Blog by Troy Wilburn
I know what you all of you are thinking ….another Yello Bole? lol
I was just telling a friend of mine that I most likely would not be going to go after anymore Yello Bole’s for a while unless I saw another sandblast I liked. Sure enough just after that this one popped up EBay. Here is the way it looked on EBay. I thought nice pipe but it has some stem chatter that won’t be too hard to get rid of. 
Well when I got it in, come to find out it wasn’t stem chatter but just some glue residue. You can see in the picture where I wiped some off with my finger.
The pipe has not been smoked much at all.
There were a few nicks and spots around the rim.
All in all, I lucked out again and got a really nice excellent condition original Yello Bole. I wiped off glue with 91% alcohol and cleaned inside stem and stinger. I sanded the stem lightly with 2500 grit.
I touched up nicks with some black acrylic. Gave the inside a quick swab with a cleaner and 91% alcohol.
I gave the pipe a good scrubbing with mineral oil and toothbrush. I wiped it dry with cotton cloth.
Quick buff and wax ….Voila finished.
Looking up the pipe on my Kaywoodie charts I believe this to be a shape #67 Small Billiard Long Shank.
Due to its small size this will be used mostly for flakes. I have smoked a bowl of Bold Kentucky in it already and it’s a great little smoker.
I have been thinking about doing a write up on why I like KBB Yello Boles so much and add some pictures of my Yello Bole collection. Steve has also mentioned this to me. So maybe in the near future I will post the article.
rebornpipes 
Hi, did you ever do the article on the YB/KW? I have been thoroughly researching and reading your blog and many thanks for it all, if you did it could you please link?
I am new to estate pipes and pipe restoration so this blog is the first I came across and one of the best. I too have picked up 2 Kaywoodies and plan to get a 1930s Yello Bole at some point. For the value Grabow, Kaywoodie and Yello Bole are fantastic pipes. I have gotten all mine so far for around $10+shipping 😀 I am drawn to those pipes for some reason.
Keep up the great work!
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I have done quite a few over the years. Here is link to one and it should take you to others https://rebornpipes.com/2021/11/24/breathing-new-life-into-a-patented-kbb-yello-bole-2198l-president/
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Thank you. I have seen a lot of those but wasn’t sure if there was a “main” article.
I have one question for you: I have a Kaywoodie Relief Grain and the small clover on the stem came off, I put it back on after finding it laying in the floor (happened when I was flicking out moisture from the stinger) I managed to get it back in there but accidentally put it sideways, it’s so hard to place right. Do you have any methods for getting them out or keeping it on there? Not a big deal, really but was just curious. It’s a tiny little piece and I was afraid I’d lose it if I didn’t put it back. Thanks again! I’m very new to pipe smoking (started in April) and new to buying estates too. But your blog is very very helpful.
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I have used a needle to lift them and then a pair of tweezers to lay them in correctly.
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OK. That’s what I was thinking! Thanks
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Another homerun. Nicely done. That sandblast looks great.
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Great find Troy! I look forward to your article on Yello Bole pipes.
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I’d think that could be from the teens pr 20’s.
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Troy that is a real beauty! You scored big time on that old one. I love the blast on it and the gnarly look of the grain. Beautiful. I am looking forward to your write up on your KBB Yello Bole pipes. It is always good to read about a brand we share a common love for. Thanks for posting this.
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Thanks Steve
I have a large shape # 11 or 39 Large Sandblast KBB YB that was NOS when i got it , it is absolutely one of my favorite pipes . The KBB era sandblast YBs are very nice quality blast. I think and equal to the more high end pipes of that era . Ill be on the lookout for more . I would really like to have a sandblast KBB YB Poker to add to my collection .
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Troy if you find another like that I would love one. Keep your eyes open.
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Will do Steve .
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