what is your latest pipe purchase

[NeverBend]

It is just slight, but it has definitely burned away a small bit of the front inner rim. I'm not too worried about it. It is a really old pipe, and it is turnout out to be really nice.

Is it preferable to leave a little bit of the discoloration of the stem, or better to take it all the way down to black? I'd rather not take off too much, if that would end up hurting the "value" of the pipe (I know it isn't worth too much, but I want to know the right way to do it).

Hi Bryan,

You have the right attitude, treat every pipe as if it has value because certainly they do to you.

Examine the pipe and see what you can do and know what you can't do (like tenons). I try to take off all the oxidation except on the barrel of the stem and the nomenclature where I do what I can without risking rounding or mismatching stem/shank or removing the logo. If the stem looks pretty beat up then it's better to err on the side of caution.

Never go below indents that are moderate or deeper else you risk the integrity of the stem. When the stem allows you can often shape the button and bite to your preference when you're removing oxidation. If you're unsure, always use a higher grit (finer) because you can always use a heavier grit to remove surface but you can't put it back.

I use (think I mentioned this) padded finger nail files for lower grits and then micro mesh pads and these 3M Zona papers (price just dropped)
http://www.amazon.com/Zona-37-948-Po...ywords=zona+3m

The Zona <5 grits (finest 2-3 papers) are great for the surface of the bowl as well as the fine polish. Give a shout if you have questions.

Regards,

Pete

[LandonColby]

I got 3 of them today. Now just waiting for someone to do a review, (hint, hint.)

Got these two tins in today.

Mine came today as well. Smells good! I'll be smoking some tonight...

[Tgs679]

[JustTroItIn]

A few of my recent cleaned up estates.

A Woody's marked acorn.


A Czech pipe


My first Canadian made Brigham that will accept one of their rock maple filters, a 459 Chinook.


My reward pipe from @NeverBend for the blind review contest. A BB&S Barling second Lumberman. The pics don't do this one justice.

[Lostmason]

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An un-marked briar

My wife informs me it is my Mothers Day gift.

Yep, I'm in trouble,,,,,,again .

[Bruck]

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An un-marked briar

My wife informs me it is my Mothers Day gift.

Yep, I'm in trouble,,,,,,again .

The apparatus on top - is that for blocking wind, keeping the rain out, or making tea?

[Lostmason]

The apparatus on top - is that for blocking wind, keeping the rain out, or making tea?

That Bro, is a honest to goodness wind cap.Used to keep the ember protected from wind and rain, and keeps sparks from escaping.
I had a Swiss pipe that had one and it disappeared awhile back, I've been looking for this style cap for about 5 yrs, finally my search ends.

[Branzig]

My new Capitello showed up today. Pretty dirty, gonna need some love. If I wasn't so lazy I would post some pics of it

Also acquired an old Meer that a friend of mine is insisting that I restore for him. Not really mine, but it is currently in my possession

[Hambone]

Moonshine Pipe for Austin Texas Pipe Club 2015 club pipe

[JustTroItIn]