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Post by trailboss on Mar 25, 2017 3:30:10 GMT -5
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 25, 2017 7:37:32 GMT -5
Thanks, Charlie. I guess I really need to get a polishing rig at some point.
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 25, 2017 12:06:10 GMT -5
"There´s no way to get the oxidation off without good old sandpaper..."
Well, I dare to differ! I am way too lazy to do hours on end with ellbow grease. The professional pipe cleaners don´t do that too, it would take them way too long.
Get yourself a affordable bench buffer with at least 6 inch wheels and you´ll be fine. I only use a cotton wheel with fine wax and a flannel wheel with Carbnauba wax
and that is all that I need to restore a stem to deep black and shiny condition.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 25, 2017 12:57:58 GMT -5
"There´s no way to get the oxidation off without good old sandpaper..." Well, I dare to differ! I am way too lazy to do hours on end with ellbow grease. The professional pipe cleaners don´t do that too, it would take them way too long. Get yourself a affordable bench buffer with at least 6 inch wheels and you´ll be fine. I only use a cotton wheel with fine wax and a flannel wheel with Carbnauba wax and that is all that I need to restore a stem to deep black and shiny condition. Thanks! I think he qualified his statement by saying that it is quicker and cheaper to use sandpaper than using up his polishing compounds... at least i thought that is what he said....But I defer, you have experience here, where I do not. I need to get a buffing wheel also...I have a grinder that turns way too fast that I never use, but Harbor fright has pretty inexpensive variable speed controllers. I used fine grit sandpaper on one pipe, and was amazed at how easily I erased the button.  That really sucked. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2017 15:06:24 GMT -5
Too intrusive IMHO. I've used a heat gun and sand paper to remove teeth marks from estate pipes but it's delicate surgery. An Oxi Clean bath or two and Magic Eraser is all I use for normal maintenance and my babies will pass a flashlight test in a dark room. I'd use 0000 grade steel wool in the worst normal maintenance scenarios before reaching for sand paper.
Buffing wheels can be dangerous to pipes in unskilled hands but who can argue with more power?
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 25, 2017 16:12:37 GMT -5
My bench buffer is quite fast too but I have adopted to this quickly. The trick is to use the right wheel/wax combination and to hold on the the stem/pipe like for dear life!  Of course this goes for pipe restauration and there is no need for the maintanance of a well kempt pipe. Having saif that there is nothing wrong in working with all the sandpaper/steel wool/oxiclean/you name it stuff but as I said, I am way too lazy for that (tried it though). I want to be done with one pipe in about an hour including retort and all. before:  after:  |
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 26, 2017 7:36:39 GMT -5
This thread has convinced me to get a buffer. Tomorrow I go on the hunt.
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Post by sparks on Mar 26, 2017 7:47:06 GMT -5
Do yourself a favor and make sure it's a variable speed. You will Thank me later.
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 26, 2017 8:14:05 GMT -5
Variable speed is to be prefered but a single speed will do if money is an issue. you want to be sure to have the proper wheels and wax. There´s no need for the very coarse stuff though.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 26, 2017 13:04:35 GMT -5
just wahat hubby needs -- an excuse for more tools.
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 26, 2017 13:37:44 GMT -5
But it might pay off! You can afford a lot of nice pipes if you buy them as run down and neglected estates. With just a birt of ellbow grease (or tools) they can be converted in a perfectly working and near as new conditon. I am still in awe when I have transformed an ugly duckling into a swan in just an hours time.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 26, 2017 13:51:33 GMT -5
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Post by bonanzadriver on Mar 29, 2017 15:14:03 GMT -5
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Post by bonanzadriver on Mar 29, 2017 15:21:37 GMT -5
My bench buffer is quite fast too but I have adopted to this quickly. The trick is to use the right wheel/wax combination and to hold on the the stem/pipe like for dear life! Of course this goes for pipe restauration and there is no need for the maintanance of a well kempt pipe. Having saif that there is nothing wrong in working with all the sandpaper/steel wool/oxiclean/you name it stuff but as I said, I am way too lazy for that (tried it though). I want to be done with one pipe in about an hour including retort and all. before: after: Great lookin smoker there Frank. Did you stain the stummel or is that from using the rouge polish? |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 29, 2017 15:36:38 GMT -5
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 29, 2017 16:08:34 GMT -5
Most of all it must be stated how important a good dust mask is! The dust from polishing with wax is said to be highly dangerous to you lungs. Don´t set for one of those cheapo paper masks but spent an extra dollar for a proper rubber mask with attachable dust filters. Change them regularly and don´t skip wearing them, even for the shortest amount of polishing time. This is the one I am using (without the filters attached in the picture): 3M mask |
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That really sucked.
