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Post by dave g on Jul 17, 2019 19:53:40 GMT -5
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 17, 2019 19:55:01 GMT -5
Oh wow! That is beautiful. Nicely done.
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Post by oldbriarpipes on Jul 17, 2019 20:03:43 GMT -5
Excellent work! What a beautiful pipe!
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 17, 2019 20:20:37 GMT -5
Beautiful work Dave! Love the one LHS that Scrooge gave me...I love to look at it as well as smoke it...they really made some beauties back then.
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Post by dave g on Jul 17, 2019 20:32:33 GMT -5
@pepesdad
LHS gets a bad wrap because most of what is seen on eBay are their “budget pipes.” LHS made pipes for every budget. From the $1 Filter King to the $25 Special Make. That was the equivalent of about $400 today. The Purex was about 3rd from the bottom in the grading system. Not the best grain, but no fills and well made. The push stem Sterncrest models are my favorite smokers.
Post a pic of your LHS if you don’t mind. I’d like to see it.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 17, 2019 20:52:56 GMT -5
I have one that I refurbed a while back, it's a beautiful bulldog. Whoever had it before me over reamed the hell out of it and it smokes like CRAP. I havent put any tobacco in it in at least 6 months.
Walt's is beautiful in person as well.
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Post by puffy on Jul 17, 2019 21:36:07 GMT -5
Looks Really Nice
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Post by trailboss on Jul 17, 2019 21:48:59 GMT -5
As usual Dave, an excellent job restoring that pipe. Thanks for the background info.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2019 22:35:08 GMT -5
Day/Night difference on a fine restoration. All LHS estates I've seen (I have 3 Purex) are beat to smithereens, likely as our forbearers knew what good smokers they are.
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Post by mgtarheel on Jul 17, 2019 22:48:25 GMT -5
That is one beautiful pipe, a job well done.
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Post by kbareit on Jul 18, 2019 4:28:44 GMT -5
Very nice Dave. The band and the dots really stand out on it.
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Post by william on Jul 18, 2019 5:57:13 GMT -5
Fantastic.  |
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Post by sperrytops on Jul 18, 2019 9:54:33 GMT -5
Beautiful find, Dave
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jul 18, 2019 10:07:38 GMT -5
Beautiful. Nice work, Dave.
Bold move on their behalf with that logo and a threaded tenon. Must be really well made. Really looks great.
You should make a restoration video or two. I'd certainly watch them.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 18, 2019 10:28:45 GMT -5
Dave G: A beautiful gift from brother Scrooge...I enjoy looking at it as much as smoking it.    |
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Post by dave g on Jul 18, 2019 13:02:18 GMT -5
@pepesdad
That’s a beaut. A shape 99 or 98 I believe. Thanks for posting.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 18, 2019 13:18:18 GMT -5
Funny, I just finished smoking it...and noticed that it was a 99...I see that the Purex used the same stinger as the Sterncrest. A pisser to get the smallest pipe cleaner through that tiny hole...had to open the hole with a tiny drill bit...not even noticeable.
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Post by Mac on Jul 18, 2019 16:12:07 GMT -5
Supreme resto.
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Post by Yohanan on Jul 18, 2019 16:44:59 GMT -5
Super Sweet, Congrats!!!
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 18, 2019 17:00:37 GMT -5
That's an amazing transformation, as usual, Dave. I always admire your work.
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