Refinish a pipe?

[riff raff]

Here's a couple of before & after shots. This one took a bit of effort, but I was pleased with the results. I learned that this pipe is identical to a Wellington, which itself is a Peterson System pipe reproduction. (the pipe is stamped "Pietro"). My friend, Steve Laug tells me there were notorious for having very thin stems, particularly at the bend and overtime a cleaner will work a groove and then hole in the top of the stem. Sure enough, this one had a small hole under the oxidation. I rebuilt that section of vulcanite using black superglue in multiple layers. I think it will hold up, but I advised Tom against heavy clenching. Or, have someone like Floyd Norwood make a new stem (should be easy on this military bit). I have to do a full write-up but here's a sneak peak.

 

[Fr_Tom]

The stained/polished wood looks A LOT better than the varnish that had curdled and was coming off. Thanks again...

 

[Anonymous]

turned out great. 1000%

 

[Idlefellow]

Nice job :cheers: !

 

[monbla256]

:affraid:  THAT'S ANOTHER PIPE !! :affraid:  THAT CAN"T BE THE SAME ONE !!! Absolutely AMAZING !! :twisted: :twisted: 

 

[pepesdad1]

Outstanding refurbish!!  Looks terrific!

 

[riff raff]

Here's the full write-up on the Reborn Pipes blog with additional work process pictures.


http://rebornpipes.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/father-toms-briar-reborn/

 

[Anonymous]

Lovely, lovely writeup about the restore and Father_Tom. You write as well as you restore pipe. That's very well, BTW.

 

[Fr_Tom]

It has been fun to watch the process, and I had no idea the pipe would ever look this great. I have never polished a stem in my life, and they move through the rotation quickly enough that they don't collect dust. If it smokes well, I just keep smoking it.

It has been good to have it back! Thanks again Al!

 

[riff raff]

Lovely, lovely writeup about the restore and Father_Tom.  You write as well as you restore pipe.  That's very well, BTW.

Thank you. I write mostly for technical manuals (restaurant operation procedures), so I tend to stay a little, er, dry...

 

[Brewdude]

Fantastic job Al. Kudos to you for taking the time and effort on behalf of one of the brothers here.

:cheers: 



Cheers,

RR