You're a master.
Bob
Bob
Than you all Gentlemen for your kindly comments!
Wow really nice work! I'm trying to find a source for good stems I love the pearlized lucite stems.
I'm grateful you posted this. I am interested in learning about restoring pipes and your blog is a great tool. Thank you for sharing this with the forum. You deserve some kind works sir.
If you have a lathe to cut your own stems, search for "pen blanks" on Google. You can buy pen blanks for $2-5.00 in any color pearlescent lucite/acrylic you like. I'm not aware of anyone who supplies ready-made stems in pearl colors, though.
...from stems to shank extensions and decorative rings.
https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/t/6/Acrylics
Some really nice pipes. Not some. All are beautiful.
Para poli oreo... Stavros, do you smoke cigars also?
What are some of the woods used in pipe manufacture? There are a lot of beautiful pipes out there.
Wes H.