Comoy Rescue

[bayareabriar]

I have used Walker for years. After he closed his business, it was difficult for me to find a quality repair business. I was lucky enough to be referred to Fletch and I’m impressed at his quality of work. @RustiePyles CPG

I have been collecting a bunch of Comoy pipes to send his way. Some are still inbound to me, and here are some before photos so far.

In the next month or so, I’ll update with the after photos. If there are any pipes you would like me to post more before photos, just let me know. Most are 20s-40s.

 

[mikethompson]

They will be stunning when they are cleaned up. How did you aquire them?

 

[bayareabriar]

They will be stunning when they are cleaned up. How did you aquire them?

eBay, Etsy, etc.

 

[trouttimes]

Good start to a fine collection.

 

[didimauw]

Oh my.... What amazing specimens! That's exactly what I want my pipes to look like when I die.

 

[FurCoat]

Oh my.... What amazing specimens! That's exactly what I want my pipes to look like when I die.

My OCD would not permit it.

 

[didimauw]

My OCD would not permit it.

Well my friend, that makes me sad.

 

[MattRVA]

Looks like someone loved those pipes, good on you for giving them a new life!

 

[kcghost]

I am sure that Fletcher will do an outstanding job for you.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Since @bayareabriar started the thread I’ll go ahead and post some progress pics. I did an initial cleanup of a couple of the pipes last night, basically to do a materials assessment. Essentially to see what was gonna be needed to get these beauties back in fighting shape. I think these two extraordinaires are gonna turn out really nice. I got the rims all cleaned up of lava and gunk. And gave the pipes a very thorough inspection.

 

[jttnk]

Looking forward to seeing all the life brought back to these cool old pipes. Thanks for sharing.

 

[bayareabriar]

I was pretty surprised to see the smooth one was meerlined. I’m glad you are putting some photos up and sharing your passion and skills!

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Got this one all finished up.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Got this one all finished up. View attachment 293804

Your elbow grease presents beautifully. ️

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

804 Extraordinaire finished up.

 

[didimauw]

Omg those are huge! Should smoke nicely! Nice choice of pipes, and nice work guys!

 

[bayareabriar]

That one is better than I expected!

 

[DotAndBang’sPipes]

Whoa! @RustiePyles CPG those look incredible.

 

[grimpeur]

804 Extraordinaire finished up.

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Is there a phrase for swearing and laughing out loud at the same time, in amazement? Wow!

How did you handle the stamping on the stem? Generally, due to my lack of experience and know-how, I lightly polish around any stem markings, which leaves an unsightly (to some) area.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Is there a phrase for swearing and laughing out loud at the same time, in amazement? Wow!

How did you handle the stamping on the stem? Generally, due to my lack of experience and know-how, I lightly polish around any stem markings, which leaves an unsightly (to some) area.

On this pipe there wasn't really anything I could do. The picture of the stamping is before de-greening. Sanding the stem definitely lightened the stamping but it didn't erase it.