This is a well designed list of supplies that are used in refurbishing. My list is much the same. I have blogged it earlier on rebornpipes but this is a great refresher. Thanks
A great post for this site would be one highlighting the different tools, products, etc. that y’all use.
Recently I received a question a on my supplies. Everyone who’s into estate pipe refurbishing has his or her own list if tools and products ,these are the products and tools I reach for in the restoration of my pipes. I try to keep things as cheap as possible. I didn’t list prices as they have changed some since my purchasing them. Also my equipment was purchased over a five year period as it was needed it was added.
- Castleford Reamer(EBAY)– I started out with this reamer, was on my second when I switched to a Pipnet.
- Shank Brushes(plastic tips) – Smokingpipes.com / Pipes&Cigars.com
- Retort(EBAY)– seller 4Ziggy20
- Pipnet Reamer– Smokingpipes.com I as well as many others recommend this reamer.
- Round Tip Jewelry Pliers– Big box store. I…
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I just switched from the Castleford reamer to the Pipenet. The Pipenet is a much better product and worth the additional cost.
Totally concur Al. I have had a PipNet since the beginning and was given a Castleford as a gift. Pat Russell wrote a comparison review of them both for the blog if you are interested. Here is the link https://rebornpipes.com/2014/07/20/castleford-pipnet-reamer-side-by-side-comparison-pat-russell/
Steve, I think you may have forgotten the tenon tool. It seems like it has been of great use for you, and would save those who wish to replace stems a lot of trial and error.