Weber Streamliner Restoration

[riff raff]

This art-deco inspired Weber belongs to forum member "Dutch". I've not yet held one of these, so this was a treat. I did a write-up on the Reborn Pipes blog:
http://rebornpipes.com/2015/04/02/weber-streamliner-restoration/

 

[RDPipes]

Sweet look'en pipe sir, I have a smooth finish one and have never seen one rusticated, I like it.

 

[Dutch]

Another fantastic restoration Al! Can't wait to smoke a bowl out of that vintage piece! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

 

[DireWolf]

That's sweet!

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Great work. That's a unique looking piece there.

 

[riff raff]

Thanks guys.  I added a couple of catalog page to the article, including this one which describes the "bone" filter.  That explains why I couldn't "clean" it!

 

[RobJ]

I'm sure my now long gone Uncle had one of these when I was a kid. I sometimes wonder what happened to his impressive pipe collection.

Very cool pipe and really great job Al!

 

[Thomas Tkach]

I think I've got a non-briar version of that shape. I'll have to see if I can dig it up.

Edit: I found it. It's made of something probably similar to the MM Hardwood pipes, but it's a Streamliner. It's been smoked and the stem is a bit oxidized, but it's in good shape. Anyone want it?

 

[Brewdude]

Thanks guys.  I added a couple of catalog page to the article, including this one which describes the "bone" filter.  That explains why I couldn't "clean" it!

Hey Al, how old is that catalog? Those prices are amazingly inexpensive!!

Nice job on the resto btw!


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Cheers,

RR

 

[juanmedusa]

Bone filter? What?

 

[riff raff]

Those catalog pages were from the early 40's.
$1 then is equal to about $14 now, adjusted for inflation.

Steve Laug encouraged me to trim the tenon a bit (and Dutch OK'd the work). The stem fitment is a now a bit more snug, but I don't think it ever fit very precisely. She's ready to mail back to Dutch!

 

[Clay]

Cool pipe, it reminds me of an Aristocob I picked up awhile back.