Finally Finished Up The All Briar Pipe

[redbeard]

A few weeks or so ago I posted an all briar I found that needed some TLC. I didn't have some of the tools needed to do a resto on it so I waited... And waited... And finally was able to buy a senior reamer and some pipe polish. The rim was pretty beat but like some said, it adds to the pipes character. I took it on its maiden smoke and she smokes wonderfully! The briar stem is sure something to get used to , especially since I am a clencher. But don't worry, I do not clench this pipe! I would hate to do any major damage to it since the briar is so much softer than any other stem material.
So, how did she turn out to you?
Before:


After:

 

[lifeon2]

Just lovely

 

[papipeguy]

Lovely job. Any idea about the age of this pipe?

 

[ejames]

Looking good! I like the all briar pipes.

 

[danielplainview]

Great pipe! More pics please.

 

[tbradsim1]

Such a lovely thing, fine job on it, let us know how it smokes.

 

[lonestar]

Looks great!

 

[cortezattic]

I really like the look of the all briar pipe, though it may not be all that practical at the button end.

It seems like there is no need for a tenon and mortise joint either.

At any rate, you did a first class job rescuing an uncommon and attractive pipe. :clap:

 

[mso489]

This could inspire some artisan to revive this tradition. Great job on restoration.

 

[ssjones]

Nice! I'm going to a shop in NY tomorrow that had a unsmoked Allbriar. I might just have to pick that one up, if it's still there....

 

[joshb83]

Beautiful save! Looks like it is going to be a great smoker, just wonder how much of the residual taste will end up in the stem as I assume the inside is porous and untreated?