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FurCoat

Lifer
Sep 21, 2020
10,167
96,137
North Carolina
A good friend and fellow church member brought me one of his dad's pipes that he found in his tool box and asked me if I could do anything with it. It was dirty but otherwise in good condition. I cleaned it up and I'll be giving it back to him tomorrow. So here are some before and after pictures of a 1955 Medico Ventilator. Cool pipe and I'm honored that he trusted me with his dad's pipe.20241006_165250.jpg20241006_165233.jpg20241006_165226.jpg20241008_190643.jpg20241008_190620.jpg20241008_190616.jpg
 

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Lifer
Sep 21, 2020
10,167
96,137
North Carolina
Wow !
Great job returning that well-loved pipe into a pristine condition 👏👏

Has your friend any plans to smoke this pipe ?
Or is it for display ?
I know he used to smoke a pipe so it is possible that it gets smoked. I'm guessing it's being displayed for now so I got a stand. I stopped by Pipes by George and picked up some Medico filters just in case though. This particular style can only be smoked with a filter and only genuine Medico filters would do.20241010_123025.jpg
 

Sig

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 18, 2023
514
2,414
Western NY
Great job!!!
Over a decade ago I had a Medico Ventilator that I gifted to a friend.
That pipe went on to create an absolute pipe and tobacco FREAK!
He is now a true pipeman. :)
 
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Lifer
Sep 21, 2020
10,167
96,137
North Carolina
Great job!!!
Over a decade ago I had a Medico Ventilator that I gifted to a friend.
That pipe went on to create an absolute pipe and tobacco FREAK!
He is now a true pipeman. :)
I absolutely love the pipe. Very unique.
When I gave it to Dave this afternoon he was surprised at how well it came out and even alluded to having a go at smoking it.
 

Briarcutter

Part of the Furniture Now
Aug 17, 2023
574
3,919
U.S.A.
You did an awesome act of kindness and a wonderful job on the pipe. Keep storing up those treasures in Heaven!
 

/Adam\

Starting to Get Obsessed
Jul 17, 2024
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363
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Pennsylvania
Awesome post! The restoration is absolutely stunning. And I’m sure your friend is just as blown away at the difference it made. I bet even Dad is looking down and giving you both praise. Gives me all kinds of feel good vibes. Thanks for sharing. 💯🙂