My first restoration attempt !

[cajundad]

http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/6237/forum-pics-0922-600x240.jpg This is my first try , and I would like some feedback . I will only attempt a restore on my personal smokers , and I now see how addicting it is to try to bring these puffers back to life . This is the before pic. , of course .

 

[hawk60ce]

Gonna need a better pic!

 

[ghost]

I tried to stretch the pic on my iPad but it didn't help. Do you have a bigger pic? At this size it looks like the rim is charred still, I think...

 

[cajundad]

After 4 hours , lol .

 

[ghost]

Aha, that makes more sense. Still a smallish pic, but looks pretty good!

 

[cajundad]

 

[cajundad]

http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/6237/forum-pics-0941-600x357.jpg

 

[cajundad]

Sorry guys , its hard for me to size these right for the forum .

 

[cajundad]

IRC import called Brymat . It is a french import . Thanks for the kind words , I usually work on guitars and drums . This is much more tedious .

 

[cajundad]

I need to get my Savinelli Alligator done , it has a few dings on the bowl rim from hitting the concrete . I just hate to send it out and never see it again lol .

 

[nsfisher]

Ya done good mate.

 

[cajundad]

Thanks Nsfisher !

 

[fnord]

Cajundad:
Even if the pix are a bit smallish, you've done a Yeoman's job bringing this burner back to life.
It's a grand feeling, isn't it?
Fnord

 

[crk69]

Great job on the resto..

 

[cajundad]

Thanks again guys , @fnord its addicting . But I wont touch my Gator , or my Nording lol.

 

[numbersix]

Nice work! It is a little difficult seeing the progress, it's enough to see that you accomplished a lot. I've tried my hand at minor restoration work, enough to have major respect for those who restore pipes on a regular basis. It's difficult and tedious work.

 

[hfearly]

Well done cajundad The best part begins when you start "tuning" your pipes ;-) You know, 4mm exhaust for better gurgle sound and adding some spoilers around the rim :rofl:

 

[shawn622]

From what I can see you cleaned it up pretty good.

 

[deleon]

Good job on cleaning up the rim of the bowl!

 

[ssjones]

Wow, I say nice work! All it takes is some elbow grease!
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