Giving Old Pipes A New Life (Image Heavy)

[durham270]

These two acquisitions came in not too bad a condition other then needing a polishing and a little stem work. I cleaned the briar with Murphays Oil Soap followed by a polishing with Carnauba wax and buffing using a Dremel Tool. I used Gator Brand 1200 Scuffing/Polishing wet sandpaper on the stems followed by buffing with Carnauba wax as mentioned above. To clean the rims of both pipes I also used the 1200 grit paper followed by a light coat of leather dye to match the original finish.
Savinelli Roma #127, straight, saddle stem Billiard + 3pkgs Balsa Filters
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Stanwell Buffalo 30, Strawberry Pipe
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Pipe acquisitions.

 

[brdavidson]

Nicely done Durham! I love the top of the Savinelli, great contrast to the dark stain. I really like the shank extension on the Stanwell as well. Great work sir!

 

[cortezattic]

Thanks for the terrific post! Both of those pipes look wonderful. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into

taking these pix and getting them posted. :clap: (That Stannie looks like a great smoker.)

 

[petes03]

Nice job as usual, Durham!

 

[ejames]

Nice pair! Really like the looks of that bent pipe!

 

[bentmike]

Nice work Durham -They look great! Some serious cake in that Stanwell. Great photographs too. Thanks for sharing.

 

[misterlowercase]

Excellent resurrections!
It's so rewarding to restore well-deserving pipes back into their prime!
Good work here!

 

[sallow]

That Stanwell is a beauty. I love those Danish lines.

 

[wilson]

Nice work. The Stanwell is great.

 

[tamer291]

Wow. Very impressive. Great job.

 

[durham270]

Thanks guys! Happy to report they are both really good smokers! I never get tired of refinishing pipes. It's got to be my favorite past times. Such a rewarding feeling when finished.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

wow - nice job - they all look like new

 

[adam2]

nice work!