Estate Pipe Salvage Work: Before/After - Page 2

atlharp · 07-26-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

I'm not 100% certain that this post belongs in this thread since it wasn't a used/estate pipe but, since I did find it languishing in a dark corner of an out-of-the-way antique store, despairing of ever finding a good home and burning good tobacco (pipes have feelings too you know!) I thought i'd post it here anyway.

Today I picked up this pristine, unsmoked meer for $25 at an antique shop in Virginia. Soon after taking these photos I filled the bowl with my favorite tobacco and fired it up!

There is no name or marking of any kind on this pipe so I have no idea of its provenance. It's also my first meer and I have no experience with meers so I can't even tell if it's block or pressed (can you experienced meer smokers actually tell that at a glance?). I do know that there were no cracks or chips on it and it was completely unsmoked!

Nice find there! It's nice when you find an old treasure like that just laying around unused. I got a Savenelli the other day that was on sale for $42, and it has been smoking nicely!

ATL

Mister Moo · 01-09-2010, 08:01 PM

Another Brakner (1212 Cherrywood) returned to glory.

Great smoker - two bowl of Rattrays Brown Clunee today.

JaKaacH · 01-09-2010, 08:10 PM

Nice work MM.
I love that shape.

Mister Moo · 01-09-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

Nice work MM.
I love that shape.

Thx. That one went from scars to stars in one evening. I've been waiting for the right sitter to come along for some time and this one is definitely it.

GreekGodX · 01-09-2010, 09:12 PM

Wow Mister Moo. You might have a new business venture in your future. I'd surely pay you to work some magic on a few estate pipes.

Tuxguy · 01-10-2010, 07:29 AM

my question is how did you do it?
They look amazing

BigFrank · 01-10-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Wow Mister Moo. You might have a new business venture in your future. I'd surely pay you to work some magic on a few estate pipes.

agreed, I have a couple of old briars that were gifted / won and need some spit shine.

Mister Moo · 01-10-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuxguy

my question is how did you do it?
They look amazing

Senior Reamer, kosher coarse salt, eyedropper, Everclear, 20-30 pipe cleaners, MicroMesh wet sanding (the bit, not the briar!) from 2500 to 12,000 fine, spit/oilsoap/electric toothbrush/lots of paper towels/Halcyon for wood, steam the dents, stain the nicks, olive oil finish on the stem. 60-120 minutes per pipe. You have to WANT to do this - go slow - practice first on a PAS - or pass it to a pro who won't ruin stuff by not sweating the details.

GreekGodX · 01-10-2010, 09:57 AM

I definitely need to change up my sand paper for stems. The stuff I use is way too fine. I went through about 6 sheets and barely got rid of any oxidation.

Curly Cut · 03-01-2010, 09:16 AM

anyone use a Butner Style Reamer before? would it do the job on something not super seriously clogged? or is it better to spend the extra cash on a Senior Reamer?

01-09-2010, 08:01 PM	#22
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Estate Pipe Salvage Work: Before/After Another Brakner (1212 Cherrywood) returned to glory. Great smoker - two bowl of Rattrays Brown Clunee today. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

01-09-2010, 08:10 PM	#23
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Estate Pipe Salvage Work: Before/After Nice work MM. I love that shape. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

01-09-2010, 09:12 PM	#25
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Estate Pipe Salvage Work: Before/After Wow Mister Moo. You might have a new business venture in your future. I'd surely pay you to work some magic on a few estate pipes. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

01-10-2010, 07:29 AM	#26
Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Re: Estate Pipe Salvage Work: Before/After my question is how did you do it? They look amazing

01-10-2010, 09:57 AM	#29
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Estate Pipe Salvage Work: Before/After I definitely need to change up my sand paper for stems. The stuff I use is way too fine. I went through about 6 sheets and barely got rid of any oxidation. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

03-01-2010, 09:16 AM	#30
Curly Cut Not Scary Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 669 Trading: (9)	Re: Estate Pipe Salvage Work: Before/After anyone use a Butner Style Reamer before? would it do the job on something not super seriously clogged? or is it better to spend the extra cash on a Senior Reamer? __________________ *To be 2nd guessed, You have to be the 1st guesser.*