Dr Grabow Viscount- First Restoration

[python]

I definitely would not do anymore reaming or scraping in the chamber.

 

[seanv]

Chamber looks good. If you're really unhappy you could use a bit of sand paper wrapped to a sharpie or something but judging by the photo, I wouldn't.
As for the smell, how bad is it? Keep in mind that this is a used pipe and will not smell like new.

 

[scloyd]

I think you did a great job. If the pipe was mine, I would leave the nicks on the rim and just smoke it. I wouldn't want to mess with trying to match the green paint...I'd probably make it worse.

 

[mso489]

Just the cheering section here, but the color finish on the pipe, given its level of use, is really outstanding. A touch up would be all it needs, and that isn't essential. Sometimes a little wear looks good. You were right to go easy with reaming. Overzealous reaming can kill a pipe. Handsome little devil it is.

 

[mikethompson]

I wouldn't worry about the smell, the coffee grounds will get rid of that.

A nice cleanup! I agree, colour matching that green might be very tricky.

 

[AlabamaDan]

I wouldn't worry about the smell, the coffee grounds will get rid of that.

I’m not much of a coffee drinker. Think tea would work?

 

[mikethompson]

I’m not much of a coffee drinker. Think tea would work?

Hmmm only one way to find out I guess. The idea is that as the grounds dry, they absorb all the funky smells.

Sometimes coffee shops will give out their grounds for people to use in composting, I'm sure they could give you a small Ziploc full if you ask.

 

[AlabamaDan]

Hmmm only one way to find out I guess. The idea is that as the grounds dry, they absorb all the funky smells.

Sometimes coffee shops will give out their grounds for people to use in composting, I'm sure they could give you a small Ziploc full if you ask.

Alright. I bought some kcups for coffee and have coffee grounds now. Just put the damp grounds in the chamber and let them sit for a day or two?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Alright. I bought some kcups for coffee and have coffee grounds now. Just put the damp grounds in the chamber and let them sit for a day or two?

You got it.?

 

[mikethompson]

Alright. I bought some kcups for coffee and have coffee grounds now. Just put the damp grounds in the chamber and let them sit for a day or two?

Exactly, nothing more than that. As the grounds dry up, they soak up nasty smells in the briar as well. After a few days rinse the pipe out and let dry. You will see what a difference it makes.

 

[AlabamaDan]

Alright. Let’s see how it works.

 

[AlabamaDan]

A more polishing. I think I’ll call it finished. How’s it look?

 

[vates]

So. Did it de-ghost?

 

[ssjones]

Where do you get all those supplies? Those are things I don’t have yet.

Autoparts stores/Walmart sells 3M packs of:
800
1000
1500
2000
Wet paper, use that progression on stems, then micromesh.

Make sure the stem is mounted on the bowl when it is sanded!

 

[AlabamaDan]

So. Did it de-ghost?

yup. All clear.

 

[AlabamaDan]

I just realized I have a St Patrick’s Day pipe!