Estate Pipes Reclaimed = Diamonds from Coal

[Crazycoonass]

The finished product...


She came out wonderfully, and after smoking out of it several times has quickly become my favorite.

[RJpuffs]

Nice cleanup!

[Crazycoonass]

I love this pipe, it smokes smooth and has a huge bowl, though its feels strangly light. Lol this is one of my day off pipes, light... smoke for an hour... put it down rinse and repeat later on.

[Mad Hatter]

Originally Posted by Smarvy

The tub of stuff is "Stem Deoxidizer/Cleaner" from Walker Briar Works. I don't know what to think about it yet. I've only used it on two or three pipes, none of which were that badly oxidized. It worked pretty good, but to really get it to shine, I have to use the fine grit abrasives. I got them on eBay as it was the cheapest and easiest place to find them. They are Micro-Mesh brand, and they have a cloth backing, which I really like. It cushions the abrasive, and it's very durable. The strips I got should last for a long time without replacing. In the photo, those strips are what I cut off, and are about a 1/6th of the full piece. You can probably find fine grit papers in auto-parts stores where you are; the only things they sell in stores here is rice and spam, everything else you have to order from off-island.

I need to try the stem deoxidizer on a really nasty stem covered in green, then I can give you a better report on how well it works.

Aloha,
Justin

Bumping an old post here:

IMO the stem polish from Walker Briar Works is some bad ass stuff 'cause it don't take shit off o' nuthin'. Sure puts a nice spit shine on your oxidation though. Also the Micro-mesh is supposedly not quite what its cracked up to be. One member on the pipe makers forum said micromesh#/3 gives you the approximate US equivalent, ie - 3600=1200 grit automotive sandpaper

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Bumping an old post here:

IMO the stem polish from Walker Briar Works is some bad ass stuff 'cause it don't take shit off o' nuthin'. Sure puts a nice spit shine on your oxidation though. Also the Micro-mesh is supposedly not quite what its cracked up to be. One member on the pipe makers forum said micromesh#/3 gives you the approximate US equivalent, ie - 3600=1200 grit automotive sandpaper

I have good luck with MicroMesh on bad oxyidation starting with 3600 and working through finer grades (6000, 8000, 12,000) to finish with an olive oil wipe. Consider MicroMesh abrasive, unlike automotive papers, is fixed in a thin layer of compressible foam and backed with cloth. It has "give" or "loft" that you may not experience with other products.

I'll send you some strips for a hands-on if you want to have a go.

[Mad Hatter]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I have good luck with MicroMesh on bad oxyidation starting with 3600 and working through finer grades (6000, 8000, 12,000) to finish with an olive oil wipe. Consider MicroMesh abrasive, unlike automotive papers, is fixed in a thin layer of compressible foam and backed with cloth. It has "give" or "loft" that you may not experience with other products.

I'll send you some strips for a hands-on if you want to have a go.

Sure I wouldn't mind giving it a try. Another thing people may not realize is that wet/dry sandpaper works best when wet because vulcanite is lifted away as its removed. I still prefer Mother's aluminum polish. My buffers have changed my entire outlook on polishing stems. A little red tripoli followed by Mother's then a touch of carnuba and its a done deal in under 5 minutes. Oxidized stems don't even know what hit them

[Vrbas]

Originally Posted by david m

you guys like the added glass of chivas in there??

And last but certainly not least, pipe # 4. Pretty intense nastiness and general mass stem oxidization. Notice the difference between the before & after's??? I will keep silent and see if someone wants to wager a guess.

El dirty before clean

Where did you find that pipe? I like the shape.