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  1. danielplainview

    Hello all name is Gerald want to get into pipes

    Welcome aboard Gerald. Cobguy has some good advice. Savinelli's are excellent briar pipes for around $100. A few corncob pipes will be great for staring out and sampling different blends. I would start with samples of English, aromatics, Virginias, burleys, etc. That will quickly determine...
  2. danielplainview

    Help Me Fill My Kaywoodie Hi-Bowl Collection!

    Thanks Scrooge. Yes that one had seen better days.
  3. danielplainview

    Show Off Your Dr. Grabow Pipes Here!

    Nice Linkman Dave T. Those are indeed a rare shape. Congrats. Scrooge, that poker is a beaut!
  4. danielplainview

    Reconditioning an Old Pipe. Before/After (pics)

    Thanks everyone. This was a fun project. It's nice when they turn out better than expected. I love working on the briar part of restorations. Stems? Not so much. George, thanks. That means a lot coming from the master. I may have put the stem in upside for the pics, but I'll give it a heat and...
  5. danielplainview

    Reconditioning an Old Pipe. Before/After (pics)

    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...
  6. danielplainview

    My two most recent refurbs.

    Nicely done!
  7. danielplainview

    My Experience with Xikar Customer Service/Warranty Work

    I like my Xikar. It's been used daily for 3+ years with no problems. Thanks for the review. It's good to know they stand by their word.
  8. danielplainview

    Recent P.A.D. (pics)

    Here are a few fixer uppers I've picked up recently. LHS Park Lane Deluxe A close up for the Cumberland junkies. Albert John Grecian briar Dunhill service lighter Savinelli Deluxe Milano I found this to be a unique, odd, and interesting shape. Long John? Lumber-Warden? LHS Certified...
  9. danielplainview

    The 100 Year Old Virgin Deflowered

    Beautiful pipe. Congrats.
  10. danielplainview

    Wee Bit of Cake (GBD 549 New Standard)

    Holy Cake Boss batman. Nice save. Take it easy George. It's a factory stem.
  11. danielplainview

    Man Cave 2016

    MG check. Cool ride. I love those old cars.
  12. danielplainview

    Carnauba versus Paragon wax.

    I'm no expert but from my own experience, carnauba is far superior. Carnauba has a better shine and is much more durable. Paragon is nice to use for rustic and blasted finishes.
  13. danielplainview

    Dunhill Root Briar Bulldog Restoration (1977)

    Nice find! Great work as always.
  14. danielplainview

    $10 pipe rejuvination

    Surely this is the price just to do a basic buff and shine?
  15. danielplainview

    Provocative Posts Make Longer Threads

  16. danielplainview

    Rossi?

    I have a few. They never disappoint just like all my Sav's.
  17. danielplainview

    My Newest Pipe Rack.

    Congrats. Sweet group of GBD's!
  18. danielplainview

    How to Ream Pipe with Thick Cake

    For concrete hard cake, plug the shank and fill the bowl chamber with alcohol for a few hours. It will soften the cake. Good luck.
  19. danielplainview

    Show Off Your LHS Pipes Here

    Nice score tuold. Nice work too. I've found the old red dots to be my favorite LHS smokers next to my push stem Sterncrest's. The hypodermic needle type stingers in these have a perfect open draw.
  20. danielplainview

    Rogue One: Feminist Revistionist Crap

    Ordering my popcorn and Coke.... Triggly Puff cast for Jabba?
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