Peterson XL999 Kildare Restoration

[ssjones]

I was a busy boy this weekend, finishing five pipe restorations (two my own).
I've always been intrigued by the XL999 shape and relationship to the old and current 999. Mark Irwin did a nice job explaining the history of the shape transition. This was the first XL999 I've seen in person. I originally bought it to resell, but after it was done, well, you know the rest of the story.
Here are the restoration details:

https://rebornpipes.com/2016/10/30/peterson-xl999-kildare-restoration/
Before

Finished

And a group shot with my other two, pre-Republic 999's (Deluxe & Sterling).

 

[ashdigger]

Super good job. That's definitely a keeper.
I just added a Deluxe 999 to my stable, when it lands I post a pic. I'm really fond of the chubby shape but finding smokeable pipes for my style has been challenging.

 

[gloucesterman]

Nice set of three. I'm green with envy. Dutch

 

[hmhaines]

Very, very nice. Whenever I see your work, I want to try my hand at restoration!

 

[danielplainview]

Nice work Al. That's a great shape.

 

[scrooge]

Yes Sir Mr Al, I could see those 3 beauties sitting on my shelf. Got some awefully nice GBD's we could trade. LOL!

 

[yohanan]

Great Job, Congrats!!!

 

[ssjones]

My problem is that I really don't need any more pipes, yet ones that land here keep sticking around....like lost kittens.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Very nice. I need to find myself one of those older 999s Yours are beauties!

 

[scrooge]

:crying: