Oh my, those are looking good!
The transformation of the Stokkebye/Nording is quite stunning, well done sir!
The transformation of the Stokkebye/Nording is quite stunning, well done sir!
Could I do the same if the stem is made out of Acrylic? Or only with the ebonite?Back on the Tilshead…
I sanded the chamber to remove cake, and let me see the condition of the underlying wood.
There are a few small stress cracks that run vertically, and some charred out spots. The airway is a little ragged. I will cover this with a thin coating of activated charcoal/waterglass to smooth the interior out. Not really necessary, but since I’m I’m into it this far, it’s not a lot of extra work.
Tapered the airway and chamfered the face of the airway on the stem.
Now I’ll go have cigar before I make dinner…
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I assume you are referring to the chamfer on the face of the tenon.Could I do the same if the stem is made out of Acrylic? Or only with the ebonite?
Congratulations, you risk having made a spectacular purchase.Il Tilshead ....
I don't think BW stems are hand cut but might be hand finished. They can be a little thick but not obnoxiously unlike forever stems on cobs. Show us some pics when it comes in!After falling in love with my Ropp 321 vintage, but absolutely hating the stem, I wanted to see what else there was in this shape/size. I hate (but tolerate) the tiny round stem on the 321. Uncomfortable to clench.
I got lucky and found this Briarworks. It's more than I like to spend on a pipe, but I know I'll love it. Same length, but shorter. And it has a wider flatter stem. I found it last night, and told myself I'd sleep on it. (Very mature of me I know, thank you) Woke up thinking about the pipe this morning to find it with a 5% off. Well there was my sign.
Bonus: I like factory machine made pipes, but prefer handcut stems. That's exactly what these pipes are.
I think Im done buying pipes now.
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Ah yes that's what it states. I'm looking forward to seeing it! Pics incoming soon! And I know what you mean about the forever stems. My nosewarmer one, is a thick boii.I don't think BW stems are hand cut but might be hand finished. They can be a little thick but not obnoxiously unlike forever stems on cobs. Show us some pics when it comes in!
Arrived one day early! Birthday was yesterday, so this is my gift to myself.oh and the 20 pouches of 5 bros that arrived too.I don't think BW stems are hand cut but might be hand finished. They can be a little thick but not obnoxiously unlike forever stems on cobs. Show us some pics when it comes in!
Oh man that's a looker! Thanks for sharing it.Arrived one day early! Birthday was yesterday, so this is my gift to myself.oh and the 20 pouches of 5 bros that arrived too.
It's absolutely perfect. Is there a briarworks show us thread? I couldn't find one.
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And yes not a "handcut" stem, but it's smooth, polished, and actually better than some handcut stems I've received in the past.
Not a huge fan of the bowl coating, but it will be caked over in a day or two.
It's absolutely perfect otherwise.
Happy belated birthday! Cool pipe!Arrived one day early! Birthday was yesterday, so this is my gift to myself.oh and the 20 pouches of 5 bros that arrived too.
It's absolutely perfect. Is there a briarworks show us thread? I couldn't find one.
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And yes not a "handcut" stem, but it's smooth, polished, and actually better than some handcut stems I've received in the past.
Not a huge fan of the bowl coating, but it will be caked over in a day or two.
It's absolutely perfect otherwise.
I've been on an estate tear lately!
A Kaywoodie Lady Briar and a KBB Yello-Boll THORN at an antique shop this weekend. Both unsmoked! $9 each.
Casillero Churchwarden (Unsmoked)
Ben Wade Ovation partially rusticated Bulldog
Mr. Brog No. 14 Churchwarden (Unsmoked)
Golden Gate bent billiard