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  1. starship

    Show Off Your Petersons Here!

    "System" 307. had for years
  2. starship

    Do you keep a journal of your work on pipes?

    I am currently working on MY collection, pipe number 6 of XX. I decided to and ordered a journal. Easy to print a picture before and after and tape on page, and list steps of work. Anyone else? Comments
  3. starship

    Sanding vulcanite stems. still learning

    Well, here she is, better or worse.
  4. starship

    Sanding vulcanite stems. still learning

    No Wheel, just sandpaper, and micro mesh, grits and guts
  5. starship

    Sanding vulcanite stems. still learning

    moving up step by stem
  6. starship

    Sanding vulcanite stems. still learning

    Here is where I am today, just starting 2500G.
  7. starship

    Sanding vulcanite stems. still learning

    OP HERE! Wow, what did I start? I dropped back to 1500G, 1/4 sheets. Due to the curves and shape of the stem, I wrapping strips around my finger to wet sand. After it's used up, to 2000,2500,3000, then micro mesh. By that time the oil to prevent oxidation should be here. Polish and...
  8. starship

    Sanding vulcanite stems. still learning

    If im Sanding with gray 3000G sandpaper, and get brown residue on the sandpaper, I must still be sanding oxidation? If I sand and only black or no residue, i'm through the oxidation.
  9. starship

    My BIANCO EGRA

    $40.00 pipe from Ebay, happy with my purchase
  10. starship

    Removing oxidation from vulcanite stems.

    A link from the forums, to an article talking about oxidation. It linked to a product on (pipes and cigars) called "Haze Away". Product made by a company "Decatur Products" 1) I am an amateur and so only working for my satisfaction. 2) This product WORKS Forums are for sharing...
  11. starship

    Cleaning / wax bowl

    This is a nording, from Denmark, I have cleaned outside with cloth and "EverClear". There are still some imperfections, but do not want to sand. Best wax for hand application And hand buffing the wax.
  12. starship

    BIANCO Pipe brand.

    Thanks for sharing, I the imperfect item, Mr retired navy can't spend on a first line pipe. Very Happy with my purchase
  13. starship

    Exhaust Fan For New Smoking Room?

    Simple, screened in patio. Slow cooked BBQ and a pipe
  14. starship

    BIANCO Pipe brand.

    In either case, The purchase was made, and me a happy puffer
  15. starship

    Show Off Your WDC Pipes

    Here is my WDC. Sweet pipe I might add. The pipe rack was made from "Purple Heart"
  16. starship

    Your Stuck with me! For better or worse

    I'm back on Board. Many years ago (2017) I mixed two blends and found something I like. Sorted and aerated on a towel (leather ordered). 8 years in the jars. Sill moist and the flavors merged. Dry smoke with nice aroma, good flavor. So, welcome aboard to myself!
  17. starship

    New Here (This forum).

    Posting content in the wrong place!
  18. starship

    Salt alcohol treatment.

    Salt is turning brown already This is a Savinelli "Grand Prix". I believe 1940's.