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  1. gmwolford

    I'm a Papaw Again!

    My second grandson, Elias Wolf Owsley, came into the world 7/14/16 at 9.2 pounds and 22" long. His middle name is after me; I've always been Wol or Wolfy. Needless to say, I'm pretty proud. This was the first time I got to hold him.
  2. gmwolford

    My Experience with Xikar Customer Service/Warranty Work

    I recently sent my Xikar Pipeline in for repairs: the fill tube was off center, the flint wheel housing had become loose and caused the wheel to jam. Within a few days of them receiving my lighter I got an email saying they had received and repaired my lighter and it was being sent back to me...
  3. gmwolford

    Anything Special to Maintain a Clay Pipe?

    A friend gifted me this clay pipe; it's the first clay pipe I've owned. So far I've smoked it only a half dozen times or so but really like it. My question is this: are there any specific things one should do to maintain a clay pipe? Obviously, alcohol should be used minimally if at all; I get...
  4. gmwolford

    Cedar and Antler Tamper My Son Made

    My son sawed out a block of cedar to carve this tamper. He put whitetail antler on both ends and used a mahogany stain. It came out real nice IMHO.
  5. gmwolford

    IM Corona Old Boy Father's Day Gift

    My Father's Day gift arrived Thursday; I'm just getting around to posting it. Thus far I love it! I chose matte black because it won't look dirty so quickly like the chrome does. The heft and feel are great. I read they have made the finish 5 times more durable but it'll be "living" in a...
  6. gmwolford

    Do IM Corona Lighters Really Need IM Corona Flints?

    So, after years of wanting an IM Corona Old Boy I used my Father's Day gift card to order one today. I see that IM Corona also makes flints; it seems they are softer than "regular" flints from my reading. But do I really need those special flints? I sure don't want to foul up my new lighter by...
  7. gmwolford

    Greg's Kit Project

    Well, today I final made a start! I had forgotten that last summer or maybe spring is ordered two kits from Steve at Vermont Freehand so I was actually ready to go. Here's a video of the block and a little intro: http://youtu.be/UiE6_2QEFGs I have made a small amount of progress: de-barked the...
  8. gmwolford

    Tidings of Joy

    I wanted to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and report some good news on my end. I've gotten great results with my latest lab work, with my A1C dropping to 5.2! Although I'm recovering from a sinus infection still, I feel so much better than I have in a very long time. It's truly a season...
  9. gmwolford

    Undressing a "Dress" Pipe

    A few days ago I received a Stanwell Black Diamond in the mail, gifted to me from a friend on Instagram. The easy clean up I expected turned into a full blown project, with me "undressing" the pipe and restaining it. Here's the rest of the story if you're interested...
  10. gmwolford

    Tools to Get Started

    I thought a quick run down on the few tools I'm using for this project would be helpful. Everything here is available at Home Depot except the vulcrylic file, which came from Amazon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Aw4djljoo
  11. gmwolford

    Christmas Cheer 2013

    I've not written many reviews but am going to give it the old college try here. Okay, today I start with McClelland Christmas Cheer 2013. I'm not reading the other comments and reviews beforehand so I don't slant my thoughts. The blend presented as a lovely broken flake, mixed medium to dark...
  12. gmwolford

    Post them here!

    Let's mahe good use of our new "room" here folks. This forum is the place to add all of your self-carved projects, especially the kit project threads, photos and videos.
  13. gmwolford

    Something to Add to Your Christmas List

    In case you missed it, we are planning a forum group project- carving our own pipe from a kit! The discussion is IN THIS THREAD so you can get caught up and add yourself to the list. So, make sure you add a pre-drilled pipe kit to you Christmas list! :puffy:
  14. gmwolford

    Making a Rusticating Tool

    In another thread on carving my own pipe someone asked about how I rusticated the pipe. I made a tool from a screwdriver bit and used a power driver with it. If you're interested you can read about it here Make a Rustication Tool
  15. gmwolford

    I Finally Carved a Pipe

    Well, I finally got around to carving my first pipe (from a kit); my son inspired me though he's ahead of me in skills! I made a terrible cut with a coping saw on the front and it almost ruined the kit. I managed to salvage it pretty well though I think. I mad my own rustication tool, a process...
  16. gmwolford

    Grooming the Fur Kids - Holiday Haircuts

    Well, this morning I am working on finishing up our holiday grooming of our three fur kids. All are done with their hair cuts, two are bathed, and one has her nails clippers; whew! The last two are terrors on nail clipping so I'm not really looking forward to it. My wife, though she insists she...
  17. gmwolford

    My Son's Third Pipe - No Power Tools Used

    This is my son's third pipe he's made so far. He used a coping saw, various files and sandpapers, no power tools, except the buffer, in the shaping process. It was a kit from PIMO that I got him last spring. The stem still needs to be finished but I think he did a great job!
  18. gmwolford

    Old Meerschaum Bowl Re-Stemmed and Restored

    I got this old meerschaum bowl in a lot a few months ago now I guess. It's been a work in progress but I fina;;y have it finished. I posted more photos and a complete write up on Reborn Pipes if you are interested.
  19. gmwolford

    Too Busy For My Own Good

    Well, the last month or so I've felt so much better as I work to get my diabetes under control. In fact, I think I almost feel normal (for me) again for the first time in a long time. It's good to get my health heading in the right direction and I'm dropping some unneeded pounds in the process...
  20. gmwolford

    Good Report From the Doctor

    Had an excellent doctor visit yesterday- praise The Good Lord. A1C down from 14.3 to 6.5! Celebrating with some 14 months old Accountants Mixture in an old Falcon. If you're interested I wrote more on the blog: www.gregwolford.wordpress.com
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