Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again

nutcracker · 12-03-2016, 02:17 PM

I have a drawer full of estates in various states of disrepair. There were a couple of Dunhills I had stripped down about a year ago and got bored with them.

Anyway - did more cleanup and a little buffing....

The small one is a 1951 billiard and the big guy a patent era with illegible stamping. Both were is quite poor condidtion. I think they are a more acceptable standard for an enthusiast (rather than collector...)

Next up is a Stanwell. Quite revolting - thick cake I had to drill out in the workshop. Then reamed almost to the briar. Currently under salt. Sanded out the chomper marks - elbow grease and grades of paper....

AdamJoshua · 12-03-2016, 03:17 PM

Really nice work, brother.

Weelok · 12-03-2016, 03:22 PM

Wow that is impressive. What does the salt do for the bowl?

nutcracker · 12-03-2016, 04:27 PM

A mix of kosher salt and vodka - draws out the smelly brown gunk that makes them ghost. Or at least so the legend goes......

Remo · 12-03-2016, 05:31 PM

Looks great Neil

WhiteMamba · 12-03-2016, 05:57 PM

Great work Neil

croatan · 12-04-2016, 06:56 AM

Impressive! Those look terrific.

nutcracker · 12-04-2016, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weelok

Wow that is impressive. What does the salt do for the bowl?

Sucking out evil humours......

Weelok · 12-04-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

Sucking out evil humours......

Holy cow, that is amazing!!!!!!!!

Sancho · 12-04-2016, 04:44 PM

Those look really good!

My first couple I did the salt and vodka, now I'm lazy and just ream em.

MarkinAZ · 12-05-2016, 03:53 PM

Nice looking before and after pix Neil. Love using the salt and alcohol in the bowl

Flynnster · 12-05-2016, 04:12 PM

Looks Great!

nutcracker · 12-10-2016, 04:53 PM

Next up a Kaywoodie "custom grain" - this one was really in bad condition. Looking better after a bit of effort....

nutcracker · 12-12-2016, 12:39 PM

Danish Jensen Granat

Before:

During:

After (bowl so far)

nutcracker · 12-12-2016, 12:44 PM

To me it's weird to see a well made Danish pipe have the crap beaten out of it by the previous owner. Seems he enjoyed beating the rim on hard objects to empty the bowl- heck of a job to sand back to smooth briar.

Seems happier now, although still a bit charred.

Poor thing....

Flynnster · 12-12-2016, 02:14 PM

Wow. That's a bad one!

DMK · 12-12-2016, 02:49 PM

Looks like he was lighting it with a blow torch...

hammondc · 12-13-2016, 03:34 PM

I LOVE that little Jensen.

dijit · 12-14-2016, 05:21 AM

Hell of a metamorphosis! From something that looked rode hard and put up wet to the new finished product.

jsnake · 01-10-2017, 10:52 AM

You do some great work. I have done a few but I am an amateur for sure. I don't have a buffing wheel but I may get one. I do everything by hand using Decaturs products.

12-03-2016, 02:17 PM	#1
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again I have a drawer full of estates in various states of disrepair. There were a couple of Dunhills I had stripped down about a year ago and got bored with them. Anyway - did more cleanup and a little buffing.... The small one is a 1951 billiard and the big guy a patent era with illegible stamping. Both were is quite poor condidtion. I think they are a more acceptable standard for an enthusiast (rather than collector...) Next up is a Stanwell. Quite revolting - thick cake I had to drill out in the workshop. Then reamed almost to the briar. Currently under salt. Sanded out the chomper marks - elbow grease and grades of paper.... __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

12-03-2016, 03:17 PM	#2
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Really nice work, brother.

12-03-2016, 03:22 PM	#3
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,146 Trading: (21)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Wow that is impressive. What does the salt do for the bowl? __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

12-03-2016, 04:27 PM	#4
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again A mix of kosher salt and vodka - draws out the smelly brown gunk that makes them ghost. Or at least so the legend goes...... __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

12-03-2016, 05:31 PM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Looks great Neil __________________

12-03-2016, 05:57 PM	#6
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Great work Neil __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

12-04-2016, 06:56 AM	#7
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Impressive! Those look terrific. __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

12-04-2016, 04:44 PM	#10
Sancho Puddle Jumper Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: back near the woods Posts: 387 Trading: (7)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Those look really good! My first couple I did the salt and vodka, now I'm lazy and just ream em.

12-05-2016, 03:53 PM	#11
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Nice looking before and after pix Neil. Love using the salt and alcohol in the bowl __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

12-05-2016, 04:12 PM	#12
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Looks Great!

12-10-2016, 04:53 PM	#13
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Next up a Kaywoodie "custom grain" - this one was really in bad condition. Looking better after a bit of effort.... __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

12-12-2016, 12:39 PM	#14
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Danish Jensen Granat Before: During: After (bowl so far) __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

12-12-2016, 12:44 PM	#15
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again To me it's weird to see a well made Danish pipe have the crap beaten out of it by the previous owner. Seems he enjoyed beating the rim on hard objects to empty the bowl- heck of a job to sand back to smooth briar. Seems happier now, although still a bit charred. Poor thing.... __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

12-12-2016, 02:14 PM	#16
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Wow. That's a bad one!

12-12-2016, 02:49 PM	#17
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Looks like he was lighting it with a blow torch... __________________ Darryl, SOB...

12-13-2016, 03:34 PM	#18
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,629 Trading: (17)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again I LOVE that little Jensen.

12-14-2016, 05:21 AM	#19
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again Hell of a metamorphosis! From something that looked rode hard and put up wet to the new finished product. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

01-10-2017, 10:52 AM	#20
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Nutcracker at the buffing wheel again You do some great work. I have done a few but I am an amateur for sure. I don't have a buffing wheel but I may get one. I do everything by hand using Decaturs products.