Here is an ongoing project I just finished up. It's been a while since I've been able to work on any of my own pipes. These LHS Sterncrest push stems are great old burners. The before pictures show that the previous owner thought so too.
Upon arrival: Charred, beaten, and severely out of round.
I started out by putting it on the topping board until I reached fresh briar.
Next I set out to correct the bowl chamber. It's not perfectly symmetrical but looks a little better now. The chamber had a few deep gashes from what I guess was a pocket knife. It would later receive pipe mud and a carbon coating.
I beveled the rim, then steamed and sanded the dents scratches. After the briar repairs I worked out the tooth chatter with heat, needle file, and wet sanding.
Once all the repairs are complete, it's time for the fun stuff. I mixed up some Fiebing's dark brown and added a touch of oxblood for the stain. Finishing with a coat of carnauba and adding the carbon bowl coating.
Upon arrival: Charred, beaten, and severely out of round.
I started out by putting it on the topping board until I reached fresh briar.
Next I set out to correct the bowl chamber. It's not perfectly symmetrical but looks a little better now. The chamber had a few deep gashes from what I guess was a pocket knife. It would later receive pipe mud and a carbon coating.
I beveled the rim, then steamed and sanded the dents scratches. After the briar repairs I worked out the tooth chatter with heat, needle file, and wet sanding.
Once all the repairs are complete, it's time for the fun stuff. I mixed up some Fiebing's dark brown and added a touch of oxblood for the stain. Finishing with a coat of carnauba and adding the carbon bowl coating.
