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The articles presented here were originally started with permission from the excellent FAQ from the Alt.Smokers.Pipes FAQ | The articles presented here were originally started with permission from the excellent FAQ from the Alt.Smokers.Pipes FAQ | ||
<revive zone="17" align="right" caption="Many thanks to Missouri Meerschaum Company for their Underwriting support" /> | |||
== Maintenance == | == Maintenance == | ||
*Not handy with tools, yet want to restore an old pipe? Rich Esserman wrote an excellent article that may be just the thing: [[Try this at Home]] | *Not handy with tools, yet want to restore an old pipe? Rich Esserman wrote an excellent article that may be just the thing: [[Try this at Home]] | ||
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Professionals (and "serious amateurs") remove oxidation with a buffing wheel loaded with Tripoli or some similar abrasive and then apply carnuba wax to protect the stem and bring out a high shine. If you wish to use a buffing rig, consult with someone experienced in such matters. It's all too easy to burn a stem on a buffing wheel running at excessively high speed or, for that matter, to catapult a briar into your face. Extremely deep oxidation is almost certain to require sanding to remove, and may only be visible under angled light in a dark room. An oxygenated bleach soak can help in bringing deep oxidation to the surface, but will not eliminate the problem completely if the oxidation is severe. | Professionals (and "serious amateurs") remove oxidation with a buffing wheel loaded with Tripoli or some similar abrasive and then apply carnuba wax to protect the stem and bring out a high shine. If you wish to use a buffing rig, consult with someone experienced in such matters. It's all too easy to burn a stem on a buffing wheel running at excessively high speed or, for that matter, to catapult a briar into your face. Extremely deep oxidation is almost certain to require sanding to remove, and may only be visible under angled light in a dark room. An oxygenated bleach soak can help in bringing deep oxidation to the surface, but will not eliminate the problem completely if the oxidation is severe. | ||
Another method is using a Metal Polish Paste "Brasso Multi purpose metal Polish" a product of Reckitt. Put a little quantity of paste on the stem, rub it, after this use a soft cotton cloth and rub heavy, the shine back to last. The paste is very effective, the Liquid Brasso less. | |||
=== Care for meerschaum pipes === | === Care for meerschaum pipes === | ||
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There are three schools of thought on this issue: | There are three schools of thought on this issue: | ||
# Those who do not leave a pipe cleaner in their pipe between smokes. These people believe that doing so prevent their pipe from drying quickly and or doing so properly. | |||
# Those who do leave a pipe cleaner in their pipe between smokes. These people believe that doing so assists in the absorption of nasty stuff. | |||
# Those who compromise by leaving a pipe cleaner in their pipe for a short period (usually overnight), then removing it to allow the pipe to dry completely. | |||
Personally, I belong to group #1 a about half the time. The rest of the time I'm a #3, unless I forget to remove the pipe cleaner, in which case I'm an accidental #2. Bottom line: It really doesn't matter. Whatever works for you is fine. | Personally, I belong to group #1 a about half the time. The rest of the time I'm a #3, unless I forget to remove the pipe cleaner, in which case I'm an accidental #2. Bottom line: It really doesn't matter. Whatever works for you is fine. | ||
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== Professional repair videos == | == Professional repair videos == | ||
=== George Dibos === | |||
[[File:George Dibos.jpg|thumb|George Dibos, [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQlM1pWKqd5prZTdEDANZg/playlists High Grade Pipe Repair and Restoration Playlists]]]Reknown pipe repairman, George Dibos has been doing an excellent series on high grade pipe repair, which can be seen on Youtube. Here is a link to his playlists including the various procedures he has videod so far: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQlM1pWKqd5prZTdEDANZg/playlists George Dibos High Grade Pipe Repair and Restoration Playlists]. | [[File:George Dibos.jpg|thumb|George Dibos, [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQlM1pWKqd5prZTdEDANZg/playlists High Grade Pipe Repair and Restoration Playlists]]]Reknown pipe repairman, George Dibos has been doing an excellent series on high grade pipe repair, which can be seen on Youtube. Here is a link to his playlists including the various procedures he has videod so far: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQlM1pWKqd5prZTdEDANZg/playlists George Dibos High Grade Pipe Repair and Restoration Playlists]. | ||
=== Bare Pipe === | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/c/BarePipe/videos| 40+ episodes about pipe restoration] | |||
== Professional repair shops == | == Professional repair shops == | ||
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===U.S.=== | ===U.S.=== | ||
'''Bear Briar''' - Thomas (Bear) Tessier, | '''Bear Briar''' - Thomas (Bear) Tessier, Address: 3452 Mendocino Ave., Suite C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Phone: 707.545.0701, Fax: 707.545.2440. | ||
'''Briar Pipe Repir''' - David Smith has 30 years experience repairing tobacco smoking pipes since 1986. He has repaired pipes for tobacco shops big and small for years around Indiana and takes pride in his work. And has a fast turn around. Briar Pipe Repairs, 127 W. Hendricks St. , Greensburg IN 47240. Phone: 812-614-6278. E-mail: briarpiperepairs@gmail.com. Website: [http://www.briarpiperepairs.com/ Briarpiperepairs.com] | '''Briar Pipe Repir''' - David Smith has 30 years experience repairing tobacco smoking pipes since 1986. He has repaired pipes for tobacco shops big and small for years around Indiana and takes pride in his work. And has a fast turn around. Briar Pipe Repairs, 127 W. Hendricks St. , Greensburg IN 47240. Phone: 812-614-6278. E-mail: briarpiperepairs@gmail.com. Website: [http://www.briarpiperepairs.com/ Briarpiperepairs.com] | ||
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'''Stem & Briar LLC.''', owned by James Connelly, operates a small estate pipe shop, and restoration business. Offers several estate pipes, racks and accessories for sale as well as pipe repair and rejuvenation services. Address - 9211 S. Nicholson Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154; Phone: 414-949-7473; E-mail: stemandbriar@gmail.com . [http://www.stemandbriar.com Website] | '''Stem & Briar LLC.''', owned by James Connelly, operates a small estate pipe shop, and restoration business. Offers several estate pipes, racks and accessories for sale as well as pipe repair and rejuvenation services. Address - 9211 S. Nicholson Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154; Phone: 414-949-7473; E-mail: stemandbriar@gmail.com . [http://www.stemandbriar.com Website] | ||
'''[[Tim West]]''' owner of '''J.H.Lowe''', has been a Briar Pipemaker and a Pipe Repairman since 1975. Address - 1588 Grayling Ct., Columbus, OH 43235-5950; 614-761-3465; E-mail mailto:info@jhlowe.com . [http://www.jhlowe.com/ J.H.Lowe Main Website] [ | '''[[Tim West]]''' owner of '''J.H.Lowe''', has been a Briar Pipemaker and a Pipe Repairman since 1975. Address - 1588 Grayling Ct., Columbus, OH 43235-5950; 614-761-3465; E-mail mailto:info@jhlowe.com . [http://www.jhlowe.com/ J.H.Lowe Main Website] [https://jhlowe.com/tobacco-pipe-repairs/ Repairs Page] | ||
'''Walker Pipe Repair, LLC''', 1210 Franklin Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Telephone: 734-945-1691. Dave Wolff restored and repaired pipes for more than 40 years before turning the business over to Mike Myers, who now owns and operates the business. He sells a Vulcanite Stem Restoration Kit (which works)on his website, and Walker Briar Works, the other side of the business, carries hand finished Lucite and Vulcanite 'Forever' Stems for Corn Cob Pipes. | '''Walker Pipe Repair, LLC''', 1210 Franklin Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Telephone: 734-945-1691. Dave Wolff restored and repaired pipes for more than 40 years before turning the business over to Mike Myers, who now owns and operates the business. He sells a Vulcanite Stem Restoration Kit (which works)on his website, and Walker Briar Works, the other side of the business, carries hand finished Lucite and Vulcanite 'Forever' Stems for Corn Cob Pipes. | ||
'''Wall's Pipe Repair''', 12 S. Main St., Mansfield, OH (419-522-6218) | '''Wall's Pipe Repair''', 12 S. Main St., Mansfield, OH (419-522-6218) | ||
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'''Restoration Pipe Repair''', owned by Frank Storm. We have just learned that Frank is now retired and no loonger doing pipe repair work. | '''Restoration Pipe Repair''', owned by Frank Storm. We have just learned that Frank is now retired and no loonger doing pipe repair work. | ||
'''Shane Slayton''' - 73 Hill Top Church Rd. Glenwood, AR 71943 - Repairs broken tenons at a ridiculously low price. For the most part a hobbyist, who learned out of necessity, his work is a great alternative to replacement stems. Usually around 5 bucks. scorpio2billion@yahoo.com <br> | '''Shane Slayton''' - 73 Hill Top Church Rd. Glenwood, AR 71943 - Repairs broken tenons at a ridiculously low price. For the most part a hobbyist, who learned out of necessity, his work is a great alternative to replacement stems. Usually around 5 bucks. scorpio2billion@yahoo.com <br> | ||
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PLEASE NOTE: according to Mr. Premal Chheda, Smokers Haven no longer does repair work. | PLEASE NOTE: according to Mr. Premal Chheda, Smokers Haven no longer does repair work. | ||
'''Starfire Pipe Works''' owned by Howard Rasmussen. PLEASE NOTE: No more pipe work being accepted. Howard still does laser engraving, however, and will engrave pipes | '''Starfire Pipe Works''' owned by Howard Rasmussen. PLEASE NOTE: No more pipe work being accepted. Howard still does laser engraving, however, and will engrave pipes.<br> | ||
===Canada=== | ===Canada=== | ||
'''[[Blatter & Blatter]]''' - 375 President Kennedy ave., Montreal Quebec H3A 0B3. Tel: 514-845-8028: In business since 1907, make their own tobacco blends & pipes, and are the only pipe-oriented tobacconist in Montreal. http://www.blatterpipes.com/ | '''[[Blatter & Blatter]]''' - 375 President Kennedy ave., Montreal Quebec H3A 0B3. Tel: 514-845-8028: In business since 1907, make their own tobacco blends & pipes, and are the only pipe-oriented tobacconist in Montreal. http://www.blatterpipes.com/ | ||
'''Before-n-After-Pipes''', Pipe repairs and services,1178 phillips suite 420,Montreal,Quebec 514-554-1756 | '''Before-n-After-Pipes''', Pipe repairs and services,1178 phillips suite 420,Montreal,Quebec 514-554-1756<br> | ||
PLEASE NOTE: Site and email address no longer operational. Please update with any additional information. | PLEASE NOTE: Site and email address no longer operational. Please update with any additional information. | ||
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'''Baard Hansen''' Tabago Pipemaker of Bergen Norway. Repair and restoration [http://www.pipe-maker.com/pipe-repair.htm] Mail box: Tabago pipemaker, PO Box 18, Birkebeinersenteret, N-5831 Bergen.Phone: +47 41 02 08 80 | '''Baard Hansen''' Tabago Pipemaker of Bergen Norway. Repair and restoration [http://www.pipe-maker.com/pipe-repair.htm] Mail box: Tabago pipemaker, PO Box 18, Birkebeinersenteret, N-5831 Bergen.Phone: +47 41 02 08 80 | ||
[mailto:tabago@pipe-maker.com E-mail] [http://www.pipe-maker.com Website] | [mailto:tabago@pipe-maker.com E-mail] [http://www.pipe-maker.com Website] | ||
'''Der Pfeifenputzer''' Repair and restoration, Christian Oehme, Prahlsdorfer Weg 50c, D-21465 Reinbek, www.der-pfeifenputzer.de - no longer active | |||