23 Minute Conversation w/Jess Chonowitsch (never seen before today)

[georged]

...except by the LA Pipe Club members who were present at the time (1995).
The footage was recently converted from home movie to digital form, courtesy of Rick Newcombe.
Enjoy! :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA1habSrsv4

 

[jmatt]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

That guy has patience. I think his heart skipped a beat when the guy was giving him tips about soaking vulcanite in bleach. Zen.

 

[crusader]

Loved it! Need many more!

 

[fishingandpipes]

Very nice, thank you for sharing.

 

[fishingandpipes]

Dang and it cuts off just as he gets to Italians. Keep 'em coming!

 

[jvnshr]

Cool, thanks for sharing.

 

[clickklick]

That's a gem!
The club member that talked alot was quite knowledgeable. Especially in 1995. But I am a bit perplexed on why, if he had a buffing wheel setup, he'd need to soak his oxidized stems in bleach. I am guessing it's because he felt the bleach penetrated it more so it stayed blacker longer? We are talking vulcanite so there is a big difference from today's German ebonite.

 

[cigrmaster]

That is a great video thanks for sharing.

 

[shaintiques]

Yes very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 

[clickklick]

I just got the most recent NASPC Newsletter and there is a picture of Jess shown. Is he in ill health? I know taking care of his wife took a toll on him, but he is looking frail! Much different than how he looked in the video, even considering it's been 20 years.

 

[gloucesterman]

Great clip. Thanks

 

[iamn8]

There must be LOTS of really cool stuff like that on VHS around the world, locked up in a defunct format. Sad.