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Post by dave g on Mar 14, 2019 1:39:31 GMT -5
This has been one of my holy grail shapes for years, so I may have went a little overboard. I usually try to put them back original but I just couldn’t hide the grain with dark stain. 1912 BBB Own Make    |
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Post by chasingembers on Mar 14, 2019 1:46:45 GMT -5
Damn Dave, you made that one pop!👏 Epoxy on the button?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2019 1:50:52 GMT -5
Dave, as always a stunning restoration.....can’t take my eyes off that briar.......looks better than new. Amazing work on that stem, especially the button.
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Post by isett2860 on Mar 14, 2019 1:54:40 GMT -5
That is beautiful. Nice work
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2019 2:45:07 GMT -5
Amazing!
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Post by dave g on Mar 14, 2019 5:03:21 GMT -5
Thank you Ted. It’s a bid loud for an old BBB, but it can always be darkened up in the future.
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Thanks buddy. Still sticking with the ole carbon powder and CA glue for stem patches.
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Post by scrooge on Mar 14, 2019 5:13:18 GMT -5
Damn Dave it's a beauty!
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Post by cgvt on Mar 14, 2019 5:31:55 GMT -5
Well done!
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Post by rblood on Mar 14, 2019 5:56:58 GMT -5
That is quite the transformation, excellent work!
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Post by william on Mar 14, 2019 6:20:04 GMT -5
Impressive!!!
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 14, 2019 6:30:38 GMT -5
I can't say it better than anyone else, dave g - that is a truly amazing job. You have brought that beyond what it ever was. You are an artist. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Mar 14, 2019 6:39:14 GMT -5
Beautiful work as always
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 14, 2019 7:13:38 GMT -5
Just "WOW".
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Post by jackdiamond on Mar 14, 2019 7:27:59 GMT -5
God dang. Good job. I don't blame you for not wanting to use the original stain. That grain is too dang pretty.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 14, 2019 8:32:51 GMT -5
Stunning as usual Dave, you have really mastered the craft of restoration...thanks for posting your work.
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Post by addamsruspipe on Mar 14, 2019 8:37:04 GMT -5
That is outstanding. Truly beautiful work there.  |
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Post by graybeard68 on Mar 14, 2019 8:46:29 GMT -5
Fantastic!!!! Wow, what a great restoration on that pipe! And I agree with you, it would of been a shame to hide all that beautiful grain under dark stain!
ps...that is also one of my favorite shapes and have added a few of them to my collection.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 14, 2019 9:38:35 GMT -5
 That sucker is just saying hold me, beautiful shape, lovely work.
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Post by kxg on Mar 14, 2019 11:03:16 GMT -5
Very good work indeed. I agree with your choice on the stain, the grain really makes the pipe.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2019 11:17:52 GMT -5
Wow! That is some great work there! Congrats!
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Post by puffy on Mar 14, 2019 12:11:56 GMT -5
Beautiful... Great Work
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Mar 14, 2019 12:30:50 GMT -5
That’s the same shape I missed out on recently at eBay. It was the 1908 make.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 14, 2019 12:35:16 GMT -5
Grains too pretty for the original stain...another fabulous job...you, Piffy and GeorgeD just about got it wrapped up in the resto dept.
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Post by piffyr on Mar 16, 2019 11:44:29 GMT -5
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That sucker is just saying hold me, beautiful shape, lovely work.
