Just finished up this unique piece. It is three part horn. The bowl screws off the shank and has a briar thread connection. The stem is also a screw on with a metal connection into briar. The stem is also an orific button. There is no stamping on this old timer. I really like the uniqueness of it.
I reamed and clean the bowl. I took apart the three parts and cleaned each on separately. The outside was wiped down with alcohol to get off the grime. The insides were scrubbed with a bristle pipe brush and pipe cleaners and alcohol. The stem was oxidized so it was sanded with 400, 600, wet dry sandpaper and 1800, 2400, 4000 micromesh pads and then hit with red tripoli and white diamond before being given a coat of carnuba. I sanded and restained the bowl with a cherry stain and then buffed and waxed it as well. This one will be a fun one to smoke!
Before shots:
and after shots:
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Thanks for your comment. I do smoke the majority of the pipes I restore. Some of them I pass on to friends and some of them I sell to those who are interested in them. Refurbishing is a hobby that I find relaxing and fulfilling.
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I was about to ask if you smoke from the pipes you restore. Glad I took the time to few back a few posts.
I like this blog, it’s pretty neat!
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