LHS Firethorn Before/After Restoration

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

2,853

78

wv

• Jun 27, 2018

• #1

This Firethorn checked all the boxes for me. Squat bulldog, silverband, and tapered stem. I’ve only seen 5 Firethorn models over the past few years, and I’ve brought 3 of them home. This bulldog is a welcome addition to the flock.


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philobeddoe

Lifer

Oct 31, 2011

7,437

11,735

East Indiana

• Jun 27, 2018

• #2

Beautiful restoration of a lovely pipe.

 

anthonyrosenthal74

Lifer

Jan 8, 2013

7,493

733

• Jun 27, 2018

• #3

That's a sweet looking pipe! Well done! :clap:

 

smittyd

Part of the Furniture Now

Feb 7, 2018

830

907

45

Pennsylvania

• Jun 27, 2018

• #4

How did you get the char off the rim? You did a wonderful job! That is a classy pipe.

 

mikethompson

Lifer

Jun 26, 2016

11,339

23,496

Near Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Jun 27, 2018

• #5

Another great restore. How did you get that charring off? What kind of wax did you use?

 

fluffie666

Can't Leave

Apr 4, 2014

497

5

• Jun 27, 2018

• #6

Beautiful work on a historic piece! Very nice! I have the same question about the rim. What was your cleaning process for that?

 

ssjones

Moderator

Staff member

May 11, 2011

18,439

11,344

Maryland

postimg.cc

• Jun 27, 2018

• #7

I knew an LHS had to be DaveG - well done!

 

npod

Lifer

Jun 11, 2017

2,942

1,024

• Jun 27, 2018

• #8

That is fantastic work Dave. I remember a couple of years ago seeing another restoration similar to this one. http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/firethorn-beforeafter-resto#post-874018
I’ve always admired your work. Love the passion.

 

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ukbob

Lifer

Dec 3, 2016

1,072

5,457

Norfolk. England.

• Jun 27, 2018

• #9

Another nice restoration there Dave.

 

davet

Lifer

May 9, 2015

3,815

330

Estey's Bridge N.B Canada

• Jun 27, 2018

• #10

A beautiful restoration as always :worship:

 

kickinbears

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jun 21, 2018

200

1

• Jun 27, 2018

• #11

Awesome job ... looks great! That bowl looks squat. What are the bowl dimensions?
I bet the flavor profile that bowl gives up are great!

 

jpmcwjr

Moderator

Staff member

May 12, 2015

24,739

27,336

Carmel Valley, CA

• Jun 27, 2018

• #12

Another one knocked out of the park!

 

voorhees

Lifer

May 30, 2012

3,834

939

Gonadistan

• Jun 27, 2018

• #13

Fantastic work.

 

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

2,853

78

wv

• Jun 27, 2018

• #14

Thanks fellas.

How did you get the char off the rim

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A mild flat board sanding with 400 grit. Then up to 2000 grit for the final.

What kind of wax did you use?

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I use pure carnauba for all smooth finishes and Halcyon for a blasted/rustic finish.

 

seacaptain

Lifer

Apr 24, 2015

1,829

7

• Jun 27, 2018

• #15

Really nice looking pipe. Good work.

 

A

awesomeness

Might Stick Around

Apr 16, 2018

82

0

• Jul 3, 2018

• #16

You my dear Sir. Are a hero! Hot heaven how beautiful you made those two pipes.

When I get my waxing game on, you will be one of the people I will try and copy.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,459

• Jul 3, 2018

• #17

You really resurrected each feature, the briar and its finish, the metal band, and the stem. It's hard to believe that under all that scaly crud there is a brand-new-looking stem breathing to be free. It's such a lithe flowing shape, it rewards the effort abundantly. I don't know if you smoke 'em or sell 'em, but that is one I'd want to keep.

 

scloyd

Lifer

May 23, 2018

5,953

12,087

• Jul 3, 2018

• #18

That is amazing. Beautiful!

 

upnorth1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 7, 2017

969

3,608

La Belle Province, Canada

• Jul 3, 2018

• #19

Absolutely beautiful work!

 

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

2,853

78

wv

• Jul 3, 2018

• #20

Thank you everyone.
@mso
This one is a keeper. I’ve smoked a couple bowls since the restoration.
The Sterncrest and Firethorn models came with either solid gold or sterling band. This was well used but worth the effort. A tapered stem bulldog from Stern is a rare sight.
Here’s a Sterncrest with the solid gold band I acquired a few years ago.