Newbs and restorers

[8ball]

Sorry, was supposed to say newbs and restorers.


Hello, gents. I came up with this idea after watching @rdomfoto 's threads on pipe restorations. I heard some others interested in attempting restorations and I have a lot here, that I haven't used in at least 3 years or so and have no use for anymore. I smoke a pipe 3-4 times a week and have more than enough in my rotation. Unfortunately, only a couple are smooth, so I'm not sure about sanding the others.

The only one that I'm pretty sure cannot be sanded is the black one at the bottom (the pipe). You can find information about this one online (yes, it's actually called "the pipe"). I'm gonna split this into two lots of three pipes. So, if you are a newb looking to restore and have a small rotation, or are just looking to try and restore a pipe, reply below. Break'em, smash'em, stomp'em, it's up to you. You can even just do a salt treatment, forego a full restoration and just start smoking. I did a half restoration on these about 6 years ago, so most are smokeable as is.

Most are no name pipes, but the third from the bottom is a big ben.

My only rules
1 I don't want money or anything. This place has been very good to me.
2. You don't sell these even for a dollar. If you get sick of them, pay it forward
3. NES advantage game controller is not included.

 

[herfdog]

I'd attempt to restaure one if you include the NES advantage!

Lol

I'd be curious to learn the processus. And the shape of the fourth one from top is interesting.
How do I sign up?

 

[8ball]

I'd attempt to restaure one if you include the NES advantage!

Lol

I'd be curious to learn the processus. And the shape of the fourth one from top is interesting.
How do I sign up?

You're signed up

As far as the process goes, check some of the restoration threads. If you don't plan on going crazy with resanding and staining, I can send you some of the rusticated ones. I never attempted anything beyond reaming and salt treatment.

 

[SeaGarr]

Dude that is crazy cool!!

 

[stin187]

Very cool of you and an awesome idea as well!

 

[eastcoast paul]

I'd attempt to restaure one if you include the NES advantage!

Lol

I'd be curious to learn the processus. And the shape of the fourth one from top is interesting.
How do I sign up?

Herfdog, you have got to stop changing your avatar, i thought you had gone mia until i noticed you were changing your avatar quicker then i could track. Lol

 

[herfdog]

You're signed up

As far as the process goes, check some of the restoration threads. If you don't plan on going crazy with resanding and staining, I can send you some of the rusticated ones. I never attempted anything beyond reaming and salt treatment.

I'd like the fourth one as stated, and the fifth one if it fits the rusticated description. will sure enjoy trying to do something interesting with them thanks a lot for doing that, its a great idea!

 

[8ball]

I'd like the fourth one as stated, and the fifth one if it fits the rusticated description. will sure enjoy trying to do something interesting with them thanks a lot for doing that, its a great idea!

You got it, the 4th one is the Big Ben. It's a good smoker, but can use a fresh reaming and salt treatment (which you should always do with an estate). I used that one generally for lane rlp6. Maybe you can clean up the stem which has really oxidized. Funny because the 5th is a "Canadian" shape. I never only smoked a few out of that one, and it has some nicks and gouges that you can try and work on. Guess we'll go with "antiques" on the customs form. Last time I sent cigars out of the country they were "hand made collectibles". I'll send you a pm tomorrow to figure out which other ones to include and then I'll either post a pic of the second lot, or someone else will jump on here to claim them.

 

[ZippoGeek]

Well-played brother!!

 

[8ball]

Well-played brother!!

Like we said "pay it forward"

 

[8ball]

Guys, 2nd lot is still available. Start a small rotation now, practice working on and cleaning pipes before spending a single dollar.

 

[JustTroItIn]

If no one else speaks up I will take them. If anyone else wants them though, please speak up as I definitely don't need more pipes.

 

[SouthernerInSask]

Very generous Eric!

 

[Cricken]

I'm a total noob on pipes and just signed up for the newbie trade. If it's available I'd be interested in taking it on as a project. Regardless, that's a very very generous thing you're doing!

 

[CVAC085]

@8ball there should be a rule added, as a suggestion, that the brothers (or sisters) that take on your generous gift of the pipes to restore or attempt to restore, share some pictures with us on their progress. That might be an inspiration for others as well that someone who's brand new into pipes or even a "Pipe aficionado" could take the leap and do a restore as well. I know there's a thread started already somewhere I think with restorations???

 

[rdomfoto]

I'll try to find the restoration threads but, if I can't (or even if I can), please don't hesitate to PM any questions you have. My process was created after reading what Grrrrr does to restore them....

 

[rdomfoto]

Found them! Both are filled with great info. But, yeah, please don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions (or post them here, too)
Pipe Restoration - Do's and Don'ts
Estate Pipe Restorations - Maybe

 

[CVAC085]

Found them! Both are filled with great info. But, yeah, please don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions (or post them here, too)
Pipe Restoration - Do's and Don'ts
Estate Pipe Restorations - Maybe

I knew they were here somewhere!! I couldn't find them. Thanks Rob @rdomfoto!!!!

 

[8ball]

@JustTroItIn , @TheBlackWatch , @Cricken , please pm me your addresses. One of you will get the lot in a random draw, and no you cannot say "just give it to the other guy". I'll and the package later this week and one of you will be the lucky winner. This is officially closed.

 

[CVAC085]

@JustTroItIn , @TheBlackWatch , @Cricken , please pm me your addresses. One of you will get the lot in a random draw, and no you cannot say "just give it to the other guy". I'll and the package later this week and one of you will be the lucky winner. This is officially closed.

So I guess it's a 3 way tie for all of them?? Or is this a split between what you have???