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  1. J

    When to treat

    Spit
  2. J

    MBSD Meerschaum Coloring Progression

    Congrats on your upcoming nuptials!
  3. J

    My Grandpa's Pipe

    Well done!
  4. J

    Came in Today!

    Good on you!
  5. J

    Removing oxidation from vulcanite stems.

    Every Kiko I have come across has had a badly oxidized stem in a strange green hue.
  6. J

    Pipe Mud Again

    Same
  7. J

    Molina / Barasso 106 - Difficult to Draw

    Take an extra long bristle pipe cleaner, tie one end to something and charge with Flitz - insert into stem and slide the stem back and forth on the pipe cleaner, rotating as you do so. If that doesn't work try a clay saw from either end.
  8. J

    Pipe Mud Again

    ^^^ This...
  9. J

    Looking for assistance with this pipe's history and maker.

    Hard to tell if it's a gator or a croc without the nose...
  10. J

    Plastered Dr. Grabow Viscount

    I've seen aluminum do that - but only in salt water...
  11. J

    Plastered Dr. Grabow Viscount

    You still have threads in whatever material was used. The first thing I would try is to drizzle thin CA on / into the material to stabilize / strengthen it. Clean up the stinger and see how it fits. If that works you're home free - if not, no harm, no foul... If that doesn't work, you're...
  12. J

    Well that didn’t last long…

    Just stabilize it with CA and keep on puffing...