A simple reconditioning

[Lostmason]

Back in March I picked up a Dr Grabow that was little beat up.Poor thing had several scratches and dings.
As well as a healthy cake,about a nickle and a half thick.I can't find the picks I took then so trust me when
I say this little darling needed some help.First I took a dull knife after the cake and when it was opened enough
I hooked up a dremel with a sanding drum.I got the bowl down to a clean briar,I know I should have left some
of the cake,but I wanted this one to my tobaccos not who knows.I switch drums and proceeded to strip and
smooth the outside.So this brings us to yesterday,
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I decided to try an experiment.I used Rit Dye (Black) mixed with 90% alcohol.I applied five coates and let it sit
overnight after the last coat before buffing.
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I'm now breaking it in with SPS Sunrise,and this little pipe is well worth the efforts.Smokes like a champ and light
enough to clench without any strain.

[Bruck]

Nice work!

[Haebar]

That's the heart of the sport, Matthew! Bringing them back from the grave to be fine smokers. Good job!

[bluenoser]

Looks good

[Lostmason]

Thank you for you kindness,I still need to get some wax after it and then it should really shine.I have a chunk of pear wood curing that
I'm going to try my hand a carving from scratch next.

[Chad Vegas]

There's nothing more noble than bringing an old pipe back from the dead. Congrats on the remodel, that pipe has been to hell & back!

[Lostmason]

There's nothing more noble than bringing an old pipe back from the dead. Congrats on the remodel, that pipe has been to hell & back!
If not before it will most likely be on its way now.It is my get along pipe,light enough to clench and keep my hands free.