understands the restoration of wood furniture has a leg up on others just getting into pipe restoration. Was the pun intended? All the restoration on chair legs or table legs would certainly give you a leg up when restoring pipes. That just came out naturally, but not intended. Well done! |
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Post by monbla256 on Aug 9, 2018 17:37:01 GMT -5
Nice, nice, nice piece of work !  |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Aug 9, 2018 20:29:41 GMT -5
Outstanding work!
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