Starfire TR Before/After Refurb

[danielplainview]

Here is an interesting piece of Grabow history. The TR Grabow's were only made by one man at the factory in the 1960's.
An excerpt from a Grabow factory worker.

 

[blueeyedogre]

That is one sharp looking pipe!

 

[samcoffeeman]

Never knew that, think I had a couple TRs pass through my hands. Nice work as always!

 

[pepesdad1]

Good looking pipe! Your refurb looks great.

 

[newbroom]

I'd expect the pipe to look better than new with those tools available.

Still, not bad.

 

[cigrmaster]

Wow, what a great job on the refurb. It looks brand new, I am amazed that it is a Dr Grabow. I never knew they made pipes like that. Anytime I picture a Grabow, it is one of those pipes I see at the drugstore in the paper and plastic container and not a one looks like that.

 

[crusader]

This is besides the point but I love Starfire pipes. I only have one in a pot shape but it is one of my prized pipes.

 

[tuold]

That is indeed one special Starfire!

 

[ejames]

I'd expect the pipe to look better than new with those tools available.

Still, not bad.

Huh??

 

[danielplainview]

Thanks guys. I've wanted one in this shape for a while. They don't pop up for sale very often.
@cigmaster, the Grabows from the 1950's-1960's were top notch. Everyone I have from that era are great burners.
@newbroom, I think I get the joke. The tools in the before pictures? I use a hammer to remove 50 year old cake. I also like an open draw in my pipes. ::

 

[peckinpahhombre]

A classic. Looks sharp.

 

[papipeguy]

Fabulous job on that. Like peck wrote- a classic.

 

[stvalentine]

That is one beautiful pipe if I ever saw one! I am jealous now.... :wink: :lol:

 

[seacaptain]

Excellent work!

 

[antbauers]

Everyone pretty much stated on point about the great work and on the pipe itself. According to your info. it seems to be even more collectable than I thought. Although if it wasn't I'd still love it and I'd have to say it's one of my favorite refurbs you've done. As always great work and thanks for sharing!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Whoa! Way better than new. Superb craftsmanship.

 

[huntertrw]

Mr. Fancy Pants:
Thank-you for the education concerning Mr. Wagoner and his connection to Dr. Grabow and their TR pipes. As for your restoration, you have done a yeoman's job. May this pipe smoke as good as it now looks!