Mail came today and it was most anticipated. I placed an order last week with the ever so helpful gents at smokingpipes and they deliver yet again. Stellar service, quick delivery and perfectly packaged.
I ordered a Peterson pipe for myself, one for a friend, a leather carrying pouch and I had to try some Carter Hall!
For myself I Went ahead and ordered the XL14. a "dublin edition" that is smooth and sports a quite dark stain. some birdseye and grain with personality
Now since this is a Peterson and we're all aware of some of their issues I looked down the shank and sure enough there was some stain to be removed. A whole plate of pipecleaners and a good shot of cask strength Auchentoshan later I was pleased with the looks of it. I also managed to kind of chip of a bit of the bowl coating when I ran some cleaners through to the bottom of the bowl but I decided not to remove the rest. It came off looking a bit like spiderweb.
Given that I soaked it in whisky the tenon won't quite fit back into the mortise so they'll have to rest apart for the night but tomorrow they'll be friends again and I hope to get in the premier smoke.
I ordered a Peterson pipe for myself, one for a friend, a leather carrying pouch and I had to try some Carter Hall!
For myself I Went ahead and ordered the XL14. a "dublin edition" that is smooth and sports a quite dark stain. some birdseye and grain with personality
Now since this is a Peterson and we're all aware of some of their issues I looked down the shank and sure enough there was some stain to be removed. A whole plate of pipecleaners and a good shot of cask strength Auchentoshan later I was pleased with the looks of it. I also managed to kind of chip of a bit of the bowl coating when I ran some cleaners through to the bottom of the bowl but I decided not to remove the rest. It came off looking a bit like spiderweb.
Given that I soaked it in whisky the tenon won't quite fit back into the mortise so they'll have to rest apart for the night but tomorrow they'll be friends again and I hope to get in the premier smoke.