Any Suggestion for a Pipe Restorer

[psychpipes]

Hey Folks,

I picked up a pair of shamrocks on eBay that I’m looking to restore. I thought about doing them myself, but I’m a bit worried about whether or not I’ll mess them up in the process. They have a lot going for them but it’s the rims and the bowls I’m worried about. Anyone have any recommendations for someone good?

 

[BROBS]

I think most of that will come off if you soak the tops in water then scrub with a paper towel.

 

[burleyboy]

Those two do not look like severe cases to me. You would probably have success cleaning the rims with wet paper towels. Another useful tool for charred rims, that I use, is an electric toothbrush. The chambers should be treated with a reamer tool of your choice.

I'd recommend to do it yourself. Cleaning up estates can be a rewarding and satisfying part of the pipe hobby.

 

[diamondback]

I like both of those. Nice score They’ll look right smart spiffed up, a fine addition to any collection indeed.

Don’t know what his turnaround time is, but from what I understand member @piffyr is extremely skilled and has quite the following re his restoration work.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I think most of that will come off if you soak the tops in water then scrub with a paper towel.

Absolutely. All I did with these was repeatedly wiping with a wet paper towel followed by buffing with a dry one.?







For stem work, I use a lighter and a wet paper towel followed by thumb buffing with toothpaste.

 

[verporchting]

I’ve had outstanding results from Cook’s Fine Pipes. Anthony is great to work with.

 

[shanez]

Go with your own skills as far as you are comfortable.

For professional restoration I'd recommend Anthony Cook, member @piffyr .

 

[Saintwilliam]

Those look like good candidates to start learn how. Nothing to bad about about either of them. I have found dadspipes.com and rebornpipes - https://rebornpipes.com/ to be invaluable in my restoring efforts. Give them a go and see let us know how it goes!

 

[psychpipes]

Thanks for the recommendations and advice. I got the pair for $40 on eBay. I planned on giving the pot to my dad and the other for me. I’ve done some minor restorations myself. I think I’ll try the one for me myself, and depending on how it goes take the appropriate step for the one for my dad.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I think I’ll try the one for me myself, and depending on how it goes take the appropriate step for the one for my dad.

Just take your time. Rushing can wreck a restoration.

 

[mikethompson]

Thanks for the recommendations and advice. I got the pair for $40 on eBay. I planned on giving the pot to my dad and the other for me. I’ve done some minor restorations myself. I think I’ll try the one for me myself, and depending on how it goes take the appropriate step for the one for my dad.

Good plan! Those look like solid pipes. There are plenty of members who restore pipes and were invaluable to me when I was starting. I've done several, and am always learning.

Ask questions, ask questions, ask questions. If you don't know something, ask questions. You will be surprised how rewarding it is to bring back an old piece of briar into something beautiful. Good luck!

 

[ssjones]

I learned by reading web articles/blogs and practice, then slowly added tools, etc.

 

[writingraav]

If you decide to send them out I can recommend Briarworks.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Then there is this Canerodpipe.com, very skillful repairman in N.J State

 

[mso489]

The restorations posted on Forums look better than some new pipes, sometimes a lot better.

 

[Humblepipe]

As has been said, definitely use a reaming tool. I got a 5 Piece set on Amazon a while back for under $20. Good purchase, if you plan on making more EBeast purchases (I am doing that far too often).

For the rim, I have had excellent success with mineral oil and #0000 steel wool. Makes quick work of the mess on the rim. Mineral oil is not corrosive and #0000 steel wool is so fine, it's not aggressive enough to do damage.