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tuold

Lifer
Oct 15, 2013
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Beaverton,Oregon
I saw a Medico Jet Steam pipe on eBay fitted with a Dr Grabow stem. I don't know why I wanted to have it, but at $9.99 I could always use it for a source of briar dust or a spare stem.
When it arrived it had a very dark, dirty, pitted and varnished exterior which I removed with acetone and lots of sanding. Now it just has a few coats of wax and (perhaps) looks much better even with the Grabow stem. It's actually quite comfortable to smoke. I'll probably bid for a real Jet Stream next since I like the '60s design.
jet_zpsa7cf9e59.jpg


 

ejames

Lifer
Oct 6, 2009
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Those old Jet Streams are cool! They made two or three different versions of them. I like the looks of yours with the banded Grabow stem.

 

tuold

Lifer
Oct 15, 2013
2,133
172
Beaverton,Oregon
That stem fits nice and snug, too. It could even a take a Grabow filter if I wanted to use one.
Oh, and here's the seller supplied "before" picture:
jetbefore_zps1652400f.jpg


 
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