Deeeep Sandblast on an Old BBB Thorneycroft

[agnosticpipe]

Ok, I dug out this old BBB OwnMake Thorneycroft that I've had for a few years that was dirty and had a very small crack in the shank. Due to my worsening arthritis in my hands I haven't worked on pipes in a couple of years, but I felt the urge to try and do something with this pipe because of the wonderful sandblast on it. Not the best repair and clean up, but it looks a lot better and the tiny crack was an easy fix so it's good to smoke. I haven't seen a deep sandblast like this since I had a patent era Dunhill Shell. I have no idea how old this pipe is, but I really like the little thing. Sorry the pics aren't better, but you get the idea.

 

[sablebrush52]

That's a really interesting grain pattern. The base brings to mind planetary orbits.

 

[elpfeife]

That is quite nice.

 

[Bbailey324]

Nice looking pipe. Interesting looking grain pattern, rather unique.

 

[jpberg]

Groovy.

 

[agnosticpipe]

Ok, I dug out this old BBB OwnMake Thorneycroft that I've had for a few years that was dirty and had a very small crack in the shank. Due to my worsening arthritis in my hands I haven't worked on pipes in a couple of years, but I felt the urge to try and do something with this pipe because of the wonderful sandblast on it. Not the best repair and clean up, but it looks a lot better and the tiny crack was an easy fix so it's good to smoke. I haven't seen a deep sandblast like this since I had a patent era Dunhill Shell. I have no idea how old this pipe is, but I really like the little thing. Sorry the pics aren't better, but you get the idea.
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Somehow I forgot to show a pic of the whole pipe, so here it is if you're interested. (this is after I smoked it though.) Funny how using the flash makes the pipe look more red than the dark brown that is normally.