Hey there folks. As with my other Project Log threads I'll be updating this with the restoration progress on these pipes. I truly value the feedback and tips that I get, so if you have any wisdom to share please don't be shy. (There has to be at least one shy pipe lover out there...)
As mentioned in another thread, I was expecting some more estate Brigham pipes to arrive, and they did tonight along with a Hilson bulldog, two beat up "The Pipe" dublins, a Montcalm, and a Savinelli Oom Paul/calabash which appears to have had a briar bowl/insert. The marks on the Sav are nearly gone, but this merits investigation I'll add more as I take pictures and do some research.
But to the Brighams! These six came in with their stems all mixed up. I think, in the end, I've matched five stems to five pipes. But I won't find out til I've cleaned out the shanks. My favourite pipe in this bunch is the author, which appears to have a mis-matched stem (bugger!). Here they are. I'll get to cleaning and pics tomorrow.
Cheers,
-- Pat
As mentioned in another thread, I was expecting some more estate Brigham pipes to arrive, and they did tonight along with a Hilson bulldog, two beat up "The Pipe" dublins, a Montcalm, and a Savinelli Oom Paul/calabash which appears to have had a briar bowl/insert. The marks on the Sav are nearly gone, but this merits investigation I'll add more as I take pictures and do some research.
But to the Brighams! These six came in with their stems all mixed up. I think, in the end, I've matched five stems to five pipes. But I won't find out til I've cleaned out the shanks. My favourite pipe in this bunch is the author, which appears to have a mis-matched stem (bugger!). Here they are. I'll get to cleaning and pics tomorrow.
Cheers,
-- Pat
