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[AroEnglish]

even if it does add a stupid amount of work to something meant to be pretty straightforward and simple.

I love hearing things like this! Diminishing returns? Yes. Is it worth it? Hell yes.

 

[AroEnglish]

Check out this thread. It goes in detail to a similar operation

Ryan Alden Saves a 1904 Peterson Meer Bulldog :: Pipe Repair and Maintenance

Here is a 1904 Peterson Meer Stummel that I was gifted from a very generous and kind Forum member. I sent the Stummel to my favorite carver after discussing the restemming. Because I’m an idiot I couldn’t decide on just one stem color and shape so I had three stems made. In addition to the...

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Wow, seeing something that well executed makes me weak in the knees.

Also, love the triple stem choice. Sometimes you need a taper, sometimes a saddle.

 

[Sir Yak]

That is a FINE looking pipe!!

 

[lonestar]

@AroEnglish that's the gist of it. A bit more Briar inside the Silver, and a longer tenon on the Delrin, but otherwise yes.

 

[AroEnglish]

@AroEnglish that's the gist of it. A bit more Briar inside the Silver, and a longer tenon on the Delrin, but otherwise yes.

Thanks! Yeah, I imagine my drawing wouldn't quite work out so well in real life

 

[augiebd]

Amazing how the technical and finish are both above and beyond! Congratulations, it’s a rare beauty!

 

[bent1]

Elegant pipe, the blast work reminds me of a spiderweb. The metal work looks so good on this pipe.