Exactly why I prize stems from certain British makers, to me, the stem makes the pipe.
Like a nice dinner but with a mediocre dessert afterwards.
Exactly why I prize stems from certain British makers, to me, the stem makes the pipe.
Great job Mike. I have a Silver Mac Duff estate pipe that has a grainy stem. I wasn't sure how to polish it up...now I know. Well done!
Excellent job! I've just sent six stems off to you for doing so well.....
Looking very good so far! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished pipe. That's an elegant shape. Nice lines. I have recently found myself really liking bent bulldogs and Rhodesians where I never really cared for them too much in the past. Funny how tastes can change over time.
Well done! Nice pics too.