2 Restorations: Before/After (pics) 9/14/16

[danielplainview]

I finally found some time to fix up a couple oldies.
This old Sterncrest had seen better days but this make always cleans up nicely. Full bent/silver band/push stem with a flock of birds. The pipe was so gunked up, the stem wouldn't even sit flush in the shank. After seven decades give or take, the stem had lost its bend.

This Comoy's Pebble Grain looked pretty sad but actually wasn't too rough. A little rim repair, removal of tooth chatter, and a whole lot of wet sanding. Most Pebble Grains I've seen are stained and or very dark. This pot has a great natural sandblast.

 

[newbroom]

Amazingly successful efforts. Thanks for sharing, and inspiring us to see that beauty is only skin deep.

 

[ericusrex]

Alright Dave, this ain't April Fools Day. 'Fess up. Those are four different pipes!

 

[pagan]

Very nice

 

[lotharen]

Nicely done! I can't wait to find some to restore. It honestly looks like fun.

 

[ssjones]

Masterful work Dave. Two great shapes as well!

Getting that graceful bend isn't as easy as it might appear, lovely!

 

[pruss]

Nicely done!
Great work as always, Dave. Love the stem work on the Sterncrest, and that pebble would look great on anyone's rack.
-- Pat

 

[voorhees]

So nice.

 

[agnosticpipe]

Great job Dave! That Comoy's Pebble Grain is sooo nice, and that straight pot is one of my favorite smoking shapes. :clap:

 

[jvnshr]

Amazing, just amazing 8O

 

[jackswilling]

Only picture I could see were of the Comoy

I love Comoys and that is a fantastic transformation, love that pipe.

Amazing, as always

 

[clickklick]

So much love!

 

[gloucesterman]

Your restos are always an inspiration. Well done. Dutch

 

[cossackjack]

Outstanding, as usual. I like the lighter colored stains. Stem restorations are impeccable.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes, the bend being right makes a huge difference, and the rest of the work..... splendid as usual.

 

[jerwynn]

Fine! VERY, very fine!! Another example more of resurrection than restoration! Truly outstanding!!! :clap:

 

[hmhaines]

Very nice!

 

[mso489]

Most impressive. They all look like they're prime smokers. You have the magic.

 

[ophiuchus]

Wow! Nice pipes turned into knockout gorgeous pipes. :clap:

 

[pipeanddrum]

Beautiful work!