Sasieni Ashford Rustic

[ssjones]

@ peck: Your Ashford is the Holy Grail of that shape, a "Straight Grain" stamped Walnut finish pipe. This truly is one of a kind:

 

[danielplainview]

Great resto work. The inside of the bowl is spotless. Did you sand the inside after reaming?

 

[ssjones]

@danielplainview: Yes, I put a piece of 320 grit paper on the end of a Castelford reamer bit. I think this method is potentially less damaging to the bowl vs trying to use the reamer on the final stage.
I was finally able to smoke the pipe for the first time tonight. My cleaning efforts paid off, no foul tastes. What a great draw and button. I love the stem/buttons on this pre-Transition Sasieni's, perfect for my taste.

 

[danielplainview]

Nice trick. Thanks for sharing. I'll have to try that.

 

[jjjarhead]

I lost a bidding combat on ebay on a sasieni just like this one. My heart is bleeding. Someone give me a bullet please...

Just kidding, it's a beauty! Hope you enjoy it!