Restoring a Grabow

markem · 11-05-2023, 05:59 PM

Early this year, I bought a bunch of estates that included this Dr Grabow Viscount 101 patent.

Finally cleaned it up. Needs a better hand than mine to bring it all the way back, but it is looking okay. The main problem is the connection for the screw in stem. At some point it must have been torqued pretty good. When seated, it overturns by about 1/8th a turn. For now, I have created a space using 2 layers of painters tape. Does anyone have experience fixing this type of thing or maybe I just keep using tape?

Conch Republican · 11-09-2023, 02:16 PM

That looks really good! I bought a couple older ones to try my hand on, but I can see needing a buffing wheel to make and serious progress on stems!

physiognomy · 11-09-2023, 08:26 PM

Good job, Mark! I’ve seen folks on the forums fixing this clocking issue with Teflon tape. Same as what you’ve done. Seems less risky than attempts to heat & reset threads, etc.

markem · 11-09-2023, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Conch Republican

but I can see needing a buffing wheel

I have a Dremel, different size buffing pads, and good quality hard wax.

Conch Republican · 11-10-2023, 07:03 AM

Really? Tell me about the pads... I only know what I have seen on PSD or pipes and cigars for restoration discussions!

markem · 11-10-2023, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Conch Republican

Really? Tell me about the pads... I only know what I have seen on PSD or pipes and cigars for restoration discussions!

Go to Amazon and search for Dremel buffing pads.

Conch Republican · 11-10-2023, 09:19 AM

I don't see Drexel, but continuing to look at options...

markem · 11-10-2023, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Conch Republican

I don't see Drexel, but continuing to look at options...

should have written Dremel

https://www.amazon.com/dremel-buffin...l+buffing+pads

DAFU · 02-11-2024, 02:56 PM

Nice looking pipe! I used to enjoy the restoration process and all are solid puffers.
I used teflon tape on the screw of an old Kaywoody that couldn't turn enough. Tape stays close to the stem so you really don't notice it.

11-05-2023, 05:59 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Restoring a Grabow Early this year, I bought a bunch of estates that included this Dr Grabow Viscount 101 patent. Finally cleaned it up. Needs a better hand than mine to bring it all the way back, but it is looking okay. The main problem is the connection for the screw in stem. At some point it must have been torqued pretty good. When seated, it overturns by about 1/8th a turn. For now, I have created a space using 2 layers of painters tape. Does anyone have experience fixing this type of thing or maybe I just keep using tape? __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-09-2023, 02:16 PM	#2
Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,878 Trading: (60)	Re: Restoring a Grabow That looks really good! I bought a couple older ones to try my hand on, but I can see needing a buffing wheel to make and serious progress on stems! __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

11-09-2023, 08:26 PM	#3
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: Restoring a Grabow Good job, Mark! I’ve seen folks on the forums fixing this clocking issue with Teflon tape. Same as what you’ve done. Seems less risky than attempts to heat & reset threads, etc. Last edited by physiognomy; 11-09-2023 at 08:41 PM.

11-10-2023, 07:03 AM	#5
Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,878 Trading: (60)	Re: Restoring a Grabow Really? Tell me about the pads... I only know what I have seen on PSD or pipes and cigars for restoration discussions! __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

11-10-2023, 09:19 AM	#7
Conch Republican 10-78 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 2,878 Trading: (60)	Re: Restoring a Grabow I don't see Drexel, but continuing to look at options... __________________ "Ceiling fan stirs the air, the cigar smoke does swirl" --Jimmy Buffett You can help out and win some cool stuff in the 2016 Troop Support supplies contest!

02-11-2024, 02:56 PM	#9
DAFU Duke of Prunes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Duchess oven Posts: 1,362 Trading: (35)	Re: Restoring a Grabow Nice looking pipe! I used to enjoy the restoration process and all are solid puffers. I used teflon tape on the screw of an old Kaywoody that couldn't turn enough. Tape stays close to the stem so you really don't notice it. __________________ Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over: Frank Zappa(1940-1993)